Forgers on alert as acid-raising money orders spread
Postmaster receives a St. Louis division circular warning of money order raisers using acid to lift small orders to larger sums. Descriptions include two Chicago suspects and two Denver operatives, with local vigilance urged for clerks and merchants and instructions to report suspicious activity to Inspector R. M. Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
St. Louis
Postofice Department
Office of
Postoffice Inspector
United States
Chicago
William Walsh
John Burns
Frank O’brien
Denver
Colo
Harry W. Randolph
Frank Wilson
Gana Clothing Company
Colorado Springs
Randolph
Wilson
R. M. Fulton
Way Down East at the Graham Delights Rural Life Fans
Dramatic event of the season as Wm A Brady presents Lottie Blair Parker Way Down East at the Graham. Jos R Grismer directs a charming idyl of New England rustic life with tender pathos, humor, and vivid farm scenes including sleighing and maple sugar camps.
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Graham
Wm. A. Brady
New England
Lottie Blair Parker
Old
Swisher Couple Expected for Glasgow Shrader Visit
Mr and Mrs John Swisher are due this evening from Brighton for a visit to the Glasgow and Shrader homes, signaling a local social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swisher
Brighton
Glasgow and Shrader
Consumption Cure Warns White Wine of Tar Syrup
Advertisement for a cough remedy claiming to cure a cold in one day. Priced at 25 and 50 cents, sold by J. H. Stewart through all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warners
J. H. Stewart
Maine professor crowns record egg producer hen
Portland Maine January 17 after five years of breeding for egg production Professor George M Gowell of the University of Maine reports a Plymouth Rock hen No 617 laying 251 eggs in twelve months the highest total on record though not perfect in type. Under Maine conditions she returns about 176 percent annual profit to her owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
George M. Gowell
University of Maine
Maine
Mad Dog Bites Owner in Kilbourne Area
Barney Keegan of Kilbourne near Birmingham Iowa was bitten on the wrist by his dog after trying to shoot it. The dog attacked stock before being shot and killed. Keegan sought treatment at a Chicago Pasteur Institute for hydrophobia symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Iowa
Barney Keegan
Kilbourne
Keegan
Electric Bitters touted as malaria cure in ad
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters relieve ague and malaria with a curative influence, surpassing quinine because of no harmful after effects. It cites E. 8. Manday of Henrietta Texas and J. H. Stewart's drug store offering the tonic at 50 cents guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manday
Henrietta
Tex
J. H. Stewart
Finger Amputation Accident Harming East Washington Man
George Longwell of East Washington lost the end of his little finger while grinding a double bladed ax on a grindstone. The blade catching on the stone severed the finger cleanly. A physician dressed the wound and it is not expected to cause lasting inconvenience.
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George Longwell
East Washington
Chronic Diarrhea Cure Attributed To Remedy Trial
Former U S Army service member Herman Stein of Pueblo Colorado recounts contracting chronic diarrhea in the Philippines and claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him after two small bottles. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.
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U.S
Philippine
Chamberlain
Herman Stein
N. Union Rve
Pueblo
Colorado
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Woman Testifies in Suit for Divorce After 44 Years of Marriage
Mrs. Mary J. Manatt, 63, testifies in a divorce case against Samuel Manatt before Judge Scott. She alleges desertion in 1902 and accuses him of violent temper and stinginess. Attorneys for both sides present as she describes quarrels involving themselves and their children.
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Mary J. Manatt
Samuel Manatt
Scott
Miss Essie MacGugin Rides Crawfordsville Passenger In Tow
Miss Essie MacGugin was a passenger for Crawfordsville this morning in the interest of the town Presby terian.
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Essie MacGugin
Crawfordsville
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward
A vintage advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for a catarrh cure with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and cites endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and F J Cheney Co. The ad notes 75 cent price per bottle and free testimonials and repeats a constipation remedy with Hall's Family Pills.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Hali
Henry Horning Injured by Wood Stick Accident
Henry Horning of eight miles north of the city was struck on the head by a falling stick while unloading wood. He lost consciousness, revived about 3 a.m., and is resting with the physician deeming him out of danger. A ministers association meeting is announced for Wednesday evening January 18 at the Second U.P. Church after prayer meetings.
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Henry Horning
Horning
Mr. Horning
Ministers’ Association
U.P. Ohurch
W. C. Allen
Bum Basket Ball Team Challenges Local Teams
The Bum Basket Ball team challenges the Academy High School and the business men’s team to a three game series. Three contests will be played each evening beginning next Monday evening. Answer The Bums.
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Academy
Local Notables Visit Crawfordsville Shops and Court
S. W. Neal visited Crawfordsville for business yesterday. N. J. Gensler of Cleveland called on trade in the city today. Mrs. C. Owen of West Chester spent the day here yesterday. Vienna Bakery notes eggs are scarce but remains in bakery business. Dan Hamilton of Sigourney attends district court session. H L Swift of Riverside handles matters in city yesterday. Mrs. M J Henderson is reported as improving after a serious illness. J I McCleary Co north side offers complete furniture line and funeral supplies. phone 196.
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S. W. Neal
Crawfordsville
N. J. Gensler
Cleveland
C. Owen
West Chester
Vienna Bakery
Dan Hamilton
Sigourney
H. L. Swift
Riverside
M. J. Henderson
J. 8. McCleary Co
J. M. Harris
Position in Sleep and Bed Orientation Theory
A French scientist claims bed orientation affects health by directing bodily liquids along cardinal axes. He cites tree sap movement eastward and argues eastward heads improve rest, while north-south beds favor head pointing north for better sleep. An old inscription on a bedstead is cited as a quip.
The Bishop of Lichfield Teaches a Heavenward Path
In a crowded room a man asks the bishop of Lichfield for the road to heaven. The bishop replies that the way is simple to follow: turn to the right and go straight ahead. The anecdote emphasizes straightforward moral guidance from a church figure.
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Lichfield
Weill
Wife chooses between burglar and lawyer in odd confession
A burglar's wife testifies before an eminent lawyer. When asked why she married a burglar she quips she was aging and had to pick between a burglar and a lawyer, implying she chose the burglar for longevity.
Woman and Man Debate Household Duties in Theaters
Comic dialogue pits a woman defender and a man skeptic as they argue over domestic labor. The exchange questions hypocrisy in gender roles with playful quips about work and obligation.
Preaching and Practice at Home on Love One Another
A Chicago Journal note states She Papa preaches a sermon titled Love One Another tonight while readers are urged to live by the message at home. The brief caption links preaching to everyday practice for readers.
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Papa
Chicago Journal
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