Allatan Fleece and Fortune From Mesmeric Widely spreading fraud case
A long, fragmented report describes Allatan’s fortune from love potions and magical breastplates sold nationwide. It details hypnotic schemes, fake spiritual pamphlets, and a post office scheme with profits claimed around $1,000 monthly. Witnesses from two states testified about Dr White’s readings and public displays of powders and plates.
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Baltimore
Theodore White
Hove
Forney Soper
Whites
Mr. Soper
Maine
California
Avery
Goth
Sopertas
Sinea
Adam
Soyer
Soper Aide
Tarahumara Runner Sets 69 Mile Daily Pace Over Sierra Madre
A Tarahumara endurance feat is noted as the runner completed a 69 mile daily journey across the Sierra Madre over rough terrain. The record involved averaging 120 miles per 24 hours on a 69 mile leg with no modern roads, using pinole for sustenance and carrying a woven wool blanket as gear. The trek occurred on rugged paths where the only level section was a river crossing.
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Sierra Madre
Kaffir woman bravery told in early explorer tales
An African letter recounts a Kaffir woman leaping after a lioness to save a young man at Mabotse. She grasps the animal’s tail, is dragged, then strikes it with a short-handled weapon to drop the prey. The account, from William Cotton Oswell’s biography, reflects colonial era heroism and dramatic wildlife peril.
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Thentrior
South Africa
William Cotton Oswell
Livingstone
Mabotse
Editors Decry Unclear Edition In Ore Paper
A fragmented note from Vidilntley shows editors lamenting a dated edition. They urge clearer prompts and a sharper format, citing confusion over Pilidey content and the need for precise, readable copy in the Oregon region.
Poor Color Choices Spark Debate Over Local Parade
Vague notes describe dissatisfaction with color schemes for an upcoming event. Residents warn that mismatched hues could undermine the parade’s visibility and theme. Officials urge calm and invite input to reconcile competing preferences.
Pasteurization Versus Sterilization Of Baby Milk
A writer in Outing argues for cow milk when mother’s milk is unavailable, with pasteurization preferred over sterilization. Raw milk is unsafe in warm weather due to germs, and sterilization harms bone development and causes diseases. Pasteurization uses gentler heat, about 159 degrees for 39 minutes, while sterilization heats milk to 212 degrees for an hour or more.
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Saya
Temperance Crusade Gains Local Momentum in Scotland
An aggressive temperance campaign in a Scottish city influences drinkers, aided by a young minister whose eloquence appeals to hardened drinkers. A man named Robert admits drinking, while the minister confronts him about the odor of alcohol, prompting an anxious exchange.
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Ron Cone
Robert
Crntieman
Roby
Bennet Memorial Highlights a Comedian Writer’s Legacy
In a late obituary note the stage and screen figure Mies Johntone Bennet is remembered for envious talent and pioneering writing. The piece recalls a tale of a druggist exploiting stamp sales and a street vendor scheme, illustrating social commentary from the era and the public’s view of petty profiteering.
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Mies Johntone Bennet
Johnatinne
Tight Forser Ficen and Timber Fire Plan Proposal
In Portland Oregonian text, George McGregor of Hutle discusses past fires and a plan to raise 6000 dollars to buy chemicals for lumber ramps and towns to fight fires. Education advocate Felix Adler referenced in context of a vacant college chair and urging selections.
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Furst
George McGregor
Hutle
Felix Adler
Society of Pihical Gull
New England
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Allatan
Norway
Aimee Wert
Englands
The
Howling Jpiesiy
iSite Edward
Ain Nathrine
Henry
Rocgheat Ind
Kaffir
Lillian Ko Malcolm
Nevada
Death Valley
Mise Yal
Col
Travervet
Alaska
Secord
Gol St Bae
Gray
Wien
Wenan
Dirk
Turin
Colin
Tippler
Machaine
H. E. Christmas
U.S
First National Bank
Kemmerer
Wyoming
M. C. Dolar
Drayman
Oxfords
Frontier Supply
Com Frontier
D. E. Brown
Diamondville
Tames
Wyo
Pod. Queady
MS. Kemmerer
Thos, Sneddon
Res
Frank Pfeiffer
Joan J. Lane
Arthur Robinson
United States
Europe
Portland Oregonian
Energy Enterprise
Clay, Robinson & Co
Live Stock Commission
Chicago
Denver
South Omaha
Kansas City
South ST. Paul
Sioux City
ST. Joseph
Buffalo
E.G. Dewitt & Company
Cuscago
J. B. Roberts
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