Border chase on the Santa Fe trail fraught with murder
Jack Ketth a Virginian pursues raiders who ambushed a wagon train. He uncovers papers and a locket, vows to hunt down the killers, and learns at Carson City of Keith murder charges amid border justice fears. In jail he meets Neb who recalls John Bibley and General Willis Waite as fugitives fade into the desert.
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Jack Ketth
Santa Fe
Che
Keitha
Carson City
Black Bart
Neb
Keith
Virginia
Neb Sard
John Bibley
Willis Waite
Nebesca
Ermit
Jack Keith
The Cabin Woman Beckons in Deserted Cabin
Keith and Ned push toward a far glow and discover a lone woman in a rough cabin. Christie Maclaire hides from pursuit, seeks protection, and shares food with the travelers while revealing a wary past in Virginia.
Fragments of De Brazza’s Deathbed Letter Reported
The text recounts De Brazza’s dying words amid Morocco controversy and notes his hope that French Congo would remain French. It mentions a confidential letter to the press, emphasizing that the letter was not hidden but published in the paper.
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de. Brazza
Morocco
Brazza
Congo
Wid
Nervy Children Capture Desperate Burglar
A burglar broke into a mansion early morning hiding behind a screen as the family kept to a strict music lesson schedule. The eight to twelve year old siblings continued practice until 12 45 when the porch climber shrieked for police and was seized by the children. The evening paper headlines the tale as Nervy Children Capture Desperate Burglar.
I Spy in Church Prompted by Preacher
A humorous exchange where Little Nell explains that the preacher said Let's Play and everyone raised their hands to their faces during a church gathering. The dialogue showcases playful misunderstanding between Little Nell and her mother.
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Nell
Industrious youth on choosing stockholding over regular employment
A young worker reflects that accepting a minority stockholder position in his employer’s business caused more worry than being a regular employee. He says the stake brought financial risk and responsibility unlike steady pay.
Wanted High Grade Investment Salesmen in Georgia
Classified ad seeking high grade investment salesmen for a new convertible preferred stock tied to a Southern Farm Home project. Claims largest agricultural project in the world with liberal commissions. Respond to Box 98 Waycross GA.
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Liberal Commission
Waycross
No Doubt About It and The Two Kinds of Suffragettes
An assorted 19th century ad style note parodies marriage and women worth. It references a famed tonics product Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets and Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for Children with 25 cent price, and ends with a quip about suffragettes in unhappy married and unmarried states.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine for Cold Cure in One Day
An advertisement touts a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It promises refunds if the cure fails and notes that B’s signature appears on each box. The text also contains stray lines about a high flyer coming down to earth.
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Ned
Keith
South
Virginia
Pegro
Ters
Uruy B
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Petree
Dearborn Merci
A. C. McClurg & Co
Will
Wilderness
Keir
Clined
Christie Maclaire
Independence
Christie Maclsire
Heith
France
Germany
Pr. Pierce
Winslow
Earth
Samuel Ptoer
Ate
Bears
Sloan
Rebecca Jane Isaacs
Lucy
Kentucky
Dr. Earl.s. Sloan
Boston, Mess
Derby
Soi Aton Rapids, Michigan
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