The Man Nobody Knew’s Mining Romance and Risk
Dick Morgan under the alias Henry Hilliard disfigures himself to mislead surgeons in France and returns to Syracuse. He recounts a mining stock tale to broker Martin Harmon and Angela Cullen, arguing romance lies in blending bold business sense with chance.
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Synopsia
Dick Morgan
Syracuse
N. Y
Foreign Legion
Henry Hilliard
Hfe
Christ
America
Martin Harmon
New York
Morgan
Hillard
Angela Cullen
Carol Durant
Hilliard
Mr. Cullen
Underwriting a Copper Mine Syndicate Plot In Rural Drama
A Manhattan investor, Hilliard, explains a scheme to Cullen and Angela about financing a copper mine. They form a pseudo syndicate to buy the property, issue stock, and use brokers to push a high price with dividends and depreciation justifications. The plan promises outsized profits but hides broad manipulation and risk.
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Willard
Mr. Cullen
Angela
Dad
Myr
Hilliard
Cullen
New York
Wall Street
Tillard
Triliard
Tilliard
Cho
Colupantes
Aalthough
Loge
Adview
TUS
Sas
Poliie
Teaving
Sreeeereseves
Eee
Leavin Cee
Avenue
Montana
Williard
Ater
Lonely man in his home town contemplates creed of giving
A reflective fragment describes two creeds embodied by humanity. One group seeks to give and uplift others and enrich the world. The opposing crowd grasps for self first, pursuing only personal gain.
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Earth
Traits of the Grizzly in Winter Habits and Diet
This account describes a grizzly as rarely hibernating and roaming forests in winter. It notes the bear as a meat eater who also loves honey roots and eggs. It mentions a female bear guarding two cubs in a rocky den with notable courage.
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Senong
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Voiced as Cure for Deafness
The ad argues catarrhal deafness stems from an inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube and claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine can cure it by acting through the blood, offering a $100 reward for any case not cured and promising free circulars.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Onto
Hirsute Courage and a Prophet’s Beard Remark
A provocative quip ties Arab custom to Muhammad’s example and asserts Arabs are quick to “beard their enemies.” The remark frames cultural affronts and bravado through a combative stereotype attributed to a speaker or writer commenting on Arab character.
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Muhamimed
A Lady of Distinction and Marriage Hope
An advertisement touts a lady’s refined allure from a perfume, with Cuticura Soap and hot water cleansing the pores and Cuticura Talcum Powder finishing for clear healthy skin. A girl under 25 declares she will never marry, hoping she is not speaking truth.
Peterson Ointment Promises Cures and Praise
A Buffalo reader presents a testimonial praising Peterson Ointment for healing a chronic leg ulcer after nine dollars of salve, claiming relief from pain and complete recovery. The letter urges others to use the remedy and notes mail order service from Peterson Ointment Co. in Buffalo.
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Peterson
Buffalo
Veara
Albert Serthcott
Medina
Peterson Ointment Co
Luc
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