Tragedy woven in romance in a long unsolved court mystery
In Bedford Iowa a half century old treasure tale ties a chain of characters to a murder case. The Huntsmans and Samuel Anderson pursued buried gold on Huntsman farm near Bedford while a metal box intrigued. A mystery man’s corpse, linked by witnesses to a Missouri cattle buyer, sparks murder charges against Bates Huntsman Sam Scrivner and the Damewoods as a legal technicality halts trial.
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Bedford
Iowa
Klondike
Bedford, Ill
Huntsman
Anderson
BR. Huntsman
Bates
Samuel Anderson
Huntsmans
Huntsmann
Saniel Anderson
Bates Muntemoan
Maria Colling Porter
Quitman
Dr. A. M. Golliday
Atozen
Maria Collins Porter
Bates Huntsman
Sam Scrivner
John
Hank Damewood
Miasouri
Jobs Scarce For British Soldiers After War
Reports from across the country detail difficulty demobilized officers face in finding employment. Many rely on meager pensions as they seek outdoor or agricultural work, while some lose prestige credentials. A Cambridge graduate with high war roles contemplates America after failed job hunts.
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London
Cambridge University
War Office
Slrruck
Sand Geddes
Board of Trade
George
America
Whhite
South Africa
Natal
Army
Pershing Donates Over 10 000 To Red Cross France
General Pershing gave 4625.40 francs about 10 000 dollars to the American Red Cross in Paris. A chaplain from Pershing's headquarters requested details of current work and the gift was made the day he bade farewell to France. The donation is to be used for the Stars and Stripes war orphan fund aiding French children whose fathers fell in battle.
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Washington
Pershing
Red Cross
France
Stars and Stripes
War Orphan Fund
Maybe the Next Batch of Pets Will Be Skunks
Portchester New York reports a sanitation concern as families keep goats as pets on upper floors after pigs were barred during the influenza outbreak. Sanitary Inspector Bitz recommends licensing the animals like dogs to curb health risks.
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Portchester
N. Y
Board of Health
Bitz
Farmer Discovers $900 Pearl in Indiana River
Vincennes Indiana farmer Martin Straw found a large pearl while digging mussel shells in the Wabash River. He sold the pearl for 900 dollars to a Mr Carmel an Ill jeweler after having dug only about one pound of shells.
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Vincennes
Ind
Wabash River
Martin Straw
Carmel
Ill
Straw
Austria War Outbreak Backed by Berchtold Says Minutes
Archives reveal July 7 1914 privy council minutes show Austria Hungary urgent push for war on Serbia with foreign minister Count Leopold von Berchtold leading the drive. Hungarian premier Count Stephen Tisza resisted. Germany’s support cited as critical. The plan aimed to force Serbia to accept demands deemed impossible.
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Vienna
Privy Council
Serbia
Austria-Hungary
Leopold von Berchtold
Count von Berchtold
Italy
Roumania
Stephen Tisza
Premmier
Germany
Count Tisza
Healing at Peter's house and Jesus' wider ministry
A lesson text recounts Jesus visiting Peter and Andrew's home where Peter's mother-in-law is ill, Jesus heals her instantly, and she serves them. The narrative then notes sunset miracles, demon castings, and Jesus praying before continuing Galilean preaching, emphasizing healing as a sign accompanying preaching.
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Simon
Jesus
James
John
Peter
Andrew
Christ
Galilee
Harmony and the music of a tranquil world
A reflective meditation on harmony in nature and human life. The text contrasts the orderly beauty of flowers birds and the sun with human frets fears and resentments. It laments how mood and discord disrupt inner peace and our connection to the wider harmony of existence.
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Earth
Heaven
Fortunes of Perseverance on the Road of Duty
Quote emphasizes persistent effort guiding human welfare along the old highway of steadfast virtue. It asserts that those who persevere with true spirit achieve success as effort follows hard work.
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Bolles
California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Safe Laxative For Children
An old advertisement touts "California Fig Syrup" as a gentle laxative for kids with fruit flavored appeal. It urges mothers to choose the California label and follow full dosing instructions on each bottle, promising safe relief and easy use.
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California
Terrapin on the Menu a Purely Imagined Dish
A humorous exchange explains that the diner never actually serves terrapin, despite the bill of fare listing it. Walter confirms the dish is a fancy pretension, while the other patron asks why it appears on the page.
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Walter
Green's August Flower remedies digestive woes worldwide
Stop a minute and think what it means to say that Green's August Flower has been a household remedy for more than half a century. It relieves constipation and intestinal troubles, aids digestion, nervous dyspepsia, and upset stomachs with gentle laxative action. A few doses from your druggist will help. Sold in all civilized countries.
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Adv
Heading Her Off With a Poverty Plea
A lighthearted exchange frames a domestic row as a husband and wife trade barbs about preventing desires. The wife notes his readiness to anticipate her wishes, while she concedes his restraint may come from a poverty plea. Both share playful skepticism about generosity and need.
Swamp Root Kidney Liver and Bladder Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant herbal kidney liver and bladder remedy offered in two bottle sizes. It promises purity strength and quality with a sworn statement and suggests sending ten cents for a sample bottle to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY while mentioning the newspaper.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Imer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Adv
Each to His Trade in a Macaron King Delight
A whimsical dialogue recalls a macaron king who comments on the Flame question. He praises Senor Orlando and humorously notes his own role, saying he "maka da spaget" and "maka da treaty." The exchange blends pastry pride with playful diplomacy.
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Orlando
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh by acting through the blood system. It touts general health benefits and includes testimonials from Toledo Ohio. A $100 reward is offered for proof of its efficacy.
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Hall
Sgbiimm
Han Eae & Co
Toledo
Left Out and a Litter of Puppies Playmates
Margaret shows affection for Cecil's puppies and echoes her father's phrase a litter of puppies. A moment later she mentions twin baby sisters seen by a playmate. She remarks at dinner that they never have a litter of anything at their house, urging quiet behavior and avoiding neighborhood nuisance by borrowing.
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Margaret
Cecil
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New York Harbor
Atlantic
Red Cross For
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Moony Bible Institute
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Green
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