The Ballad of Andrew Josiah Sarkon and the Overly Saddle
A first person narrator recounts Andrew Josiah Sarkon a notorious pseudo philanthropist stage robber who infiltrates a ranching family with stories of daring heists. Sarkon aids by rescuing the narrator from a marshal led hold up and returns stolen money sparing the family. Years later Sarkon reconciles and the narrator sells his property and moves away.
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Andrew Josiah Sarkon
Josiah
Overly Saddle West
West Barrens
California
United States
Larkon
Andrew Josiah
Sarkon
South Africa
Maria
Andrew Josiah Larkon
West
The Cruel Wolf Spider
The article describes the unique and brutal behavior of wolf spiders where a mother carries her eggs in a silk ball, and after hatching the young ride on her back until they mature enough to kill and eat her. The piece emphasizes the unnatural nature of this reproductive strategy.
Chamberlains Tablets praised for constipation relief
A reader from Wilmington North Carolina notes Chamberlains Tablets relieve constipation and indigestion. The ad claims mild and gentle action with an agreeable laxative effect and recommends a trial through local seller R A Engbertson. An optimistic quote about a wolf hunt appears elsewhere in the clipping.
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Chamberlain
Wales
Eugene
Knight
Wilmington
N. C
R. A. Engbertson
Foley Kidney Pills Restore Strength for Back Pain Relief
Solomon Requette of Flat River Mo reports two years of back trouble eased by Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims relief from rheumatic pains and swollen muscles by addressing kidney distress with Foley Kidney Pills. Engbertson's Pharmacy distributes the pills.
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Solomon Requette
Flat River
Foleyney
Foley
Engbertson’s
Spying in Big Cities Focuses on Capitals and Seaports
The Washington Star reports extensive espionage activity in Washington and major ports like New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, New Orleans, Galveston, and San Francisco. It notes European powers eyeing U S military affairs and cites British and German intelligence efforts and notable figures in the covert networks.
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Washington
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Norfolk
New Orleans
Galveston
San Francisco
Washington Star
United States
Japan
How Indians Purified Water
A K Scout handbook excerpt describes Indian water purification by digging a small hole near a pond, filling it with water, and repeatedly baling it out three times until the hole contains filtered water.
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Boy Scout Handbook
Women doctors illness remedies and memory mixup
Miss Emma Verbyrk e of Lima Ohio describes relief from biliousness and stomach trouble after using Chamberlains Tablets. She reports dizziness and faintness improved rapidly with the remedy. Adv appears from R A Engbertson. An octogenarian jokes about forgetting which girl he is to marry among forty in the chorus.
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Emma Verbryke
Lima
Ohio
Chamberlain
R. A. Engbertson
Adv
Kidney Pills Benefit Praised by Mrs Wells
Mrs A G Wells of Rocky Mount North Carolina says Foley Kidney Pills gave wonderful benefit. She reports relief from rheumatic pains back ache and sore joints after use. Engbertson's Pharmacy advertises Chamberlains Colic Cholera Diarrhea remedy.
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A. G. Wells
Rocky Mount
N. C
Engbertson
Chamberlain
Iowa to Build Major Des Moines Pork Packing Plant
Iowa plans a large packing plant to match its pork and beef industry. Capital is pledged to erect and equip the facility in Des Moines near central rail access, with Central Iowa positioned as the logical site for a statewide meatpacker amid leading swine and cattle production.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Middle West
Union
Illinois
Nebraska
Missouri
Tae
United States
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Folger Swift
Shortstory Publishing Company
Great Britain
Wells Fargo
Mount Shasta
Crouse
Winchester
Crouses
W. W. Wotherspoon
War College
War College. Just Before His Arrival General Wotherspoon
Department of Investigation
Department of Justice
Guy Gaunt
R. N
Long Island
Captain Gaunt
von der Goltz
Germany
Wachtermann
Bridgman Taylor
Kalo’s
Mentho-Jell Co
Albert Lea
Minn
McMasters
Winneshiek Hotel
The
Ingvoldstad Lumber Co
Decorah, Iow
Conservatory of Saint Cecilia
College of Saint Teresa
Winona
Minnesota
National Bureau of Education
North Central Association of Colleges
Addressithe
Saint Clare Seminary
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