Treasure in Copra Bags Sparks Apra Harbor Crisis
In Apra harbor a schooner crew moves to seize copra bags hiding a hidden fortune. Senorita Dorotea and Enriquito foil the theft with a staged ruse accusing a German captain and governor Legaspe, forcing ships away as the treasure is safeguarded for Halstead and the Countess.
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Apra
Manila
Halstead
Apapa
el Capitan Halstead
Enriquito
Senor Legaspe
Los Hombres
el Capitano
Senorita
el Gobernador
Senor
Gobernador
Capitano
Legaspe
Senorita de Garma
Col
Be Garma
Ladrones
Waal
Ernador
Fragmentary Detroit Journal excerpt sparks odd dialogue
A salvaged line from the Detroit Journal shows a fragmented exchange with phrases about higher critics and savages, mentioning minds and innovation in a puzzling medieval tone. The garbled text hints at a debate on intellect and salary.
New Life Preserver Claims Wide Health Benefits
Fragmentary notes describe a life preserver by Stetter said to improve overall health and aid digestion. The item is advertised as a universal remedy available from druggists, claimed to benefit the whole system.
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Stetter
Fragmented Quote Sparks Health Tale from Indianapolis
A truncated line hints at a discussion on disease and food harm in Indianapolis era writing. The fragment mentions a "flesh you know" and "Yies in food are hurtful" suggesting a cautionary health note or moral aside within a larger tract.
Ear Nose and Throat Remedies Claim Cure for Deafness
An advertisement argues deafness cannot be cured by local apps and blames inflammation of the Eustachian tube or catarrh. It promises a cure priced at a hundred dollars from a Toledo company and mentions the supposed effectiveness for babies and general readers.
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Cure. & Co
Toledo
John M Sah Co offers up-to-date sewing machine at 14 25
Readers are urged to consider weekly offers from John M Sah Co the mammoth mail order house with a six figure rating over a million dollars. The notice highlights a first class sewing ogee offered at a stunning price and promises a mammoth catalogue of wholesale priced goods mailed for a 10 cent demand with credit terms.
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John M. Sah
John M. S.n Co
Madison Street
Renatera
Biec
Nouare
Funeral Flower Folly Sparks Legal Comment in Georgia
A solicitor in a Georgia court overhears a cook and nurse discussing a funeral of a race member. They recall flowers at the service and the nurse jokes about planting a water melon vine on the grave, letting it ripen and then crushing it to let juice seep through the ground, a remark noted in Youth's Companion.
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Georgia
Hoxsie Croup Cure Ad Claims Nausea-Free Relief
An advertisement from A. P. Hoxsie of Buffalo New York promotes a croup remedy named Hoxsie's Croup Cure. The copy asserts it does not contain any form that causes nausea and mentions Baby Hae and the croup condition.
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Hoxsie
Buffalo
N. Y
Fabled Nonsense Judge Praises Local Feller
The judge hails Seldom Fedd-Dat feller Hungry Hooks as a credit to the profession noting his skill, while remarking he could steal soda from a biscuit without breaking the crust in a playful old time voice.
Grove's Tasteless Chill and Fever Remedy Ad
The ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Com Togic described as iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It claims no cure no pay and lists a price of 50c.
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Grove
Togic
Insomnia Leads to Morning Sleep Struggle
A humorous exchange shows a patient complaining of severe insomnia and difficulties waking when the time comes, with the doctor noting the distress. The dialogue captures a comical bedside vignette about sleep troubles and daily routines.
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Puck
Cure a Cold in One Day Cake Laxative Ad
Public notices show a testimonial from S F Hardy in Baltimore endorsing Piso's Cure for Consumption and a Detroit Journal quote praising Cure for a cold. The items also include an Atlanta Constitution joke about moving due to rent and a 25 cent Laxative Tablet promotion with refund if ineffective.
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A cryptic line from the Chicago Chronicle ponders why a girl labeled servant is called by a job term.
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Chicago Chronicle
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Clarence Herbert
Acopyright
J. B. Lippincott Co
Orote
Senorita Dorotea
Harry
Spain
Countess of Devon
Lile
Gracia
Senor Enriquito
Hong Kong
Agana
Sebastiano
de Garma
Tomibay
Rul
Diaz
Pas
Carolines
McPherson
Oth
Guaran
Aroa
Oeos Island
Lande
Apra Bay
Dorotea
Agat
Punta Crote
Br’er Miguel
Tarafofo
Nuestra Senora de Sevilla
Pacific
Detroit Journal
Horn Brown
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Omy Sago
York
Eeee Baltaiore
S. F. Hardy
Apkins Place
Baltimore, Md
Atlanta Constitution
West
Maddisons
Chieago
Guarnia
Als Druggists Price
Drop
California
Chicago Kansas City
St. Paul and
Apolis
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
T. A. Grady
California Tourist Service
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Adams Street
Amertena
Demorest
Family Magazine
Fifth Avenue
New York
Yarters Ink
Yeoh Eae Ee
Wren
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