Past-Veld Secrets Drive A South African Plot
Aaron Phillipa recalls a perilous escape after being left for dead in the veld. Fielden and Harry discuss revenge as Copley and Foster evade pursuit, with London and Cape Town connections in play and a plan to confront Copely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Phillipa Wan
Mr. Fielden
Harry
Field
Philipe
Copley
Foster
Felden
Fielden
Cape Town
Siler
London
Ely
Darom
Hielaen
Haredale
Phillipa
Itching and Burning on Face and Throat Case
A reader reports severe itching and burning on the face and throat lasting about a week. They claim a remedy called Cure Couture Balm would cure the ailment in weeks and urge others suffering from skin disease to try it, noting a testimonial from Roscoe of Goods En, Alberta, dated February 15, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe
Perwoas
Alta
Cure for Skin Troubles Promoted by Cuticura Soap
A historical advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Ointment as relief for skin issues. It references a Mr. W Doms and others praising the products, noting frequent use and claimed benefits for irritated skin and conditions treated by the pair.
Portmanteau Heist Ties Suspects to Derby Plot
In a tense exchange, Fielden and Tam Ner discuss a stolen portmanteau and papers worth vast sums, tied to blackguards and a suspected swindle. Raffle, a cunning old roamer, hints at Copley’s money moves while planning a meet at Heron’s Deke to expose the fraudster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Foster
Sam
Jer
Blackguard
Fielden
Falinos
Mr. Fielden
George
Tam
Raffe
Copley
Tamelad
Gionhel Cole
Fimimonet
Fieldenaid
Faeland
Heron’s
Deke Fielden
Arevay
Fielder
Raffle
Wells
Gorse
Air
Copter
Rand
Raffie
Rascal
Fragmented dialogue items from a humorous missive
A garbled excerpt shows fragmented lines about returning, yearning, and cards. The piece features quick exchanges with characters labeled as The Tall and Aggressive One and The Short and Meek One, plus stray phrases about a long phone wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liz
Baby's Own Tablets Praised By Ontario Mother
Mrs. (Rev.) W. H. Clarke of Stirling Ontario testifies to quick relief for a constipated infant using Baby's Own Tablets. She credits the remedy with lasting health and happiness and notes widespread praise from other mothers. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Clarke Stirling
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Jones’s suit seeks fifty thousand dollars over love triangle
The conversation notes Mrs. Jones suing another woman for tampering with her husband. The action claims damages totaling fifty thousand dollars as recompense for alleged romantic interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Canadian Free Library for the Blind appeals for support
The Canadian Free Library for the Blind plans a Toronto base at 105 Annette St and seeks help to reach blind Canadians. It requests names and addresses of the blind, appeals for funds to print embossed Canadian literature, and notes a goal of thirty thousand dollars for a printing department. It also mentions a move from Markham Ost to Toronto and invites public contributions via EW Hermon and secretary 8 C. Swift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library For the Blind
Canadian Free Library For the Blind
Markham
Ost
Toronto
CF Llb
Bow
Annette St
Ont
Canada
Board of Management
C. Swift
Washington Ave
Hermon
Eng
Balmute St
C.F. LB
Forests of the Philippines Reveal Vast Timber Wealth
Dr Whitford notes the virgin forests of the Philippine islands cover about 25 000 500 acres and hold 207 000 000 000 board feet of lumber. He compares this to 400 000 000 000 feet in U S forest reserves and says Philippine forests are richer per acre, predicting global interest in tropical timber wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Br. HN. Whitford
Virgin Forest
Islands
United States
Acre
Dr Whitford
Relic Grill From Marshalsea Prison Auctioned in London
An iron and oak grill from the Marshalsea prison in Southwark is to be sold at auction. The jail, razed in 1859, housed debtors and admiralty prisoners, and was famed for its Dickensian connections including confinement rumors about Charles Dickens's father.
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Kens
Marshalsea
London
Southwark
Charles Dickops
Plain Hunger Doctor and the Disease of the Poor
A reader quotes a phrase about disease in the poor describing a stomach nerve stimulation caused by gastric secretions and spinal irritations via the pneumogastric nerve. The text laments social inequality and the perceived indifference of the rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittorern
Canary Disappearance Sparks Household Punishment Claim
Mrs. Clawson asks why each item of care is weighed before leaving the house. Mrs. Musset replies she weighs all to know which to punish should her Canary vanish, reflecting a domestic quarrel over diligence and pet safety.
Framing Franking Privilege Abuse Question Debated
A fragmented passage shows dialogue about abuse of the franking privilege with references to Congress and figures named Marta and Mr. Quiggies. The text hints at political debate over carrying speeches and potential misuse of mail immunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah
Mr. Quiggies
Marta
The Mad Dog Scare on the Street Corner
A crowd gathers as a foxterrier foams at the mouth causing panic. A tall woman lifts the dog from the mob and challenges the crowd while the policeman urges shooting. The onlookers mix fear with accusations, and a joke about the foam ends the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usu
Woman Warns of Gas Fire During Sermon
In a tense church moment a woman realizes gas is burning and writes a note for her husband to warn the minister. The usher relays the message and the minister smiles, while onlookers react with concern about a smoky kitchen and possible disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smilly
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Fred M. White
Ting
Burroughs Adding Machine Co
Burroughs
Detroit, Michigan
Winchester
Sach
Lacey's
Mr. Hifie
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Hiflie
Philippine
National Drug & Chemical Company ‘of Canada, Limited
Montreal
Dr. Morse
Trench
Amet’ “Chambers
Winarg
Turkey
F. E. Karn CO. Limited
Dean
College Gt
Torente
Eaton & Simpson
Henry Ariand
Erkeley
SUI Ccrc
Rome
Dr. Pierce
Moore
Take
Khan
Ingredi Ats
Pierce
Common Sense
Eddy
Bole & Wynne CO
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