Psychology of Counterfeiting A Puzzle to Authorities
A Chicago Record-Herald piece quotes a secret service official on the psychology of counterfeiting. It traces a would-be forger from initial curiosity to belief in easy profits, the lure of mechanics, and the eventual capture by government efforts, noting clever amateurs and the risks of counterfeit money.
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Secret Service
Earth
Uncle Sam
Thas
Plaster of Paris
Chicago Record-Herald
Irish horse owner confuses powder dosage in horse remedy
An Irish horse owner bursts into the veterinarian’s office in tears claiming the powder killed him. The doctor clarifies instructions to place the powder in a tube and blow into the horse’s mouth, not to take the powder himself. The man admits he mixed up ends of the device in error.
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Pat
Brooks Returns to Law Practice in Dixie Building
Greensboro November 27 Mr A L Brooks longtime solicitor of the judicial district and former Democratic candidate for Congress has resumed solo practice in the Dixie Fire Insurance Building. The Brooks Thompson firm has dissolved as Col W S Thompson became Dixie Fire Insurance Company VP and manager. Brooks is lead counsel in a major murder case set for the next term of the Superior Court in Durham County.
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Greensboro
A. L. Brooks
Congress
Dixie Fire Insurance
Brooks & Thompson
Col. W. S. Thompson
Dixie Fire Insurance Company
Brooks
Durham County
Mob Performs Operation in Negro
Reports say in Westminster that Will Dickson a Black man accused of writing an improper letter to a bank cashier’s daughter was seized by locals and subjected to a clandestine operation. Officials described the incident as vigilante punishment with lynching considered but rejected in favor of the procedure.
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Spartanburg
D. C
Westminstr
Will Dickson
Fire destroys Waistenberg Cotton Gin near Wilson
Night riders likely started the blaze that consumed the new Waistenberg Gin Company facility fifteen miles east of Wilson. The gin, one of several warned to close due to low cotton prices, suffered a $4,500 loss with $2,000 insured. A horseback rider was seen fleeing from the area minutes before discovery.
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Wilson
Waistenberg Gin Company
Bryan Meets Big Bear in Chihuahua Mountains
In Galveston Texas on November 28 Col. W J Bryan reportedly faced a dramatic encounter with a large bear in the Chihuahua mountains. Gover nor Rogers of Coahuila Mexico released a statement describing Bryan narrowly escaping a fatal embrace as the bear, believed dead, lunged toward him.
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Galveston
Tex
Col
W. J. Bryan
Rogers
Coahuila
Mexico
Chihuahua
Sprinkle Allen's Foot-Ease in One Shoe Only
Advertises Allen's Foot-Ease to ease pinching from rubber overshoes and tight shoes. Promotes usage when rubbers are needed and touts selling points with the line Dont accept any substitute. Sold everywhere at 25 cents.
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Allen
Bear attack nearly seals hunter tragedy ends in pursuit
A dexterous bear slipped from a hunting coat tearing the coat as claws ripped the hunter. Hunters intervened and killed the bear after it was shot multiple times. The wounded animal lurched, then moved to seize the huntsman. The Bryan party had promised secrecy but details leaked.
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Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Cooper defendants set for December 8 murder trial
In Nashville the criminal court fixed the trial for December 8 for Col. Duncan B. Cooper his son Robin J. Cooper and John D. Sharp charged with the murder of former Senator Carmack. All pleaded not guilty at arraignment and were denied bail. Defense counsel sought to waive formal arraignment, but the Attorney General and court insisted on the letter of the law.
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Nashville
Tenn
Dispatch
Criminal Court
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin J. Cooper
John D. Sharp
United State
Carmack
Juror Denies Cemetery Lot Ownership in Asheville
In Asheville a juror was challenged as not a freeholder and denied owning a cemetery lot. A lawyer suggested ownership might prove eligibility and the juror replied that judges do not own cemetery plots and hopes never to need one.
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Asheville
Beware of Frequent Colds and Chamberlains Remedy
A warning against repeated colds leading to chronic catarrh urges prompt treatment. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. M. White of Butler Tennessee and notes Gwyn Drug Co. sells it.
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Gwyn Drug Co
Destiny and friendship in workplace wisdom
A reflective passage argues that a wise person trusts destiny and earns praise by faith in others. True friends see the good in you and avoid criticizing coworkers openly to the boss.
Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims Kodol contains digestive juices like a normal stomach and will cure indigestion and nervous dyspepsia with a short course. It urges trial today under a guarantee and notes J. H. Gwyn sells the product.
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J. H. Gwyn
Bates Divorce case in Surry County NC
Notice of divorce action in the Superior Court of Surry County North Carolina A A Bates sues Julia Bates The defendant must appear at the term beginning February 1 1909 at the Dobson Court House to answer or demur to the complaint The notice is dated November 20 1908.
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North Carolina
Surry County
Superior Court
A. A. Bates
Julia Bates
Dobson
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills relieves pain without habit
A user testimonial from Mrs GHH Week of Austinburg Ohio extols Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for headaches neuralgia and pneumonia relief. She cites rapid improvement in a sick wife and a husband fainting relief with no habit formation and recommends to others Mrs Week notes a local druggist price and miles medical co Elkhart Ind
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Miles
Pitts
Lauhrippe
Austinburg
Ohio
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Consumption costs billion yearly says Yale professor
Prof Irving Fisher of Yale warns the Great White Plague costs over one billion dollars annually and kills about 135 600 in the United States each year surpassing deaths from typhoid scarlet fever diphtheria appendicitis meningitis diabetes smallpox and cancer. He urges careful ventilation and disinfectants like Platt s Chlorides to prevent spreads and mentions Henry B Platt of New York as the supplier.
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Irving Fisher
Yale
United States
Henry B. Platt
Clift St
New York
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Endorsement
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills are promoted as unequaled for weak back back ache bladder inflammation rheumatic pains and urinary disorders. The advertisement claims antiseptic action and prompt relief urging immediate purchase sold by J. H. Gwyn.
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DeWitt
J. H. Gwyn
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