Learning to Speculate a Stock Swindle Tale of Edith
Miss Edith Manchester saves five hundred dollars to speculate in stocks under a broker. He sells a worthless Wild Goose Silver Mine bond, swindling her. two investors expose the scam when she retaliates with a horsewhip, then reconciles as the broker offers refunds.
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Edith
Wild Goose
Wild Goose Silver Company
Gies
Mr. Henderson
Henderson
Wall Street
Edith Manchester
Inside Bath Habits Promoting Health And Vitality
A long column extols morning internal cleansing with hot water and limestone phosphate to purify the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It touts improved complexion and energy and urges both women and men to adopt the habit for overall health.
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Bath
Oldest Civil War Major General Detained in Germany
In Duisberg Germany an aged American Major General Osterhaus waits for the war to end. He is the last surviving Civil War major general and father of Admiral Osterhaus. He nears age 45 and is described as vigorous in a small Hindenburgstrasse apartment.
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America
Osterhaus
Marshal von Hindenburg
Hindenburg
Napoleon
Johnson
Lin
Germany
Hig
Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Clashes with Head Effects
An old advertisement proclaims Laxative Bromo Quinine as safe for all ages with no nervousness or ringing in the head. It notes there is only one Bromo Quinine and lists W. Grove's signature on the box priced at 25 cents.
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W. Grove
Wise bachelor avoids compliments in rival’s presence
A proverb notes a prudent bachelor never tells a girl she is pretty while her rival is nearby. The saying emphasizes discretion and social tact in romantic contexts.
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Vaeuu
the Tribune
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Havre
France
Louisiana
J. F. Hell
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Furnitorie
Chaseburg
By Carl W. Ackerman
Radaa Ie
Poinsettias
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