Cripps Confesses in Beckley Garden Potato Gift Mystery
Squire Oglander discovers a baffling wreath of hair packed with a sack of Oakleaf potatoes meant for Grace. Cripps the carrier claims ignorance while the squire and Thomas Kale search for who swapped the bag at Beckley and why. The mystery ends with Cripps insisting he took no notice of any tampering.
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Cripps
Zachary
Squire Oglander
Beckley
Thomas
Calle
Squire Oghinder
Forscoth
Oxfordshire
Chacle
Mary
Crippa
Hookham
Elret
Bachelor Cripps
Henley
Black Horse
St. Clement’s
Misa Grace
Jem
Old Thomas
Kale
Mr. Kale
Thomas Kale
Wien
le Dag
Alwas
Oglinder
Cuaptior
Worth Oghuuler
Pam
Denver
Mr. Oxglander
Squire
Saurie
DIGNITY OF A LORD MAYOR
A descriptive piece explains the lord mayor of London role with its ceremonial regalia and formal duties. It outlines gowns, train bearers, swords of state, and emblems like the scepter and mace, plus the transfer rituals by the chamberlain and sword bearer during transitions of office.
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London
Temple Bar
Anayer
Elon
Diands
Otha Gerard
Uebied
Pomedan
Depart
Appropriately Named Dish and Curious Phrases
A jumble of snippets blends poems, menus, and reflections on dining and society. References mention pork and beans, Boston, culinary displays, poverty, and imagined plates while wandering through whimsical lines and interjections from various sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Beni Denver
Why Train Operators Fall Short on Brakes
A passenger on an elevated train vents frustration at motormen who seem to know little about air brakes. He points to jerking stops at stations and jokes that the controller is as useless as a corn husker, citing ongoing rider discomfort.
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Chicago
Dentist's Remarkable Kidney Cure Reported in Toledo
Toledo March 27 Special Worry T Lewis a prominent local dentist 607 Sumit street claims a complete recovery from kidney disease after using Dodds Kidney Pills He describes severe back pains nocturnal must trips and gradual improvement within two weeks and credits the pills with preventing Brights Disease Diabetes Dropsy Rheumatism.
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Toledo
Ohio
T. Lewis
Sumit Street
Dodd
Dr. Lewis
Bright
Oldess Living Twins Highlight Long Life Story
From Washington Pa comes a tidbit about twins Dr Charles Blittlespie and Miss Mary Gillspie born in Gelober 1820 and aged 70 years. He led Company B in the Civil War and later served as a physician nearly half a century, with Powport noted as the family name after the rebellion end.
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Washineton
Rez. Port
Lada
Charlea Blittlespie
Mary Gillspie
Gelober
S20
Dritespie
Eidith
Hall's Suture Cure and Pills Advertised As Proven
Readers are told Hall's Suture Cure is a remedy claimed to cure a long list of ailments by internal action on the hood and lacuia surfaces. Proponents offer a one hundred dollar reward if it fails, with testimonials promised. Hall's Pills are also advertised as the best.
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Neward
Credan
Uuatis Cahoth
Halls Catarch
Corex
Pature
Andresa. Pot
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hall
Might Be Helpful in America In Public Work Photos
European inspectors take snapshots of men employed in public work. The captions describe the workers, noting both diligence and neglect. The inspection photos illustrate how public projects reveal patterns of effort and delay, suggesting lessons for American practice.
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America
Atberica
Vernal Palmettona Offered Free Trial by Le Roy Company
Public notice promotes Vernal Palmettona Palmetto Berry Wine as a quick permanent cure for stomach liver Dowela and urinary issues with one dose daily. The Vernal Remedy Company of Le Roy New York offers free trial bottles via druggists and cites physicians and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Remedy Company
le Roy
N. Y
Mother Gray
New York
Tani
N.Y
Guaranteed Cure for Piles and Quick Remedies
A quarantined ad promises a guaranteed cure for piles including blind bleeding or protruding varieties. It claims a refund with Pazooint and notes varied cures in 6 to 14 days. The piece also mentions Mrs. Austins pancake flour and a cheerful telegrammish line about sunshine.
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R. D. Blackmore
Alice Lorra
Grace Oglander
Cowley
Mrs. Fermitage
Gracie
Nick
Clem
Tommiuss
Crippsian
George
Squire Oxlander
Jeanine
Adam
Poe
Pad
Wenier Plate
Boston Airs Reserve
Cheago News
Gener
Cleveland Pala
Houston Post
Mrs. Austin
Grover
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