Swindle Exposed by a Watch and Diamond Merchant Scam
Don Markzemon in Bohemian Magazine recounts Henry Harriman a New York operator who used a hallway of fake letters to duped widows. He advertised as a watch and diamond merchant and pressed letters to collect ten dollar remittances and fake installments. Inspectors later found Harriman had netted over ten thousand dollars before fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
New York
Henry Harriman
Personus
Post Office
Henry Harriman Watch
Don Mark Zemon
Bohemian Magazine
Village of My Birth Revisited After Wide View
The speaker recalls childhood haunts in the town of birth and the old swimming hole and apple trees. Now with a broader view they find other towns that resemble it in places, though memories linger of the Nnest place on earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daya
Plums and Willpower in a Bantering Exchange
A satirical dialogue explores habits and appeals to willpower with quips about tobacco, canned plums, Monte Carlo, and candid opinions. The banter touches politics and daily routines as characters tease and reveal personas.
Football Game Slow and No Payout If No Injuries
A cautious football game ends without injuries and no refunds or payments issued. Teams protect players as officials monitor for safety while fans await decisive action.
Cast Him Out and Expulsion from Town Union
A gossiping exchange notes Jobtax settling into domestic life while denying social ties with the local painters’ circle. The dialogue claims he has been formally expelled from the town painters’ union after a recent gathering that led to the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobtax
Boyea
When the Baby Cries Sense of Humor in Parenting Don’ts
A quixotic guide suggesting mumbling provocations to provoke parent reactions. It warns against comforting the baby or showing concern as it could insult the mother and create awkward scenes, while proposing playful but unsafe jests about the child’s resemblance and behavior.
Quality Goods Promise From Local Store
In our store you get full value for your money and the satisfaction of buying pure goods. We source Cann from reputable packing houses and warrant the purity of each article. Our pickles soup sardines and fruits are the best manufactured today.
Seven room Modern House for sale in Alliance area
Seven room modern house on Laramie avenue in Alliance's best residence district. Features include hot air furnace electric lights bath and lavatory steel range connected to hot water system dumb waiter basement electric lighted barn laundry. Quick sale. McCorktre manager Thomas secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliannce
Laramie Avenue
Contractor Relies on Wood Scraps for Notes
A Boston Record tale describes a contractor who avoids using paper for notes. He pockets a small scrap, then frantically searches for wood to scribble on, ultimately writing on a window frame and admitting he feels uncomfortable without a wooden surface to work on.
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Bulldog House
Boston Record
Charmer Potter and the Lush Vermont Charity Tale
A famed New York beauty recalls Bishop Potter at a Vermont country house. He assists with charity subscriptions and, leaning close, laments his duty to avoid asking too much while comparing a gold dish and Venetian lace to a napkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Potter
New York
Vermont
Benvenuto Cellini
Real Exciting Pursuit Named By Wise Photographer
In a club discussion a member claims photo hunting wild beasts in Africa is thrilling others name alpine or Himalayan summit photography and submarine work. A pale man then proclaims his specialty as child photography, calling it the true nerve racking pursuit.
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An Saibes
Africa
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Copsey
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Tagg Bros
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Exchange Building
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Ieee
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Prim
Monte Carlo
Mr. Brown
James Graham
Nebraska Land Co
J. C’ McCorktre
Mgr
Lucyp C. Thomas
Sec'y
Tisers
J. Rowan
G. G. Gapsny
T. J. Tueechei
Gadsby Store
Dr, Kreamer
Alliance National Bank
Bil
Gorney
Morris Kellogg
Janes
Seyan
Eximine
Box Butter Hospital
Awlince
M. D
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Tyes
G. W. Mitchell
H. A. Copley
Rene
Chas. E. Slagle
Bellwood
Geo, J. Hand
Permerital University of Jaws
C. H. Churchill
E. Moore
Fletcher Block
Drs. Bowman & Weber
Physicians and Surgeons
First National Bank
T. J. Threlkeld
Undertaker
Alliance
NEBR
A. H. Thornton
Ngorton Block
Drs
Copperwell
F. Hornburg
William Mitchell
Attorney AT Law
Eugene Burton
R. C. Noleman
Nal’ i Deek Bee
Neb
H. M. Bullock
An & Tage
North Mains
Allianor
U. 8. Land Office
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