Hunger at the Casebeer kitchen amid city stray
A feature describes a starving man who rides freight rails to Bluff Street and seeks soup or coffee at the Casebeer restaurant. The manager offers aid in exchange for breaking boxes in the yard to earn a meal, a practice depicted as common among other starving men awaiting a chance for “a square.”
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Bluff Street
Casebeer
Harry Casehver
Harry
Hash
Starviing
Rocksland
Rejected Nomination Delays Missouri U.S. Marshal Pick
The Senate rejected the nomination of Ewing C. Bland of Kansas City for U.S. marshal in the western district of Missouri, the fourth presidential nominee rejected in recent weeks. Evangelist William A. Sunday plans to go to Washington around Jan. 3 for meetings, while a relief ship Harpaires with cargo valued at $509,000, mainly food and clothing, sailed from Boston to aid New England states.
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Ewing C. Bland
Kansas City
Missouri
Senate
Evangelist William A. Sunday
Philadelphia
National
Ngton
Congress
Harpaires
Boston
New England
The Cynic on Keeping House Philosophy of Efficiency
Ruth Cameron presents a dresser-widowish reflection on housework efficiency. She details planning tasks days ahead, limiting time, and minimizing wasted steps. The piece argues modern living demands discipline to reduce eye strain and boost productivity in the home.
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Metis
Mother
George
Vaudeville at the Majestic Delights Crowds
At the Majestic yesterday crowds applauded the vaudeville bill. The main act features Menlo Moore’s scenic spectacle singing novelty with cute Misses and clever boys titled Young America. Hazel Webb’s work stands out among a child cast, with songs and drills complemented by Grant Gardner, a blackface comedian.
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Menlo Moore
Spectacuar
Amer
Hazel Webb
Grant Gardner
California Syrup of Figs Adopts Child Health Promise
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for gentle, positive relief of stomach and bowels in children. It mocks older remedies like calomel and castor oil, claims safety and popularity, and warns against counterfeit products.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Applause Follows Performances of Chas Wayne and Co and Family Acts
Across yesterday’s shows Chas Wayne and Co drew strong applause as the big draw while Rose and Ellis impressed with trick barrel jumping. Nursing a Husband by Chas Wayne & Co and Young America for children drew crowd interest. parents urged to take kids to enjoy the performances alongside adult entertainment.
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Chas. Wayne & Co
Dinska & Co
Rose
Ellis
America
Resinol Soap and Ointment for Skin Ailments Relief
Immediate relief for itching burning and disfiguring eczema ringworm and similar tormenting skin disease. A warm bath with Resinol Soap followed by Resinol Ointment soothes heals and clears eruptions even in stubborn cases. Sold by all druggists avoid imitations.
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Ruth Cameron
Sunkist
Rogers
Davidsons Furniture Store
Bridge Street
Waterloos Center
Whittalls
Whittall
Durham Wilton
Karnak Wilton
Hardwick Wilton
Whittall Royal Worcester
Wilton
Shuttleworth, Whittall Teprac
Bagdad Wiltons
Axminster
Bigelow Electra
Roxbury
Alexander Smith & Sons
Saxony
Axminster Rugs
Smith
Saxony Axminster
Sone Eens
Axminsters
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