davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02
living Proof
In Your Own Mirror!

Why choose face powder because
Vt is expensive, or because Of 4 clever
package? Judge it only by it, appear
ance on your skin
Try Lady Esther Face Powdcrl
Get the smallest SIZE box, II YOU like
but try IT, When YOU see how much
smoother and younger It makes your
skin look - its time enough TO get
the largest and most economical size.
But to prove this is the most Aatter-
ing powder YOU have ever used, get
the small-Sizc box todGyl
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02

shcrin's suspicious, but any dl-
rect FvIdenCG was lacking so
ne decided 10 match the Merry
pair in aGgrcsSlveneSS. WITH
Deputy Lartigue he Swallowed
the Wilson home until the
widow and her boarder had left
the houSe-to go TO the MOVIES
il developed later. Then the OF
ficers searched the house
quickly and thoroughly. A medl-
cine cabinet in the bathroom
produced a half filled bottle OF
hiChioridc of mercury tablets.
In the cellar they found an
empty vial labeled with the sin
ister skull and croSSboncS ~
bore the written legend: Ar
SenIc,
Holcombe searched tho
widows bedroom. from deep IN
bureau drawer he drew let
ter which read IN part:
Dear Claude
"You will he responsible for
my sins same ~ your own. I've
been good and loving Ia YOU and
rs true ~ the angels In heaven.
You should never have entered
my life-but now that you have
I guess We have gone too far to
stop
That night, in the eerie rays
OF automobile headlights, Grover
Wilson's grave was opened. On
an improvised slab, City Toxi-
cologist n. GrubbS performed
the belated autopsy and re-
moved the vital organs. Then
the body was reinterred.
The medical evidence was
completed just three hours be-
fore Claude Langham was due
10 leave for Camp Blanding.
Sheriff Holcombe rang the
bell at the Wilson home at ;
a. m. May s. When the door
waS opened by the pajama-clad
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02
$1,000 Policy

He located one agency that
had issued a policy in August,
1910, in the amount of $1,000,
after Wilson had been subjected
10 a rigorous physical examina-
tion that found him in perfect
health.
This in itself was highly sig
nificant-eight short months
after the policy was issued, the
robust insuree had become a
physical wreck.
Holcombe attend the
funeral of the fire victim and
there saw the attractive widow
being supported by a handsome
young man in an army uniform.
Holcombe learned the soldier
was Pvt. Claude Langham.
friend Of LauraS. lie learned,
too. that Langham had re-
quested deferment from service
as sole support of his foster
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson.
The draft boards investigation.
however, subsequently showed
that Grover Wilson was gain
fully employed. In February,
1871, Langham was indicted.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02
New Kind of Face Powder
Makes Her Look Years Younger!

is much smoother and finer than ordi-
nary powder. The first touch of your
puff spreads a delicate film of beauty
on your skin, hiding little lines, little
blemisheS. And Lady Esther Face
Powder clings longer, too - clings
iouJ long hours!
But the most exciting difference is
in the shades. Lady Esther shades
have subtle new quality because
the color is blown in by hurricanes.
MANY women say that the Lady
Esther shades arc SO fresh and alive
that ordinary powder shades seem
dull and drab by comparison.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02
Hint Forrestal
May Buy Knox
Paper in Chicago

NEW WORKERS are talking
~ about the rumor that Secre-
tary of the Navy Forrestal and
a syndicate may purchase the
late Frank Knox Chicago news
paper o.. Disney'S next full
length film-about New York's
Swing Street t52d) Mar
garet Hayes plan to marry a
Chicago broker =. Lillian
Smiths expected profit on her
best seller. Strange Fruit"
100000. She wrote it five
times before it was accepted. E.
David Selznick's grand picture,
Since You Went Away"
One of radios highest paid
soap opera actresses, who lost
her Job because she refused TO
take a cut in wages Conrad
NagelS breathleSS romance with
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02

ONCE this lovely girl looked quite
" bit older, Some people actually
thought she was rapidly approaching
middle age -.
For She was the innocent victim Of
an unfattering face powder 1t was
such an mkind powder-trcacherous
and sly. 1t showed up every tiny line
in her face-accented every little skin
fault-even seemed to eXaggerate the
size of her pores.
But look a, her nowl Can YOU guess
her age? Would YOU say she ~ 20
$685.?
At last she has found face pow
der that really fnterS her skin -
makes it look Younger and more en-
chanting.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02
A TRUE DETECTIVE STORY

