Wheeler forged checks flee across states from Maine to Maryland
A 11 year old, Wheeler, fled after forging a $25 check to pay a mortgage and left his wife and child. He continued passing forged papers in Harrisburg Chambersburg Hagerstown Martinsburg, mostly small sums, with authorities in Maine seeking his return. His belongings include three large suitcases, two trunks, and a fur set bought on a forged check from a Chambersburg firm. His wife and child remain hospitalized with no funds.
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Paris
Harrisburg
Chambersburg
Wheeler
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Cumberland Valley
Maine
Luther Pannett
Wheele
Dorar
Appetite for Praise and the Need for Appreciation
A meditation on the human craving for praise and public acknowledgment. The author contrasts vanity with genuine satisfaction from doing good, noting that many seek publicity while most find value in quiet virtue and small encouragements.
Inday and Russia's Rumpus Sparks Morning Frenzy
Fragmented text shows a chaotic scene with frenzied leaders, a revolution hint, and hidden rules. The piece references a day, sunset, and a calamitous process described as a meat in motion, with rebukes and obscure black gates. The language is garbled and speculative.
Forged Check Trail Leads to Capital City Forger
West Virginia paper recounts a man who forged a $150 check on the McLachlin company using a false Mrs. W J Tarrabese signature. He borrowed $10, sent a taunting letter, and traveled from a hotel to Washington while his wife lay hospitalized after giving birth on December 27. Wheeler claimed to be a forger and was taken into custody after a police discussion.
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Mer
West Virginia City
Hotel
Evans
Washington
Wheeler
McLachlin _company
W. &. Tarrabese
Hans
Winchester
W. J
Whee
Goats Milk Favored for Infants and Invalids
A writer argues goat milk is valuable for infants and invalids. Citing the U S Bureau of Animal Industry reports from 1907 to 1914, 579 617 goats were inspected with no tuberculosis condemations, supporting goat milk as safer.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
A. S
Canada Field Crops Value Hits Record 1917 Total
Preliminary census estimates place Canada's field crops value at 1 089 687 000 for 1917, up from 886 494 900 in 1916 and 825 370 600 in 1915. Wheat leads at 451 874 000, with oats 236 142 000 and other crops totaling 134 006 700 for 1917.
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Census and Statistics Office
Canada
Late Night Kerensky Sign Letter Sparks Provisional Return
A diplomat recounts Kerensky being summoned to the Petrograd provisional government after midnight. A hotel guest feared another revolution, but Kerensky noted he had forgotten to sign a letter, prompting his late exit and return.
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Petrograd
Kerensky
Provisional Government
Memorial surgery for Miss Mary Rowreense
Miss Mary Rowreense underwent surgery at Memorial Hospital. The operation aimed to address a medical condition and her condition was later reported as improving.
Olive Tabieta advertised as stomach relief remedy
An old ad promoting Olive Tabieta as a quick relief stomach remedy. It claims to ease cramps and indigestion, allow immediate eating after use, and is sold for 10 to 25 cents per box by druggists.
Somerset man credits Back Pills for renewed energy
Louis Baickner of Somerset Virginia reports feeling run down and in back pain. After taking mass Back Pills he says he felt like a new man. This appears as a consumer testimonial for the product Socata rheumatic.
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Louis Baickner
Somerset
Yost Placed on Inactive in Army Dental Reserve
Dr Edawin C Yost a first lieutenant in the dental reserve corps stationed at Hopewell Virginia since October 18 has been placed on an inactive list with many others until more men are needed He notes the action stems from drafted dentists being commissioned then awaiting active deployment Mrs Yost remains with him at Hopewell and may join active duty calls from Winchester later
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Edawin C. Yost
Dental Reserve Corps
Army
Hopewell
Camp Lee
Yost
Congestion Hits Rail and Street Traffic Across Northeast
The report notes 75 percent of locomotives in New Jersey terminals in service while some are frozen. Boston traffic runs 30 percent below normal due to cold, with frigid weather hindering movement across New England. Philadelphia reports more cars ready to move than engines available, trains held for motive power, and general congestion extending from Pennsylvania to Toledo.
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Washington, Jan
Contiinionton
New Jersey
Boston
New England
P. RK. RK
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Toledo
Ely's Cream Balm for Instant Head Relief
Advert notes instant relief for stuffed head or catarrh with Ely's Cream Balm. Describes clearing nostrils, easing headaches, and better breathing after a small application in the nostrils. Promotes antiseptic, healing effects and urges purchase from a druggist.
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Ely
Convict Russell Body Sent to Virginia Medical College
The body of Russell, a colored man, who died at Winchester Memorial Hospital, has been sent to the State Anatomical Board in Richmond for clinical purposes at the Medical College of Virginia. He was a convict at the road camp near Front Royal, Warren County, who fell ill and died in the hospital.
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Russell
Winchester Memorial Hospital
State Anatomical Board
Richmond
Medical College of Virginia
Convict Road
Front Royal
Warren County
Memorial Hospital
Engine Breaks Down Delays Baltimore and Ohio Train to Winchester
The 12.09 o'clock southbound B and O passenger train bound for Winchester suffered a breakdown when Stephenson reached the scene. The conductor walked five miles through snow to relay the mishap, another engine was brought in, and the marooned train reached Winchester five hours late with a further two hour hold in yards before continuing.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Stephenson
Girl Is Saved By Her Little Brother
Twelve year old Abianda Vincent of Stephens City Va was badly burned when her clothing caught fire near a stove on Thursday. Her younger brother acted quickly to push her outside and roll her in the snow until help arrived. Dr Stickley treated the burns, described as serious but not life threatening.
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Stephens City
Jan. Koel
Abianda
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