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Ferdinand News in Ferdinand, Indiana

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Ferdinand News

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Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America

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Feb 23, 1912

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The Mystery of Abner Halliday’s Stolen Fortune

Abner Halliday, a miserly millionaire, is found badly injured after a robbery of his safe containing $49,000. His nephew Tom carries the thread of the tale aided by detective LeDuc and Clare Winton as Bruce Halliday tries to raise funds to avert ruin. A risky night of break in and deceit sets the stage for a deeper conspiracy as Tom and LeDuc pursue clues, while Mrs. Dace and Mackay become entangled in love, money, and a hunt for the true thief.

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Abner Halliday Tom Bruce Halliday Clare Winton Bruce William FeDuc Wgeney Clare MacKay Tls Aide LeDuc Nike Earth Mme Europe Paris Spain Algiera Mediterranean Alps Nile Cable
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A Fast Track to Wealth and a Proposed Parisian Honeymoon

The narrator resigns from his office to pursue rapid wealth through speculative ventures. He plans a lavish life with Mrs. Dace, proposing marriage soon and a global honeymoon. She cautiously weighs the risk, urging restraint until he secures full insurance, while he ignores caution and dreams of Europe and endless fortune.

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Origin of boodie as slang from Dutch possibly linked to Tweed era

Authorities of slang suggest boodie derives from Dutch and appeared in New York during the Tweed ring exposure. It has held a unique expressive force in language since then, reflecting eras such as Jake Sharp and his henchmen, though the wording remains obscure and debated.

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New York Jake Sharp Henchmen
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Expert Opinion On Gender Pay Gap From 19th Century Quip

A terse Argonaut quip cites a doctor’s claim that women bear higher costs than men, then reveals the source as a shoemaker. The exchange reflects early debates on gender pay, humorously framing economic inequality.

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