. =,
boardef, lIolcombe greeted him
with.
"Langham-I arrest YOU for
murder"
Not me. Why ! was 400
miles away
-Four hundred miles away
from what: I didn't say whom
YOU murdered-Or where"
The blood drained from the
Young mans face, when he re-
allied how he had trapped HIM
self.
The nightgownCd widow sud
denly appeared behind her
laler. cold and ealsti rs WIN
ter'S day. She denied every ac-
CuSatlon.
On June 4. Laura Wilson
went to trial for her life and
listened 10 the prosecutor caStl-
gate her for carrying on an al
fair under the very root OF her
husband and then plotting the
latter'S death. He charged that
the fire was set 1o hurry Grover
Wilson's death when the adj
miniStration of blChlorlde of
mercury and arsenic proved too
slow. Then the prosecutor in
PRODUCED the insurance money
as a powerful supplemental mo-
tive.
The combination Of Illicit love
and greed was sufficient TO con-
vince the jury. and Laura Will
son was found guilty and
sentenced 10 life.
Claude Langham listened "a
the same testimony week
later and heard the same result
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02
M and SNo.vn

one of the Stork Clubs prettiest
customers The situation at
the popular Walter DOnaldSon's
home. He wrote the famed song,
MY Blue Heaven ... The amaz-
ing circulation of all the movie
fan magS=7, 600, 600 each month
Joe Besser's suit against
NBC for losing his job with the
r. Cantor program .. The real
story behind that general ire
Gently d mo ID abroad) re-
turned here for allegedly reveal
ing Invasion Day plans. They
say he's taking THE rap
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02
Why Iody Esther Foee Powder
Is So FIoi'erinq

LADY Esther Face Powder is ertfa
hattcruc because IS made differ
entity II isn't Just mixed jus, Sifted,
IN the usual way Its bloun by TWIN
Hurricanes - blended with the speed
and power of hnIicane>-te- heck
clearer smoother and more Aattering
ON your slnl
Because Of this patented, cyclusi, e
method OF hurricane blending, the
texture OF Lady Esther Face Powder
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02

tin container in the kitchen,
which reeked Of gasoline. a
certificate Of accidental death
was issued.
Mrs. Laura Wilson proved 10
be a pretty brunei "a years ola
and mother OF two young chi1-
dren.
Grover was bedridden for
the past SlX weeks the attrac-
tive woman explained between
SobS. "He wa very sick. but
Gu top of that nc suffered Sc
Verely from trench mouth; he
had 90 dab hts mouth with
chloroform from time 10 time.
In spite of my warnings, though
he insisted ON smoking In bed.
and this l believe Is what caused
the FIRE"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02
The Sheriff Questions

'Nhere were YOU, Mrs. VII
son. when the FIRE occurred :"
asked the sheriff.
shopping. I just got hack
In time 10 find the fremen here
and poor Grover"
did YOU keep any gasoline
In the house ."
"Well-yeS. You see the doc
tor suggested that we spray the
room with mixture Of for
maldehyde. turpentine and gaso-
line on account of the sickrOOm
odor. I guess that's why the
fire burned 80 fast"
Sheriff Holcombe obtained
the name of the family physi-
clan and then left TO interview
the medico.
Doctor, did you suggest 10
Mrs. Grover Wilson that she
spray her husbands bedroom
with formaldehyde and gaso-
line:" the sheriff asked.
"Why Of course not" came
the indignant reply. Tornado
hyde itself Is a sufficient disin-
fectant."
Tell me. doctor. what WAS
wrong with the patient"
"Sheriff. frankly do not
know. Somehow I couldn't cor
rectly diagnose his case. Six
weeks ago he was q healthy
man In his early hfties, and
since then he just wasted
away"
But no one was pressing any
ehsrges-so the sheriff was
obliged 10 act on his own re-
sponsibility.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02
Her Young Soldier

Then came the startling dis
covery by Deputy Lartigue that
on the day before Grover Will
son was buried. the widow and
her young soldier friend had
Appeared At Red Gross head
quarters TO ask assistance in
getting Langham a discharge
so that he could support the
Wilson family.
All this corroborated the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02
"Ry Terry m&an.
Niehteowned Widow Denies
CHARGES Prosecution Proved

