Wealthy man plans hidden gift scheme for relatives
In a Hillerton parlor, multimillionaire Fulton reveals a scheme to give three cousins large sums. He intends to be a colorless John Smith and a genealogist to observe the beneficiaries, using a trust-like plan to watch how money is spent while remaining incognito.
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Ned
Hillerton
John Smith
Stanley G. Fulton
Atlantic
Pacific
New England
Blaisdell
Fulton
Millionaire plots as rival heirs with South American escape
Stanley G Fulton plans to pose as a quiet heir taking a six month or longer leave for a South American expedition. He and lawyer Bob Chalmer create two letters to unleash wealth on Blaisdell kin in Hillerton to test their integrity and future dispositions.
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South America
Smith
Hillerton
Jove
Fulton
Blaisdell
Bob Chalmers
Bob
John Smith
Tohn Smith
Stanley G. Fulton
Stanley
Hillerton Blaisdells
Rufus Blaisdell
Rufus
Duff
Frank Blaisdell
Flora
James Blaisdell
Fred
Frank Blaidell
Millicent
South Africa
Amazon
Catarrhozone Promises Quick Relief for Colds and Bronchitis
A Montreal company advertises Catarrhozone as a healing piney vapor treatment for bronchitis and colds. The complete two month kit costs $1.00 with smaller and sample sizes, claimed to dissolve sore throats, kill germs, and end bronchial attacks.
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Catarrhozone Co
Montreal
Two Baltimore Girls Skating Across Continent
Miss Edith Casson and Miss Dorothy Casson, ages 18 and 20, roller skate alone across the continent following Maryland Automobil Club routes. They travel in soldierly attire with small guns and seven pound bundles of clothing, sending mail ahead and keeping family informed of nightly locations. They plan a detour to Yellowstone Park before returning to Salt Lake City to continue the auto route.
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Baltimore
Edith
Dorothy Casson
Automobile Club of Maryland
Parcel Post
Yellowstone Park
Salt Lake City
Minard's Liniment Relieves Neuralgia
A Boston Transcript snippet notes Minard's liniment claimed to relieve neuralgia. It mentions a humorous exchange about Sabbath reading and a girl engaged to three Episcopal clergymen. The text also describes a device that measures hides by skin area via rollers, adjusting for holes.
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Helen
Boston Transcript
Man Avoids Belittling Others When Feels Superior
A man never undermines others unless he believes they surpass him in ability or status. The remark implies insecurity drives demeaning behavior and suggests restraint comes from perceived rank.
Curtain Lectures Held Behind The Scenes
A curtained approach to lectures keeps proceedings private while the program advances. Speakers deliver insights without public fanfare, focusing on content over spectacle and guiding participants through behind the scenes mechanics.
Local spending fuels community growth, one dollar at a time
The piece urges residents to buy locally arguing every dollar spent in the hometown strengthens the town economy and benefits local services. It emphasizes community pride and practical impact of supporting nearby businesses.
Your Teeth Health and Ancestry in 1921
A 1921 health column urges lasting oral care to protect future generations. It emphasizes heredity, preventive dental treatment, and avoiding tooth decay to prevent systemic illness, arguing that a healthy mouth benefits descendants and personal well being.
Man Makes Allowances for Wife Not Always Weekly
A man is noted for providing allowances to his wife, though not every time as a weekly stipend. The observation highlights a recurring pattern of financial support varying in regularity.
BC to Cut Grazing Rates to Aid Cattle Industry
British Columbia announces a policy to encourage cattle raising by charging grazing fees at one half to one eighth of those charged by neighboring governments for public ranges. The minister of lands stated the aim is to support the industry.
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B.C
British Columbia
Pope’s jeweled watch valued at $300,000 in weld
The most expensive item in the weld is a jewelled timepiece owned by the Pope, valued at 300000 dollars.
Woman’s Beauty Masks Ugly Temper in Judgment
A sharp line suggests skin-deep beauty cannot mask a volatile temper. The remark highlights the clash between appearance and character in social judgment.
Australia Population Figures From Census of 1911
Australian census figures show the Commonwealth now has a population of 6 419 702 an increase of 970 000 over 1911. Males outnumber females by about 3 000.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Love is blind until it bumps into an eye opener
A witty proverb notes that love loses its blindness when faced with a concrete revelation or reality. It frames love as a carefree force that sharpens its view through a sudden awareness or encounter.
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Toronto
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Marlee Eye Remedy Co
Chicas
Vancouver
Victoria
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Pacific Oy Railay
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