German Ship Andes Missing After Virginia Capes Voyage
The German ship Andes, carrying Captain Manz and a crew of twenty-two plus two wives, last reported off Virginia Capes in October, likely lost at sea. A life preserver from the Bath barges indicates crew abandonment. Bayview tows Bath, heading to Boston, with hopes the barge will reappear afloat.
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Washington
Andrvhien
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Lloyd's @gert
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Adl
Bayview
Boston
Pendleton Sisters Schooner Runs Ashore In Storm Near Metompkin
The Pendleton Sisters schooner, captained by Jana Davis, ran aground near Metompkin Beach during a heavy gale and rain. The lumber laden vessel, en route from Port Arthur to New York, likely faces total loss as crew battled waves and wind. eight men were rescued after hours adrift, one crew member missing and presumed lost.
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Pendleton Sisters
Jana Davis
Metompkin Beach
Port Arthur
Tecas
New York
Assateague Island
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Harver
Crunchteague
Suun
Rich Swiferlo
Roanoke Mayor Targeted by Churches Over Law Enforcement
In Roanoke Virginia churches petitioned the City Council asking Mayor Cutchin to enforce laws against social vice. The clergy’s move follows a clash with the mayor over actions against houses of ill repute. Alignment may lead to impeachment proceedings by local pastors.
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Boeclat
Washington
Roanoke
Corgremetlans
Confence
Cutchin
Confesses To A Kiss Special to The Washington Past Richmond
In Henrico County James Johnson will be tried Thursday on a charge of assaulting Mrs. Way Chappell wife of William H. Chappell. Johnson admits a kiss occurred but denies an assault and claims no protest. The warrant was sworn by her husband after their daughter said she saw the kiss. In Frostburg Cumberland James Tunde judge of the Orphans Court died aged sixty eight. He had been ill since April and had two years left to serve. Survived by widow and eleven children.
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Richmond
Dev
Johisen
Henrico County
Way Chappell
William H. Chapel
Johnson
le Confessia
Pwial
Cumberland
James Tunde
Jadge
The
Orphans’ Court
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Dandy
Maryland
Dando
Washington Post Warbac
King Strait
Aleundria
Washington, Alexandria and
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van Alexandria
Charles Welix
W. J. Blake
Elizabeth Shivers
Wells
Blake
Spring Park
Misa Shivers
York
Machen & Moncure
Leo P. Harlow
Congress
Alexandria
Boothe
Rixey
District of Columbia
Washington Post
George Dean
Sgea
County Asylum
Arion Club
Dean
Moonshiners Captured in Cave by Virginia Deputies
Deputy Marshal H. A Wisley and posse captured six alleged moonshiners in a cave hidden in Russell County Virginia. Those arrested are Nath Keith Elbert Salyer George Dinxers Bud Castell William Castell and Jet Mead and they were jailed in Gate City last night.
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Washington Pas
Gate City
Mar_shal H. A Wisley
Nath Keith
Elbert Salyer
George Din Xers
Bud Castell
William Castell
Jet Mead
Russell County
Virginia Weddings and Local Marriages Reported
Virginia notices list multiple wedding briefings from Chatham and surrounding counties. Miss Katherina Pennott of Pittsylvania and Benjama M Aimler of Greensboro wed under Rev. Astor, followed by Miss Leno and Thomas Davis of Drv County, with Rev. M T Oakes officiating. Additional items note a Presbyterian ceremony in Christiansburg and references to travel for missionary work.
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Chatham
Katherina Pennott
Pittsylvania County
Ben-jama_MAler
Greensboro
Astor
Leno
Thomas Davis
Drv Formntla County
M. ‘T. Oakes
Rauford
Edwin W. Gimpson
Presbyterian Church
Misa Carrie Orr
Orwood
Mohobaleghwir
India
Bucklow
Electrician Killed by 4300 Volt Shock in Norfolk Home
Crawford C. Cooke a 26 year old electrician at Norfolk navy yard died after entering his damp cellar to check furnace fire and touching a live 4300 volt line. His mother was unable to help as Mrs Hattie Chase alerted by cries helped restrain her. Coroner Knight found the main Park Place feeder crossed with a 105 volt line feeding Cooke and nearby homes.