VvHE Mobile Ala fire department dissatisfied with
the circumstances surrounding fire they put out at South
washington avenue the Of April p 1871 and they
60 renorted 10 Sheriff W. H. Holcombe.
The flames were localized 10 bedroom, but the bed
had contained sick who burned by the unusually
hot confined fire. Also, fireman had found an empty
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02
Contracts and Japs

THE TALK that II will be
Mt least two months after the
wars end before the army set
ties all contracts on war mate
rails. Meaning the end OF the
Jap war The war between
Hassard Short and June Havoc
of "MeXicah Hayride," which
you can hear out in Hollywood
on "A clear day. The way the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02
KIDNEYS
MUST MUST; REMOVE
EXCESS ACIDS
Help Is Miles of Kidney Tubes
Flush Out Poisonous Waste

When disorder Of kidney function permits
poisonous matter 10 remain in your blood.
It may cause nagging backache, rheumatic
pains, leg pains, loss of pep and energy, get
ting up nights, swelling. puffness under the
eyes, headaches and dizziness. Frequent or
scEnty passages with smarting and burning
sometimes shows there Is something wrong
with your kidneys or bladder.
Don't waiti Ask your druggist for Doan's
Pills. used successfully by millions for over
40 years. They give happy relief and will help
the is miles Of kidney tubes flush out poison-
Gus waste from your blood. Get Doan's Pills
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02

10 add thousands Of miles 20 IRE life
REPAIRING where breaks and bruises
call for quick action TO prevent failures.
TIRE ADVICE from men Who know
all the angles Of rubber conservation
such a. IRE rotation. proper imitation
so drive m ,odsy-spd drive away
lesving your tire worries behind you.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02
.Lamour Knits
Baby Blankets
HOLLYWOOD, July /.

HULL WOOIJ, July T.
The baby blankets Dorothy
Lamour is knitting on the
Medal for Benny" set are for
the maternity ward for the
wives OF enlisted men AT the
San Bcrnadino Air Depot.
disqualification is provided
free of charge. Plan was worked
out by the officers wives at the
depot.
Dorothy helped. but wants il
understood she didn't originate
the idea, nor was she leader.
Just one of the workers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02
EAST SIDE
nrGmIS HROTmEKs

IIIGIII.S BROIHEKS
5000 Gratiot Ave. az Cooper
SICHER TIRE a BATTERN SERVICE
86tl D.. Dawson NJ Conant
NIISNNN TIRE COMPANY
W NcN icholS I'D. nj John x.
BEHTRNND'> SERVICE
N,td. Harper ~ Seminole
,-oTT> vi army
Un a. Jrffcr>ou ~ Clairpoirts
II ttii.E ~ PEK SERVICE
o NrNichols nd. ~ John ".
MORAN TIRE COMPANY
tagu D. jefferson ~ Ri,ard
~ PiE tENT PROFIT STOW
tt'as - Jefferson ~ Deter Place
NAERtN nav TRE ADfR~
ttfIS y. Warren
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02
BROADWAY Ry WAv WMchsN

Virginia mn, the pidy0irl,
whOse PARTIES cost young mints.
She has Jerry WGid. the Orches-
ira man, going around ioith that
panied expression.
Distributed Uy King Features syhd., Inc.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02

Right now hundreds ot thousands Of
b. F. Goodrich all-synthetic Silvertowns
are on the cars of essential drivers.\
By the most conservative estimate these
tires have totaled 3 BILLION MILES.
This figure, we believe, is the final answer
TO those Doubling T'homaSes" who said
oar country could never build good pas
Senger Car tires of man-made rubber.
Hundreds Of letters from car owners
report complete satisfaction with today'S
BF Goodrich tires. Many state the owners
have gotten az least as much mileage %
they ever got from Pre-war tires.
TINE 80, ooe, 900 MILE RoAo-rEST
WAS TINE FIRST BIG STEP
Almost two years before Pearl Hsrbor.
b. r. Goodrich began this cosntrys ksst
important test Of synthetic rubber.
They b~ilt thousands OF Silvertovns IN
which more than hah the rubber was syn
thetic. These tires were sold 10 Passenger
car owners and pat TO work. They
were the first synthetic tires ever offered
fos sale to the American public.
Blythe time these Silvertowns had totaled
$4,000, 900 miles, b. F. Goodrich men
knew that man-made rubber could be de-
peoded on to keep cars rolling. And that's
just what the all-syntbetic Silvero~n Is
helping TO do to-day.
Soft you are eligible for new ores. PEE
Us at once. We have these new brOpe1 ALI
synthetic SilvertownS in stock. We will
FIJI out and handle your application for
them GfinsPeCtion shows they re seeded).
Drive IN today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02

