Treasure Clue Draws Family to Constantinople Quest
In New York the King family reads a cable about an “important discovery” and a treasure tied to Constantinople. Hugh King recalls a seven hundred year old Hugh the First, and Vernon King, a scholar, jokes about seeking the fabled Treasure of the Bucobon in the Eastern capital as plans unfold for a risky expedition.
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Chesby
Destiny
Betty King
Augh
Constantinople
Vernon King
Cap Architect
Wall Street
Hugh
Betty
Jack
Nash
Nikka Zarenko
Foreign Legion
New York
James
Aquitania
England
Rerer
Vernon
Palestine
Andronicus
Vuin
Rome
Nikka Zaranko
King
Nikka
Paris
Mediterranean
Treasure Tale Takes a Dark Turn in Istanbul Flashback
Hugh Chesby confronts a rumored treasure linked to Andronicus and Lord James. After a perilous voyage and a mysterious messenger, Uncle James vanishes and is later stabbed in New York, signaling a dangerous pursuit and a perilous search continuing for the Charter Chest.
Man in Brockton Shuts Door After Marriage Hunt
Charles Matutis a 42 year old Montello printer in Brockton Massachusetts locked himself in his shop after advertising for a wife and receiving many proposals. He tearfully rejected would be brides and declared he no longer wants a wife, living in near isolation with doors barred and meals brought by a neighborhood boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Mass
Ames Street
Charles Matutis
Montello
Charlie
Cow Breath Medicine and Tuberculosis Tale
A historical note recalls Thomas Beddoes trying cow breath as a medicine by exposing patients to exhalations through a funnel. A pre Civil War Baltimore tale claims a tuberculosis patient cured after daily cold plunge and immersion in a Cathrobe, though many doctors doubted the method's validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Beddoes
England
Baltimore
I Swear by the Swan Origin of a Royal Oath
The Detroit News notes that swans have long symbolized sacred trust and were used to swear oaths in England from early times. It cites Edward I in 1304 using two swans for a royal oath and explains the phrase I swan as a shortened form of I swear by the swan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Edward
Detroit News
Solemn Day Atonement Observed In Jewish Calendar
The Day of Atonement observed in the seventh month opens the solemn Jewish holy day period. Observances emphasize reflection, repentance, and fasting as the community seeks forgiveness and renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount of
Rishri
Destitute Father and Children Die in Gas Tragedy
In Fort Wayne Indiana Fred Breer 30 and his three children Richard seven Maury Jane nine and Robert ten died from illuminating gas fumes in their home. Authorities believe poverty and a cheerless Christmas led the father to open the kitchen gas jets before he and the children went to bed in an adjoining room. Neighbors last saw them the day before Christmas. A few unwrapped presents lay under rags in an upstairs bedroom.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Fred Breer
Richard
Maury Jane
Robert
Will of Dr Cann Buried with Hidden Letter
The will of Dr. Francis Cann a retired surgeon of Riverbank Putney who died at ninety included a wish to bury a secret letter found in his safe with him. The letter remained undisclosed and the mystery surrounding the aged doctor was never solved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Francis Cann
Riverbank
Putney
Finds Sister After Long Hunt Ends in Tragic Death
Frank Clamhbe of Seattle, aged 73, died two hours after reuniting with his sister Mrs C A Pulmuntier in Strasbourg Saskatchewan. Officials attribute his sudden joy and a heart condition as the cause of death in this poignant family reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negina
Sask
Frank Clamhbe
Seattle
Mr. Chambers
Mrs C. A Pulmuntier
Strasbourg
Castoria Advertisement Claims Safe Relief for Children
An old style pitched ad touts Castoria as a comforting remedy for fretful babies and colic. It emphasizes vegetable ingredients and safety for infants and older children, urging mothers to keep an unopened bottle on hand for emergencies.
Mrs Burts Credits Pinkham Vegetable Compound For Recovery
Mt Carmel reader says after childbirth and illness she grew weak but with Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound she regained strength and energy for housework and dressmaking. She invites letters about the remedy. Also notes corn borer larvae size and color in crops.
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Mt. Carmel
Nothi
Lydia E. Pinkha
Help Kidneys By Drinking More Water
Kidney and bladder irritations arise from acidity and can cause burning sensations and frequent trips at night. Begin drinking soft water and take Jad Salts as directed to neutralize acids and ease bladder and urinary irritation. Jad Salts, inexpensive lithia-water remedy, provides quick relief for many.
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Arthur D. Howden Smith
W. N. U. Service
Brentano's, Inc
Thes Ridgeway Co
Hough
Holy Land
Lluz
Loendon
Kesby
Harry
Elizabeth
Raleigh
Drake and
Hawkins
Grand Turk
M ‘Gate Farms
Llugh
West Street
Hugh Button
Lord Chesly
Watkins
Cheshy
Watty
Turkey
Pera Palace
Constantinole
Orient Express
Bellowes
Llogh
Jove
Sle
Lingh
East Twenty-fifth Street
Kilis
Overjoy
Calico
Lydia E. Pinkhara
Kansas City
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