Coal Shortage Warning Urges Early Coal Purchases
The United States Geological Survey warns of another general coal shortage this fall and winter unless mines increase production. It cites a 25 percent drop in output in early 1919 and urges buyers to place orders now to avoid a repeat of 1917–18, noting potential labor and transport bottlenecks.
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United States Geological Survey
Washington
United States
Real cave man sues for affection in Chicago tale of Morris Parzio
Chicago report recounts Morris Parzio a West Harrison meat dealer pressuring and abducting Eleanor Gayton a 18 year old single woman in 1916. After a volatile sequence he threatened to kill if refused marriage and took her to his home from the butcher shop scene. Mrs Gayton later separated from her husband John Gayton.
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Chicago
Morris Parzio
Eleanor Gayton
Parzio
West Harrison Street
Gayton
Fred Patzman
South Wells Street
West Harrison
St. Louis
August Teska
Teska
Coal Demand Sparks Urgent Call to Buy Now
Survey estimates 86,000 to 40,000 foreign born miners may return to Europe as soon as passports are obtained. This potential exodus could cut coal output in districts with large immigrant labor. The operator warns if continued this movement will reduce coal mined. buyers should act now.
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Fuel Administration
Ing
Europe
Man accused of poisoning and pressuring marriage
A man allegedly forced a woman to drink bichloride of mercury, causing illness. He then offered marriage, denied the charges, and was arrested by detectives from Deering Station as the woman was hospitalized. The case remains under recovery and investigation.
Burglary Call Sparks Police Action After Misfire
In a one night incident a man fired at a supposed intruder he believed to be burglars but the target turned out to be a Black woman caller. The shots missed and the crowd screamed for police as the commotion escalated.
Vacation trapping nets over $1000 for two hunters
Clarence Magoon and Joseph Curtin planned a woods trip near Greenfield New Hampshire. In a month they trapped 37 foxes 11 coons 44 skunks 14 minks and a light muskrat earning more than one thousand dollars.
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Clarence Magoon
Joseph Curtin
Greenfield
N. H
Electrification of Railroads Seen to Save Coal
The Electrical Review reports a Western Railway club finding that about 100,000,000 tons of the 140,000,000 tons of coal burned annually by railroads could be saved by widespread electrification. It urges prompt action to conserve fuel for future generations.
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Western Railway Club
Electrical Review
Mirror flattery and a stubborn refusal to look
A terse exchange contrasts vanity and honesty as one character refuses to look into a mirror, while another notes its flattering power. The fragment hints at humor and self perception without a clear resolution.
Cleaning white enamel furniture with flannel and whiting
Rub dirty marks on white enamel with a piece of flannel moistened with methylated spirit. Wash with warm soapy water, dry and rub with flannel sprinkled with whiting. Polish with a dry duster. White enamel furniture stays bright for a long period when treated this way.
Relief of Rheumatic Pains Liniment Advice Ad
An old newspaper ad promotes Chamberlain's Liniment to relieve stiffness aches and soreness in muscles and joints and to improve rest and sleep by massaging affected parts. The ad emphasizes its effectiveness for rheumatic pain and mobility.
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Chamberlain
Cut This Out and Take It With You Ad
A newspaper advertisement urges readers to cut out this notice to ensure they purchase Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and indigestion. It promises the product is unmatched in satisfaction and effectiveness.
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Chamberlain
No Worms in a Healthy Child Tonic Advertisement
An old ad claims children with worms show poor color and stomach upset. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is promoted as a two to three week treatment to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the system. It says worms will be dispelled and the child restored to health. Priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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Grove
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