U S Fire Loss in 1923 Sets New National Record
New York Feb 11 The National Board of Fire Underwriters reports U S fire losses in 1923 totaled 535 372 782 including a 25 percent reporting allowance. Five year total through 1923 is 2 305 746 871 with careless smokers cited as chief cause. defective chimneys second. other major causes include stoves furnaces spontaneous combustion roofs sparks electricity petroleum lightning and running machinery.
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Ow York
United States
National Board of Re
Groundhog Foretells Weather In February Noon
A lighthearted note discusses three schools of weather forecasters including a groundhog and a colored divine named Stephen Briggs. It asserts the lizzard as the only forecast method free of mischance, noting the groundhog’s annual high noon prediction on February 2.
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Stephen Briggs
Monkstown
Lizzard
Ground Hog Forecaster Sees Shadow In Honey Grove
The Honey Grove Signal notes the ground hog reportedly saw its shadow at Monday noon, signaling six more weeks of winter. Despite the flimsy sign, devotees have ordered more wood and coal for warmth.
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Honey Grove
Oil stock gamble warned by Dallas banker
The U S Treasury quoted Nathan Adams, a Dallas bank vice-president, stating that for every 100 invested in oil stocks about 95 is lost. He warned that only 1 of 20 investments is safe, highlighting the high risk and fraud in fake oil stocks affecting many bank accounts.
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United States Treasury Department
Nathan Adams
Dallas
Texas
Want Ad Offer for Home Goods in The Sun
If you have setting eggs chickens or anything about your home that you want to sell a want ad in The Sun will find a buyer. Twenty five words or less one time twenty five cents. For each word over twenty five add one cent to the minimum charge twenty five cents. One for sale ad will convince you that they get results.
HOGWALLOW NEWS Rascals and odd jobs fill day in town
Dunk Botts and Poke Eazley roam the neighborhood with a rabbit skin cap as stray dogs tag along. Sid Hocks shoots at a rabbit while aiming at Slim Pickens, claiming a mix up with Sim and the rabbit. Miss Rosy Mosely debates using her last sheet of writing paper or buying an eyebrow pencil. Ellick Helwanger vows optimism despite a blizzard. Flim Dillard returns from Tickville enjoying city life but mocks concrete walks. Mrs Columbus Allsop sews with many empty spools to extend her wall what-not. Fletcher Henstep gets hiccups and drinks nine swallows of water from a cistern.
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Rosy Mosely
Yam Sims
Quinine Tonic Laxa Tive Brom Quin ine Ad Promises Ease
E. W. Grove endorses Laxa Tive Brom Quin ine a tonic and laxative claiming it causes no nervousness or head ringing. Signature noted with a 30 cent price. Prepared as a patent medicine pitch promoting relief without adverse effects.
Tickville Banquet Speaker Covers Free Pass Circus Theme
The Tickville Tidings editor spoke at the Chamber of Commerce banquet on Monday night about the experience of getting into a circus on a free pass. Sim Flinders nears full recovery from illness and notices the repapered ceiling. Locals visit Bounding Billows to hear a new preacher who, despite limited knowledge, speaks with a loud voice and strong gestures.
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Tickville
Chamber of Commerce
Sim Flinders
Bounding Billows
Left Sock Flame Startles Columbus Allsop
Columbus Allsop woke to dense smoke and fumes from the hearth on Saturday night. He found that one of his yarn socks had burst into flame, fortunately the left sock alone.
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Columbus Allsop
Cricket Hicks Scorches Pants Near Heating Stove
Cricket Hicks stood near a heating stove when his pants tore open from the heat, creating a large hole and prompting informal concern at the post.
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Cricket Hicks
Local friends urged to notify him of changes
This morning he reflected that with so many warm friends present, some should have informed him.
Strange Case of Oklahoma Girl Shows Mirrored Vision
Two years ago a Mc Alester girl tripped at school and injured her eyes. Her vision became crossed, making everything appear backward. She could only read her own writing in a mirror, though she wrote accurately when using it. Recently cases progress.
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McAlester
Okla
Speedy remedy for various ailments mentioned
An old prescription promises rapid relief for colds grippe dengue constipation headaches and biliousness claiming to be the most speedy remedy known.
Vision Restored Woman Writes Clearly Again
A patient whose sight was restored after an operation now sees clearly and resumes writing, confirming improved vision and steady handwriting. The procedure appears to have successfully corrected prior visual impairment and enabled normal daily activities.
Grove's Signature Bromo Quinine Labeled Box Claim
Ad claims LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets remove the cause with one distinct Bromo Quinine product. Mentions Grove's signature on the box and a placeholder price of $00.
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Grove
Prevents Infection With Borozone Remedy
An advertisement touts Borozone as a fast healing germ killer for wounds in liquid and powder forms. Liquid prices are 30c 60c and 1.20, powder 30c and 60c, sold by Bow-Wright Drug Co.
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Bow-Wright Drug CO
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