Ridenour Coupe Struck by Illinois Central Box Car
Dr J B Ridenour escaped injury after his coupe collided with an Illinois Central box car at Fourth and Water streets at 10 o clock Thursday night. Mrs Margaret Du Rand suffered severe cuts. the couple were the sole occupants. The crossing lacked lighting and the car stalled under the train before removal. The train stood near the depot and no injuries were noted beyond Mrs Du Rand’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Ridenour
IlLinois Central
Fourth and
Water Streets
Margaret du Rand
Ridenour
Dandruff Cure Promoted With Liquid Argon Claim
An old advertisement touts liquid argon as the cure for dandruff, asserting four ounces nightly dissolves and destroys all signs of dandruff. It promises relief from itching and improves hair appearance, noting argon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Internal Bath Claim Promises Health Benefits
An advertisement touts Rheumasalts as a pure carbonated laxative drink to cleanse the stomach and intestines, relieve chronic constipation, and improve overall health. It markets no calomel or dangerous drugs, and says results appear after a few mornings of use. Available from a Minnesota company with multiple bottle sizes.
California Syrup of Figs advertised as safe for children
An advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a harmless fruit laxative that cleanses stomachs and bowels without griping. It targets sick children and promises easy dosing, urging buyers to request the genuine product made by the California Fig Syrup Company and beware of counterfeits.
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California
California Pig Syrup Company
Days Prep for New Start in Dry Campaign
County readers await a potential canvass date of February 27 as petitions for liquor control move forward. W W Wyant leads the Business Men's Temperance Association campaign with about 8000 signatures to be filed with the county auditor. The county board adjourned to February 17 to consider the petition and set a canvass date.
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W. W. Wyant
Business Men's Temperance Association
J. B. Hammond
Des Moines
District Court
Supreme Court
High Court
Mi Ona Stomach Tablets Promise Real Digestion Help
A claim that artificial digesters weaken the stomach leads to endorsing Miona Stomach Tablets. The ad argues the product strengthens digestion, stops pains and gas, and improves stomach walls for lasting relief. Wangler Bros Co and other druggists offer refunds if relief is not achieved.
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Wangler Bros. Co
Self
County Board Considers Five Year Operation of Drinking Places
Widespread interest grows over the third campaign for and against a statement of consent on operating drinking places for five years unless state law imposes further restrictions. Local and external attention highlights the controversy surrounding the proposal.
Casebeer Eyes Citywide Street Renaming Plan
Councilman Jack Oatebeet undertakes the major task of renaming city streets. He bought a city map weeks ago and has spent spare moments on the project while noting dilapidated signs. He prefers a satisfactory plan before replacing signs to avoid widespread confusion and is studying methods used by larger cities to adapt a suitable system.
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Jack Oatebeet
Casebeer
Twilight sleep used in appendicitis operation
The Rev. John Albert Johnson of Norwood Park underwent an appendicitis operation at Sheridan Park hospital while in twilight sleep. Dr. Charles H. Parkes performed the surgery and praised the method for reducing shock and avoiding common anaesthetic side effects. Johnson awoke post procedure feeling well with no sickness.
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Bright
Villa Proclaims Self as Mexico's Provisional President
Gen Francisco Villa, declaring himself provisional president and military chief, reports success against Carranza forces near San Louis Potosi with 200 prisoners and three trains captured. He notes new officers joining with 460 men and cites activity in Pueble state.
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el Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Mexico
Associated Press
Carranza
San Louis Potosi
Vardage
Qrendain
Villa
Estrada
Pulisca Stata
Francisco Escudero
Diaz Lombarido
Escudero
Vila
William Bayard Hale
Wilson
Nogales
Lombardo
Convention
Roque Gongilez Garza
Zapata
Obregon
High Jinks at Waterloo Theatre and Gorrell Company
Otto Bauerbach and Rudolf Friml present High Jinks at the Waterloo Theatre on February 9 with Arthur Hammerstein producing famed for Naughty Marietta and The Firefly. Al Gorrell promotes his company opening next Wednesday for The Gamblers running February 16 with 10 and 20 cent seats.
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Otto Bauerbach
Rudolf Friml
Waterloo Theatre
Arthur Hammerstein
Paris
al Gorrell
al Gorrall
Waterlon
the Waterloo
Gorrell
Priest Mullen Acquitted in Hillside Murder Case
The Rev. J. J. Mullen former pastor of the Church of the Holy Rosary was found not guilty of murdering Thos W Patterson postmaster and station agent at Hillside. The jury declared him sane at the time of the slaying but noted he had since recovered sanity. A crowd of parish members watched the verdict in Chicago.
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Chicago
J. J. Mullen
Church of the Holy Rosary
Thos. W. Patterson
Hillside
Dever
Criminal Court
Patterson
Church of the Holy Rosary Parish
Presbyterian Supper Adds To Clarksville Charity Total
The Clarksville Presbyterian supper raised about $26. Locals note weather slows travel as residents attend on weekend, with community updates on school staff, local clubs, and upcoming events.
Portuguese Cabinet Resigns. Monteiro Named Foreign Minister
Lisbon reports Jose Rodriguez Monteiro, a colonel of artillery, appointed foreign minister of Portugal. Premier A. C. Coutinho and the cabinet resigned January 26. General Pimenta Castro to form a new ministry and hold provisional foreign affairs and war portfolios.
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Lisbon
Paris
Jose Rodriguez Monteiro
Portugal
Victor Hugo
A. C. Coutinho
Gen. Pimenta
Castro
Gen. Castro
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