Plot to murder Lloyd George uncovered by police
London reports a plot to murder Prime Minister Lloyd George, described as the strong man of England. At least four suspects, three women suffragists and one man, are to be arraigned in Derby Police Court. The case links to the suffrage movement and pacifist factions, with Scotland Yard involvement and a Daily Mail leak.
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London
Lloyd-George
England
Daily Sketch
Derby
Alice Wiheddon
Harriet
Winifred Mason
Albert Mason
Tito
Man
Scotland Yard
Daily Mail
the Mail
Nan of Music Mountain confrontation over Nan's marriage
Frank T Spearmearu chapters depict De Spain and Duke Morgan negotiating with threat and pride over Nan. De Spain offers friendship while Morgan resists, recalling Nan’s protection and the dangers of the gap. A gun is readied and emotions flare as a long conflict nears resolution while a telephonic interruption diverts the scene.
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Nan
Frank T. Spearmearu
Whispering Smith
Stick It Will Come Out Right Nan and Henry Plot Ahead
In a tense hospital scene Nan seeks news from De Spain who reassures with the single word Stick promising that the truth will emerge. Henry whispers that a political marriage opponents will falter, while Calabasas barn fires fuel more rumors and danger as De Spain presses on. Nan bears hardships as Gale De Duke Sassoon and others circle with hidden agendas.
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Duke
de Spain
Morgan
Nan
Gap
Nan Morgan
Spain
Henry
Man
Duke Morgan
Lefever
Calabasas
Gale
Hord
Medicine Bend
Smith
Calat Basas
McApin
Steepy Cat
Music Mountain
de Duke
Sassoon
Sas
Rasen Baer
Resinol Remedy Praised For Skin Ailments and Beauty
The ad claims Resinol ointment and Resinol soap cure eczema and irritated skin quickly with little cost. Presented as a Baltimore product with over twenty years of medical use, it urges constant use for relief and cleansing properties plus cosmetic benefits.
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Baltimore
Oldest Virginia Life Company Seeks New Insurance
The Mutual Life Insurance Company presents figures for Virginia operations including 1915 and 1916 premiums and claims. Sub-agents are named in Frederick Clarke and Shenandoah counties with total Virginia payments exceeding one million dollars in 1915. Nova offices include Winchester and Washington, D. C., inviting policyholders and families to apply.
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Frederick, Clarke and
Shenandoah Counties
Virginia
W. A. Willis
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Jack
Winchester
T4OS_P. MORGAN
Mutual Life Insurance Company
New Yok
Southern
Wash Gion
D. C
Funeral of Mrs. Annie E Leidig in Middletown Va
The funeral for Mrs. Annie E Leidig wife of D M Leidig who died January 24 near Middletown was held Friday. A large congregation attended with Rev N D Cool and Rev L R Dettra officiating. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester with pallbearers including A H Guard W M Sticksey H B Cline and others. Relatives from Waynesboro Pa Hagerstown Md and Chambersburg Pa attended.
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Middletown
Annie E Leidig
D. M. Leidig
N. D. Cool
L. R. Dettra
Mount Hebron
Winchester
A.H. Guard
W. M. Sticksey
H.b.cline
Wise
L. Humsten
W. H. Ridings
J. E. Cadwallader
F. Estes Kline
Aaron Zody
Waynesboro
Ed. Braungard
J. A. Hoffman
Bruce Hoffman
Hagerstown Md
C. E. Metz
J. A. Leidig
Chambersburg Pa
Prayer Meeting Campaign Aims to Boost Attendance
A church in Winchester and nearby areas launches a friendly male versus female campaign to raise mid week prayer meeting attendance from about forty to one hundred by early April. Each man earns six points, each woman two, with new members counting ten for their side. The eight week effort ends with the higher score winning, and the baptism ordinance will be administered at tonight's service.
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Cone
Winchestier
Eaich
Cme
Amatomohild
Time extended on reduced mail subscription rates
The Star extends the deadline for paying mail subscriptions at reduced rates until Saturday February 3, after which regular rates apply.
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Star
Lillis Family Travel for Wilmington Wedding
Mrs. Michael Lillis and her grandson David Liltis travel to Wilmington Delaware to attend the marriage of Mrs. Lillis niece Miss Clark scheduled for early next month.
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Michael Lillis
David Liltis
Wilmington
Del
Hamburger Brust Thee Promised To Cure Cold
An old remedy recommends drinking Hamburger Brust Thee a German tea. Mix a tablespoon with boiling water, strain, and drink a teacup full several times daily. The brew supposedly opens pores, relieves congestion, and loosens the bowels to drive out a cold. It is described as inexpensive, vegetable, and safe.
Jacobs Oil Advertisement for Backache Relief
Sore backs and lumbago can be relieved with a 25 cent bottle of Jacobs Oil sold in drug stores. Apply a little directly to the pain for quick relief, promising to ease sciatica rheumatism and stiffness, with rapid penetrating action.
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Honest St. Jacobs
Sania
Jacobs Oil
Any
Nipped Rheumatism Warns Against Liniments
A dubious medical notice warns that rheumatism worsens if untreated and that liniments fail. It attributes joint and blood illness to uric impurities and touts Swift’s Specific as the unfailing remedy. The medical department offers guidance from the Swift Building in Atlanta.
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S. S.S. Swift Specific Co
Swift Building
Atioete
Confident U boat Deutschland near port in two days
reports state the Deutschland submarine is not sunk or captured and will enter port soon at New London with its cargo valued around 30 million dollars including a 6 million dollar diamond consignment. consignments and landing bills have surfaced, with tidbits from Eastern Forwarding Company confirming a safe open sea exit.
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New York
New London
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Safe Laxative Use
This old style ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children to relieve constipation, colic, and upset stomachs. It warns to avoid counterfeits and to buy the genuine product with clear dosing directions for ages from babies to adults.
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California
Califor
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Thief River
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America
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