Vanishing Fleets opens in Washington with tensions rise
The story portrays a world on edge as the United States and Japan fear war. Secret experiments with electrified plates and a radioplane fleet promise speed and power, while a mysterious fleet disappears and global leaders prepare for conflict.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Ally Hillier
Norma Roberts
Inventor Roberts
Philippines
Guy Hillier
England
Florida
Hawaii
Tokyo
Hiller
Kaiser
King Edward
Admiral Bevins
Thames
Roberts
Morida
Norma
Battle of the Air Fleet Opens as Japanese Attack
Admiral Bevins leads the radioplanes Norma and her squadron in a dawn aerial clash with the Japanese fleet. Norma’s crew, including Bevins and the pilot Norma, repel heavy shells and a crippled Seventh radioplane. Jenkins and the Nineteen radioplanes execute a brazen rescue and counterstrike, preserving the fleet for a renewed fight.
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Bevins
Norma
Imi
Hood
Nineteen
Jenkins
Antwerp Ivory Market Grows Into World's Largest Market
The Antwerp ivory market, organized about ten years ago, has become the largest globally, surpassing London and Liverpool in size and activity.
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Antwerp
London
Liverpool
Overruled remark sparks deputy judge exchange in retrial bid
In a case for a new trial Judge Hoar and Gen. Butler clashed as Butler quoted an eye for an eye proverb. Hoar retorted that the devil once used the line in a motion for a new trial.
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Judge Hoar
Gen. Butler
Hoar
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public
An anti catarrh notice cautions against mercury containing ointments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as a safe internal remedy. It asserts no mercury in the product and advertises testimonials, Druggist bold, and price 75 cents per bottle. It also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Spohn Medical CO
Sacterietseiste Goshen, Inc
U.S. A
Woman Wears Dress Made From Postage Stamps
Mrs. Benham notes that postage stamps were used in a woman's dress as a novelty and expresses surprise that stamps are for mail matter only.
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Benham
Lane's Family Medicine and Tea Promises Skin Beauty
An advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine or Lane's Tea as the most efficient aid to preserve beauty and restore rosy cheeks. The claim targets women, urging zealous use to regain fading looks and notes availability at druggists and dealers for 25 cents.
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Lane
Ice Market Cornered In Yale Record Rumor
A Yale Record item hints at a cold deal where someone reportedly earned a cool million by cornering the ice market. The column reflects campus chatter about a striking financial claim and its alleged origins on campus.
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Yale Record
Castoria and Hamlin’s Wizard Oil Featured in Cautious Claims
The notice urges careful reading of Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children and touts Hamlin’s Wizard Oil as a substitute for the family doctor during sudden mishaps. It notes that many country readers recognize the product and remarks on facial changes linked to accidents and disasters.
Piles Cured Fast with PAZO Ointment Guarantee
Advertises PAZO ointment claiming cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles within six to fourteen days. Offers money back guarantee and states price of 60 cents.
Lane's Pleasant Tablets Promote Quick Cold Relief
Cure That Cold Today proclaims Lane's Pleasant Tablets as the fastest remedy for colds and grip with laxative action. Sold by druggists for 25 cents a box, with sample free. Address Orator Woodward Le Roy New York. It questions whether he belongs in jail for bigamy or must live with both spouses.
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F. Woodward
le Roy
N. Y
Marine Eye Remedy Promises Relief for Painful Eyes
An ad claims the Marine Eye Remedy soothes eye pain without smarting and complies with Pure Food and Drug Laws. Formulated by experienced physicians, it is available at druggists. A closing line extols a good sermon despite a poor dinner.
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