The Gambler's Toolbox of Tricks and Tricks of the Trade
A New York Herald piece explains how professional gamblers justify wide outlays for houses and staff and detail covert devices for rigging games. It describes electrical and mechanical controls in roulette dice and cards, holdouts in sleeves, shin ers and reflectors, marked cards, and methods to switch decks and misdeal or reshuffle unseen to gain repeated wins.
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New York Herald
The Fiver That Was No Use to Him
Dauber asks for a fiver in a studio confrontation with Mahlsticque who loans a five dollar bill. Dauber returns minutes later furious calling the note bad, while Mahlsticque calmly explains it is useless to him and thus given as a blessing. Dauber exits in profanity.
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Mahlsticque
Dauber
Mahisticque
Dentist Harry T Lewis Announces Kidney Cure with Dodds Pills
Toledo physician Harry T Lewis of 607 Sumit Street details a kidney cure using Dodds Kidney Pills. He describes severe back pain and nightly awakenings before relief in about two weeks, asserting the remedy prevents Brights Disease Diabetes Dropsy Gravel or Rheumatism when begun at first signs.
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Toledo
Ohio
Harry T. Lewis
Sumit Street
Dodd
Dr. Lewis
Bright
Millionaire Menu Versus Deck Hand Appetite Quip
The exchange pits a philosopher against Dustin Stax as they joke that the ideal yet impossible combo is a millionaire menu paired with a deck hand appetite. A light remark highlights social contrasts.
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Dustin Stax
480 Acre Farm Proves Profitable in Canadian West
Extracts from letters by P H Rynhard of Starbuck Manitoba describe purchasing 480 acres for $12000 in 1903. He reports 2973 bushels of wheat and 1200 1300 bushels of oats barley from 200 acres, with land value increases yielding over 25 percent. Other farmers near him show similar gains and emigration interest.
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P. H. Rynhard
Starbuck
Manitoba
Canada
United States
S. L. Short
Carrot River
Saskatchewan
Miss Bull Recovers After Severe Pneumonia Test
Miss Gertrude L. Bull of Union Grove Illinois recovers from a long severe pneumonia with the aid of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. A doctor's failure earlier, the pills restored strength after a week began and three months to full health. The pills purify and enrich the blood aiding debility lung troubles grip fevers and run down systems. They are sold worldwide by druggists. A free blood diseases booklet is available from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
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Gertrude L. Bull
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
A Long Rest Coming
A lighthearted exchange notes Jack studies medicine day and night and jokes he will get a long rest when he earns his diploma indicating a long education ahead.
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Jack
Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial oath 1886
Frank J. Cheney sworn to pay a hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The affidavit dated December 6, 1886, cites the Toledo firm F J Cheney Co. and claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Advertising copy urges readers to send for testimonials and buy from druggists.
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Onto
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cagney
F. J. CuEngy & Co
Frm
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. W. Gleabon
F. J. Cheney & CO
All Drugeglats
Mall
World Debt Note Reflects Bargains Without Display Counter
A cryptic line contemplates the value of labor and commerce, suggesting the world records no price tag for the worth of every man’s living as debts and bargains intertwine in society.
Salzer's Home Builder Corn Tops In Several States
The Salzer seed earned high yields in 1904 across Indiana Ohio Tennessee Michigan with 157 160 198 and 220 bushels per acre respectively. The note teases that readers can beat this record in 1905 by using Salzer's catalog.
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Salzer
Ind
Ohio
Mich
Victoria
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
W.N.U
Silent Listening Key for Pleasing a Woman Says Research
A social guidance note suggests the surest way to please a woman is to say nothing and listen attentively. Expert observers emphasize responsive body language and genuine attention over verbal advice.
Insurance Agent Advised Silence For Trust Losses
A witty line warns that silence cannot persuade an insurance agent regarding claim losses. The quip reflects how silence rarely offsets questions about financial responsibility or policy coverage.
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