Lead in Ancient Uses Across Civilizations and War
Lead, one of the oldest metals, appears in Biblical, Egyptian, Indian, Babylonian, and Chinese contexts. It was used for glazing, soldering, weights, cosmetics, monetary media, and warfare. Romans used lead pipes. immortality through lead caskets is noted for figures like the Black Prince and Richard II.
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Egypt
India
Babylon
Persia
Greece
Rome
Black Prince
Richard II
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Liver Remedy Ad
An old advertisement claims Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the original liver remedy first offered sixty years ago. The copy asserts they regulate liver and bowels.
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Dr. Pierce
Treasure Hoard Found in Gus Ingle Cave
In a remote cave Brodie and companions uncover Gus Ingle's long hidden treasure including the skeleton of Ingle himself. Tensions flare as Brodie plots a five way split but pushes to claim half a million for himself, prompting Grattan's death and Gloria's desperate plea for Mark King.
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Steve
Irony
Grattan
Brodie
Benny
Gratton
Gloria
Jarrold
Steve Jarrold
King
Mark King
Mark
House of Brodie Horde Seeks Hidden Gold Vault
Sven Brodie, now absolute ruler, orders his band to move operations into a lower cave. They plan to dump and stash gold beyond King’s reach, while Gloria endures brutal demands and carries heavy loads to fortify their hoard. Night falls as the group transfers the illicit treasure.
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Sven Brodie
Brodie
King
Steve Jarrold
Tony
Grattan
Gloria
Brute men and a perilous choice in a mountain cave
Gloria endures captivity as Brodie Jarrold Brail and an Italian discuss her fate. Brodie offers gold for a kiss and challenges Steve to prove who is the better man, while Gloria plots escape and prays for King’s aid, as tensions rise in a perilous standoff.
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Gloria
Jarrold
Brodie
Benny
King
Brail
Brai
Gratton
Bright-Eyes
Steve
Mark King
Swen Brodie
Steve Jarrold
Oil Well Under Sea Off Ventura
In Ventura California an oil seeker drills an ocean floor well beneath 85 feet of water. C L Roberts of Los Angeles built a steel island 60 by 90 feet to anchor a derrick on bedrock far below. If oil is struck it would be the first such operation in the world and could spark many similar efforts.
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Sam
Department of Justice
United States
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court of Claims
Uncle Sam
Great Law Office
Western Newspaper Union
Ventura
Calif
C. L. Roberts
Los Angeles
California Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Appetite Boost
An old remedy claims sluggish children regain appetite and weight with California Syrup of Figs. The ad warns against salts and substitutes, urging gentle colon cleansing to relieve stasis and improve digestion and complexion. Heavy emphasis on a weekly dosage and family use.
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California
How Doctors Treat Colds and Coughs
Thousands of physicians recommend Calotabs to break up a cold and relieve congestion. Take one or two Calotabs at bedtime with milk or water. next morning the cold vanishes and you feel well with a hearty appetite. Sold in 10c and 35c packages at drug stores.
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Mae West
St. Louis
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OCR Whoozitt
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Neen
Epyright
Houston
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