Merry Monarch Charles II Famed For Scandal and Gambits
A historical profile of King Charles II describing his reign as lavish and scandal rife. The piece notes his unreliable promises, lavish spending, and alliances with five nobles whose initials form the word Cabal. It covers his exile, restoration, and the era’s calamities including plague and fire.
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Charles II
England
Charles
Earl of Rochester
Rochester
Charles I
Holland
Jolly
Oliver Cromwell
Alway
Scotland
Cromwell
France
Clifford
Ashley
Buckingham
Arlington
Lauderdale
Louis XIV
Medway
Chatham
London
James—duke of York
Everyday beauty and night vision explained by health and perception
The article urges daily simple beauty routines for healthful skin and hair, stresses balanced diet, hydration, rest, and proper posture. It also explains how night vision creates misperceptions and how experienced workers compensate using other senses.
Dry Shampoo Powder From Home Mix
Style and Fashion Magazine advises women to stop washing too often and use a home dry shampoo made from ormis root and box powder. Sprinkle a spoonful on the scalp and brush through to refresh the scalp and leave hair feeling fluffy and lustrous.
Pincushion for Traveler
A compact travel pincushion measures about two and a half inches in diameter and an inch thick. It is built by winding inch wide canton flannel around to form a tight cylinder, then covered with plain silk or brocade and tufted with matching silk. Edging features a color-coordinated ribbon with a printed design, and pins are held with large-headed pins around the sides and smaller pins on the top.
Hair Hints for Dandruff and Hair Care
Advice on scalp care using castor oil and gentle brushing to prevent irritation. Recommends washing the head every four to five weeks and using the best white soap. lemon juice in rinse to keep hair light. mentions street skirts and bangs in the style notes.
Springs at Bahrain Harbor Fresh Water From Sea Bottom
In Bahrain Island in the Persian Gulf the hottest place on Earth, divers reach harbor springs of pure fresh water seeping up through sand. They use inverted skin bags to capture the fresh water as it flows into the sea, a method learned generations ago for the island’s need.
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Bahrein Island
Persian Gulf
Bahrein
Gus the boy and a Sunday funeral joke
A Youth's Companion correspondent relays a humorous tale about Gus a young colored boy who plans to attend a funeral riding in a carriage despite his family lacking such means. Gus eagerly anticipates the event yet returns with a somber mood after the day.
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Gus
Mary
Darkey
Misa Mary
Murder Will Out Says Detective On Close of Guilt
A criminal describes his plot and efforts to hide the crime as a detective explains the futility of those attempts. The case demonstrates the truth of the old adage that murder will out.
The Last of the Red Pepper Thieves Saga
A detailed recounting of the Red Pepper Gang and the 25 000 bank messengers heist in New York. Detective Dalton narrates the chase from the Trinity Church yard caper to Ellis and Heinrich’s capture in Pittsburgh and twenty year sentence.
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New York City
Trinity Epire
Phil Heinrich
Dalton
Crime
Paris
Sam
New York
First National Bank
Trinity Church Yard
Broadway
Liberty Street
Lower Broadway
Phil Heinrichs Counterfeiting Tale Reveals Crook Philosophy
Phil Heinrich recounts a career in counterfeiting with Sam Ellis including perfecting plates in Philadelphia, switching to Canada money, and a government bust after a chatty Buffalo plumber alerted authorities. He notes the crooks’ stoic response to losses and a long jail stay in Erie County.
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Phil Heinrich
Sam Ellis
Philadelphia
Secret Service
Washington
Sam
Buffalo
Canada
Treasury
Will
State
Erie County
Notice of Final Settlement for J P Stratton Estate
W P Stratton administrator of the estate of J P Stratton filed a final account in Sullivan Circuit Court Indiana. The court will hear the report on Friday January 17 1913 the 47th judicial day of the November term 1912. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. Buff Stratton Attorneys. First insertion Jan 1 1913-31.
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W. P. Stratton
J. P. Stratton
Sullivan County
Indiana
Sullivan Circuit Court
Notice to Non-Residents in Sullivan County Indiana
The American Telegraph and Telephone Company sues Hibbert D. Crouch a non resident. Hearing set for January 7 1913 at 10 00 A M. If not appearing the court will hear in absence and order sale of attached property. Robert Kirkham J P. December 16 1912. First insertion December 18 1912-3t.
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State of Indiana
Sullivan County
The
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
Hibbert D. Crouch
Hilbert D. Crouch
Indiana
Robert Kirkham
J. P
Groceries Offered for Citywide Short-Notice Delivery
A local service announces citywide grocery delivery on short notice. Contact James Dodd at No. 8 East Washington Street or call 457 to arrange orders.
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James Dodd
East Washington Street
Lost Ladies Blue Felt Hat Found On Graysville Road
Lost item report describes a blue felt ladies hat with a cord found on Graysville road near the city. Return to this office for claim.
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Blue
Cord
Graysville Road
City
Grim Jest of the Butcher
A New Orleans Item quip notes a butcher’s humor as a way to lighten bills with a remark about paying a little on it now and then. The comment reflects a wry take on cost and timing in everyday trades.
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New Orleans
New Industry in Prospect for China Sunflower Fiber
In China the stalk floor is woven into fabrics and experts believe proper machinery could make this industry profitable in the country.
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China
Eternal Fires From Earth Near Caspian Sea
Reports describe gas seeps near the Caspian Sea where natural gas escapes from earth fissures and some flames have burned for generations. The phenomenon has drawn attention from researchers noting continuous emissions and long lasting fires.
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Caspian Sea
Native Appu Attacks Parents With Mallet in Sleep
Appu of Ketahana Devion attacks his father and mother while they slept, nearly killing them. He claims he was disgusted by his miserable parents for having such a sow-down son.
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Appu
Ketahana
Devion
Two Beautiful Systems in a Domestic Card Index Quip
A humorous exchange about misplaced clothing and an overcomplicated filing system. He laments missing collars while recalling earlier missing shirts and ties, noting only his bureau and card index system are worse.
Fahrenheit's First Thermometer From Amsterdam 1720
A note recalls that in 1720 at Amsterdam Fahrenheit created his first thermometer, a device that became a lasting model for temperature measurement.
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Amsterdam
Fahrenheit
Welcome Passing and the Theatre Style Actress
A fragment hints at changing tastes in acting and management. It mentions notoriety as a path to style and suggests shifts in audience expectations and theatrical careers. The text reflects a literary newspaper voice on performance culture.
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Blackguards
By Albert Payson
Terhune
the Press Publishing Co
the New York World
Charles Hf, the
Merry Monarch
East
Africa
Henry C. Terry
F. L. Nelson
Detective Dalton
Cedar Street
North River
West Street
Liberty Street Ferry
Scranton
Lost and Found
Jersey City
Erie County Police
Ellis
Heinrich
Wooster Street
Jack Griffin
Roddy
Griffin
Pittsburgh
Headquarters
Buff & Stratton, Attorneys
Sullivan
Lindley
Davis
Interurban
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