THE RURBER CRISIS IS NOT oVER-so drive slowly,
check frequently Use complete tire service
FNEk OtrRE ELIGIBLE Veu DO
Head Ups tell
II oarl ~ V
rolling
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-02
b. T. Goodrich
WEST SIDE

BURTON'S TIRE MARkET
900 " Oodward at Alfred
WEST SIDE
SERVICE TIRE COMPANY
1871 ". Vernon NJ BROOKLYN
RANTANEN a BICkNEIL-
1919 LiVcrnOis at fenkell
Ienkell aud Hubheli
Ienkell and Nclland
1901 W Warren nj >clarfer
GRAY TIRE COMPANY
1000 lass at Sc'den
HENDERSON TtRE 90,
IS Seiden
HUGHES BROTHER
lngD0 Grand River ~ CloNerdal'
DEALERS TIRE SALEN
1909 W Warren
oRHooU CTR. TENAS OR '
ElETEPnIT GINnNH
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DO YOU
REMEMBER?


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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-07-01
LESSON IN
ENGLISH
~ v a enEr
" -ts es,4r NsrssS

" 80 f4.4r Ntcrxrs
ff- f-f
~ -
ss
semsr ttr'
e.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-27
Men love 10 get letters ond need bIodes.
Combination BIode Letter makes big hit.

from home. containing a generous
supply, means weeks of shaving
comfort and luxury. Especially when
the blades are OF the extraordinary
precision" hollow-ground type that
assures comfortable, cool shaves un.
der any condition
PERSONA blade letters provide the
ideal way to send a letter and fine
blades together. There is plenty OF
space to write IN" the letter, and
the blades are already attached It's
easy 10 send II seals like an enve.
IOpe. and mails like letter for 81
postage. first-class, to US. camps
or 70 serucemen overseas any time
no request needed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-27

PVT. SCHWARTZ PVT. DE SAINTS
PVT. ROBERT DE SAINTS,
20, July is. in Italy. After gradu-
ating from Pershing High, Pvt.
DeSantiS attended Lawrence Tech
and worked at Vickers. In No
vember, 1913, he entered service
and went overseas last April. Ac-
cording 10 his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred DeSantis. 1880 Hull,
he has been awarded the Purple
Heart. Another son. Pvt. Fred, IS
also in uniform
PVT. LAWRENCE Il. HARD
ACRE. %. Aug. Is, in France. In
the armed tank division. Pvt.
Hardacre'S crew eliminated five
NaZis before he was wounded. He
formerly made his home at 1889
Lillibridge. His wife. Coretta and
5-month-old twins, whom he has
never seen. live in Mansfield
PFC. GUY ID. HARRINGTON,
June 10, while manning a machine
gun in Burma. He has been dis
charged from a hospital some
where in India. and will receive
the Purple Heart He is the hus-
band of Mrs. Rose Marie Harring-
ton. His parents are Mr. and Mrs.
Guy II. Harrington. 24576 Brit
tany East Detroit.
PVT. HUGH 6. MANN, 10, July
2. IN France He is now at Grille
Hospital for convaleScence, and is
the recipient of the Purple Heart.
\ 81. Gregory graduate. Pvt
Mann entered service I'm October.
1913 and went overseas last April.
His parents Nh and Mrs. Douglas
Mann. 1886 fuller have two
other sons IN service. LIST 1t.
Thomas and PFC. Andrew.
PVT WILLIAM =. STRIHO.
-fs.-Jtiy f5,in France former
Western High student. he entered
service in December. 1913. and has
been overseas since May. One
brother. Pfc. Robert, is also over
seas His mother is Mrs. Susan
Striho of 1882 Cavalry.
PVT. RAYMOND VI, PETER
son, %. June 3. in Italy. He re-
turned to Grille Hospital on Aug,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-27

Reports from serWoemen IN all
areas reveal tina, they enthusiast
cally welcome PERSONA blade let
tiers the unique folder sent to them
byfolks al home with letter written
on two panels. and fine precision
razor blades attached
Letters are, Of course. what the
servceman wants most - but razor
blades run a close second m many
cases Servicemen always want
blades because they are not ISSUED
except 20 new induciees. and occa.
sionalIy IN frontIIne combat areas,
and yet shaving Is obligatory almost
everywhere. In many areas blades
are rigidly rationed. SO blade letter
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-27