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Norfolk
Crawford C. Cooke
Norfolks Navy Yard
Cooke
Hattie Chase
Knight
Park Place
Change of venue sought in Washington sewer protests
Revival of protest against the outlet of the Washington sewer prompts renewed protests in Alexandria. Five damages suits over railroad injuries move toward hearings as lawyers petition for removal to Manassas court. Funeral for William Jackson Summers held. local court convicts Pearl Hamilton of larceny and sentences a $20 fine for Todd.
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Washington
Lema Hioom
Alexandria
Pearl Hamilton
Viet Todd
Hamilton
Todd
Ashington
Waliemen
Bude
Woman Shot Herself In Berryville Case Shocks Winchester
Janie Laws, a Berryville servant, was brought to Winchester with a bullet wound and died soon after. Investigators found she fired the shot herself using a pistol from Town Sergt. Tucamore's home, amid a case that unsettled Clarke County.
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Janie Laws
Washington Post
Winchester
Berryville
Clarke County
Tucamore
Obituaries from Fredericksburg and Staunton area
Virginia obituaries report Edward J Rosy of King George County dying at 22 in Alexandria after brief illness. Also noted are deaths of Jon Gorinty of Stafford, Mrs Marian Harrison of Spotsylvania, Dr William Wortes former Falmouth professor, James A Ollard Confederate veteran, and William Crosby Staunton elder with nine children surviving.
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Fredericksburg
Edward J. Rosy
King George County
Alexandria
Jon
Stafford
Marian Harrison
Edward Hart
Spottsylvania County
Sonlight
William Wortes
Falmouth
Jefferson College
Philadelphia
James Austin
Ollard
Willam
Paullard
Fairnouch
Staunton
William Crosby
Augusta Unity
Miss Hines' Body Found near Helay Sanitarium
The body of Miss Ett R. Hines head nurse at Gundry Sanitarium near Helay was recovered from the Patapaco River around 2 45 pm. Authorities believe she died by her own action during a mental breakdown leaping from a suspension footbridge or rocks along the shore. Her brother-in-law William A. Lamers and a friend located the body after starting downriver on a boat.
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Washington Poat
Baltimore
Dee
Ett R. Hines
Gundry Sanitarium
Helay
Patapaco River
Mids Hings
Aone
Iime
William A. Lamers
Payton Trial Hears Sister Testify on Threat and Suicide Plan
Mrs Helen May Payton stands accused of murdering her husband in Fairmont West Virginia as defense witnesses including her sister Miss Lena Phillips recount Payton declaring intent to kill himself using a powder mixture of strychnine and morphine. No action yet on Frank Wright alleged accomplice.
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Washington
Fairmont
W. Va
Helen May Payton
Payton
Himsell
Lena Phillips
Frank Wright
Enormous Storm Damage Delays Richmond Fire Alarm System
Special from Richmond Virginia reports thousands of dollars needed to repair the city fire alarm telegraph after a heavy snow and sleet storm. More than twenty miles of wire must be replaced with debate over overhead versus underground lines. Wires stolen and copper burned by heavy traffic. poles weakened and risk of further outages linger as repairs will take weeks. Separately in Warsaw, damage to fruit and shade trees and at least five hundred dollars of telephone line damage disrupted outside communication from Friday through Saturday.
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Richmond
Washington
Warsaw
Rocky Mount Dentist Wounded in Pistol Fight
The Washington Post reports Rocky Mount dentist Dr. G. C. Cahill was assaulted by Mitton Saunders a Negro burglar in his home and seriously wounded after a confrontation that left Cahill with a gunshot wound to the arm. Saunders was captured after a pursuit and confessed. Cahill’s condition is serious. First Exposition building contract awarded in Norfolk for $63 330 to Hanley Casey Company. preparations for material and work to start within twenty days.
