Seven Years of Crime Nets 500 in Loot
Eighteen year old Stephen Leyser known as Yellow Spot pleaded guilty in Long Island City to stealing an overcoat from a tailor shop and was sentenced to a state reformatory. He described a previous seven year crime career with minimal earnings and promised to reform once released.
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Long Island City
N. J
Stephen Leyser
Supreme Justice
Humphrey
N. Y
State Reformatory
Leyser
Court Likes Male Attire In Pisa? No, St Louis
In police court Judge Hogan refused to fine Mary Bertha Schmidt alias Mr Schmidt who lived as a man for two years and married cousin Anna Assade. Schmidt wore trousers and a coat claiming higher earnings as a man and warned that a woman could earn more wearing trousers. The judge commented I think you look very nice and let Schmidt go with a smile.
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St. Louis
Mary Bertha Schmidt
Schmidt
Woman Draft Secret Revealed After Eight Years as Man
In San Bernardino California a woman known as John Bauer is ordered to return to wearing skirts after living eight years as a man. She was captured in Death Valley where she had hidden for a year to avoid military registration. She says she worked as a man around San Bernardino for seven years with no suspicions before the draft law exposed her secret.
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San Bernardino
Cal
John Bauer
Bauer
Death Valley
Yellow Barn Paint Ties to Davenport Murder Case
Davenport Iowa Ward Turner accused of marrying to avoid the draft had his barn painted bright yellow. Turner charged that Dennis Flynn painted the barn. during the dispute Flynn suffered fatal injuries.
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Davenport
Ward Turner
Turner
Dennis Flynn
Flynn
Strips Man of Clothes in Gas Engine Accident
In Lebanon Pennsylvania Charles Blatt operating a gasoline engine was caught in the flywheel and whirled around four times before being hurled clear of the machine. He was stripped of his clothing except for underwear and shoes but escaped injury.
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Lebanon
Charles Blatt
Dream of a spotless town and Salvation Army aid
A dream of a pristine town where all residents are neat and fed leads to a call for support of a Salvation Army home campaign. The piece invites readers to donate, promising food, shelter, and work for the needy through the charity’s efforts.
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Howe
Salvation Army
Ardmore Rotary Lions Meet With Wood on Fund Drive
Lt. Col. George Wood spoke to Ardmore Rotary and Lions clubs in a joint Chamber of Commerce meeting. Ardmore boosters boosted their home service fund goal from 10 000 to 25 000 to construct corps barracks.
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George Wood
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Rotary
Lions’ Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Home Service Fund
Railroad Time Table for M. K. & T. South Bound Services
Rail line publishes mixed daily timetable items listing No 9 Local at 3 24 am No 3 Limited at 5 55 am No 17 Local 2 45 pm No 5 Flyer 4 44 pm No 2 Texas Special 6 31 pm No 4 Limited 10 40 pm No 6 Flyer plus a note about cigar selection at Pierce & Sons display cases.
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South Bound
Seeeeee Cotton Best
West Bound PO
State Fair awards $5430 in premiums for horse show
The State Fair of Texas offers cash premiums totaling 5430 for thoroughbreds standard breds saddle horses and other breeds at the Victory Fair this fall. Special medals trophies and ribbons are offered by the Percheron Society and the Standard Jack and Jennet Registry. Director K. Gaston and Superintendent Geo King promise the best horse show yet in Dallas in October.
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Texas
Percheron Society of America
Standard
Tractor Artillery and Howitzers at State Fair
After a Washington trip Secretary W. H. Stratton secured War Department approval for an exhibition of modern war implements to Dallas. The train will showcase tractor artillery anti aircraft guns heavy howitzers and other large weapons used by the United States in recent victories. The display aims to provide a liberal education in modern warfare and will be unlike prior fair exhibits.
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Washington
W. H. Stratton
Dallas
Stratton
War Department
Uncle Sam
Lemon juice freckle remover beauty lotion recipe
A home remedy claims lemon juice mixed with three ounces of orchard white creates a cheap freckle and tan lotion. It advises massaging the mixture daily on face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes and whiten skin, asserting the product is harmless.
