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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1924
Page
2
In Butler New Jersey residents report a chilling voice crying out from the woods near Mount Calvary cemetery for ten nights. Passers by and a dozen locals, including Roland Marcus and Special Policeman Thomas Spring, investigated but could not locate the source. Children said a wild man appeared earlier, but no one was captured.
James Haag a longtime Belmont harbor watchman and former seaman rescued an American flag from a burning yacht named Scout after the ship caught fire near Belmont harbor. He carried the flag to his home at 1744 Berry Street and keeps it on display, saying old sea training would shame him to lose the flag.
The British territory in India is divided into six large provinces Bengal Bombay Madras the Northwest Provinces and Oudh the Punjab and Burmah with eight smaller ones.
American readers are urged to prevent kidney trouble by drinking soft water and using Jad Salts a four ounce dose in water before breakfast. The remedy, made from grape juice and lemon acid with lithia, aims to flush clogged kidneys, neutralize body acids, and relieve bladder disorders. A physician should check kidneys twice yearly.
Excerpt from Indian Life In Town and Country outlines the structure of governance under the Governor General viceroy, listing provinces once ruled by historic powers such as the Bengal subah, Carnatic nawab, Mahrattas peshwa, Delhi emperor, Oudh king, Punjab maharajas, Burmah king, and Sind ameers.
Joseph Novicki 36 of Hammond avenue took poison to free his wife Tekla 28 to marry boarder Tony Lausicki after she confessed love for him. Novicki left $1000 insurance to aid the union. Tekla, now remorseful, says she loved her husband and regrets the plan.
A vintage advertisement proclaims St Jacobs Oil relieves backache lumbago and sciatica instantly by rubbing the back. It claims harmless skin use and quick relief after a single application, urging readers to obtain a trial bottle from any drug store.
The article traces the origin of diamond cutting to late fifteenth century Bruges with Louis van Berghem’s discovery of facetting after rubbing diamonds together. It notes the method’s spread to Amsterdam, trials in 1575 for large stones, and patronage by Cardinal Mazarin recutting French crown diamonds into what became known as the twelve Mazarins.
George W. Jacobs of Brockton Massachusetts a University of Maine freshman used a self made six foot bow and three steel tipped arrows to kill a 250 pound bear ten miles north of Amherst after it was trapped by a paw in a steel trap He fired five arrows with three strikes while accompanied by Harry Jordan East Eddington veteran guide The act came after taunts calling him Robin Hood and is expected to boost archery interest at the university.
Fox killed by lightning during a visiting electrical storm in North Powder Oregon. Local residents report the incident occurred as a storm swept through the area with strong skies and noisy thunder. No further details available in the fragment.
A home remedy claims sage tea with sulphur darkens fading and gray hair naturally and evenly. An easier option is Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound from drug stores, said to restore youthful appearance with several applications.
A silver fox valued at 1000 dollars was killed by lightning while a fire at an Eastern Oregon Light and Power Company substation was stopped by fire extinguishers. The incident highlights damage to local electrical infrastructure from severe weather.
An old time advertorial promises quick relief from nasal congestion and head colds by applying a fragrantly antiseptic cream in the nostrils. It claims clogged passages open instantly, with relief from headaches and mucous discharge, urging readers to ask drivers for a small bottle.
The advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as the faster remedy for a sore back. It claims concentrated penetrating heat that begins within minutes and removes pain and soreness, urging customers to ask druggists for the genuine Rowles branded product.
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