Friday the thirteenth looms over traders in dope sheets
In a 1907 Doubleday narrative, Cho and Ike discuss high stakes on Wall Street as Friday the 13th pressures markets, hinting at big moves tied to Barry Conant, Cam, and a looming rafter-scraper opening. They note Pop Prownlee’s wary stance and Parry’s persistent bets, with fear of seasonal market superstition driving decisions.
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Cho
Ike
Barry Conant
Barry
Cam
Pop Prownlee
Pop
Tay
Wall Street Hoodoo Day Ends in Standstill Rematch
November 12 on the New York Stock Exchange ends with Sugar shares surging to 225 and a tense showdown between Barry Conant and rival Bob. The crowd watches as Conant pushes 5,000 shares at 25 while Bob counters, signaling a pivotal moment before Friday the 13th.
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Barry Conant
Wall Street
Ike Bloomenstein
Bob Brownley
Sahara
Manhattan Island
New York
Stock Exchange
Boston
Philadelphia
Pal
Sugar Pole
Bob
Beulah Sands
Barry
Are physicians' prescriptions nostrums in disguise
An analysis argues that physician compounded remedies are nostrums by definition, while ready made proprietary medicines, made by reputable pharmacists, are generally safer and more transparent. It notes most prescriptions conceal ingredients, contrasts that with published formulae of patent medicines, and cites legal labeling under the Food and Drugs Act. It concludes many physicians prefer proprietary remedies to their own formulas.
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Simon
United States
James Burnett
Secret plowing method for baldness touted
William Knoepfel of St. Louis claims a genuine baldness cure and predicts riches from fake cures. He contrasts crooks with a probate tale in which three brothers attempt to honor a will with $100 in the coffin, one paying by check and cashing it later.
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William Knoepfel
St. Louis
Mr. Knoepfel
Push Bear Aside in Nevada Canyon Encounter
Nevada City cor respondent recounts a survey trip above Washington where Harry Engelbright, son of Congressman Engelbright, approached a monster cinnamon bear, shoved it aside, and escaped unharmed as the bear shuffled away. The same bear had earlier killed a dog that day.
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Harry Engelbright
Diamond Canyon
Washington
Nevada City
Sacramento Bee
Congressman Engelbright
Magnifying Trumpet in Braybrook Village Church
In Braybrook Northamptonshire an antique monster trumpet measures ten rings and bell shaped end two feet one inch across this device magnified the choir leader voice to summon villagers to services. Today the relic is kept by the vicar who shows it to visitors despite no current need for it.
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Bob
Exchange
Braybrook
Northamptonshire
England
Painfully Exact Connecticut farmer marries Greenwich widow
A New England man recalls a frugal Connecticut farmer named Malachi who married a Greenwich widow with a $10,000 estate. A friend notes the union means $10,000 to him, but the farmer reveals he paid $2 for a marriage license, making the total not quite that sum.
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New England
Connecticut
Greenwich
Malachi
Bill
He Was Not to Blame in Cussing Incident
The Cleveland Leader reports Bartholomew learned profane words from playmate Cavert. Cavert denied instruction, then claimed ignorance, arguing his father also has an automobile. The mother confronted Cavert, and the matter was brought to account.
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Bartholomew
Cleveland
Cavert
Used Ink for Bluing Causes Household Ruin
A housewife recalls how a large bottle of ink bought for bluing laundry ruined every white garment after a new maid used it in the wash. The husband had planned to stockpile ink, but the mishap ended with ruined clothes and a cautionary tale about household care.
Defiance Starch Promises Thinner, Stronger Laundry
Laundry work at home would be more satisfactory with Defiance Starch. It provides the desired stiffness without burying the fabric under a heavy paste, since its greater strength allows much thinner application than other brands. This improves both appearance and wearing quality.
Late Already and the School’s Latecomer
A tardy kindergartner darts toward the first grade room as the principal calls him back in the lower hall. The boy protests that he is late, while the administrator chides him for tardiness in a brisk, everyday school scene.
Fresh Fuel in Domestic Dispute Sparks Bitter Exchange
A married couple’s quarrel subsides to muttered barbs and a canary’s quiet musings about intelligence before the dispute erupts again with renewed vigor. The exchange highlights tensions within the family and ends with a sharp, resentful remark.
One to Reckon With Bathing Suit Dispute Settled
A humorous local tale recounts a little girl demanding a bathing suit from her parents. Her mother refused and the child threatened to bathe without one. The ensuing dispute is described as being arbitrated.
Raisuli Hatred Linked to Bagpipes in Morocco
London Punch speculates Raisuli’s loathing for Cardl McLean stems from McLean introducing bagpipes in Morocco, a clash of cultures blamed for deep-seated resentment between the figures.
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London Punch
Raisuli
Cardl McLean
Morocco
Grape-Nuts Promotes Health With Balanced Nutrition
Advertised claims say Grape-Nuts nutrition equals what ten pounds of meat or grain may not supply, with the body absorbing a larger portion. Testimonies from users, including gains in weight for some and reduction for others, support its health benefits. The ad touts scientific selection of food elements and invites reading The Road to Wellville.
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Wellville
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Emery A. Odell
Thomas W. Lawson
Doubleday, Page & Co
Broadway
Great Exchange
Rob
Joe Barnes
Dustrious Institution
Surveyor
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