Treasure Hunt in Sengkor Wat Ends in Hidden Chamber
The adventurers Kitwater Hayle and Dodd push deeper into Sengkor Wat ruins finding a courtyard of Three Elephants Heads and a stone doorway. They uncover a hidden treasure chamber with rubies sapphires and gold but fear a trap and vow to press on at first light.
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Asend
Hagie
Kitwater
Little Codd
Dodd
Hayle
Codd
Coddy
Rangoon
Caddy
Gideon
Sengkor-Wat
Alr
Bank of England
English firm snubbed over offer to buy LL D for future M P
A solicitor firm offered to purchase an LL D degree for a young client aiming for parliament. The University of Idaho president replied caustically that the principal you represent has disgraced his nationality the bar and himself and that cad ambitions unless limited are unrealizable.
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University of Idaho
Domestic dialogue from Ohio State Journal humorous note
A humorous snippet notes a domestic and mistress exchanging lines about a caller. The piece references an updated old saying and a cheeky completion about waiting on oneself.
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Ohio State Journal
All About Spirit and Okoboji Lakes booklet offer
Free descriptive booklet on Spirit and Okoboji Lakes in northwestern Iowa along the Burling ton Cedar Rapids and Northern line. Includes Minnesota and Iowa game laws. Advertises boarding houses and hotels for rent. Address: Jno. G. Farmer G P T A B C R N R y Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Iowa
Burlington, Cedar Rapids
N. R.y
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Shovel fish charm eco anecdote from Uncle Jerry
A Baltimore American quip describes the shovel fish of South America as exceptionally accommodating. It jokes the fish has a snout like a shovel and will leap onto the bank to dig bait for its catcher.
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South America
Jerry
Baltimore American
Allen's Foot Ease Promotes Comfort in Shoes
Advertising copy for Allen's Foot-Ease claims relief from painful swollen feet and foot discomfort. It notes benefits for new shoes and instructs buyers to seek this product from druggists and shoe stores, warning not to accept substitutes. Sample F Address A. 8. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen's
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Quote on truth and belief from Chicago Daily News
A dated aphorism warns that truth is elusive and belief can be flawed, urging readers to weigh what they hear and what they say with care as the Chicago Daily News reflects on credibility.
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Chicago Daily News
Mrs Robbins Credits Piso Cure for Recovery
Mrs Thos Robbins of Maple Street Norwich New York writes that Piso's Cure for Consumption saved her life three years ago. She notes a date of February 17 1900 and expresses lasting gratitude for the remedy's effectiveness.
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Piso
Thos. Robbins
Maple Street
Norwich, N. Y
Bingham Recalled as Good Fellow in Turbulent Times
An old Baltimore News quip laments Bingham’s misfortune, noting his turn from a good man to straying paths and reflecting on public perception of his fall from grace. The snippet captures a sharp, era specific critique of character and reputation.
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar Stop Explosions of Coughing
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar promises relief from coughing fits, while Pike's Toothache Drops claim a one minute cure. The ad highlights quick action remedies popular in historical patent medicine.
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Hale
Pike
Cloudy wisdom on dresses and silver linings
A quip attributed to a judge notes that easy optimism about silver linings in life would be possible if every dress carried a silk lining. The remark blends fashion imagery with a broader reflect on positive interpretations.
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Tablet Ad
Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets priced at 25 cents claim to stop the cough and combat the cold. Product promotes relief with a simple remedy.
Man accused of leading a dog's life insult to the dog
A quote from the Chicago Daily News notes that labeling a man as living a dog's life may insult the dog, reflecting a sharp social rebuke about perceived mistreatment or hardship.
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Chicago Daily News
Peruna and Manalin Praised by Botkin and Verdery for Cure
In a letter to Dr. Hartman Congressman Botkin lauds Peruna and Manalin for curing stomach catarrh and dyspepsia. Real estate agent J. L. F. Verdery of Augusta also reports relief and urges others to seek Hartman’s free medical advice. The publisher promotes Peruna as a cure and invites inquiries to The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Hartman
Botkin
Peruna
Manalin
Washington
J. D. Botkin
J. L. F. Verdery
Augusta
Sicians
I F. Verdery
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
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Bradshaigh
Milwaukee Sentinel
Bingham
Baltimore
London
Rue de la Paix
Paris
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En Tel
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