Jones and Merrick Pursue Monte Carlo Secret in Paris
Jones, a fearless rescuer in Paris, recruits Merrick to seize Darragh’s vanished paper that unveils a perfect Monte Carlo winning system. They plot to outwit Count Villebois and a Russian ally, tracing Darragh’s fate from Seville to Naples as they team up for a high stakes gamble.
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Bank of
Monte Carlo
Darragh
Paris
Merrick
Jones
Algiers
Leon Villebois
Seville
Salt River
France
Italy
Russia
Austria
Spain
Mediterranean
Naples
Joneses
Population Rankings and US Population Estimates
Engineering estimates place the population of the United States and its dependencies above 84 million. The Philippines exceed 7 million, Porto Rico 953 thousand, Hawaii 154 thousand, and Alaska 63,592. China leads in population, followed by the British Empire and Russia, with the United States fourth.
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United States
Engineering
Philippines
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Alaska
China
British Empire
Russia
Wise Reporter Knows His Story After It Has Been Blue Pen Ciled
A columnist reflects on reporting truth after inked edits and a stubborn narrative arc. The piece considers restraint, memory, and the craft of shaping a life story through revisions.
Prediction that Witwatersrand mining may last twenty five years
John Hays Hammond argues in Engineering Magazine that the Witwatersrand district faces an uncertain but likely limited future. He notes exploitation speed and ground conditions will determine longevity, suggesting profitable large scale operations could last less than a quarter century.
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Witwatersrand
John Hays Hammond
May wed crown prince with Alice as bride
Princess Alice of Albany, 19, debated as betrothed to Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany after her visit to Potsdam. Cousin to Queen Wilhelmina, she recently stayed with the Dutch monarchs. In Harvard class day, the Glee Club's finale sparked widespread silent homage as graduates paid tribute to their alma mater.
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Alice of Albany
Princess Alice of Albany
Pitsdam
England
Frederick Wilhelm
Germany
Alice
Edward
Duke of Colours
Frederick William
Wilhelmina
Harvard
Glee Club
Boston Post
Father of Arizona Death of Charles D Poston noted as pioneer and writer
Charles D Poston of Phoenix and famed as the Father of Arizona died recently. He organized the first mining company in the territory in 1854 and held many offices after the Civil War. Once wealthy, he died in an adobe hut drawing a $35 monthly pension. His career spanned explorer, poet and statesman roles.
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Charles D. Poston
Phoenix
Ariz
West
Arizona
Territory of
The Better Half pamphlet appeal and Defiance Starch ad
An advertisement segment touts a pamphlet reprint from The Conquest of Arid American titled The Better Half of the United States with a Denver address for orders. It includes a Defiance Starch pitch claiming 16 oz for the same price, plus a Mexico City modernization note and a satisfaction guarantee with a return option.
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West
United States
San Luis Valley
Zeph
Chas. Felt
Boston Building
Denver
Colorado
Comforting Words On Childbirth From Mrs Haskins
Mrs J H Haskins of Chicago president of the Chicago Arcade Club urges women not to fear childbirth after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and related remedies. She attests to relief during and after birth and notes ongoing health from annual use, while a note claims a $6000 forfeit for testing the testimonial as not genuine and encourages free counsel by writing to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Jones
Bois de Boulogne
Paris
Licketty-Split
Warsaw
Irene Olgovitch
Nicholas
Merrick
J. H. Haskins
Chicago, Il
Chicago Arcade Club
Dean
J. H. Waskins
Lydia RE. Pinkham
Lydia E.pinkham
Indiana Ave
Chicago
Cure
Eureka
Eureka Chemical CO
la Crosse
Wis
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Riviera
St. George Rathborne
Dr. Jack
Miss Pauline
New York
Kaiser
Miss Caprice
Street and Smith
Buenos Ayres
South America
Plaza
London
South Africa
Europe
Mark
India
Government of
Transvaal
Crown Prince
Mr. Dietrich
Nebraska
Fiance Starch Co
Omaha, Neb
Torium Steck
Defiance Starch
Defiance Starch Co
Omaha
Mexico
Mexico City
Saturday Evening Post
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Sc. Heart & Mand
Ily
Denver Directory
Fred
Larimer Street
Denver Tent and Awning Co
California St
Brown Palace Hotel
Oxford
Colorado Tent & Awning Co
Lawre
Phon
Purser Carriage Co
Walt A. Wood
Wazee St
Charles Building
Colo
Baco Penn
Thompson
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