Swindlers and the law in Chicago’s history explained
The article traces Chicago as a hub for swindlers and confidence men over 25 years, detailing evolution from shell games to modern schemes using corporate fronts. It discusses court challenges, federal efforts under U S statutes, and calls for stronger prosecutions to curb defrauding activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West
Oficera
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Ohio
Wisconsin
Wold
Fike
Thor
Athan
Cerpyrathina
England
United States
Post Ofice Department
Ilinois B
Rare Miners Bank ten dollar coin auctioned in New York Times note
The sale features the rare Miners Bank ten dollar gold piece struck in California in 1850, a souvenir from the gold rush era in San Francisco. The coin’s survival is uncertain and its rarity is highlighted as collectors chase this historical gold issue. Drave Young Men From Country discusses German youth drafting into the army and the pull of city life versus village life in a separate column.
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Miners' Bank
California
Hitler's
New York Times
San Francisco
United States
West
Germany
Avoid Growing Old Prof Naunyn Sets Life Extension Guide
Prof Naunyn of the University of Strasburg discusses how vigor may be retained into old age. He argues aging is not a disease but a stage, and offers dietary and lifestyle advice. Eat lighter, especially for the elderly, limit meat, favor vegetables, and maintain brisk walking. He advises a substantial breakfast, a late main meal, and rest after meals while staying engaged with current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naunyn
University of Straueburg
Philatelphia Inc Quiror
Io Ik
Fuiman
Welenglag
Gilgga
Univeresiy
Strasburg
Immense Silver Tray made for Oriental Potentate
A London firm crafted a gigantic solid silver tray weighing over 10 000 ounces for an oriental potentate. The seven foot diameter piece took more than a year of labor and was presented as a marvel of craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fim
London
Remarkable Kidney Cure Delivers Relief for Merchant
C L Wood a Fortress Norfolk Co merchant suffered severe kidney pain and irregular secretions after failed medical treatments. He used Deans Kidney Pills and reports rapid relief with no recurrence of pain. Pills sold by dealers at 60 cents a box Foster Mulburn Co. Buffalo NY. Also a humorous quip about an artist brother.
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C. L. Wood
Fortress
Norfolk Co
Foster-Miburn Co
Huffato
Ne Reese
State St. Chesebrough Mfg. CO
Wew
York Cty
Doctor Said Use Cuticura For Eczema Cure
Miss Anabel Wilson of North Branch Michigan recounts severe childhood eczema covering her face and head. After months of pain and medical advice to try Cuticura Remedies, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and was fully cured, noting she cannot recall exact quantities. The testimonial dates to October 20 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anabel Wilson
North Branch
Mich
Rockefeller and a coal yard gag amid old Sunday school tales
In a historical trade anecdote a Rockefeller-era coal dealer joked with an employee about a load's weight and accuracy. The piece then pivots to an advertisement praising Sloan's Liniment and Veterinary Remedies, tracing Dr Earl S Sloan's veterinary background and inviting readers to request his treatise. A final vignette recalls a sharp exchange between a celebrated advocate and a rude Scotch judge over a joke about ears.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Jim
Sloan
Karl 8
Ifo
Earl
Albany Street
Boston
Nass
Mr. X
Read Aloud Bible Sparks Laughing Argument at Home
This odd domestic anecdote features a Kansas City man who, while reading the Old Testament to his wife, misreads phrases leading to humorous exchanges. The couple laughs at word slips as they discuss a horsewhipped beast and a mistaken term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
The Other Side Landlady and Quiet Room Concerns
A fragment quotes a landlady and a daytime sleeper asking about quiet rooms for flute practice. It mentions Castoria bottle labeling and a Wordsworth quotation about unnamed acts of kindness. The passage blends humorous dialogue with product ad language and literary allusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Weekly
Promoting Health with Well-Informed World Products
A promotional note extols a family laxative endorsed by physicians and the Well-Informed of the World. It highlights Syrup of Fig and Elixir of Senna as genuine remedies manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold by leading druggists.
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Elaine
California
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Edwin W. Sims
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Wien
Lange
Avery
Windler
Joseph B. Bowles
Rodin
Henley
Westminster Abbey
New York
H. G. Wells
New Review
Joseph Conrad
Kenneth Grahame
W. B. Yeata
Mr. Wells
Jerusalem
Caucasus
Tolstoy
Cleveland Leader
Cincinnat
Jan
Timothy
Ullville
Virginia
Art Long
Credit Short
Scum T
Olseane
Anas Gare
Baldy
Paris Pollo
Inquirer
Mushley
Crabbe
John
Kline
He Kline
Arch St
Philadelphia
Brown
Garfield Tee
Pilon
Mira Y Gholiu
Vormaney
Tee
Winslow
Prueum
Dodds
Winchester
Carters
TVER
PILLS
Irastein
Welm
Navy
Navy Recruiting Station
Cincinnati
A.N. Kellogg Newspaper CO
W. Adume St
Chicugg
Urea Renin Immunes
Sbo
Pliavat Dry
Defiance
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