Selwood Intervenes in Sleepy Cat Gambler Tale
John Selwood helps clear a settler’s mired wagon then recovers $600 from racketeers Tarton and Atkins. Fyler runs a dry goods store with Big Haynes at odds. Christie Fyler, Selwood’s contact, warns of Atkins while Starbuck courts her, and Selwood’s gambling ties strain his relations with Christie.
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John Selwood
Sleepy Cat
Sloses McCracken
Sleepy ‘Cat
Selwood
Sawmdlers
Tarton
Atkins
Fyler
Big Haynes
Christie
Starbuck
Christe
Selyord
Carsy
Haynes
Sylera
The Poker Gambler Selwood Reveals His Mother’s Story
In a tense room at the mountain camp, Selwood muscle through a brutal poker session with General Roper. He exposes his own chosen life, then recounts his mother Annie Semolls and father Lieutenant Henry Roper, detailing their doomed romance and the tragedy that formed his vow and temper.
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Selwood
Noper
Roper Uke
Withi
Roper
Pentral
Ite
Ife
Iterg
Terouse
Tver
Penernt
Oper
Gor
Sellwood
Wentworth
Carny
Carey
Dave Tracy
Martinet
Carpy
Doc
Mar
John Selwood
Crook
Campation
DE Vide
Ike
Iine
Leur
Henry Roper
Toper
Lieut
Annie Semonds
Old Fort Pierce
Henry Toper
Old Fort
Fort Calhoun
Trpper
Colonel Roper
Father
John Lying Dan
Old Mission
Erderly
Frying Pan
Nockies
Greenham
Tran
Flebet
Ilenry Roper
Coronel Roper
Selweon
Oldest drink specimen displayed at Philadelphia academy
Crystal said to hold the world’s oldest drink inside a calcite crystal specimen at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. The cavity contains a possible ancient squid fluid, with scientists watching for any change while noting similar long lasting microcrystal formations in blue quartz from Bucks County.
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Crystal
Academy of Natural Sciences
Philladelphia
Calcite Crystal Inc
Academy
Rossie
N.Y
Bucks County
Pennsylvania
Tobacco Waste Used to Make Durable Paper Currency
European reports detail a chemical process turning tobacco waste and stems into tough pliable material. The treated fibers are then milled and formed by machinery to create a substitute for costly new rags used in paper production.
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Europe
Deadliest of Snakes Cobra Warns of Repeated Bites
A health note explains cobras are among the deadliest snakes with multiple bites not always fatal. It advises victims to seek prompt care and avoid delays after a bite.
Two Women Found Help by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Two women report recovery after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Niag Matteson of Fox:206 Ford, Nu XL, credits it with ending sickness and increasing energy. Mia Ernest Tanguay of Adamg, Mass, says four years of illness and sleepless nights ended after elect bottles, enabling her to return to work and daily activities. The ad touts the compound as a long standing household remedy aiding many women.
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Niag Matteson
Fox
Orford
Nu XL
Libiary
Pinkham
Mia
Ernest Tanguay
Adamg
Mass
Lydia E Pinkham
Simple method to cleanse mercury using sugar and filtration
The Bureau of Standards describes a plain approach to remove dirt from mercury by shaking the substance vigorously with cane sugar, then filtering the metal through a pinhole in a tipper cone. If needed the process may be repeated.
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Bureau of Standards
Miser's face likened to bank note reflects money view
A terse aside compares a miser's countenace to a bank note, implying a fixation on money and wealth. The line hints at greed and frugality through a vivid, economical image.
Fragmentary Exchange Reveals Grocery Item Inquiry
A garbled three phrase exchange notes a question about elgars and a purchase at a grocer. The text mentions a vegetable counter and Boston Transprint as a source. The fragment preserves a domestic shopping moment with unclear context.
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Boston
Castoria Product Endorsed by Physicians for Infants
Advert appears to promote Fletcher's Castoria as a safe teething remedy for babies, claiming decades of use and no narcotics. It asserts parental approval and physician endorsements with directions on the package.
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Fletcher
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Thief Wyer
Lydi E. Pinkham
Allen
G. G. Green, Inc
Woodbury, N. J
C. O. D. Deseret Book Co
East So. Temple
Salt Lake City
Utah
W. Kerr Stassell
Edinburgh
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Russell
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