Mystery by E Phillips Oppenheim continues in Russia
In a fortress, a British emissary negotiates with Governor Ivan Krossneys to free a prisoner linked to the Russian royal lineage. A dramatic talk unfolds about ten thousand pounds, grand dukes, and the fate of Paul, grand duke of Volostok, while Elsa Francks schemes for money and escape.
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Ivan Krossneys
Krossneys
Gerald
Bisa Francks
Elsa
Monte Carlo
Ivan
Gove
Ernbre
Russia
Pny
Monsieur Speais
Krouisneys
Pia
Paul
Volostok
Tambo
Nicholas
Lin
Cacapeil
Jim
Dombey
Wiss Francks
Jin
Krossnaya Nasented
Tuagin
Early Navigators Dared Perils of Every Sort
A garbled article recalls early long voyages around the globe, noting a first voyage lasting three years and severe privation. It mentions navigator Juan Sebastián Elcano as returning to port on September 6, 1522, with a crew of five ships once ragged and broken, highlighting hardship and adventure.
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Del
Courageous Fly Bravely Faces Threats and Smoke
A house fly displays notable nerve by calmly walking over noses and returning after escapes. It appears fearless except when tobacco smoke is present, which it seems to fear.
Boscher's Syrup Soothes Coughs and Lung Inflammation
Bo s cher s Syrup is advertised as calming throat irritation and healing lung inflammation. The ad claims it relieves coughing, aids sleep, and improves morning expectoration, noting usage in millions of homes for 58 years. available wherever medicines are sold.
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Boschee
Boscoer
Boscher
Ady
Mind Your Address and Return Address Placement
A reader notice explains parcel post practices, urging consistent addressing with the return address in the upper left corner to avoid sender doorstep deliveries. An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for baby rashes and fragrance talcum. Bonanza legend traces the word origin from the Comstock lode era to today’s meaning of luck and success.
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Comstock Lode
Mie
Nevada
Cole'n Carbolinaive Advertisement Fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows an old advertisement for Cole'n Carbolinaive claiming to heal burns itch and pain, urging readers to ask a druggist or send cash to a Rockford Illinois address for a pack. The text is garbled with stray letters and misprints.
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Cole'n
J. W, Cole:Co
Rockford, Aly
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