Telegraph Frauds and the Allure of Messenger Proofs
A Pittsburg Dispatch summary recounts how telegrams delivered by messengers lure victims into fraud. The scheme uses forged notices from banks in Omaha and distant towns to authorize bogus drafts, with accomplices coordinating by telephone. Similar robberies and a London anecdote illustrate the dangers of trust in telegraphic messages and forged authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Des Moines Bank
Omaha Bank
Des Moines
Telegraph Office
Bank
Dr King’s New Discovery Heals Exile to Glen Oak Man
Wm Upchurch of Glen Oak Oklahoma left home seeking mountain air to cure a violent lung cough. After six months he returned near death until using Dr King’s New Discovery. He credits six bottles with full recovery and praises its power against coughs colds hoarseness and lung ailments. Trial bottles free and guaranteed by druggists.
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Wm. Upchurch
Glen Oak
Okio
Dr. King
Modern Martyrs in a Troubled Musical Social Scene
A Providence Tribune excerpt notes a failed musicale with an empty room and departed performers. The image shows a deserted hall, an open grand piano, and a host resting his head on the table while the hostess appears distressed.
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Providence ‘Tribune
Why people seek pain in leisure and social life
A narrator muses on why people who dislike entertaining still seek social events. A waiter or butler observes, and a woman’s ideal life of constant invitations is questioned, with the speaker noting the paradox of seeking fun through self-sacrifice.
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Beaiae
The Method of Rolling and Drawing Iron Bars into Wire
An overview of iron bar processing from four inch squares to fine wire through rolling and drawing. It describes heating, rolling, acid dipping, and successive anneals to produce diameter reductions sometimes down to a thousandth of an inch, with diamond dies for ultra fine sizes.
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Chicago ‘Tribune
Australian dingos and their wild fera
The piece contrasts dingos with domestic dogs and parrots common fears. It cites quotes from Beddard and Ward noting the dingo feigns death and can turn on its owner. It states dingos fight dogs of double size, hunt in packs, and may destroy many sheep quickly.
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Thomas Ward
Mr. Kipling
London Times
George IV Hoardings and Fates of Discarded Possessions
An old London tale notes George IV as a prolific hoarder who saved clothes and money, with estates auctioning suits from twenty years and secreted purses totaling about £20,000. It also recounts a jest about a wary diner. A fable of the wolf in sheep’s clothing ends with a fatal reveal, teaching that changing one’s mind is easier than changing one’s clothes.
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George IV
London Graphic
New York
Women in trousers and the Swiss bride in white
The article argues that women wearing trousers challenges conventional views yet thrives in some regions. It cites Swiss cantons where bifurcated garments are worn for work and dress, noting that even brides wear white trousers. The piece reflects changing norms and tolerance toward gendered dress across societies.
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Switzerland
Austrian
Tyrol
China
Turkey
Paris
New York Tribune
The Regimental Barber
A major in an English regiment ridicules incapacity and orders a reluctant sergeant to find a barber. A man is sent, protests, and the major declares If you can cut grass you can cut hair then forces him to proceed.
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Barber
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Proves Fast Cure Claim
An old tale claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy cures coughs and colds quickly after 36 years of usage. The advertisement says it is sold by all dealers and remains a welcome health aid for those seeking relief.
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Chamberlain
Live Stock and Farm Sales Posted on Pedigree and Merits
Pedigree based stock and farm sale notices listed with individual merits. Requests for dates via wire or mail from MES Iowa.
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Mes
Iowa
Burglar Injured In Prussian Town After Ladder Flaw
A burglar broke his leg fleeing with stolen goods in a small Prussian town when a house ladder lacked iron spikes at the base. An inquiry found the owner liable for hospital costs and a substantial payment to the burglar, defying local bylaws.
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London Standard
Broad Minded Bishop Supports Charity Pageant
A humorous Punch remark notes Mrs. Jones explaining her husband’s pageant role as an “ancient bishop” in a charitable cause. The exchange highlights broad mindedness about church roles for charity.
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Church of England
Charity
An Opportunity For Him Mose Forence Courting Miss Angie
Mose Forence asks Miss Angie to consider his support for her future happiness. Miss Angie notes she has accepted Abe Gingerbread last night and mentions wedding presents to be arranged.
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Mose Forence
Angie
Splendid 880 Acre Farm for Sale in South Dakota
This Miner county property offers 880 acres half a mile from a station and near three railroad towns within seven miles. It features smooth bottom land with deep black soil, sturdy fences, buildings, water, groves, about 400 acres cultivated now and 4000 more potential, some land tiled, and a on site schoolhouse. Priced at $50 per acre. contact A S Garretson of Sioux City Iowa.
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Miner County
S. D
A. S. Garretson
Sioux City
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B. W. Crossley
Iowa State Agricultural College
Ames
P. G. Holden
Holden
Kellogg's
Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake CO
Battle Creek, Mich
London
Freddy
B. K. Mann
Pittsburg Dispatch
Lacordaire
Demarest
Chicago Tribune
Charles J. Biewen
Clyde Schultz O’brien
Olympia
Splendid Farm
la Follette
Weekly Magazine
the Great Progressive Weekly
R. M. LA Follette
The
Magazine
Ames Times
Burley & Stevens
Caniep Bros
Herman
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