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Rocky Mount
Washington Post
Roanoke
G. C. Cahill
Mitton Saunders
Cail
Fie
Cahill
Norfolk
E J. Stokes
Hanley-Casey Company
Dinwiddie Sawmill Burned Near Rowanty
Special to Vue des Petersburg reports James Wells sawmill near Rowanty in Dinwiddie County consumed by fire last evening with machinery lumber and other contents. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars. Gordon District votes for license in local option election held Saturday in Orange County shows a 40 vote margin for wet.
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Petersburg
James Wells
Rowanty
Dinwiddie County
Gordon
The
Washington Post
Fredericksburg
Orange County
Sahere Eee
Nervous disorders urged to try Dr Miles Restorative Nervine
A damaged medical advertisement lists brain and nerve ailments from headaches to melancholia and epilepsy. It promotes Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a rebuilding tonic for worn out nerves, sharing a testimonial about a boy who recovered after ten months with Nervine and nerve pills, and notes money-back guarantee if the first bottle does not help.
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Wile Bon
Dep. Co
Dallas Co
Distiller A J Tavenner Seeks Arrest Of Attacker
Winchester attorney Alvin J. Tavenner reports a distiller, John E Jenkins, entered his office and threatened to kill him. Jenkins allegedly struck the lawyer multiple times before a crowd separated them. a warrant was issued but Jenkins remains at large.
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Winchester
Waebington
Dee
United States
Alvin J. Tavenner
John E Jenkins
Tayvenner
Jenkins
Tavenner
Death of Parkersburg merchant shocks city couple tied in love
Special to Washington Post reports Parkersburg West Virginia businessman Fred Schaefer sixty five, found dead in his chair, apparent two day old death. His wife, twenty two, unconscious near him, recovered to say they had breakfast together Saturday morning. Coroner and prosecutor to analyze stomach contents. no sign of murder or suicide. Domestic life described as happy and affectionate.
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Washington
Parkersburg
W. Va
Dee
Fred Schaefer
Mr. Schaefer
Ira
Schaefer
Woman murdered near Pocahontas by ax or club
Elina Read, an eccentric resident living alone on the mountain near Pocahontas Virginia, was found dead last night in her home apparently struck in the head with an ax or club. No clues to the murderer have been found and robbery is suspected due to her small income from coral land royalties.
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Pocahontas
Richmond
Elina Read
Messengers Discharged Over Union Drive in Express Firm
Bristol Va December reports slate Southern Express Company discharged messengers W C Vaughan Richmond B T Hariway Lynchburg Will C Cullen Washington D C and Clinton Allison Knoxville as part of a move to thwart an express messengers union An unconfirmed effort to form such a group is said to be underway
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Union
Washington
Bristol
Dac
Southern Express Company
W. C. Vaughan
Richmond
B.T. Hariway
Lynchburg
Will C. Cullen
D. C
Clinton Alison
Knoxville
Iit
Court Suspends Woman's Sentence in Pension Case
Laura Clark of Hertford County was arrested in Norfolk for altering her marriage certificate date to obtain a federal pension. After two months in jail, she stood trial in Raleigh but Judge Parnell suspended judgment due to poverty and ill health. Virginia elopers marry in Hagerstown, Miss Mamie Batman and Mr Ernest Hook from Page County Va wed at a hotel. ceremony by Rev For Frazer at midnight.
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Washington Post
Bristol
P. Fowler
American Exchange National Bank
Palmer
Daniel Trigg
Abingdon
Raleigh
Laura Clark
Hertford County
Norfolk
Parnell
Virginta Elopers
Hagerstown
Mamie Batman
Ernest Hook
Page County
Frazer
Precautions Save Gold Dust in Jeweler's Factory
Precautions in a manufacturing jeweler's establishment reveal daily washing of aprons and blouses, with water routed to an extracting room and a large canvas filter to recover gold. Tar paper caps trap particles while floors receive new paper severing to capture gold, saving thousands annually. Also reported is the death of stake-winning horse Dropping dead after being loaded for shipment to Mexico. Gonzalvo by Pardinand es, winner of Czarewitch Handicap, Goodwood Cup and Alexandra Plate.
