Bull-Dog Drummond Sleuths in a Thumbprint Plot
In December 1818 four men plot to paralyze Britain while four millionaires fund the plan. Retired Capt. Bull-Dog Drummond answers a perilous ad and uncovers a crime ring led by Carl Peterson and Henry Lakington. He rescues Potts, seizes torn paper, and confronts the gang at The Elms.
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Berna
Carl Peterson
Great Britain
Hocking
Steineman
von Gratz
Gutmann
Hirai Potts
Hugh
Bull-Dog) Drummond
Phylliy Benton
Henry Lakington
Drummond
Larches
Miss Benton
Elms
Peterson
Larchen
Latington
Paterson
Potts
Potta
Alep
Potte
Elma
Drummond Faces Danger at Mysterious Lords Villa
Captain Hugh Drummond navigates a tense standoff with Peterson at a villa while plotting to uncover a hidden treasure. A cobra in a curtained room and a stealthy escape attempt intensify the peril as Phyllis Benton’s warning lingers and Drummond moves toward a planned visit at The Larches.
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Drummond
Mr. Benton
Peterson
Beaton
Hugh
Luigi
Hlm
Hugh Drummond
England
King
Potts
Phyllis Benton
Henry Lakington
A Curious Forester's Notes on Fragrant Woods
A fragment from American Forestry Magazine cites superstitions about fragrant woods. It mentions Burmese hive beliefs and a Thuman Br weed as warding off evil. A quirky line from a child at table ends with a puzzled remark about soup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Forestry Magazine
Good Roads Revenue for Road Building 1920 Registration
The United States Department of Agriculture reports 1920 motor vehicle registrations and fees totaling about $102 million for the 48 states and DC. Registrations rose 22 percent to 9.21 million cars and 288,146 motorcycles, with New York alone surpassing all U.S. 1910 car totals. Revenue use shifted to maintenance and construction, with 96 percent of funds in 1920 allocated to road work under state highway department control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
States
District of Columbia
Bureau of Public Roads
United States
New York
Arizona
Farmer and Good Highways
The farmer emerges as the strongest supporter of good roads as highway values rise, delivery times shorten, and farm commerce nears city markets. Once wary that road taxes benefitted only travelers, he now sees land value increases and faster shipping, making roads essential for rural prosperity.
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Lealiu
Highway costs rise sharply since 1917
The chief of the bureau of public roads reports that all road construction cost about twice as much in 620 as in 1917. Highway work suffered more than any other due to road congestion, strikes, labor trouble, and wartime shortages.
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Rewu
Public Roads
United States Department of Mericulture
Tanlae Medicine Claims From Nashville Couple
A Nashville couple testifies Tanlae improved wife’s gas and heartburn and restored the husband’s energy. They report three years of continued good health, keeping Tanlae on hand for preventive use, and urge others to try it. Ad copy notes Tanlae is sold by leading druggists.
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Tanlae
T. Montamat
Third Ave. North
Nashville
Tenn
Cusack Company
Mr. Montamat
Jack Tanlae Ahe
Taniae
Toning
Ady
No News to Him Trooper Name Reveals Camp Devens Role
A wartime can tonment drills a regimental band where a young trombonist Sam Jones signs up. The officer asks his station and rank. Sam answers with a shrug, saying he does not know his rank. The scene captures a moment from Camp Devens training and enlistment humor.
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Sam Jones
Camp Devens
Sam
American Legion Weekly
Bayer Aspirin Warning Cardboard Ad Caution Note
Aspirin labeling stresses genuine Bayer presence on package or tablet to ensure authenticity. Claims aspirin has centuries of physician use and safety, lists ailments including colds headache neuralgia rheumatism toothache and lumbago. Mentions small twelve tablet tins and larger druggist packages with Bayer trademark details.
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Bayer
Pearlle's Sorrow At Kindergarten Party
A child recalls Pearlle Peterson making errors at a Washington's birthday party in kindergarten. Penrile brought a Washington handkerchief, and Miss Finn told him he was dead, prompting Pearlle's sorrow and reflection on the day.
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Pearlle
Jerome
Pearlle Peterson
Woman Kidney Health Ad Promoting Swamp Root
A newspaper ad urges women with kidney and bladder issues to try Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. It claims kidney trouble causes back pain headaches and weakness and urges prompt treatment with a sample offer by mail. The ad asks readers to mention the paper when requesting the sample.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kitmer & Co
Binghamton, N
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France
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Ruffan
Jem Smith
Waugh
Tom
Fortuna
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Oxton
Tiagh
Onne
Hugh li
Lakington
Fex
Iaddie
Henry
Turo
Jenkins
Jem
Ropar
The
Brotherhood
Boup Sols
Hlale
Lawrence Telagru
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