Marion on Beaver Island Ends With Despair and Departure
Capt. Nathaniel Plum travels to Beaver Island seeking settlement justice for the sloop Typhoon loot. Marion vanishes amid a Mormon king Strang’s castle peril as Nathaniel stalks the fortress, finds the king’s household deserted, and learns Marion is gone and she will marry Strang.
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Nathaniel Plum
Typhoon
Beaver Island
Obadiah Price
Nat
Franklin Pierce
United States
Price
Strang
Neil
Arbur Croche
Plum
Marion
Hiaes
Winnsome
Arbur Crache
Nathaniel
Marton
Obadiah Tice
St. James
Temple
King's Castle
Doctor Still and the founder of osteopathy in Kirksville
An 83 year old Dr A T Still, originator of osteopathy and founder of the American School of Osteopathy in Kirksville, is described on a sunny porch. The piece notes his peculiar habits, a long pole he carries, precise meal times, and his early cure via a shade-tree pillow.
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Dr. Still
Kirksville, Mo
Kirksville
A. T. Still
American School of Osteopathy
Doctor Still
George Laughlin
Kansas
K.V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Dr. Pierce
Old Father Inspires Doctor With Service Over Wealth
A rural father visits his discouraged urban son a decade ago and observes his unpaid clinic work. He rebukes the lack of money, urges continued patient care, and vows to earn money to support his son so he can keep helping others. The tale stresses purpose over profit.
Aerial Basket Ride Over Grindelwald Glacier Thrills Swiss Alps
A Swiss novelty rides a 20 passenger basket on a wire from the Wetterhorn over the Grindelwald glacier. The device, first used with the Feldman patent, delivers a panoramic view of the glacier below with no reported issues after months of operation.
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Lucerne
Switzerland
Alps
Grindelwald
Japan
Hongkong
Cairo
Jerusalem
Venice
Europe
Interlaken
True to Her Nature Elopement Rumor Sparks Gossip
Maud and Madge are the subject of chatter as a marriage elopement rumor circulates. The exchange hints at Madge’s habitual flightiness and couples’ names are mentioned amid domestic scandal. A contrasting advertisement for Marine Eye Remedy products follows, offering eye salve and liquid with prices.
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Maud
Madge
Jack
Flattery and Advice Quip Echoed in Courtroom Banter
A witty exchange pivots on flattery and advice as lines fly between speakers. One quip notes the speaker’s view of pleasing men by seeking counsel, while another jokes about not flattering a lawyer, underscoring a playful tension in courtroom conversation.
Diverse 19th century ad snippets and musings
An assorted collection of advertisements and quotes including Allen's Foot Base powder for tired feet, medical claims for remedies, a pole vault accident remark, a travel booster for Hamlins Wizard Oz, plus literary and religious quotes and a light social tip about wooing.
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Allen
Zac
Fray
Lee Koy
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Captain Plum
James
Oliver
Curwood
Mustrations
Magnus G. Kettner
Bobbs-Merrill Co
Birmhilace
Samuel Pitcher
Asaphin Saad
Rachelle Salle
the Centaur Company
New York
Eeeyath Lesabe
Bears
Castoria
C. W. Wendte
Tere
Man
Carter
Smith Jewelry Company
Claypool Bldg
Indianapolis
Ind
Hiverdale Ave
Weed
New York City
Hudson River
Corse
Miss Bangs
Whiton
Parker
Wever
Drugziste
Montana
Smith & Fellows
Cascade
Mont
Rineley Medical Company
Parisian Millinery Co
Dep't S
Ohio St
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