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Lexington
Mexico
City
Imp
Gonzalvo
Pardinandes
Dambelle
Cavanaugh Bros
St Louie
England
Murdered on Chesapeake Officers of Two Oyster Vessels Arrested
AU S marshal reports the capture of Captain T Lewis master of the Sadie FP Lewis and Captain Jackson Hall master of the Gracie Wallace, along with a mate Alwire Hall, for brutal treatment of crews aboard their vessels. Witnesses allege a sailor was beaten unconscious and thrown overboard during a dispute. Langhasmer declines to name witnesses or the assailant.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
United States Revenge
Anne ‘Street
Alwle ‘Hall
Gracie Wallace
Philadelphia
Marahil Langhasmer
Ty Onsen
Hotels and Guests Listed Across Major U.S. Cities
A lengthy OCR list details hotel guests by city including Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Richmond and many others. Names cover numerous individuals and couples with affiliations to hotels such as New Willard Metropolital St James Raleigh and Shoreham, indicating a compiled directory of who stayed where across many prominent hotels.
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David Meller
Greerbaut
Raleigh
F. M. Stand
G. Sure
St James
Boston
Marle
C. Pugl
W. W.yatsho
HW. Sweet
W. P. Fi Ayer
Reanends
New Willard
W. Mayne
W. Creag
H.W Matheny
Raleigh C
Dearborn
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le S Seligman
Stujowski
Migs
Ethel Ryan
G. B. DicRinson
J. K. Ryat
Frank Taft
Halsted Taft
T. C. Dunham
Mie
OM. Dunham
H. VY
N. Philips
Bi. Olcott
J. Maynard
D. 0. Sprague
A. W. Poletafi
J. Friedlander
B.A. Merrill
J. Fleming
BE. M. Wilson
Donori Jet
HG. Five
Brachies
J. H. Jarnes
Osear Rowdy
R. Paul
Robert Kelley
Hopwing
C.F. Daugherty
GF. Kissom
Sad
Jet
Lo Houston
J. Ellis
Miss Urquhart
Arlington
Augustus Smith
Shoreham
H. P. Dewey
Ebbit
J. Landeberg
J. H. Denoman
G. ¥. Sneed
Metropolitan
W. G. Viel
Bonart
FR. Rammy
Otte Hephael
J . Reynolds
A B. Wright
A. Wisie
Peers
Scantlebury
st.James
Palladelphia
James Elverson
Alters
Moon
E. W. Hede Tngton
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A. Ross
J. Xriegh
Campbell
J.’ G. Sebively
J. Wdutcher
P. Daria
S. Staveliff
A. Mary
Cummins
H. D. Coates
Yerkes
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H. Ho Ginsterg
Sanders
Attington
D. W. Cellins
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C.K. McPanland
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C. H. Stewart
Dobr
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James
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Ebbitt
G.ardson
Alabama
M. M. Alhey
Birmingham
California
H. Lindley
San Francisco
Eecavonabo
Wilmington
H. H. Barnes
Atlanta
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Rigen
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B. B. Howard
New Orleans
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M. W. Stazkey
Winthrow
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George A. Garatite
Lynn
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Barquette
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Minneapolis
Shoseham
George Thompson
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Louis
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J. F. Hyde
Butte
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J. Finley
Omaha
Brsby-E
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Mecropolitas
R.N. Bias
Waterbury
J. Averatt
Elizabeth
Thawless
A. W. Shaw
Tod
B. James
New York State
M. D.lock
Bull
W. R Soung
Wite
Rochester
New Willard.” Chig
H. B. Canby
Wits
Dayton
New
Heber Ker, Jr
Sawicky
Boxer
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Tennessee
Rindie
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J. F. Leake
Knoxville
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George Moore
Neshville
St. James
A. Stolth
el Paso
el Paso, Ebbttt., R. P. Clark, Galveston; C. M. Holetz
Dallas
Washington
G. P. Sawyer
Sattls
Virginia
John Carver
J.B. Lawta
Kz Meare
J. C- Morrison
John Hoane
Wilisard Brown
M. T. Davie
J. . Thomas
W. M. Puckett
D. T. Voce
John Lakey
Dsioch Carver
Chartestgs
Arington
Holt
Duecau,Jr
Huntington
Berrs
Charleston
G. Hi. Carpenter
Barry
George
Lawton
Claremont
W.A
Brown
Lawson
Kilpiet
T. W. Martin
J. W. Stewart
Nicklas
Philip Geonyttl
Harry Bowen
Bramwell
Raleign
Wisconsin
A W. Miller
Waukesha
Bullets Cure Paralysis The Philadelphia Miracle
David F Rowe, paralysed on his right side for years, was shot five times by Casper Cooper in an attack at 1617 North Fifty ninth Street. Though expected to die, Rowe recovered at Pennsylvania Hospital and reports complete paralysis reversal and renewed strength after the incident, saying doctors cannot fully explain the cure. Rowe walked his farm, stood erect, and affirmed his recovery while recounting the assault and his decision not to die.
