Mystery of Evanston Missing Boy and Aunt Case
A dramatic report chronicles the disappearance of 14 year old Frank Rogers and his aunt Florence Ely from Evanston Illinois. They left July 13 after a picnic with no trace since. Police private detectives and chain-letter appeals fail to locate them. A reward is offered for information leading to their restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daraise Ely
Frank Ely Hogers
Evanston
Florence Ely
Miss Ely
James ©. Rogers
Alzo
Mr. Toyers
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co
Chicago
Frank
Misa Bly
Town
Ely
Frank Rogers
Milwaukee
Rogers
Isa Florence A. Ely
Frank Roger
Hinman Avenue
Hvanston
Mins Ely
Hrink B. Mogers
James C. Rogers
Vanston
Til
Wininan Av Seo
Mystery in Ida Hayes death shocks Indiana town
Miss Ida Hayes, 24, daughter of farmer Theodore Hayes near Dublin, died under mysterious circumstances after leaving home days earlier. Her death prompts suspicions of malpractice. The story also notes a destitute Mrs. Mary Rousseau Thixton seeking aid from Rev. Charles El. Asbury, and claims of Rev. J. T. Russell’s ascent to a large inheritance. Also listed are Civil War claim talks, local incidents, and various state notes from Montpelier, Hartford City, and Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ida Hayes
Theodore Hayes
Dublin
Miss Hayes
Delaware
Ohio
Indianapolis
Beck Charity
Mary Rousseau Thixton
Lovell H. Rousseau
Charles el. Asbury
Wall Street Methodist Church
Jeffersonville
Thixton
William Henry Harrison
Faator
J. T. Russell
LaPorte Hi
Henry K. Sheldon
Tuscell
Bert King
Teamster
Clinton
Hartford City
First Glass Factory
Pythians
Frankfort
Porter Douglas
Fugh A. Adams
Wabash
Roscoe Lang
LaPorte
Belen Gould
Edward Carroll
Terre Haute
Evansville
Charles Byrum
Plafa
Erre Haute
Eni
Arcadia Brick Works
John Northcott
Abington
Lewis Gebbart
Millville
Lee Dinwiddie
George Nutter
Bluffton
Bennett Gregory
Princeton
National Window and Bent Glass Company
Montpeer
Old Baptist Cemetery
Farrier
George Otterman
Ladoga
Charles Zimmerman
Babe Wilkins
Rushville
Michael Foley
Jeweartle
Cambridge
Hetty Green's Husband Dies in Vermont Private Funeral
Edward H. Green husband of Hetty Green died at the Green home in Bellows Falls Vermont after months of illness. He was said to be in his early years and had made a fortune in Manila before settling in New York. Hetty Green, known as Americas richest woman, had been at Bellows Falls during his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Edward H. Green
Mra
Hetty BR. Green
America
Bellows Falls
Mra. Green
Miss Oilvin' Green
Mr. Girnesen
Vermont
Edward Green
Manila
New York
Wall Street
Hetty Green
Misa Barrier-R. Robinson
Green
Pauline Judson
Bchermarborn Golf Club
Brooklyn
Aree
Lydiaam
Nina
Paunore Junsox
Ho Street
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mass
Lynn
Drat Mus. Pisman Testimonial Prompts Cure Claims
A 19th century advertisement collection shares testimonials and notices for Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, Garfield Headache Powders, Allen’s Foot-Ease, Kemp’s Balsam, and seed catalog promos. It includes letters from Brooklyn and Philadelphia readers, jokes, and small human interest quips, all framed as period health and household tips with promotional tones.
Peanut culture and value in roasted goober profits
A New Orleans business commentator notes peanuts gain about 21 cents per pound through roasting. He cites five 8 pound bags at 5 cents each, totaling 25 cents, and argues peanuts show rising regional importance. He praises potential profits from small investments and mentions Georgia Alabama and Florida boosting peanut culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi 2
New Orleans
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Why Man Shaves From Early Body Paint to Razors
A historic ethnologist theorizes shaving began with primitive body painting and hunting tactics. He notes ancient stone razors predate metal tools and cites Alexander the Great ending beard fashion in the Macedonian army. The piece also touches on early barbering origins and includes unrelated ads and jokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlher
Ennah
France
Scipio Africanus
Rome
Peruna praised by police officers for cold cure
Letters from officers in Council Bluffs and Chicago report Peruna curing severe colds and kidney pains after exposure to bad weather. They praise the tonic as a "complete" cure and encourage others to write Dr. Hartman for advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. GC
Swanson
Michael O'Halloran
Serant
Summerdale Station
W. Monroe Street
Chicago
Peruna
Travel Offers and Personal Ads on March and April Routes
An OCR fragment lists travel routes from Chicago to multiple western cities via Pacific Coast Chicago and Northwestern Railway. It mentions fares like $20.50 to Spokane and $33.00 to Los Angeles, with destinations including Helena Ogden Salt Lake City and Vancouver Victoria. It also references tourist sleeping car service and a Bearens Knniskera address in Chicago. It ends with miscellaneous consumer notices and a testimonial about Piso's Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Gulng
Chicago
Helena
Bui Snoconge
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Spokane
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Vancouver
Victoria
Bearens Knniskera
Fifth Avenue
Ith
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Ayer
R.N. Mann
Fall Mills
Tenn
Fie
Keanre
C.ater CO
Lowsil
Mase
Btores
Desthava
Douglas
Price
Dougas
Annette
Ross Pal
Teoree
Thayworde
Corona Colt
National Kan
Roe Matty
Bo Ee Wits
Ay Ana
Jj Tire Co
Poli
Abo Ntuher
D& Tires
Waterdrgoef Clothingorld
Ram 'Aes
Boston
Inkofit
Indiana
Auke Congress
John Pierce
Marion
Steele
Pierce
Kentucky
Congress
John Habbix
Ehgood
Montpelier
S . Vegetable. Com
Pauline Udson
Pisman
Peter
Brooklyn, N
Garfield
Garfield Tea Co
Brooklyn Eagle
Allen
Alien
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Philadelphia
Kemp
Ochollie
Dolly
Muller Afill
Somerville Journal
Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis. C
Hall
B. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Groney
Waser & Triax
Warpine
Kinwan & Manvin
Tolmia
Conale
John A. Salter Seed Co
LaCrosse
Wis
John E
Ptacer
A. C. Swanson
Florrison Street
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Uartifex
Ana Sutlee
Dr. Hartman
Givis
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
John E.pracek
Itt
John BH. Pracek
Antistant Superintendent of Police of
Wri
Bacon
Egbert
Piso
H. H. Seidel
Olive Street
Br Louis
New Zealand
Amie
Red Cross Ball Dive
Elena
Ae Peer San Se
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