Old Settlers Day Features Planned in Wellman
Placards announce the Old Settlers reunion in Wellman on Thursday August 11 with speakers Col D J Palmer from Washington and Rev P H Hawk. Rev A E Kepford will lecture on the White Plague. The program includes baseball, auto parade, horse show, balloon ascensions, parachute leaps, and music by two bands.
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Old Settlers
Wellman
Col
D. J. Palmer
Washington
P. H. Hawk
Wellman M. EB
A. EK. Kepford
Wellman Cornet Band
Keota Ladies
Keota
Electric Bitters Cure Malaria Claims From North Carolina Patient
A historical medical testimonial asserts Electric Bitters defeat malaria and related ailments. It cites a North Carolina resident, Win A. Fretwell of Licama, reporting complete recovery after three bottles. Product purports to cure stomach liver and kidney troubles and to prevent typhoid, offered by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Imalaria
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A. Fretwell
Licama
N. C
J. &. Lemmon
Lemmon
Washington Sextet Triumphs Over Sherrard in Exciting Game
Washington defeated Sherrard 6 to 3 after a fast start led by Thompson and Carlin. Key plays included a triple by Baird, home runs by Gibson and Sayre, and sharp fielding by Grimes and George. Upcoming schedule lists Riverside, Fairfield, Keota, and North English as next opponents.
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Sherrard
Thompson
Washington
Davis
Baird
Carlin
Tallman
Shorty George
Jess George
George
Grimes
Leverich
Jim
J. Gibson
Sayre
Washington Thompson
Frank George
T. Gibson
4. George
F. George
Kerns
Hoat
Riverside
Fairfield
Keota
Tarin
Is ” Tallman
Rf . J. George
W. Kerns
Ai T. Gibson
Mueller
Five Games This Week Riverside Hosts Waehinstunm
Riverside schedules five games this week starting with a home contest against Waehinstunm. The stretch includes matchups at Riverside and a key league showdown to close the period.
Callan motor vehicle law to curb Joy riding in New York
New York Aug 1 the Callan motor vehicle law takes effect with strict enforcement aims to end Joy riding. Officials promise tough action as chauffeurs lose tags and identification improves to trap violators. The law is among the strictest yet allows a speed limit of thirty miles per hour, higher than many states.
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New York
Murphe
Ottosen Might Contest State Nomination in Iowa
Ottosen, a June Republican primary candidate for railroad commissioner, spent days in Webster City weighing a possible challenge to Clifford Thorne at the state convention. He met Hamilton county delegation leaders after carrying the county in the primary, though no public statement was made.
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Webster City
C. Ottosen
Ottosen
Clifford Thorne
Hamilton County
Action and Happiness Quote Appears in Disraeli Paraphrase
A saying attributed to Disraeli notes that action may not always bring happiness but there is no happiness without action. The quotation emphasizes effort as essential to fulfillment.
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Disraeli
Mi O na Stomach Tablets Marketed as Cure for Indigestion
An advertisement extols Mi O Na stomach tablets from Lemmon's Pharmacy as a guaranteed remedy for indigestion. It claims the tablets strengthen the stomach, boost energy, and enable digestion of hearty meals without harmful drugs, selling for 50 cents per box.
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Lemmon
Deadly fer de lance poses island peril and mongoose duel
A New York Times feature outlines Martinique’s fer de lance venom, its deadly bite, and grisly effects. It praises the mongoose as a fearless predator that finally kills the snake, with dramatic detail on the fight and outcomes.
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United States
Martinique
Caribbean Sea
Ferde-Lance
Lancelatus
Panseur
India
Karu
New York Times
Liberty Brings Misfortunes as Enchantment of Freedom
A terse remark notes that liberty carries as many misfortunes as bondage. The phrase echoes a critical view of freedom and its burdens, juxtaposing peril with autonomy.
Wrinkles and Womanhood on a Sunday Beauty Page
A Sunday beauty column argues wrinkles stem from life and emotion. It asserts modern women must endure motherhood love and labor while seeking rest and placid moments, noting even the sweetest faces carry stories of sacrifice and loss.
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Mother
Misplaced Reticence in a Breach of Promise Suit
A man sued for breach of promise reflects that using a pen name in his literary work caused the dispute. He admits he should have concealed his identity more carefully in his love letters, describing the slip as a great mistake.
Aviator Frederic E Humphreys Retires from Army
Lieut Frederic E Humphreys one of the army's most skilled aviators retires at his own request. A Wrights pupil he leaves to devote full time to flying and aviation problems. The army now has only two men skilled in aviation while Europe has hundreds.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Frederic E. Humphreys
Wrights
Humphreys
How to Keep Ollcloth Clean
Advice on maintaining ollcloth covers for doors. Do not scrub with hard brushes or wash with strong soap. Clean with a soft cloth and tepid water, adding a touch of anmo uia if very dirty. After drying, rub with beeswax softened with turpentine. Melt eight ounces turpentine along with ounces bees wax for a shine. Periodically apply boiled linseed oil and milk to preserve condition.
Value of the Kangaroos Tail in Hunts
Hunters note the kangaroo tail is vital to its balance and rapid progress. Experts fire at the join where tail meets the body to stop the animal effectively. Hitting elsewhere rarely stops it unless at close range or with a special bullet. Once started, the kangaroo rarely swerves, making it easy to target as the herd is driven toward hunters.
Lucky at cards unlucky at love says the wise guy
The Philadelphia Record quotes a witty line about luck in cards and love as a simple mug offers a blunt take that both fortunes hinge on holding bands and timing.
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Philadelphia
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