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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1916

Page

13

Grace Marshall's Weird Story Ends in Easton Trial

Grace Marshall, now 28 and once kept in a locked room by her father and stepmother, is at the center of a highly publicized case as Frank Marshall and his wife face charges of common assault assault and battery and assault with intent to kill. Grace has regained weight and limited speech after treatment at Johns Hopkins and Haston hospital, with doctors debating whether her mind can recover. The trial before Judge William H. Adkins will test legal arguments amid widespread local emotion and about 100 witnesses, including State's Attorney Charles J. Butler and defense counsel Mason Sheehan.

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Danderine Dandruff Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle of Danderine at any drug store. It claims pouring a little into the hand and rubbing into the scalp will remove dandruff and relieve itching by morning, with two or three applications said to destroy all dandruff and prevent hair loss.

California Syrup of Figs Advertises Child Remedy

An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a quick cure for children's colds and constipation. It recommends a teaspoonful to relieve sour stomach, foul breath, and listlessness, claiming it cleanses the stomach, liver, and bowels. The copy warns against counterfeits and urges buying the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.

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Auto theft band of two boy joyriders nabbed in New York

A mysterious auto theft ring, sought by the police, detective bureau, and district attorney, was halted when Arthur Bergoffer 17 and Harry Whitelaw 16 were arrested after a high speed chase. Bergoffer confessed to stealing multiple cars in three weeks. Whitelaw admitted joint thefts and revealed they planned rides with two girls in Yonkers. The case exposed a pattern of cars abandoned in deserted areas and involved prosecutors, patrols, and churchgoers who witnessed the pursuit.

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Papys Diapepsin Promises Fast Digestive Relief

A vintage ad touts Papa's Diapepsin to stop indigestion and heartburn in five minutes. It claims rapid, complete digestion, relief from belching and stomach upset, and urges readers to buy a fifty cent case from any drug store for quick comfort.

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