Dead Men’s Shoes Treasure Search in Nassau Story
In Nassau Bahama Islands a man known as the hero visits John Saunders and Charlie Webster. They discuss a death bed statement by pirate Henry Tobias revealing two treasure caches totaling two and a half million. A stranger overhears, the document vanishes but Saunders holds a copy. The hero sails on the Magegle Darling to Spanish Wells with a pockmarked passenger and a mascot sucking fish.
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John Saunders
Nassau
Bahama Islands
Charlie Webster
Saunders
Henry P. Tobias
Old Tom
George
Tye
Jamaica
Sagere Wets Cature
Henry P. Kias
Harbour Island
Henry P. Tobias, Jr
Tobias
Cap
Tom
Sailor
Mutiny and danger on a ghost ship voyage
The narrator confronts a planned mutiny aboard the Maggie Darling led by a pock marked passenger. After subduing the mutineers they reach Harbour Island and meet wary local authorities who warn of hidden dangers as they seek new crew and press on toward Dead Men's Shoes.
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Tom
George
Theodore
Harbour Island
Maggie Darling
Chapter VI Sucking Fish Shows Its Virtue Amid Rocks
The narrator reflects on chart study and Tobias narrative while the breeze keeps the engine idle. He guards his revolver loaned by the commandant and contemplates plans amid a wilderness of rocks and a rock marked on the compass.
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John P. Tobias
Daily Thought in Upright Terms for Youth
A short reflection urges young readers to pursue reason and upright conduct as a guide for daily life. It emphasizes disciplined thinking and integrity as foundations for growth and character development.
Ransom Paid and Americans Freed in Border Rescue
In a sweep across the Mexican mountains south of the Rio Grande, American forces with air scouts pursued bandits who held two lieutenants for ransom. Captain Matlack’s payment of 8500 dollars triggered the release, with further pursuit arranged by General Dickman and Major General Dickman’s forces.
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Marfa
Tex
Rio Grande
United States
Ojinaga
Carranza
Davis
Peterson
Matlack
Baker
Dickman
San Antonio
Joseph T. Dickman
Southern Department of the Army
G. T. Langhorne
Harold G. Peterson
Hutchinson, Minn
Strathmore
Cal
Berkeley
Fort Bliss
War Department reports remaining emergency soldiers to be discharged
The War Department said on Wednesday that about 350000 emergency soldiers still needed discharge as of August 13. Sailings from Europe in the first ten days of August totaled 25000, with an expected 75000 more to have embarked by September 1.
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Washington
War Department
Europe
Nervous Breakdown Relief Through Vegetable Compound
Newark New Jersey resident Miss Kelly credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing a three year nervous breakdown. After two years under a physician and tried care, she felt weak daily until starting the remedy. She reports quick relief and recommends publication of her letter to help others.
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Miss Kelly
E. Pinkham
Newark
N. J
Lydia E. Pinkham
Misa Ae Kely
14Th St., Newark
Local Exchange Comments On Strawberry Shortcake Vanishment
A local exchange quips that strawberry shortcake has vanished while peach shortcake rises in popularity. The remark, noted by the Boston Transcript, adds a witty, era-tinged flavor to community chatter.
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Boston Transcript
Bond's Liver Pills Offer Quick Relief Ad
An old advertisement promotes Bond's Liver Pills for biliousness headaches and indigestion. It urges readers to visit a druggist for a 25¢ bottle and promises mild, targeted relief without pain or discomfort. Sold by reputable druggists.
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Bond
Dead Shot Worm Expeller Promoted by Peery Ad
An old ad copy touts Dr Peerys Dead Shot as a powerful yet safe worm expeller. It claims one dose suffices to expel worms or tapeworm with no castor oil needed. The Baltimore American is cited.
Cuticura Ad Praises Soap Ointment For Toiletry Use
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Ointment for all toilet needs. It claims benefits from applying Ointment to dry hands and removing excess with tissue. The piece ends with social notices about election day and campaign issues.
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Mexico
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Howell
Powell
Bright
Dean
Louisiana
Mra. P. A. Gautreaux
Fifth St
Baton Rouge
Doan
Wann Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
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