Mystery of the Memory Lost Martin Benson Case
In New York detective Finney Valentine aids Mrs. Benson who seeks her missing son. A mysterious double, amnesia, and a wanted man named Billy Merwin connect to Martin Benson, Roby Owen, and a deuce of diamonds. Valentine uncovers the truth in Minnesota and reunites Billy with his past, leading to marriage with Sylvia Gallaway.
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Harvey Benson
Finney Valentine
Er —Benson
Wwe
Valentine
Montana
Alaska
Minnesota
Martin
Warmoo
Beeman’s
Parkes
Mr. Valentine
Creation
Sylvia Gallaway
Sylvia
Valentin
Mrs. Benson
Yourriece
Martin Benson, Jr
Martin Benson
Warimoo
Minn
Candee County
William
Billy” Merwin
Jacob Windell
Ruby Owen
Billy
Jacob
Roby Owen
Roby
Billy Merwin
New York
Old Parkes
West
Merwin
Old Windell
Windell
Mia
Bercon
Chantecler in a Tragedy at a Thanksgiving Cock Fight
A Pittsburg Thanksgiving cock fight near Perrysville avenue was halted by the Humane Society. An attorney planned to enter silver duckwings, but the scene closed after a black man, carrying a sack, took his fighting rooster to a home pit. A blooded bird died, and the owner lamented the temper of the bird.
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Pittsburg
Perrysville Avenue
Humane Society
Perrysville
Compromise over bank funds sparks streetcar confrontation
In a quiet street car, a loud speaker joked about convict dinners. A following passenger accuses him of knowing about a $60,000 bank loss and reveals he compromised for $45,000, denying any link to convicts’ meals.
Jinx Refuses Glasses as Wife’s Dust Jibes Fly
A quirky exchange pits Mr Jinx against a mockery from a “little man” who jokes that dust in his eyes comes from his wife. The light taunt centers on vision and domestic humor.
Free Recipe Claims Cure for Weak Kidneys
An advertisement offers a free $3.50 kidney cure recipe promising relief from bladder and kidney pain within a week. It urges readers to write to Dr. A. E. Robinson in Detroit for a copy, claiming the remedies are pure and effective and can be used at home.
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Many & Doctor
A. E. Robinson
Luck Building
Detroit
Mich
Cure of severe infant skin disease with Cuticura remedies
Mrs Maitland of Jasper Ontario reports her three month old boy suffered a painful itchy rash that spread to his body. After applying Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment the symptoms eased, he slept, and within a box of ointment and a cake of soap the illness cleared with no relapse.
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M. C. Maitland
Jasper
Ontario
Not a Singer Farce in Schooling Display
A teacher tells Johnny to sing like a little man and assigns a book. The class sings Nearer My God. A girl interrupts, saying Johnny would be nearer if he whistles, prompting the teacher to stop the singing.
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Johnny
Important to Mothers: inspect CASTORIA for proper signature
Mothers urged to examine each CASTORIA bottle for the correct signature and "In Use For Over 40 Years" wording to ensure a safe remedy for infants and children. The notice emphasizes choosing authentic CASTORIA endorsed for generations.
Randall Reputation Probed After Marital History
Life notes Randall’s bold nature and a claimed pattern tied to his wives. Rogers confirms the trait as a talking point among acquaintances.
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Randall
Rogers
Suburban Golf Quips Highlight Local Score Exchange
A witty exchange notes a good score in a suburb with aRunning joke on bogeys and annual cook counts. The pair jokes that forty cooks a year is a better tally than last year’s forty-one.
Dr Pierce’s Pellets Touted for Digestive Relief
Proposition cites Dr Pierce’s Pellets as sugar coated and easy to take like candy. Claims they regulate and invigorate stomach liver and bowels and cure constipation.
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Dr. Pierce
Little Wits Often Talkative Says De la Roche
A short quotation by De la Roche notes that small minds speak loudly while true wit speaks softly. The line reflects on the power of restraint in clever speech.
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de la Roche
Also Mentioned on This Page
Inspector Finney Valentine
W. G. Chapman
Martin Boy
St. Paul
Caynol
Mr. Jinx
AY Ro
Letcher
Sir James Crichton-Browne
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