Dramatic Bank Plot Ends in Justice and Reform
Flora Mervyn unmasked Arnold Dacre with a careful confession scheme. Ray Webster is exonerated and restored to his family while Flora’s act clears her father Abel Mervyn’s name. Dacre receives a lengthy sentence as Webster and Flora begin a rebuilt life.
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Frett
Arnold Dacre
Flora
Dacre
Ridgefield
Deepford
Mom
Walt
Achemer
Fara
Mervyn
Ray Webster
John Wharton
Flora Mervyn
Jova
Mr. Dacre
Darce
Kay Webster
Doubis
Calinoly
Mora Mervyn
Dorn
Jaik
Fiory
Rasing
Deppford
State Penitentiary
Sin No Moe
Tom Cupple
Ringefield
Will and heirs fight over drowned man’s will
A New York broker recalls a scheme to prove the dead man was crazy to win a $10,000 investment claim. The plot involved a court appearance to swear the broker received funds for the old man, but the broker never testified.
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New York
Old Blank
Lance
Hin
Wall Street News
A Great Inducement: New York Man Invited as Justice of the Peace
A New York businessman visiting southern Missouri was urged to settle by a village tavern keeper who bribed roughs, an undertaker offering 40 percent discount, and a brass band trader who offered local admission to public office. The Postmaster lamented no mail arrived for him as the millionaire prepared to depart. The offer ends with a jovial promise of quick election as Justice of the Peace. The note ends with a quip about cucumber season and a medical graduate.
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New York
Missouri
Jack Robinson
Wall Street
Serious Facts About Bread and Alum Baking Powders
An advisory warns against alum baking powders due to health risks including indigestion and fatal outcomes from alum exposure. It cites bans in some countries and promotes Royal Baking Powder as pure, safe, and cost effective. Consumers are urged to avoid cheap or gift attached, lower priced powders and rely on Royal for quality and nutrition.
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Board of Health
U.S
Boards of Health
Batis
A Curious Marriage Custom in Brittany
The village tailor in Cor naitle acts as middleman for a marriage. the suitor and kin visit with a broom, the couple seals the bargain by sharing bread wine and brandy with a single utensil, then set the wedding date.
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Brittany
Cornaitle
Klaving
A Fresh Fish Riddle On Family Table And Fishing
A classic riddle asks how two fathers and two sons can fish together and catch three fish. The resolution is that three people are involved: a grandfather, father, and son. Each catches a fish, totaling three. The text then advertises prizes and quack offers with promotional language and notices.
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GEM Soa Company
Burrato
Toronto
Allo Gooda
United States
Grand Entertainment Conotating For Dramatic Reci tations
An advertisement from Philadelphia listing humorous recitations and dialect humor books. Garrett's "100 Choice Selections" offered at 80 cents with postpaid options. Includes two new comedies and dialect pieces, marketed to youth groups and societies. P. Gapkert & Co. promotes theatrical entertainments in 1805 Philadelphia.
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Garrett
P. Gapkert & Co
Philadelphia
When a Man Has Cataract It Feeds His Eye Limitation
The statement notes that cataracts hinder vision by blocking light and clarity, reducing sight and function. It implies progressive impairment without treatment, stressing the impact on daily activity and the need for medical attention.
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von Bick
Tere
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Sygurilicg
California Fig Syrup CO
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Alexandra
Davis & Rankin
Mtg. Oo
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Chicago
California
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Pacific Coast
St Louis
Missouri River
Los Angeles
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Ore
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Omaha
Uy Beath
Detroit
Mich
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Pittsburg
Pan
Oombauah
Tuledo
Webster's
Rovieknigy
Les
Merriam CU
Springfield
UBL
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