The Missing Pulfords Mystery Tales on the Shore
Lawyers Roger and Harley chase a capital M mystery in Wakeham New Wakeham, solving a disappearance by tracing a hidden springed quicksand on unused land. The Pulford family vanished twenty five years earlier, leaving a haunted ruin and a deadly bog behind. The duo uncovers the truth and then returns to normal life with a ball game to cap the adventure.
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Connecticut
Harley
Wakeham
New Wakeham
Roger
Mozio
Indson
Starley
Campius Ground
Sarley
Pulford
Farmer Pulford
Pulfords
Billy Patterson
Hiram Pulford
Bishop Orders Fresh Sermon After Repeated Homily
Dr Strachan, bishop of Toronto, was told by two churchwardens that their clergyman wore out the congregation by preaching the same sermon twelve times. The bishop asked for the text, which the wardens could not recall. He sternly directed them to return and have the preacher deliver the sermon anew and then report the text.
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Dr. Strachan
Toronto
Quick Wit From Pickaway County About Cold Weather
A National Monthly item recalls a pickled anecdote from Pickaway County where during hog killing time a kettle of boiling water was moved outside and froze so fast the ice was hot. The humorous tale underscores the extreme chill and rural lore from the region.
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Rube
Pickaway County
National Monthly
Japanese Dentists Use Natural Weapons In Ape Like Procedures
A peculiar description from Pearson's Weekly portrays Japanese native dentists performing extraction amid held jaws and swift wrenching actions. It details training methods with pegs and boards to practice, noting extraordinary speed in removing multiple teeth per minute.
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Pearson's Weekly
Little girl walks on water in bath tub
Lulu’s mother heard a splash in the bathroom and found her daughter standing in a partially oiled tub. The girl explained she had been attempting to walk on the water, calling it no fool’s job.
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Lulu
Everything In Place
A concise rule urges organizing all unlost items to quickly locate missing ones. The approach emphasizes methodical sorting and arrangement of belongings to reveal gaps and recover misplaced objects.
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Jones County Iowa
Edward O Rourke appointed administrator with the will annexed of Lawrence O Rourke deceased requires all claims to be filed with the Jones County District Court clerk sworn and timely. Creditors must present debts and the estate urges immediate payment to avoid costs. Dated Monticello Iowa October 2 1922. J W Ossmit attorney for the estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Lawrence O’rourke
Monticello
Executor's Notice in Jones County Iowa 1912
The District Court of Jones County Iowa appoints and commissions EDGAR FERGUSON as executor of Abbie Ferguson deceased. All persons with claims must file with the Clerk of court to avoid costs. Dated Monticello Iowa September 20 1912. Attorney J W Coxsee for the Estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Abbie Ferguson
Monticello
Edgar Ferguson
J. W. Coxsee
Court Clerk Affirms Proceedings on September 18
The court affixes its seal and records a formal signature date of September 18. H G A HAR 18w8 serves as Clerk of Said Court. J W Coxsee is attorney for the petitioner.
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H.G. A. Har
J. W. Coxsee
Monticello Druggist Praised for Adler-i-ka Remedy
O H Soetje receives praise from Monticello residents for introducing Adler-i-ka a buckthorn bark and glycerine mixture. The German remedy allegedly cured appendicitis historically and now claims to relieve sour stomach gas and constipation instantly. It is advertised as the only remedy that never fails.
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O. H. Soetje
Monticello
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Anamosa
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