The Rich Fool
Jimmy Bagster plots against Homer Blagg over a libel crisis tied to The Enquirer articles. He buys Blagg’s note, exposes his debts, and after a tense meeting, destroys the papers in a dramatic payoff, then offers help to Blagg, provoking a moral reckoning between the two men and their circles.
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Simpie Division and a Fortune Sealed by Love
A self-made manufacturer rises from poverty to wealth through marriage, driven by greed and a fortune rethought. The tale follows a clever tradesman’s daughter, a lively household, and a startling revelation about a first wife’s many offspring. A second anecdote shows a limelight-wary observer hunting for the famed “other man.” The piece closes with satirical notes on pious travelers and travel gear.
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Cats and ships and canaries in a curious trade tale
A satirical look at maritime superstition and cargo risk notes that cats on ships protect against rats and can save vessels from being condemned as derelicts. It also sketches the Vanderbilt reunion at Newport and hints at railroad intrigue, while a stray medical pitch and a soap claim muddle the column.
Hotel Ten Miles from Land Planned in Atlantic Ocean
A New York company plans a hotel on iron miles in the Atlantic Ocean ten miles from shore near Long Island. When completed it is expected to be the most active such place in the world and to attract a large number of visitors.
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California Syrup of Figs praised for ladies use
The article extols the pleasant effect and safety of California liquid Laxative Syrup of Figs for ladies noting it as a favorite remedy. It says to find the true item by looking for the California Fig Syrup Co. name printed on the package. St Louis is highlighted as a major shoe manufacturing center with thirty factories and annual output of seven million dollars.
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Evolution of Metals From Columbus to Fifty-One
The note laments metal knowledge from Columbus's era and contrasts it with modern findings. It states only seven metals were known then, while today fifty-one metals are recognized, highlighting scientific progress.
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