Clever Catch Swindle From Madrid Exposed Letter
A Madrid letter to A J Smith details an 1907 swindle offering a fortune from Russia with a hidden document. The attached newspaper article claims a banker Bladislableva or Manasseina, sought for a five million ruble bankruptcy, was arrested in Spain and to be extradited after a manslaughter claim.
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Madrid
Spain
Times
A. J. Smith
Russia
London
America
Leon Isnard
Lista Telegrafos
Smith
8. Petersburg
Europe
New York
Manasseina
Bladiseleva
The Fall of Rations The Struggle Between Two Empires
Pearson's Weekly recounts the rise and fall of ancient powers from Rome to Venice. It traces the west and east empires, Egypt under Rome, the Moguls in India, Poland’s partitions, and Venice's terror by the council of ten and the secret three before Napoleon's conquest.
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Venice
Rome
Italy
Turin
Milan
East
Constantinople
England
Egypt
India
Elizabeth
Delhi
France
Poland
Europe
Russia
Emperor
Austria
Prussia
Warsaw
Duke of Monmouth
Charles II
Republic of Venice
City of the Lagoons
Council of Ten
Secret Three
Napoleon
St. Mark
Pearson’s Weekly
Franklin quotes on excuses in conversation with a tardy servant
A Franklin remark about a man who is skilled at making excuses being good at nothing else. The line follows a scene where a servant is chronically late yet quick with excuses.
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Franklin
Dr King's New Discovery Cited as Best Cure for Coughs
Alexander Benton of Fort Edward New York praises Dr King s New Discovery claiming it cured his asthma years ago and aided his daughter in law through incipient consumption. He says the remedy ends coughing and clears remaining symptoms leaving her perfectly well. The ad notes it is guaranteed by druggists and offers trial bottles free.
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Alexander Benton
Fort Edward
N. Y
Fly Fishing Rods From Forest and Stream Advice
A Forest and Stream article discusses selecting fly fishing rods and tackle for beginners and veterans. It notes affordable options from five to ten dollars, emphasizes rod weight and handle comfort, and compares power and length from eight to ten feet for different users and fishing styles.
Strange Memory Gap After Writing Bride of Lammermoor
Sir Walter Scott reportedly forgot the full content of The Bride of Lammermoor after writing it during illness. James Ballantyne recalled the book was completed and published while Scott lay bedridden, and he remembered nothing of the story’s incidents or conversations. Confirmed by Lockhart, Scott’s biographer and son-in-law.
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Sir Walter Scott
Mr. Lockhart
Adam and Eve in an Allegorical Orchard Tale
A humorous retelling debates the forbidden fruit and traces Adam and Eve’s exile from Eden. It claims they left on a Friday afternoon May 10 after seven years in Eden, with routes to Ceylon and Mecca and a century of separation followed by unlikely reunions and mythic gifts from archangels.
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Eden
Adam
Ceylon
Eve
Mecca
Lilith
Michael
Gabriel Frankincense
Raphael Myrrh
Magi
Enoch
Melchisedek
Ellas
Earthquake in Shiraz Strikes Foreign Residents
In Shiraz Persia professor Vamburg, a Hungarian orientalist, survived a severe earthquake that demolished houses and split hills. Panic ensued as locals blamed foreigners, shouting that the Frengis were unclean and rushing toward the professor’s lodging before surrounding property collapsed.
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Persia
Professor Vamburg
Shiraz
Dress Millennium Promises Comfort and Dignity for Women
A Reader letter envisions a future dress millennium where women wear comfortable garments with pockets and modest style. It credits elementary training in dignity comeliness and common sense for this transformation.
Second Trial S remark on matrimonial misstep quoted in ledger
A Philadelphia Ledger quote contrasts a widow and a pronouncement of guilt. It notes that a verdict of guilty usually leads to a second trial. The dialogue hints at social norms surrounding marriage and legal process.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Bride and rival trade barbs on Jack and silence
A week into marriage the bride notes Jack shares all he knows and she does likewise. Uwe joins the rival, remarking that the pair’s quiet together feels oppressive and loaded with meaning.
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Jack
Uwe
Munn Lumber Company Incorporation Notice
Notice of incorporation for H. L. Munn Lumber Company to operate in Ames Iowa with branch rights. Capital stock $50 000, five hundred shares of $100 each. Board and officers named. commence May 1 1907. termination April 30 1927. directors include H L Munn A H Munn F M Cupps and H Speers.
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Iowa
H. L. Munn Lumber Company
Ames
Board of Directors
H. L. Munn
A. H. Munn
F.M. Cupps
C. H. Speers
A. H. Muun
F. M. Cupps
Sheriff sale notice of Koline property in Story County
Public auction to satisfy a 600.00 debt plus 13.00 costs with 6 percent interest from the Nov 16 1899 judgment. Property: all of defendant J. K. Koline's interest in lot 1 and sublot 2 of lot 6 in the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of section 18 township 83 north range 24 west Story County Iowa. Nevada Iowa at courthouse steps May 20 1907 2 PM. Sheriff A Ricketts.
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State of Iowa
Story County
District Court
Agennes
J. K. Koline
Towit
Storgecounty
Iowa
K. Koline
A. D
Nevada
Ricketts
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Webster City
W. P. Coon
Hollister
L. M. Bosworth
Koosers
K. C
Old Manse
Log Cabin
J. B. Kooser & Co
F. H. Waters
Ames Savings Bank
Ames, Iowa
G. J. Snyder
Gamble
Mutual
C. W. Payne, M. D
Ear
Boone, Iowa
W. E. Harriman
McWillisa
B. G. Dyer, M. D
Groves
Bailey & Latham
Latham Feed Store
Tar Guiver
York, X.Y
Ian Maclaren
Aren
Shan F. Bullock
Anne Warner
Helen Kelieg
Peffers
Peffer
Peffer Medical Associa
Chicago
U. S
Joel E. Cagwin
Royal Medicine
Marine Bidg
Gamble Drug Company
Iqwa
Sheriff’s Sale
FOLEY
Foley & Company
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