River Pirates Steal Davy Jones From Mississippi Boat
Retired secret service officer recounts tracking a gang that seized the government vessel Davy Jones on the Mississippi. He travels in a gasoline launch with Hank Parlow and Wastrow, following clues toward a slough in a timbered channel where the stolen steamboat is hidden. The pursuit hinges on a painted tree limb clue and a perilous river pursuit through a narrow timbered lead.
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Dickson
Davy Jones
Mississippi River
Secret Service
Hank Parlow
Chance
Surveyor of Customs
Parlow
Partow
Parsow
Washingon
Wastrow
Mississippi
Parion
River pirates and a buried iron box on the Davy Jones
The narrator recalls a river chase on the Davy Jones where Parlow and Wastrow shoot at rivals aboard a steamer. They uncover a hidden iron-bound box with coins, flee under fire, and later discover Parlow dead and Wastrow missing. The Davy Jones never sails again.
Oldest Man in America Credits Peruna Remedy
In McLennan County Texas Mr Jaanerock portrays Peruna as a trusted tonic. He praises Pertuna as the best remedy for coughs colds catarrh and rheumatic afflictions. He claims Peruna keeps him healthy and aged, attributing his longevity to the remedy often used by the elderly. Isaac Brock endorses the product.
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Jaanerock
McLennan County
Tex
Pertie
Isaac Brock
Button in the Pews Sparks Cash Box Suspect
A church box becomes the target of a weekly button toss stirring envy toward Deacon G. The pastor, wary of evidence, jokes about a game titled Button, buttonwho's got the button. The tale shifts to a sociable plan and oyster soup alibi as the crowd ponders the prank.
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Tha
HtQe
Clay
Cure for Severe Eczema Recounted by Patient
Miss Ann Pearsons of Northfield Vermont describes chronic facial eczema that covered the face and neck with severe itching and inflammation. After three doctors failed, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and within three months was fully healed.
Rough Stuffing
A sharp cry of frustration describes an amateur taxidermist’s bungling of a tiger head. The speaker laments the insult of having a prized trophy ruined by careless hands.
Notary Attests to F J Cheney Reliability in Trade
The firm Walding, Kinnan & Martin certify F J Cheney as honest and financially capable to fulfill business obligations. Hall's Cata rish Cure offered with internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, with physicians endorsing and nationwide distribution. Telegraphed to customers and advertised through local druggists.
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F. J. Cuenfy
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Martin
Hall
Tekehel
Controversy on Boxing Education and Gun-Equipped Teachers
A country pedagogue questions the plan to teach boxing to pupils and suggests approval only if teachers are authorized to carry guns. The exchange reflects debates over discipline and safety in schools as described by the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
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United States Secret Service
Day Jones
Francis River
Wonatrow
Partlow
G. Chapman
Great Britain
America
Little One
Cuticura
Gerten Pe
la Use
Confugeius
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
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