Double Swindle Ends In Aims Of Forgery
Frank Dole exposes a scheme by Arnold Prigmore who used Louise Elkins as a front to pay a forged check. Louise confesses, Prigmore tricks her into aiding the forgery, but the bank finds the original later. Prigmore loses the money, moves away, and Dole marries Louise two years later.
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Frank Dole
Louise Elkins
Ernest
Arnold Prigmore
Elkins
Cole
Prigimore
Prigmore
Dole
Tie
Truent
Graest Elkins
Miss Elkins
Bor
Bin
Charles P. Thurber
Grasse scents and the perfume trade detailed in 19th century piece
A historical feature describes Grasse as the perfume capital with jasmine, rose, tuberose and other flowers grown on surrounding hills. It explains the extraction processes, the difference between true essences and imitations, and notes how pomades and waters are produced for cosmetics and pharmacy. It also touches on cloud formation and a Paris millinery anecdote about expensive hats and Peruvian fibers.
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New York Herald
Snails Revived After Years in Tepid Water
A naturalist found that snails mounted on cards revived four years after soaking shell remains in warm water. Others left loose for fifteen years also revived when exposed to tepid water. The discovery shows snails can regain life after long periods of apparent death.
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted for Women's Health
Thousands of women testify to being made well and strong by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad extols its uterine tonic power, claims cures nationwide, notes physician endorsements, and urges women with menstrual, uterine, or digestive issues to seek help and write for advice.
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Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia BE
Youth is contagious in old age marriage advice column
An insurance agent cites odd statistics on marriages, claiming younger wives rejuvenate older husbands and that youth can influence behavior and health perceptions. The Philadelphia Bulletin note adds a tangent on convincing evidence, including a seventy year old with a twenty three year old wife. Darwin's plant sight is discussed with a veranda experiment showing tendrils twisting toward a pole as light is blocked.
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Dhirty
Philadelphia Bulletin
Darwin
Animals and Flesh Eating Debate Reference
An English writer argues against meat consumption noting that many animals can be trained to eat flesh. He cites examples including kangaroos with canine teeth horses oxen and sheep as well as a carnivar sheep in London. Spathinazani reportedly shows a pigeon and an eagle surviving on flesh and bread respectively.
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London
Spathinazani
Humor of the Hour and Quick Reminiscences
A collage of light anecdotes and quips from various papers. A Bronx young man’s disguise backfires on a prank call to a supposed fiancée named Katharine. The set includes memory gags from a professor, classroom questions, and small jokes about engagements, weather, and everyday misreadings.
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Bradfield Regulator Go
Atlanta
Business Directory
Freeport, Illinois
D.O. Stover
H.H. Antrim
Osanier
F. Dorman
Cashier
BR. G. Shumway
First
Henry Bator
State Bank of Freeport
Ill
R. G. Shumway
Held
W. ‘Th. Holland
Fred. Hoefer
H. A. Antrim
J. H. Stanly
Daposit Second National Bank OF
Freeport
M. V.B. Elson
H. &. Webster
Farwell
W. ‘A. Hance
Reuben Alegfried
F. Fair
B,c. Burchard
L. H. Burrell
Burchard & Burrell
Attorneys AT Law
Court House
Hnola
W. N. Cronkrite
Stephenson St
Attorney AT Law
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Ruthe & Winning
Ane House Moving
Galena Avenua
A. L. Babcock
North
Galena Avenue
New
Homeseekers
Queen & Crescent
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
Kentucky
Mississippi
Tennessee
Virginia
Ohio River
Oneway Settlers
J S. McCullough
N. W
Panama
New York
General Grant
Mexico
National Museum
Washington
South America
Peru
A. W. Chase
Buurenies
Casper Walton
Michigan City
Ind
A.W. Chase
W. Caagsk Manreins Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Humor OF the Hour
Bronx
Wall Street
EtoHo
George
Grace
Noman
Katharine
New York Globe
Tetroit Tribune
Chicago Tribune
Thrower
Philadelphia Press
Pete
Mike
Michigan
Washington Star
Boston
Detroit Free Press
Houston Post
Cleveland Plain Dealer
DR. Fenner
Dr. Fennem
Don
Itesia
Bright
J. N. Poole
Mundiey
M. M. Fenner
M. D
Fredonia
Joseph Emmert
H. J. Mooge
TKS Gingham
WM. Walton
Schoefffl & Brokhausen
Silver Bell
Dr. Price
Swift
Pride
Schoeffel & Brokhausen
Galena St
EL Pronto
Hays
Albers Schwarze
Roy Melnick
A. Willace
A. Reiger
George Wolf
Edward Finnick
Dr. Matter
George Hornberger
Ss. F. Roche
William Keeler
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