The Famous Arrow Cup Race Tale of a New Year Baby
A New Year yarn from Springville recounts a first baby race for a golden drinking cup. Rival lawyers Samuel Parlow and Joseph Barlow claim the prize born at one minute past midnight 1910. A court dismisses the dispute but the cup is sold for charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springville
Evening Star
Baby Barlow
Baby Parlow
Papa Barlow
Papa Parlow
Armstrong
Squire Scroggins
Papas
Barlow
Parlow
Miss Barlow
Sanderson
Washington
Wagering Over Baby Name Sparks Springville Bet
In Springville, half the town bet on the letter to fill a newborn’s name during a church gathering at the Baptist church. The Barlow and Parlow families disputed whether the name would begin with B or P, with the doctor betting on B and the other side taking P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springville
Barlow
Sanderson
Parlow
Baptist Church
The Fate of a New Year Resolutionist
A New Year resolutionist bragged of a daily cold plunge to stay healthy and disciplined. He died in bed at 9:20 after years of early rises and bragging about a 6 am plunge, with friends joking his death came from skipping it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Tobacco League
New York Evening Post
Wife of 17 Files for Divorcement in Washington
Mrs John Maples aged 17 sues for divorce from her husband editor of the Star at Milton Florida alleging cruel treatment. She is described as former Miss Dant daughter of a wealthy citizen and mentions a $1000 gold gift from her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ind
John Maples
The
Star
Milton, Fla
Maples
Dant
Shallenberger Clinic Offers Monthly Visits and Quick Diagnoses
A period advertisement touts Dr. Shallenberger as a persistent specialist for chronic diseases with a two minute disease location claim. It lists treatments across ENT, respiratory, digestive, kidney and heart conditions, epilepsy, skin diseases, stammering cure, and surgical eye procedures with guaranteed glasses and cataract work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shailenberger
Bright
Nervous Debility Describes Symptoms and Signs
A descriptive fragment lists nervous debility symptoms such as despondency, fatigue, memory issues, irritability, sunken eyes, insomnia, restlessness, weak back, and urinary or digestive irregularities. It emphasizes lack of confidence and energy in affected individuals.
Specialist in Sexual Weakness and Private Diseases
Promises cures for sexual weakness and venereal conditions with no experiments. Claims perfect treatment of long neglected cases and offers free confidential consultation. Address provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Park
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Stock’s Jewelry Store
Business Man
Washington Collecting Agency Telephone
Washington County Savings Bank
Windsor
Libby
Swift
Oyal
Soangry
Prospect Park Sanitorium
Cottage Groupe Et
America
London
Robertus Love
American Press Association
Springville Evening Star
Ment
Samuel Parlow
Joseph Barlow
Scroggins
Arlow
Barlow Family
WM. A. Whiting & Son
Shallenberger
Chicago
Washington, Colenso Hotel
W. E. Shallenberger
Lake Avenue
Tls
Drexel State Bank
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