Hermit of the Bay Revealed As New York Robber Lair
Ernest Roeser narrates the life of Croffit the lighthouse keeper known as the hermit of the bay He tended lights and sounded bells to warn ships Then a photo in a newspaper linked his lodger to a 275000 robbery Croffit plans to claim the reward but ultimately helps police capture the thief after a tense standoff The case ends with Croffit confessing the moral of the tale and a two week inquiry into his role
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Lark Bay
Jersey
Lahl Bay
Croffit
Sunplies
Ull
Uith
Wands
eWell
Croffie
Shane
Ola Croft
Uming
Ald Crofti
Hiv
New York
Tetler
Crofftt
Mts
Prism
Yeas Ow Croft
Jeane
Fiernuly
Whlepoey
Cpi
Crattit
Eralfi
Troftit
Lange
Finilly
Deafness Cure Promoted by Local Ad Loosely Safe?
A garbled medical advertisement promises a cure for deafness through unnamed “constiliogral revandle Pontes” and a promised drug called Suddenly Pills. The text cites authorities and threats of hearings, but contains many misspellings and unclear claims.
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Moees
Gatarry
Conor
Cork
Unhappy Mean Knicker-On You Sky the Day
Fragmentary OCR reads as a playful phrase about a game or event in New York. No clear persons teams or organizations are identifiable. Readers should expect more legible text to confirm a coherent item.
Pierce Defends Waters Pierce Oil in Open Letter to Texas
H Clay Pierce president of Waters-Pierce Oil issues an open letter to Governor Campbell and Texans defending the company. He recounts its history and services, denies trust status, and argues for vindication by the people, noting past state actions and the need to preserve the enterprise amid legal and political pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attel
H. Clay Pierce
Wate Pierce Oil Company
Campbell
Texas
Waters-Pierce Company
Tta
Vexus
Pierre
Waters Fleree Company
Pores Beliewis
Sucre
Bowie
Mr Pierce
Bunine
Pelsig
Dusinesa
Hinkel
Standart OT
Mi Liu Wary
Atlivey
Piercy
Rasneng Nyo
Ierey
Conmrypany
Giles
Mehl
Atari
Segredyey
Blake Hardy
Wolar
de Sire
Mir
Pramas
Readydad
Tay Allie Rouyon
Ita
Gompassy
Tayag
Pew
Watersoerce OM Company
Thad
Amd
D. Johnson
Shirley Hitsa
Gonnrat
Forthy
Waters-Pierce
Texan
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Y Offer Corporation
Perso
Bayers
Kags
St. Luis
Hit
Ted
Lulu
Registel
Lig
Standard Ol
Texel
Ieee
Wess
Erie
Federat
Danger in delay kidney diseases threaten San Antonio residents
Ad warns that kidney trouble advances quickly, listing symptoms such as backache headaches dropsy and diabetes. Claims Bowlsidney Pills cure kidney disease, with a San Antonio testimonial from Mrs George Sparrier and a call to buy at local drugstores for 50 cents a box. Remember the name Doan's.
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Bright
San Antoro
Mra
George
Sparrier
Atreet
San Antonio
Texas
Dean
Remy Ant
Besar
Thi Tay
Eure
Dealera
Milburnia
Puffuin
New York
United States
Doup
Texas business leader cites loyalty amid legal pressure
A Texas executive pleads for fair treatment as legal actions threaten his company’s deep state presence. He defends decades of service, argues the public relies on his enterprise, and calls for compliance with the law while awaiting a just resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foy
Texas
Mane
Poxas
Waureel
Tive
Belanap Rifles Hold Earth Annual Banquet
A Belanap Rifles annual banquet is described with notes on past members and absent leaders. Speakers honor long-time participants, memory of deceased members, and discuss continuity connecting the current camp with the old organization. The atmosphere blends humor with reflection as attendees recall former comrades and the club’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nis Tadahyays Bet
Tennod
WUHGP
Wheach
KR. B. Green
I Q. Gren- Men
Keaton
Lois Toner
Trensurer
Jamies
Davis
Wright
Hamilton
Anthushisoma
Amina
Arsanizaion
Bellino
Ree
New Mexico
Milawa
Mhsegh
John Green
Fim Simpson
Mabry
Averett
Ma Nand
Wong Monet
John Ryans
Belknap Company Banquet Honors Colonel Belknap Memory
At the eighth annual Belknap Banquet former members and guests paid tribute to Colonel Augustus Belknap. Speakers recalled his deep interest in the company, his practice of calling members “his boys,” and his leading role in preparations and diplomacy. Toasts celebrated friendship and fellowship while recalling two decades of association and service. The event closed with memories of shared adventures and a toast to enduring company ties.
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John
Augustus Belknap
Belkvap
Tobin
Nehie
Nelson
Domi Blum
Lie
TE. R. Guenther
Louis Heiurmann
Tt. J. Bayle
J. R. Davis
Lee W. Earnest
W.B. Tobin
R. B. Green
N. ©. Green
George B. Gadjoe
Louis Degen
van Howard
Carlo Bee
Rd Everett
W. Rose
Richardson
Nelson Lytle
W. B. Hamion, Jr
Arthur Storms
Claude Wright
Frank Wash
Will Issdorht
J. W. Mille
Lee Petvich
Claude King
Wil Bradley
A. O. Evans
Harry Baker
Fred Johnston
Will Bradley
Perry Richardson
Eugens Proncott
Vi Vo Parrar
Lewis Marevich
George Dashier
Albert Boel
Charles Winne
Kaleidoscopes Shape in Carpets and Artistry
An elderly St. Louis writer discusses kaleidoscopes and their role in carpet design and decorative arts. Describing how mirrored fragments form intricate patterns, the piece notes kaleidoscopes once popular as toys now valued for geometry and freehand work in textile and ornament creation.
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Lanta Globe-Democrat
St. Louis
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Wille Laaes
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Kompany
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Star Brewing CO
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