Brazilian Counterfeit Plot Led White Brothers to Texas
The narrative details how Joseph and Lucius White and other associates plotted to manufacture Brazilian currency in the United States. The scheme involved engraving plates, securing a front plate in St. Louis, and planning to flood Brazil with counterfeit notes. Joseph White was arrested after taking possession of a package of sheets, while Lucius White confessed, revealing the brothers’ role in the operation and their connections to Judge White of southern Texas.
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Joseph White
Bliss
Bloom
Tex
Lucius
United States
Wheeler
Drummond
Texas
Rigo
Foster
United
United States Secret Service
Department of Justice
China
Mcdonald
Scott and Sheriidan
Ste
Puneatest
Bank of England
Amerinthe
San Werk
Brazil
Lucius A
Joseph A. White
Joseph
Judge White
Luccius
Rio Janeiro
Lictis White
Morida
Hive
Florida
Whitney
United States District Attorney
St. Louis
Empire of
Hite
Clgar Imbel
Tima
Hlugentos Milrefs
Treasury
Empire of Brazil
White
New York
Ing Wheeler
Lucius A. White
Tuucius
Waco
Dutch Boy Painter brand white lead test and guide
Property owners advised to paint properly to avoid misrepresentation and adulteration in paint materials. The National Lead Company offers a simple test outfit and a free paint book to verify white lead quality. Mail requests to Woodbridge Building, New York City.
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Woodbridge Bldg
New York City
Fragmentary line from a newspaper page
Readable text shows a damaged fragment with the phrase It's too bad observed by a man thinking aloud. The rest of the context is missing.
Horse or Motor Car Debate Sparks Hair Color Joke
A light humor item contrasts Mrs Sparker and Mrs Tyre debating whether a horse or motor car suits a woman with hay colored hair. Mrs Tyre teases that the horse suits better, calling the horse more becoming to the woman’s look.
Ten Years of Backache Suffering Women Endorses Cure
Mrs Thos Dunn of Columbus Ohio testifies after ten years of backache that Dean’s Kidney Pills gave quick relief and a permanent cure. She mentions exhaustion from housework, headaches and dizziness. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Thos. Dunn
Vine St
Columbus
Ohio
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Corot's Generous Rent Gift Revealed in Tale
The artist Corot and his sister owned property in Faubourg Poisson nière. A tailor tenant faced rent due, and Corot secretly funded the payment, later confessing his generosity was a ruse as he reclaimed half the amount from his sister as his share of the rent.
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Corot
Faubourg Poissonniere
When the Minister Scored
A country clergyman advancing a charitable plate urged payment of debts before giving. His address warned no one should give unless able, yet the collection overflows, showing strong sympathy and generosity.
Marine Insurance Through the Ages in Barcelona
Marine insurance is the oldest form of modern insurance. Its principles were first used by Barce lona merchants in the fourteenth century when Barcelona was the capital of Catalonia. At the same time the consulade del mar code was issued, laying foundations for current shipping laws worldwide.
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Barcelona
Spain
Kingdom of
Catalonia
The Pale Girl Did Not Know Coffee Caused It
A Dakotan woman known as the pale girl suffered headaches indigestion and chilliness from coffee in cold winters. After switching to Postum her complexion improved headaches faded and energy returned. She and her husband credit coffee as poison for their health and note Postum’s clear effects.
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Dak
N. Dak
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Oak Ridge
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Lovingston
George Ryan
Amherst Courthouse
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