I wearing the Purple Heart. Pvt.
Peterson worked for the PerieN
Tool and Gauge Co. before his IN
duction in September, 1913. Ills
wife. Florence. and mother, Mrs,
Tena Peterson. live at 1923 18th.
PVT. ERIC w. ROSS JR., 81,
July 5, in France. In service since
March. 1913. Pvt. Ross went over
seas last March. According 10 his
parents, MIR. and Mrs. Eric Ross,
l56 ElmhurSt, he is now back in
action.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-27

o.D rsoe "a. I.'' r'ne 4H%4< 4D--'" '@v''f'/,
~ 81. "a x 7''' a. or . n.,,.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-27
KILLED

PVT. Lou DE MARC. 81, Aug
20. IN southern France A former
Ford employe. he entered service
IN July. 1912. and since golng
overseas 10 months ago had seen
action IN North Africa, Sicily and
Italy. PVT. DeMarc made ms
home with his sister, Mrs. Jose
phine Marlnclli. 4i6 French road.
He also leaves his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles De Marc, who
live in Pennsylvania: three other
sisters and four brothers, three OF
whom are in service.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-27

PVT. DE MARC T/Sgt Rademacher
T/SGT. HARVEY J. RADE-
MACHER, SO. Sept. J. in England.
Before joining the AAF in De-
eember. 1912. he was employed by
the city. For the past nine
he has been overseas as a
radio operator. Surviving him
are his two children, Thomas and
Frederick; his parents, MIR. and
Mrs. Fred Rademacher, 2l4S
Scotch, and one sister.
PVT. HENRY J. SCHWARTZ,
30. July 29. in France. Entering
service in November, 1943, he had
been overseas since last April. A
memorial mass will be held in his
honor at 9 a. m, Oct. II, in Our
Lady of Angels Church, Martin
near Michigan. Pvt. Schwartz
leaves his wife, Helen, of 1888
Clippert.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-27
[C0rx1S


No waiting FOE relief when you
Use Or. Schoils ZIno-pads on
your oorns or sore tocsi The
instant you apply these thin.
soothing. protective. cushion
INC pads, toCmentins shoe iric-
ton stops. painful pressure Is
ififftetIl lifted, immediate felsf.s yowsl
Separate Indications are M
Guided for quickly removing
eorns. Get DR.. Scholl's Emo
pads at your Drug. Shoe, De-
partment Store or Toilet Goods
Counter today. Cost but trifie.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-27
3 HbefrOiferS
KILLED Inn Action

Biographical sketches of De-
troiterS killed in action or
wounded, according 10 official
army and navy releases and next
of kim
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-27
WOUNDED

PFC. WILLIE STOUT, "a, June
20, in Normandy. He was sent to
Grille Hospital in Cleveland with
the Purple Heart. Entering serV-
ice in June. 1912. he went over
seas fast October. His mother,
Mrs. II. d. Stout. lives at 1888 L.
Milwaukee.
PVT. GEORGE X. BASELA,
10, Aug. II, in France. Now hos
pitalized in England, he has been
awarded the Purple Heart, ac-
cording TO word received by his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Basela, 1914 Stockton. Pvt. Basela
is a former Pershing High stu
dent.
PFC. JOHN n. DAUGHERTY.
26, July II. in France. A former
Ford employe, he entered service
in September, 1913, went overseas
last April. and has now received
the Purple Heart. His wife, Hen
rietta, and son, Michael David,
live at S277 Wisner. He is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Daugherty of East Detroit.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-11-11
Farmers In Plan
To Aid Veterans

WASHINGTON. - Some 1000
practical farmers. colored and
white. in tWo-thIrds OF the nations
counties. cooperating with the
US Department OF Agriculture
Extension Service. are checking
land values and other agricultural
facts in preparation for service as
personal advisers 10 returning vet
Grams interested i'm farming.
In preparing for service on Vct-
Grams Agricultural Advisor COM
mittees organized by state cooper
alive extension services. the farm
ers are attending land classical
ton training tours. studying soils
maps and land-uSe planning re-
ported and surveying farming
possibilities. Extension Director
VI l.. Wilson reports