American colonel duped by brigands in Greece tale
Colonel Muggs, a Meriden traveling clock salesman, is captured by Greek brigands near Corinth who bluff over a fake fortune. After days of ransom pressure and mock confinement, a thunderstorm and quick escape leave Muggs traveling back to Corinth with no real wealth to show.
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Muges
Corinth
Greece
New York
Galania
Maggs
Wil
Meriden
Conn
Coronel
Joseph J. Muggs
America
First National of
Moining
Colone
Muggs
Electric Bitters Cited As Cure In Old Torture Claim
A testimonial claims severe torture by tribes in the Philippines was relieved after three bottles of Electric Bitters. W M Sherman of Cushing Maine says the remedy cured inflammation of the Kilneys and other ailments. The ad promises cure for liver complaints dyspepsia blood disorders and malaria and restores weak nervous health. Sold by West End Drug Co. and Elam Ordway Houser at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trentement
M. Summers
Notre Dame
Ind
Philipines
W. M. Sherman
Cushing
West End Drug Co
Elam
Ordway & Houser
Why They Left Comedy Act in Western Mining Town
A Buffalo Commercial note describes a four act comedy where miners in a Western mining town left after the third act. The comedian pleaded that another act remained but the miners departed, saying they were leaving for the next act.
Books That Shaped the Rich Man’s Path
The wealthy magnate answering a young reporter cites law books as his greatest influence. He recalls his father intended him for law, but he failed the exam, yet his wealth reached fifty million. The Cleveland Leader reports the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croesus
Cleveland
Doctors Puzzled by Remarkable Recovery Tale
Kenneth Melver of Vanceboro Maine survived a severe lung inflammation and congestion after doctors gave up. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life. The remedy is sold with guaranteed relief at West End Drug Co and Elam Ordway Heal.
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Kenneth Melver
Vanceboro
Layne
West End Drug Co
Elam
Ordway & Heal
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W. H. Meckleroy
Wm. A. Davis
D. Woodruff
Randolph Smith
Lashier
The
Anniston National Bank
United States
Cohen
Kircus
Noble ST
Anniston Arti
Ficial Stone Co
Oxford Lake Park
Anniston Electric & Gas Co
Cor. Tenth & Noble Sts
Muges and
Hiv
Luck
K. A. Whitehe
Jupiter Jenkins
Wen
First National Bank
Anniston, Alabama
U. S, Bonds
Securities
Banking House
Tere
Deposita
City of Anniston
State of Alabama
M. B. Wellborn
Jas, B. Goodwin
W. W. Stringfellow
H. A. Young
A J. Goodwin
Anniston Electric & Gas Company
M. F. Doering
Amd
Aco
Tenth and Noble
Noble and Tenth Sts
Thomas
Anniston, Ala
10Th St
Anniston Steam Laundry
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