OPPENHEIM Chapter IV-Continued The Fortunes of a Prisoner
In a Russian fortress a daring Englishman negotiates with Governor Krossneys and Madame Wrancks to secure the release of a prisoner. The prize is Paul, grand duke of Volostok, linked to the Romanoffs, as money changes hands and a plan to outmaneuver officials unfolds amidst threats and shifting loyalties.
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Ivan Krossneys
Krossneys
Gerald
Ro Bisa Prancki
Elsa
Monte Carlo
Ivan
Jet
Grnon
Walt
Tyan
Rey
Tor
Cupadry
Morfey
Russia
Krossneya
Krogsneys
Acuim
Paul
Volostok
Traboff
Jess
Ruassin
Tsardom
Ixrossneys
Dombey
Madame Wrancks
London
Prigong
Lso Francka
Jim
Thussia
Early Navigators and Perils of Global Voyage
A fragmentary account recalls early circumnavigation about 400 years ago. It notes three-year first voyage, hardships, and Juan Sebastian Elcano completing the voyage with five ships and 280 castaways, returning to port in 1522.
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del Cano
Vesxela
Monarch Manufacturing Co
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Toledo
Ohio
MonaMotor
Courageous House Fly Fears Nothing Except Smoke
The common house fly shows remarkable nerve as it traverses faces and noses without fear, calmly retreating when a hand approaches. It is said to fear only tobacco smoke, enduring busy scrutiny yet avoiding the sting of smoke.
Boschee's Syrup Allays Cough and Lung Irritation
Boschee's Syrup soothes throat and lung inflammation from constant coughing, a trusted home remedy for colds bronchitis and lung troubles. Sold wherever medicines are available, a staple in households for decades aiding restful nights and easy morning expectoration.
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Boschee
Mind Your Address and Parcel Post Addressing Tips
Mind Your Address explains why many parcel post packages are left at semdars’ doors due to vague addresses. Postal guidance urges writing the return address in the upper left-hand corner as with letters. Cuticura ad promotes baby rash relief with Outicura Soap and Ointment and a scented talcum, priced at 25 cents each.
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Semdars
Bonanza Word Origins in Comstock Lode Mining
The term bonanza, from a Spanish root meaning favorable wind, originated with Nevada’s Comstock lode miners who mined gold and silver yielding 840 million in 80 years. It came to signify abundance and later any good fortune or successful venture.
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Comstock Lode
Nevada
Coles Carbolic Alve Advertisement Incoherent Copy
Fragmentary ad for Coles Rockford pharmacy selling carbolic oil or related product at 80 cents. The line lacks coherence and readable details, with garbled phrasing and stray letters.
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Coles
Hee
W, Cole. Co
Rockford
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Ronaos
Reach & Co
Ram Mosport
SAW
Chicago
BELL
Sands
Ithey
E.phillips
Oppenheim
Little,brown and GO
BAYER
Telemark of
Uncle Eben
Filetcher
Bai
A. Fuity
Nerica
Alwaya
Uae
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