A Soldier of Commerce by John Roe Gordon
A drifting American sailor Harvey lands on a shadowy island cave to uncover a treasure the Zanpocks thieves hide. He intervenes in a deadly robbery as captains Orskoff and soldiers surprise the band, exposing an island owner and a pivotal rescue.
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John Roe Gordon
Harvey
Pulpek
Zanpocks
Ameer
Downilcan
Palpak
Pulpak
Pal Pak
Domitan
Sam
Ping Shong
Rma
Sergius Orskoff
Orakoff
Inet
The Attraction and an Uneasy Seat comic quotes
A fragmentary note from Detroit Free Press and Baltimore Herald fragments includes lines about marriage worries and social seating, with references to a parlor, tax house keepers, and a war seat metaphor. It cites Virgil and Rubin as sources and mentions cold weather killing many lambs.
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Mies
Suu
Detroit Free Press
Tommy
Papa
Baltimore Herald
Prathers Creek Local Notes and Incidents
J T Skeens lost ten head of cattle and several sheep with two calves, raising concern of a sheep disease as others report losses. G T Mays mourns his old family horse, twenty eight years on the same farm. Mrs Laura Russell suffered burns and arm injuries when a lamp exploded while moving from a stove reservoir. Mr Russell sustained burns aiding flames. A musical entertainment occurred at W H Whitehouse’s home last Thursday. Bethel church hosts services on Tuesday and Wednesday after the third Sunday this month led by Rev Brewer. Mrs R T Best is—improving from a grip. Bert Coyle and mother visited Mrs G W Young Friday and Saturday. Hallie Brewer of Louisville visits J H Mays. A A Crain and family visit Enido, Ky., at W T Kimberlin’s home Saturday and Sunday.
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J. T. Skeens
G.T. Mays
Russell
W. H. Whitehouse
Bethel Church
Notable locals visit and changes in Tatham Springs
Winfield Lawson moved to Lexington last week. Prof. Oliver Saunders was in our midst last week. Newton Dennis finished ice work for the hotel. R. C. Pinkston and wife from near Willisburg and Joe Nicholson from Rockbridge attended church here Sunday. Logan Saunders rents the Lawson house. Mrs. Otis Jenkins died last Friday of consumption after long illness, leaving a husband, mother, brother and sister.
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Winfield Lawson
Lexington
Oliver Saunders
Newton Dennis
R. C. Pinkston
Willisburg
Joe Nicholson
Rockbridge
Logan Saunders
Otis Jenkins
W. S. Brawley
E. E. Brown
W. W. Hyatt
W. S. Gibbs
Gibbs
Anderson County
Oscar Shirley
Brooksville
Fanny Shealy
Pinkston
Mia
John Nicholson
Burnside
G. W. Merritt
Nelson County
Migs Lula
Elbridge Pinkston
Jim Thompson
Litsey
George Prather
H. Greenwood
Will Jenkins
Tatham Springs
Thomas W. Reed
The
Sun
Odd Fish Attacks Whales in Seymour Canal Alaska
In Admiralty Island Alaska a large marine creature attacked humpback whales in Seymour Canal. The beast, described as about 24 feet long with a long tail, used a massive club to strike the whales, following them at speed and delivering multiple blows each surfacing. Indians reported it had existed for years and once damaged a canoe. Roosevelt named honorary member of League of Former German University Students.
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Admiralty Islind
Alaska
Seymour Canal
Oahery
Willisburg Weather Through Roads and Local Notes
Bad weather continues leaving roads impassable and business stalled. Local items report near misses, purchases, illnesses, visits, and social events across Willisburg including deaths, farm sales, and upcoming oyster supper hosted by the Maccabees. Citizens travel to Louisville and Lexington for work and family updates abound.
Fredericktown Social News and Local Happenings
The town notes show Mrs. Kate Williams recovering from an accident while Rev. Father Hennessy visited Father Petters in Springfield. Kent and Barber Smith traveled from Springfield on business, and Misa Etta Crooke visited her sister Mrs. Louis Hamilton. Tobacco men prepare to move last year’s crop. Mr Averill, Grundy Orphanage superintendent, has suffered losses, including five cows.
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Kate Williams
Father Hennessy
Springfield
Father Petters
Messrs
Kent
Barber Smith
Misa Etta Crooke
Louis Hamilton
Louisville
Averill
Grundy Orphanage
Uncalled Letters List at Springfield Post Office
Week ending February 15 1905 lists Ralph Adams Mrs Ella Andrews Mrs Wm Buckman Miss Hattie Cozart Miss Hanah Charley Miss Abbie Davidson Matt Hagan Col Hamilton Mrs Pearl Selford Christopher Mudd Andrew Thompson W A Waters P M These letters await pickup at the Springfield post office as recorded by the retaining clerk in charge.
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Springfield
Ralph Adams
Ella Andrews
Wm. Buckman
Hattie Cozart
Hanah Charley
Abbie Davidson
Matt Hagan
Col. Hamilton
Pearl Selford
Christopher Mudd
Andrew Thompson
W. A. Waters
P.M
Suburban Free Column Item Listings From Springfield
J L Settle offers sale items including harness. J M O Nan Sr near town lists two fresh milk cows and calves about one week old. Bluegrass seed from G A RF D. C W Stallings Springfield has a horse safe for women. orchard grass seed offered. W D Brook Society Den ad for a six year old mare. T William Simms Springfield RF D Essen Kee Eat Seeee.
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J. L. Settle
J. M. O'Nan, Sr
Novi
Sha
U C. W. Stallings
Springfield
W. D. Brook
T. William Simms
F. D
Markets: Dried apples per pound cited in Chickpens Hana
A terse market note lists dried apples at a price per pound with brief vendor identifiers. The fragment mentions Tecee bo in i and references Chickpens Hana as the market context. No further details are legible.
Bent Her Double. Fragmentary Health Account
Fragmentary OCR note describes four weeks of illness and recovery with references to a doctor and Hayden's drug store. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or a cohesive event to identify a full news item.
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Pate J
Fea de Hayden
Live Stock Market Report Notes Mixed Stockers and Lambs
Fragmented market brief shows mixed stockers and light shipment hints. Mentions packers, sheep and lambs, and extra shipping lamba terms with unclear prices and destinations.
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Baifmre
Choice Pack
Bate
Soo Ta
Ts Wedium Packers
Choten
Axtre Shipping Sheep
Ian
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Toombe
Bokharsa
Tessel
Caspian
Sarvey
Pre
Eoen
Eeee
Aman
Rubin
Virgil
Prathers Creek
Roosevelt
League of Former German University Students
W.S. Gibbs
Fromington
Harrodsburg
Adelina
J. A. Sharp
Harry Turner
Mackville
John Turner
Will Wells
Pali
Leslie Bottom
Fred Sutherland
L. T. Cheatham
C. R. Cheatham
Richard Pinkston
Edd Sutherland
Sam Crume
Alvin Foster
Addie Foster
Annie McIlroy
Chaptin
Fredericktown
Hodapp & Miller
Sun’y
Jia Patywed Eezi
Spagna Oy
Bardstown
Sun'y
Bardster
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F. T. Cox & CO
Springfield, Ky
Iam
ED Lawrence
Marks & Green's Mill
Springfield Market
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