Beating the Bookies By JOHN IRVING DAY
Danny Roberts and Herr Oberman scheme to beat bookies using fake pool rooms and telegraph tips. A sequence of bets on Los Angeles horses Military Man and Rarebit leads to tension and a busted plan as the conspirators face exposure and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Irving
Danny
Dee Floyd
High Rollers
Danny Roberts
Floyd
Cerman
Oberman Bose
Oberman
Rarebit
Hamly Giservad
Herr Oberman
Thas
Doc Proud
Jack Cleland
Mr. Brown
Wild Cat
Sweet Alice
Romeo
Dagny
Herr Olerman
Gerwan
Lanny
Ofda
Middle West
Dany
Brown
Devereet
Rékete Olditime
Los Angeles
Military Man
Stll
Tee Floyd
Bernias
Oberson
Dann
Wesvern Union
Cleland
Bat
Western Union
W. G. Chapman
Great Britain
Springfield Vets Seek State Encampment Choice
Springfield Campbell Camp of United Confederate Veterans aims to host the annual Missouri encampment on August 1, the Wilson’s Creek Oak Hill battle anniversary, with Mexico and Marshall also requesting the event. Rail connections to the battlefield planned for a day visit. General Nathaniel Lyon was killed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Campbell
United Confederate Veterans
Wilson Creek
Oak Hilla
Here
Mexico
Marshall
Nathaniel Lyon
St Charles Centennial Celebration Plans Appear
Jefferson City reports a tentative grant of 5 080 to the St Charles Centennial Association to celebrate the city’s founding and its status as the first capital of the state. Legislative invitation accepted. organizers include Julius C. Willbrand Bernald SN. Iyer Edward H. Ocs KH OH Hollrub UJ Burgiaerer and Mentede. A burglary at a safe yielded no money, and thefts were noted at a nearby location. Multiple incidents across several towns, including drownings and arrests, are summarized with local details and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
St Charles
Stat
Dawnslative
Jullis C. Willbrand
Bornald SN. Iyer
Edward H. Ocs
UJ Burgiaerer
Peruna Helps Brooklyn Woman Over Two Year Catarrh
Mrs W Pray of 260 Twelfth St Brooklyn New York says she suffered two years with catarrh of the throat that worsened with every cold. After following directions she improved quickly. She finished one bottle and is taking a second. Her throat and head are cleared and she continues a spring tonic dose with no better remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. Pray
Twelfth St
Brooklyn, N.Y
Dance exchange hints at playful refusals
In a brisk, humorous back and forth, Clarence asks for a dance from Miss Sharply who flatly declines. The exchange captures a light moment of courtship with witty retorts and clear social posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Dubb
Miss Sharply
Duke and Heiress Debate In a Distant Office
A fragment shows a tense exchange between a duke and an heiress about a visit to the father. The conversation veers to a painting titled The Battle of Busker Hill as the duke’s distraction and the room reveals a devout grandmother and a child’s prayer pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busker Hill
Lippincoat
Engagement Break Sparks Curious Exchange in Howell Powell
Howell asks how the engagement ended and Powell says he believed she lacked practical knowledge to be a good helper. Powell recalls asking for her view on hens and she suggested that would affect the price of coal, revealing a misinformed remark that sparked the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Powell
Ambitious Boutique Entrance Ends in Haughty Exit
A fragment from the Clove lund Plain Dealer shows a titled lady in a belittling quarrel over a wardrobe. The speaker, described as Madam, proclaims air and tiling while declaring self reliance before departing in high heels.
Natural Solicitude: Invalid Husband and Wife Dialog
A fragmented OCR style dialogue shows an invalid husband and wife discussing medicine. The husband fears the medicine could be deadly while the wife urges caution, implying concern over dosage and safety. The snippet hints at a period comic strip or stage dialogue with characters John and Tit Pits referenced.
Jester at court ends in dramatic royal moment
The fragment describes a royal audience where a jester delivers a final joke and is confronted by the king. The response acknowledges the joke, culminating in a dramatic and possibly lethal moment within the court.
Coffee Does Not Hurt Me Tales That Are Told
A reader recalls coffee worsened heart and stomach trouble prompting milk and toast diet. After quitting coffee and using Postum for ten days, health improves, allowing normal meals without aids. The testimonial urges others to try Postum, claiming lasting nourishment and a healthier life.
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Danny Hoberto
Dor Floyd
Etrang Bot
Pone Aafe Depoalt Company
Obertan
Ratheteller
Michigan Avenue
Langs Roberts
Dee Pford
Herr Profesor
Danny Robberta
Professor
Michigan
Jackson Boulevard
Board of Trade Men
Taira
Missouri News
Charles Duke
Page
Christian County
Duke
Dukes
Senate
Peter Anderson
St. Louis
Wucket
Hadley
Uris
St. Charles Fair Incorporated
Wellavelle
Fiood
Cape Girardean
Mice
Saiji¢e Cowan
Feoda
Wien
Felts
Volokow
Twause
Willim Whittee
Weare Ohi
Joby Steenge
Kanes City
Cape Girandeny
Trobert Bobt
Blomeser
Wis Vermeyt
Neore
Sedanas
Fert Bidwell
Meer
Muertl ‘Siler
Green
Marechal
Braymer
Warren Urs
Wxally
Iwatabal
Mir Haya
Fulton Physicians
Pultet
Georg Wilmnas
Odvesq
Aasleionte Fy RW
Wisegmn
Fr RS Miaére
EL Sineieton
Nevada
Asyium Thin
W. H. Hallett
Nevarta
Vrenaurer
Peruna
Jess
Sady Jess
Jens
Delinewsor
Clovelund Plain Dealer
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