The Iron Key and the Lost Love of Bentz Family
In a riverbank brick house lived Martin Bentz whose son in law kept a strong box key. His daughter Mabel attracted two suitors, George Graham and Peter Daily, whose schemes unfold with a burglary that shifts loyalties. Graham’s memory of Mabel returns when he learns of her marriage and the key’s tale ends with reunion and tragedy.
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Crapley
Cistanoy
Grayley
Cate. It Didn’t Pretend To Be Fireproof, But Both Old Grayley
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Bentz
Fishtown
Mabel
Mabél Bentz
America
Martin Bentz
Second Street
Ons
George Graham
Daily
Eve Panead
Jan George
Bie
Graham
Father Geshavn
Bam
Philip Daily
George
Geo Tay
Ras
Ray
Mrs. Hentz
Goodby
Leff
India
Martin Bents
Philadelphia
Delaware Avenue
Bentzes
Old Martin
Matel
First Submarine Boat Fulton’s Pioneering Vessel
The first actual submarine boat was Fulton’s design, tested under the Seine near the Invalides in Paris and at Brest and Havre in 1801. Jon, born in Pennsylvania in 1765 from Irish immigrants, inspired the Nautilus from torpedo experiments. Napoleon doubted Fulton’s venture, later regretting his error as Fulton died in 1815 and the torpedo and submarine faded for decades.
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Seine
the Invalides
Paris
Brest
Havre
Jon
Pennsylvania
Bia
Napoleon
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Local Reader
A Camden Messenger reader extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as essential for homes with small children. The testimonial cites its proven effectiveness in preventing illness and its status as a household necessity available through Ore-Gray Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
Camden
Mensenger
Ore-Gray Drug Co
Higham antiques refuse sale of famed English furniture
The Higham family of The Hangings near Higham England guard their century old furniture collection priced at 250000, turning down offers up to 400000. The items include twelfth century pieces and prized Sheraton chairs valued at 100 each, with a caveat that no heir will part with them.
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Higham
Cassons
Sheraton
Henry Grant
Sherton
Three Kingdoms
Ings
New York Press
Deafness Myths and Ear Wax Removals Warned by Doctor
A famed physician warns that genuine deafness is more common than believed and often caused by wax buildup. Do not insert objects into the ear. seek medical help. He cites tarrrh of the nose as a frequent, curable cause and cautions against self treatment.
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Cate
Thirteen Kept Him Back at the Real Estate Trust
In a Philadelphia Record note, a small man eyed the elevator crowd and counted twelve aboard at ground level. A pushy passenger demanded off just before the lift rose, joking superstition about thirteen aboard. The elevator operator quipped that the man fears bad luck when thirteen ride together.
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Real Estate Trust Building
Anoterman
Philadelphia Record
Locating His Bet At Newcastle Races On The Town Moor
During the Newcastle races the crowd paid homage to a famed horse by removing hats in front. After the horse passed, spectators recovered their hats. A Northumbrian youth then began clearing hats from the crowd muttering he had a bet with a banished gentleman and could not locate him.
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Hors
Runaway Horse Control Tactics Questioned in Two Sicilian Plots
A fragment discusses methods to curb frightened horses by constraining their breathing with leather discs fastened at the nose, triggered by rain and driver action. It notes how such devices deter horses from fleeing and outlines the general use of this arrangement, with emphasis on restraint of exhalation when out of control.
Fragmented historical note on a public matter
Fragmentary OCR text references a local issue or notice with unclear details. The readable parts mention a person and possible public action but lack concrete dates places or outcomes. Further context from the original source is needed to craft a precise headline and summary.
Jim Saved by Slave in Civil War Trial
In a Washington court a murder case featured General Robert Toombs arguing for the defense. He recounted a story of a Black servant named Jim who risked his life to save a white brother at Gettysburg, bearing scars as proof. The jury acquitted Jim and cleared the accused.
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Robert Toombs
Columbia State
Ifo
Foxe
Senate
Washington
Toomba
Gettysburg
Jim
Counterfeits detected by instinct and quality
Cashiers and bank tellers rely on instinct plus the feel and look of notes to detect fakes. Experts note genuine notes use superior engraving, printing, and paper from government sources, making counterfeits easy to spot. The best defense is the uniform high quality of real currency.
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Thor
Sone
Marie
New York Herald
Homeward Visit Sparks Father Son School Talk
At the station a father greets his son Thomas returning from school. The elder notes the school’s reputation and jokes that it “turned me out,” while the son confirms he will attend the same esteemed institution despite earlier plans.
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Hla Cano
Thomas
Petas
London
Evil Roof Believed to Cause Deaths in Canton Yamen
Hong Kong Daily Press notes superstition in the Chinese empire as the Canton Terror general attributes a string of deaths to an evil influence from a library roof. A fung shui professor was consulted, who identified the roof as the cause and had it replaced with a flat design.
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Hongkong
Canton
Yamen
Fie
Government School For Foreign Pees
Pione
Irrevocable Oath Of Ancient Westphalian Society
A Chambers Journal excerpt describes a new member of the Westphalian vehmgerichte taking a symbolic oath. The initiate places the right hand on the cross hilt of a sword and performs a 50 gesture, binding secrecy to family and life. The oath is stated as irrevocable, even against the pope.
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Vehmgerichte
Jounal
Prickly Ash Bittera Morphed Remedy Ad Boosts Appetite
For driving out dull bilious feeling and strengthening the appetite this golden remedy, Prickly Ash Bittera, is promoted. Evans Pharmacy advertises it as a cure to improve work efficiency and appetite, appealing to Epicures who deserve better nourishment.
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Evans Pharmacy
Milk Drinking Warnings From Drips and Curdled Cautions
A reader warns against drinking milk quickly noting that rapid consumption leads to a solid curdled mass in the stomach. The advised pace is at least four minutes to allow milk to coagulate gradually into a sponge like mass rather than a hard lump.
Penn and Hie Hat in Royal Audience Tale
Charles II once granted audience to William Penn who wore his hat in court as was his custom. Penn asked why the king removed his hat, and the reply explained that in that place only one person may remain covered, a curious royal custom preserved.
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Penn
Charles II
William Penn
Charles
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