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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1905
Page
3
Will and George Sidcote uncover a hidden canvas bag on Hamlin Down containing twenty gold sovereigns and a blue box once owned by Daniel Leighan. The bag bears initials suggesting a link to Leighan’s missing bonds and a long hidden secret tied to a prior robbery and family feud.
A speaker recounts paying many cntipons as they fell due with no questions asked until stopped. He blames David for his ruin and his leg paralysis, caused by a fall from a pony and the loss of a bag of twenty sovereigns. He begs for any information that could help him.
David recalls the sum three thousand pounds and the ruined fortune tied to a hidden box. An uncle presses for the box contents while David hints at a possible paper from the box. They discuss rewards, secrecy, and the risk of unlawful possession as the scene ends with a hint of capture to come.
The President smiles and belts out a rallying cry with the Rough Riders gathered at a San Antonio fair grounds in May 1908. Roosevelt, in civilian attire, exudes the rough rider energy, recalling his rise to the presidency while dust-streaked and collar wilted after the mobilized parade.
The German Emperor earns about four million dollars annually as King of Prussia and from state revenues. He owns 250000 acres across eighty three estates, funded by rents and private ventures. Despite wealth, his royal duties and lavish display push costs beyond income, forcing loans from wealthy subjects.
Recent investigations near the Congo headwaters revive interest in pygmy tribes. Descriptions emphasize their small stature about four feet, rough language, primitive religious views, and cunning hunting methods. They are said to be uncanny in appearance with tightly curled hair and a knack for fire and poisoned darts. They kill for food and sometimes ambush travelers with crude traps.
Inkea in the gathering of tree stumps for brace making in Maine shipyards, stumps about a foot in diameter yield efficient corner braces. Roots and stump sections are used, stumps rough hewn then shaped at the yard. A carload costs near $400 with freight over $100.
A chaotic scene unfolds as pupils and staff confront a culprit in the school’s reception room. A janitor steps forward, the principal commands silence, and the room drains of sound until the bell rings and classes disperse. The incident ends with no further questioning.
Mrs C B Earnest of Jersey Shore Pa testifies Dodd's Kidney Pills cured her kidney trouble after five weeks in bed She reports feeling well enough to work and travel and urges women to cure the kidneys with Dodd's Kidney Pills noting women's health depends on healthy kidneys The claim emphasizes the remedy as a great American kidney medicine from a local testimonial
A fragment recalls a White House reception tale from Lippincott's about a minor scene of flirtation and social contrasts. It mentions a famous man of the people with a cultured daughter, and a Western congressman’s wife engaging with the young heir apparent. The exchange underscores class pretensions and social hierarchies.
Fragmentary OCR reads Allen's Foot-Ease powder for aching sweating feet corns and ingrown nails. Claims relief and better fitting shoes. Sample mailed with address Allen Olmsted LeRoy N.Y.
A woman recalls charity to a sick boy in the slums. The lad accepted fruit with little thanks and later, when asked if he enjoyed it, replied that he did not care for treats, liking instead something substantial and tasty like pig's feet.
A fragment mentions bottles of a cure named Pigo's Cure used on a patient titled Con Pep with a reference to September 3 and an affalo or affalo-like term. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear names, places, or outcomes to confirm a definite event.
A couple sits on a park bench in the gloaming with a playful exchange. The maid suggests seeing a doctor about the young man's arm, and he reassures her it will be all right finding humor in the moment.
An OCR fragment mentions Thad Taflomantory Rheumatisa and a dialogue about marriage motivations. It shifts to a Buddhist cloister in Hanle where 21 monks live at about 10 000 fast, describing human habitation and altitude.
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