Princess Monomoff and the Czarina's Diamond Secret
In imperial Russia two power players shaped a romance. Potemkin and Monomoff vie for the princess’s favor, then secrecy about a vast diamond deepens intrigue. The wedding brings splendor and a playful price tag of two kisses.
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Alexandra Surbatoff
Catherine II
Gregory Alexandroviteh Potemkin
Prince Mon
Sil
Tissuun
Pri
Potemkin
Monomoff
Movnomoff
Alexandra
Czarina
Catharina
Orloff
Russia
Monomoeff
Princesa Orloff
Romanoff
Princess Kerchikoff
Princess Daskoff
Princess Potemkin
Princess Monomoff
Ice Monotoett
Princess Monomoff and the Police Sealed Secret
A Hungarian story from the New York Journal recounts Prince Monomoff and Princess Monomoff waking to a police summons at dawn. The chief arrives with six tall veiled attendants bearing birch rods instead of fans to obtain a kiss promised by a note. The scene ends with the attendants discreetly leaving, leaving a tale that spreads worldwide.
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Mouemot
Tieezartun
Russia
Prince Monomoff
Ezarina Pas
Mohomoff
Monomoff
New York Journal
Counterfeiters and a Clever Trick on a Night Train
The Secret Service uncovers a band of counterfeiters with a large hoard of convincing bogus bills. The article also warns buyers to beware of fake Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters and recounts a humorous train hoax where one traveler convinces others his companion is his controlled passenger, prompting skepticism.
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Secret Service
A Well Meant Act Footpad Beaten to Spare Public Floggings
An editor recalls a tale where a private beating was given to a footpad to spare him public disgrace amid talk of public floggings. The line contrasts pity with punishment in a humorous moral vignette from Cleveland. Grain-O advertised as a health drink replacing coffee, praised for digestion and nerves, at a quarter the cost. Watches offered cheap by W. Wehle, Indiana, Pa.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Indiana
Indiana Procerss
Indiana Democrat
Indiana County
Orphans’ Court of
Washington
County of
State of
Pennsylvania
D.A. Little
D. A.’ Little
T. A. Little
Crooked Creek
Pluewreek
Margaret Waugaman
Wmn. Little
William }Waugaman
Gossip and Quill Pens Across Sea and Schoolhouse
Gossip on a ship shows how fast rumors travel while caste divisions form among passengers. Notes and Queries recount the decline of goose quills as steel pens rise, noting a master who could craft elegant quill work and the persistence of quills in homes until two decades ago.
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France
Écvan
Africanus and the Locomotive in Desert Imagination
An excerpt from Windsor Magazine describes how African societies and Arab traders viewed early trains. Children of the desert imagined the locomotive as an ox-driven or magical being, with Matabele and Arab riders attributing life and spirits to the steam power and fire horses before scientific understanding prevailed.
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Desert
Cape To
Cairo
Sudan
Windsor Magazine
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuraglia Exposed
An advertisement claims a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia can heal in 1 to 3 days. It says the cure removes the cause and the disease vanishes, with first dose offering benefits. Sold by druggists for 75 cents, Indiana. Includes odd 120¢98 6y note. Also includes unrelated humor and a brief quip about a bear steak and a joke about a father and son’s resignation.
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Indiana
Beauty Is Blood Deep and Pure
Advertisement for Cascarets a beauty aid claiming clean blood improves skin. Promises pimples boils blotches and bilious complexion cleared by taking ascarets, a beauty for ten cents. Satisfied customers urged. mentions druggists guarantee. Owner Join Hour denies price hike and offers three meals and clean beds at the old stand in Indiana.
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Thia
Indiana
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P. RK. Oliver
New York Sun
Maurus Jokal
Auteset
Birmingham
Holyhead
W. Wehele
Fs Optician & Jeweler
New American House
Ly Gtia
Hal
Chicago ‘Tribune
Catholic Standard
Times
West End
W M. Maban
Satioreney-Atlaw
Court Place
Farmer Bank
Indians, Pa
J N. Langham
Atiorney-At-Law
Farmore Bank Building
Wood Clare
Farmers’ Bank
Trangs
Stewart
Stewart & Clark
Philadelphia
Kangs
M.C. Watson
Ferne Keener
Wyatson& Keener
Deposit Bank
Ofice
Tangs
Indiana, Pa
G J. Feit
Sutton Building
Jobs P
Elkin
Px Attorney-Atlaw
Othetu Elkin Building
Sirent NanSi
Ss. J
Telford
Indisna
Philadelphia Street
Eri Est Stewart
John L
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Djandh
Inidiana
Injuly
Oun N. Banks
Peakerson
Samuel Cunningham
John 8
Finer
Gussigham J & Fisher
Hotels
Central Hotel
Bennett Bros, Propra
Tel
Clawsox House
W. OH. Chawsor
Pxorana
James S. Sr.Clarm
HOUSE
Tanac Grursirx
Corner Water
Fifth Streets
New America
Q. H. Moore
West Indiana House
John Houk
A. Grossman
Justice OF the Peace
Court House
Ames H. St.clair
South Street
L, Moorhead
Buterbaugh
N. F. Ehrenfeld
South Sixth Street
James S
Clair
Second Ward
Ndison
W. H. Chawson
First Ward
C. H. Moore
Fourth Ward
Harry F. Schrader
Glen Campbell
James McGuire
Hellrank MeAonity
Charrytie
Henderson Bartel
Loi
Caluoun
Clers of Court of Quarter Sessions
Cunninghams O Orphans Eau
Margaret Waugsman
James N. Stewart
Jacob Edwards
Rayne Township
Tony Ween
James Edwards
Diemer
WL. Stewart
Ann Holmes
Cherryhill Township
Davies Bern
E. D. B. Holmes
Filderton Academy
A. W. Nichols
Elderton, Pa
P.O. Box
Lemps
Brilharts” S
Proness China Store
Fon
C. J. Dick
W. P. Risinger
Homer City
Pan-American Drug CO
New York
Barnesboro
Cambria County
Beringer
This County
John D. Garman
Beringer, Pa
Joseph S. Colt
General Pipe
Welsbach
North Ninth St
East End
George Wheeler
Philadelphia ST
Jacob Wetting
J. A. Crossman
Wettling & Crossstan
R.W. Wehrle
B. L. Wehrle
Watchmaker
Jeweler
Optigian
New York Life Insurance Co
Henry J. Altsnan
Eagle Paint & Varnish Works
Pittsburg
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