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Philadelphia
Phiadelphia
David F. Rowe
Casper Cooper
Rowe
Pennsylvania Hospital
Cooper
Jay
Jeas
North Hifty-ninth Street
Tead
Sai
When Fairy Tales Were Really So in Lippisestts
A curious verse laments bygone days of mermaids, brownies, witches, and dragons contrasted with modern times. The item notes two secret indictments against C. M. Christensen, a ticket broker, for forgery and ticket fraud.
Home Rule for Bowlers in New York Bowling Association
At a New York Bowling Association meeting the 16 000 to 37 000 member body voted to apply for membership in the American Bowling Congress the national body. Only one delegate opposed affiliation but four provisos were added. The association seeks home rule on officer decisions and asks the executive committee to urge Congress to amend the constitution to remove appeals to the national body.
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New York Association
American Congress
New York
New York Bowling Association
New York City
American Bowling Congress
Nationiel Organization
tHulftaen
Congress
Rank of tennis players in last season awards
New York December 18 executive committee of the Naval Lawn Tenure Association met at the Waldorf Astoria to adopt season rankings. Singles No1 Beals Wright leads. other classes list Holcombe Wara, Alexander Hobart, F G Anderson, Karl Behr, H Torrence and many others with various placements in singles and doubles events.
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Beals C. Wright
New York
Naval Lawn Tenure Association
Bobert Leroy
L. H. Wellner
G. H. Nettleton
R. X. Seaver
W. ©. Grant
J. C. ‘B. Jones
Lewin Terry
F. J. Suowar
K. Morton
HM. Molenhewer
H. I. Hol
H. Torrence
F. C. Coleton
Lyon
E. J. Clapp
BB. V. Lyon
B. ‘J.' Gross
Glass
N. W. Nilon
Plimpton
W. C. Johnson
Strecelva
P. F Cole
BR Rishon
J. C. Ames
H. D. Montgomery
H. Homans
N. Dann
Hawk
Cings
Ward
Wright
Hackett
Alexander
Coliine
Claea
Hoe
Wrean, Jr
Fincke
Liege and
Claws
Hobart
Great
Dewburnt
Hort
Nettleton Sun Perry
Olnes
Anderson
Moltnafatier
Sulloway
Niles
Evils of College Athletics Speech Criticizes Recruiting
Boston December 10 Harvard head coach William T. Red Jr spoke at the Economy Club dinner in Cambridge at the Hotel Bellevue condemning graft in college athletics. He denounced soliciting athletes at prep schools and rewarding them to attend certain colleges, and blamed parents for allowing such inducements.
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Boston
Alus
William T. Red, Jr
Harvard
Cambridge
Vellain
JAP WINS TWO FALLS IN WRESTLING MATCH
In Atlanta a wrestling match between Marburger and E Mada ended with Japanese victory in the first and third falls, times twelve and eight minutes, while Marburger claimed the second fall in twenty eight minutes. Special dispatches from Washington and London report boxing highlights and a Philadelphia fight fallout.
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Atlanta
Gavec
Marburger
E. Mada
Cure for eczema praised in Cuticura remedies ad
An April 25 1905 testimonial from Mrs Bouma White Camden N J extols Cuticura for eczema failing six months with three doctors. She credits Ointment Soap Resolvent and repeated use for full facial recovery, urging others to try the pure cure and noting a forthcoming home remedy booklet.
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Irs
Bouma White
Camden
Eyere Taney
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