Verdict in libel suit over Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription
The text reports a libel case in which Dr. R V Pierce sued Ladies Home Journal publishers for 200000 damages. It states the article falsely claimed the "Favorite Prescription" contained alcohol and harmful ingredients and notes the Supreme Court trial resulted in a verdict for the doctor, vindicating his claims.
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R. V. Pierce
Ladies
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Ladies’ Home Journal
Bok
Bemins
Supreme Court
New York State
Young Folks Elastic Band Illusion with a Pin
An easy experiment uses a bright pin, elastic cord, and focused light to spin a pin so it seems to form a drinking glass. Darkness of the background and pin brightness affect the illusion. practice can imitate other shapes.
A Gingerbread General Foretells the Weather
In Paris a man keeps a gingerbread barometer shaped as a military general. Each morning his servant checks if the gingerbread is soft or hard to forecast rain or sunshine. A soft figure means carry an umbrella. a hard one means go out in fine attire.
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Paris
Quick Proverb Game Based on Drawn Numbers
Guests draw a slip with a number and must quickly recite a proverb or fact linked to that number. A forfeit is taken if the response misses the time limit, then used to entertain the company. Examples include ten cents make one dime for 10 or muses of old for 9.
More Blessed to Give Castor All
A Philadelphia Press humor item presents Willie interpreting the minister phrase it is more blessed to give than to receive. Willie tells his father he understands the meaning as Castor all, a punchline reflecting a rural family exchange.
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Willie
Castor
Philadelphia Press
Knowitall Boy Outsmarts All Yet Pays The Price
A boy who claimed to know everything is proven wrong by real life. He runs engines and fixes homes but his constant boasting strains his family. His parents seek help as he grows up to pay for his enormous confidence. Washington Star.
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Washington Star
How to Get Into an Upset Canoe in Sporting World
The article explains how a canoeist can safely recover an overset craft. It outlines the delicate steps to reenter a canoe after tipping and emphasizes practice to save lives on the water.
Recovery Diagram Illustrates Canoe Upset Rescue
Step by step guide shows how to recover a canoe after an upset. Diagram 1 shows grasping the canoe for the jump, Diagram 2 the leap to place weight evenly, Diagram 3 rolling into the boat, Diagram 4 the canoeist ready to bail.
Debutant jockey Miss Dorothy Tyler wins at Joplin track
Fourteen year old Dorothy Tyler daughter of ex mayor Dr R B Tyler wins a quarter mile race on her own horse Blackmsr at Joplin track with Dolly Vrien ridden by Will Brown and Anpa guided by M Lowell watching. Crowds cheer as she has long enjoyed outdoor sports and owns two racehorses.
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Dorothy Tyler
R. B. Tyler
Joplin
Joplin Race Track
Blackmsr
Dolly Vrien
Will Brown
Anpa
M. Lowell
I Er
Tyler Hasen
Saiel
Charley Carr Tackles Wives at Ball Games
Louisville reports say Charley Carr of the Indianapolis club has a tougher task than pennant battles. He aims to separate players' wives at games because wives discuss players and tell husbands, fueling animosity Charley would prefer to avoid.
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Charley Carr
Indianapolis
Louisville
Charley
Curr
Washington's New Pitcher Walter Johnson Joins Club
Walter Johnson, star pitcher of the Weiser baseball team in the Idaho State league, signs with the American League club of Washington. Johnson has pitched seven ty five innings without a run scored against him and struck out 166 in ninety nine. Weiser has seven straight shutouts, 98 runs for and 5 against.
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Washington
Walter Johnson
Weiser
Johnson
How About It Silk Umpire O Loughlin Faces Player Rift
The Detroit News notes Umpire Frank O Loughlin enjoys public popularity and strong ability but is disliked by most players. The story centers on the tension between officials and players amid league scrutiny.
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Silk
Detroit News
Frank O'Loughlin
Brooklyn Swimmer Willing Wilson Seeks 2–5 Mile Contest
Willing Wilson of Brooklyn an expert swimmer is open to a race against any challenger from two to five miles for a purse or a trophy.
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Willing Wilson
Bob Wilson
Brooklyn
Autobiography of Harry Orchard in McClures October issue
The review highlights Orchards frank self-revelation and social conflict as he narrates his pursuit of mine manager Fred Bradley. It notes dramatic episodes from San Francisco to Alaska, including failed targets and a life endangering blast, with a mix of grim tone and comic opera touches.
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Harry Orchard
McClure
Fred Bradley
Mine Operators’ Association
Western Federation
Haywood
Bradley
Orchard
San Francisco
Alaska
Governor Peabody
Pie choices at a Green Mountains hotel prompt quip
An elderly pie marker famed for mint or mince pies is eclipsed by a hotel cook who also serves as waitress and landlady in a Green Mountains inn. A guest, after a wholesome dinner, asks what kind of pie is available.
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Green Mountains
Riding the South Sea Surf with Jack London
In the October Woman's Home Companion Jack London recalls his first great South Sea wave. He describes paddling for dear life and the breathtaking moment when his board rose on the crest and the shore and bathers grew distinct as he rode the wild surge. He details the flip and fall to end the ride.
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Jack London
J N Anderson Returns Home From Jury Duty
J N Anderson came back to his home near Wyman last evening after serving on the jury. Mr and Mrs L A Marr and children Ella Isaac Thomas Walter and Mary arrived from a two weeks visit with relatives at Portis Kaw and spent the night at T A Bailey’s home before continuing to their Keota residence.
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J. N. Anderson
Wyman
L. A. Marr
Ella
Isaac
Thomas
Walter
Mary
Portis
Kaw
T. A. Bailey
Keota
The Cow-Pitcher at Graham Opera House in September
Hal Reid’s The Cow-Pitcher is to be presented at the Graham opera house on Saturday night September 21 and shows intense realism. The play highlights a cowboy’s broad heart and features a dramatic farewell scene between Tom Lawton and his brother Billy as the former faces sentencing for cattle rustling deeds.
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Hal Reid
Graham Opera House
Tom Lawton
Billy
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