Substitute for Nasty Calomel Dodson's Liver Tone
Calomel sales fall as Dodson's Liver Tone gains use. Local druggists endorse the vegetable remedy as safe and effective for liver sluggishness and constipation. A large bottle costs a few cents and is guaranteed refundable if not helpful. It tastes pleasant and causes no next day distress.
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Dodson
Mixup of Names Delays Word on Soldier Son
A Black washwoman from near Camp Zachary Taylor seeks help from local wartime officials to locate her son. Mr D checks with commanders and the Red Cross for George Walpool but finds no record. she then reveals the name Williams, asking for any trace of her son George Williams and his status.
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Camp
Zachary Taylor
George Walpool
Mr. D
Red Cross
Reverse English Draft Statement Supports Army Service
A quotation reflects a speaker claiming government support for service in the National Army, asserting they were drafted and backed by official backing during wartime. The remark emphasizes allegiance and obedience to national military mobilization efforts.
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National Army
Bromo Quinine Tablets Marketed by E W Grove
An advertising note promotes Bromo Quinine tablets as a remedy for colds groaning grip and influenza. The box bears E W Grove’s signature and the price 30 cents.
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E. W. Grove
French government runs Paris meals system for 400000 daily
The article notes a Paris government network serving up to 400,000 meals daily with a three meal model costing 39 cents for an average man. It contrasts French price efficiency with American costs and questions why US eateries charge more for simple fare.
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Paris
America
Thrift Magazine
Soviet Economic Plan Promises Universal Abundance
A Russian agent explains that once enough machines arrive from America the regime will print money until it loses value, then the state will produce all goods and individuals can obtain anything by asking for it. The League of Nations is said to be outshone by this practical universal brotherhood.
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America
League of Nations
Universal Brotherhood
Preparedness urged for national safety
The author hopes for no war soon but warns uncertainty remains and urges safeguards for civilians who would bear the fighting burden, stressing vigilance and readiness as essential.
Chinese Police Preserve Neutral Attitude in Peking Beatings
Chinese policemen maintained an attitude of benevolent neutrality as prominent Japanese were beaten in Peking. The piece notes the oriental mind’s habit of picturesque courteous phrasing amid agitation.
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Peking
666 Relieves Constipation and Torpid Liver Suffering
Advertisement notes that 666 quickly relieves constipation biliousness loss of appetite and headaches caused by a torpid liver.
Talent Worth Retaining In Film Audience
Two women watching a news review at a theater remark on Uncle Sam's sailors aboard, noting one woman hopes her husband and son on ships see the film. They cheer the sailors scrubbing decks and praise their cleverness, hoping to remind returning loved ones of the homefront.
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Uncle Sam
Jim
Youngstown Telegram
Fragmented local notice speaks of a search
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a woman in a house and a man noting she is scanning notices. The text references a search and a telegraph, with garbled phrases about danger and death. specifics are unreadable.
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Wood
Pierce & Sons
East Bound
Mr. No
Ewer Eeeer
State Fair
U. S. War Department
Macpmenergh
Sevenister Drum
Marvin’ Agata
Sue
Tell’thin Jeann
Mw Ouye Baryin
Burvin
R. May, M.D. Ross
R. May
B.s.md
Kirkpatrick’s
Res
Drs. D. M. Durham
J. B. Hall
G. J. Hornbuckle
Cardus
William Eversole
Hazel Patch
Cardui
R. B. Nall
Commercial Bank Building
Sherman, Texas
Wilbur Carter
Kelly Building
Edwin D. May
Kirkpatrick
Hubert Bookout
Henry Wilson
Bookout & Wilson
Linz Annex
Sherman
J. D. Miller
Syracuse
Foley
Clothis James Boyd
Denison
Willard
Ereo
Service First Advice
Sherman Storage Battery Co
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