Rasputin Death Signals End of Court Power Struggle
Mildred Farwell reports in Petrograd that Rasputin has been shot and his body found in the Neva near the Petroff bridge. The public narrative suggests a deliberate purge of favorites at court as Russians unite behind the action, with hints about the party where Rasputin was slain and the powerful figures present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Farwell
Petrograd
Fei. F
Brmat
Russia
Rasputin
Course Gazette
Gregory Rasputin
Arery
Neva
Petroff Bridge
Psuedo Holness
Lovat
Stapy
Alexander Ti
Russ
America
Czarowitz
Hasputin
Earth
Ovar
Iia
Jheee
Enug
Freckle Remedy Ad Promises Clear Skin
A fragment from a March ad touts a freckle remover claiming double strength will erase freckles. It promises money back if the remedy fails and urges purchase for skin clarity despite sun and wind exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hee
Nic
Hire Her Taundry Tablet Advertises Laundry Boost
An old ad promises simpler wash days using the Leswerk Taundry Tablet save half the time and whitening without rubbing. Laurens Warmthess endorses the product with a money back guarantee, urging orders via dealers or direct mail to Leswerk Manufacturing Co. in Richmond Hill New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leswerk
Laurens Wrarmtess
Leswerk Manufacturing Co
Richmond Hit
New York City
Union Plans Benefit for Disabled Musician
On the cold night of February 1, Harley Burns a former Majestic theatre musician, lay unconscious over an hour after slipping on an icy walk. Found by Warl Wenny, his face and hands suffered frost damage and he underwent surgery for removal of necrotic tissue. Unable to work and with five dependents, local No. 334 AFM arranged a benefit dance for March 24 at the Armory, with a 20‑piece orchestra donated for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Burns
Majestic Theatre
Warl Wenny
Highth Street
A. F. of M
Armory
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed
Des Moines Iowa Mrs Blanche Jefferson describes how her husband opposed surgery but urged tried Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for a serious female ailment. She recovered and now performs housework, endorsing the remedy as a health restorer backed by forty years of use and many testimonials from women.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mg Husand
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Blanche
Jefferson
Lyon St
Lydia E. Pinkhem
Spread Possum To Test On Pimply Skin
An advertisement promises a skin remedy called Poskim for pimples and skin troubles. It urges night application, then waking to inspect rapid healing effects, touting free samples and related toilet and bath products as beneficial.
Sulpherb Tablets Promise Purified Blood Remedy
An advertiser touts Sulpherb Tablets as a spring tonic to purge poisons from the blood. Promoted benefits include clearer skin, relief from headaches and pains, improved eliminative function, and a general spring to summer renewal, with a 50 cent sealed-tube price and a guarantee.
Waterloo Couple Married in Chicago Quiet Wedding
Miss Hazel Boylston daughter of Mrs L L Boylston of 60 Franklin street and Gillman H Herrick traffic manager for William Galloway company were married yesterday in Chicago Mrs Herrick has lived here for years and worked as forewoman at Associated Manufacturers company for about four years Mr Herrick came from Tennessee and they will reside in Waterloo Commercial National Bank Waterloo reports assets of 4 789 518 91 with deposits well above two million capital 400 000 surplus 100 000 and profits 97 641 46 in a Treasury call based statement printed in full earlier this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Boylston
Ll. J. Boylston
Franklin Street
Gillman H. Herrick
William Galloway Company
Chicago
Herrick
Associated Manufacturers’ Company
Tennessee
Water- Yoo
Commercial National
BANK
Commercial National Bank
Waterloo
the Treasury
Edwin C Peters Dies in Sioux City Boom Era End
Edwin C Peters, known as father of Morningside and a boom day millionaire, died at his Sioux City home after recovering from earlier reverses. A. S. Garretson, his late partner and close friend, is believed to have hastened his end following Garretson's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Edwin C. Peters
Morningside
A. 5
Garretson
Peters
Zemo for Eczema Promises Quick Skin Relief
The E. W. Rose Co. promotes Zemo as a penetrating antiseptic liquid that stops burning and itching from eczema quickly. It claims healing begins instantly, with removal of eczema pimples rashes and similar skin troubles, and notes it does not stain and is not an easy salve. Cleveland Ohio company name cited.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Father spots son in film at Charleston theater
A hotel man in Charleston, West Virginia, recognizing his long missing son Lawrence Washington in a moving picture, sees him aboard the Pennsylvania in Hampton Roads. The reel shows him receiving honors after three perfect gun hits, advancing from ordinary seaman to chief gun pointer with a raise of eight dollars monthly. Lawrence is a descendant of Charles Washington, after whom Charlestown is named.
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Charleston
W. W
Washington
Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Hampton Roads
Lawrence Waghington
George Washington
Charles
Charlestown
W. Va
Black pursuer chased by women in Arkansas streets
An aged Black man, pursued by three Black women armed with axe handles, dashed through Earle streets. He was knocked down in a prior confrontation and restrained by officers after a loud altercation. The women were arrested and later excused by authorities.
Aged Man Accused of Hoodoo Drives Town Antics
Town residents declare an elderly man a hoodoo and claim his sorcery curses locals. They threaten to beat him unless he leaves in five days, the rumor gaining ground among the community. The man’s pale skin with a dark eye streak fuels the suspicion.
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick, harmless remedy for indigestion and gas. It claims relief within five minutes, neutralizing acids and fermentation, allowing people to eat their favorite foods again. Prices: fifty cents for a large case at drug stores.
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Woian
Jillionaire
Tohany
Young Washington
Pape
Hershey's
Beverly Club Coffes
C. W
Misses
Coats
New York
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