Diary of a Virginia Will and a Mysterious Englishman
In a Paris study, Pendleton and lawyer Lewis discuss Peyton Marshall’s Virginia will and a suspected English beneficiary Anthony Gosford. Gosford claims knowledge of the will’s location and motive, while Marshall’s heir and guardianship loom over a burglary tied to the coveted testament.
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Mr. Lewis
Pendleton
Gosford
Marshall
Commonwealth of Virginia
Lewis
Gaeki
Young Marshall
Paris
Virginia
Anthony Gosford
Peyton Marshall
King Cotton Seed for Sale Attention Farmers
A historical notice promotes King Cotton seed for sale at two dollars per bushel. The seller describes prior crop loss from hail and late planting, notes heavy boll weevil pressure, but claims potential full cotton yield if planted mid to late April and cultivated promptly. A few hundred bushels remain for about ten days, orders should be sent now.
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King
Black-Draught praised as top liver remedy in Lake Charles ad
In Lake Charles Louisiana residents tout Black-Draught as a staple medicine for digestion liver and flu prevention. Henry Garrett says his family relies on it and keeps two boxes on hand while noting its efficacy for headaches and torpid liver. The testimonial urges readers to use the product to drive bile poisons from the body and claims wide availability.
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Lake Charles
Henry Garrett
Mr. Garrett
Twenty Five Percent Off Dark Velvet Hats
Miss Eleanor Tillman 2 6 advertises a twenty five percent discount on dark velvet hats with details sparse and unclear about location or dates.
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Eleanor Tillman
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Ran Bee Ahen
Chas. L. Ansley
Thedford
Louisiana
Carload
Kentucky
G. A
W. G. Turpin
East
Lamar St
Americus, Ga
Compton’s Bicycle Shop
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Dr. Bell
Queen Rose
Illinois
Wells-Triester Co
New York
Kolinsky
Rose Fox Baum Marten
J.E. Hightower
Nathan Murray
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