Fortsas Catalogue hoax and its Belgian author revealed
The Fortsas Catalogue, a 14 page forgery from Belgium, fooled European bibliophiles with claims of a private library of Count J N A de Fortans. Rene Chalons of Belgium later admitted authorship, and the hoax spawned extensive literature while a specimen copy reached Washington’s Congressional Library.
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PF. T. Barnum
Fortsoe
Europe
J. N. A. de Fortans
Binche
Belgium
Amsterdam
Corpus Juris Civils
Princess de Ligne
William Shepard
Casteman
Tourney
Brussels
Count de Fortsas
Rene Chalons
Surprise Iron Ship Beached Near St Kilda In Winter
Islanders on the lonely Isle of St Kilda saw a large blood red conical object drift ashore on the Atlantic. They towed the derelict inland and speculated about its origin and purpose before the visiting factor from Great Britain identified it as an iron hull from New York harbor.
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St. Kilda
Lonely Isle
St Kilda
Kildaus
Great Britain
New York Harbor
Recruit Desertion and a Soldier's Escape in 19th Century War Tale
A recruiting sergeant pressures a hesitant youth into the army at a New York room. Dalton, a stubborn recruit, clashes with Captain Coleman at Jefferson Barracks. Falsely accused, Dalton deserts after learning officers misuse discipline. He flees toward post No. 3, aided by a sympathetic corporal, amid a looming Indian threat and a desertion manhunt.
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Uers
Red Bull
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Boule Peak
The Choir Singer at Marion Family Theater Tonight
The Marion Family Theater presents a clever mix of acts including The Cheap Biate and The Averetts, with Edwin H. Deagon as a highlighted performer. The Choir Singer follows Valliie Leightany’s journey from rural Virginia to New York, blending song with witty rural charm and metropolitan contrasts. A large theater company and media acts accompany the program, with ticket promotions drawing attention at the Grand on Friday night January 24.
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Marion Family Theater
Biate
Edwin H. Deagon
Contino
Lawrence
Averetts
Vardaman
Carroling
Hecrine
Valliie Leightany
Virginia
Alice
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Grand Opera Centre
Mpec
Widow McCarty brings grand touring musical comedy to Marion
Ben F McCarty presents the supreme musical comedy Widow McCarty at the Grand on Saturday January 25 with a company of over twenty including American Beauty Chorus. The show promises catchy songs pretty dancing striking scenery and up to date comedy and costumes unseen in Marion before.
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Ben F
Mae Acer
Grand Hiegee
Widow McCarty
American Beauty Chorus
Chicago business outlook brightens in sixty days say merchants
A survey of 2700 members of the Association of Commerce shows twelve percent fewer workers employed in Chicago than a year ago while over half the firms plan to expand payrolls in the next sixty days. Six percent expect radical improvements though unemployment continues to rise slowly. The report reflects conditions across the West and South and notes large firms’ ties beyond Chicago.
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Chiago
Chicago
Pittsburg
Asociation of Commerce
Municl
Prohibitionists and Brewers Clash in National Debate
The piece discusses debates between Prohibitionists and brewers centered in Chicago, with references to Carrie Nation, the Prohibition party, and the temperance victory in Georgia and Alabama. It notes coordinated efforts by breweries and temperance advocates, local vigilance bureau actions, and a push to curb disorderly saloons nationwide, alongside broader social strains like teacher shortages and river-transport concerns.
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Carrie Nation
Chicago
Pronvbteton Party
Aguor Intereata
Lea
Georgia
Alabama
Ohio Vigilance Bureau
Han
A Dollar a Week Becomes Bee Dollars Ad
A youth oriented plea promotes savings with a 6 percent compound interest account. It urges young men and women to start saving now to build assets and earn interest, stressing that delaying saves opportunity.
Cattle Hog and Sheep Influx Buoys Chicago Market Surge
A flood of cattle hogs and sheep into Chicago since January has overwhelmed packers, with killing crews working ten hours daily. 1907 receipts at Monticello rose to 16,246,479 animals including 3,305,314 cattle, 1,201,061 hogs, and 4,318,116 sheep. Trade valued at $326,540,000 with packer products near $400,000,000, signaling sturdy core prosperity.
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Chicago
Moentock
Wall Street
Bicycle Race to Fire Up Kansas City Stage Next Week
Kansas City Mo Jan 18 bicycle race at Convention Hall attracts top riders from across the country. Participants include Hardy Downing Los Angeles the Bedell brothers and the Root of New York Moran Lean Lawson Downey from Fon and Benny Monros the southern elite. The endurance struggle is highlighted by the track management headed by Jack with a plan for a 45 degree course and a sharp climb to test riders.
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Kansas Gley
Hardy Downing
Los Angeles
Bedell
Annual meeting of Finiranks Steam Shays Company
The annual meeting of the sock holders will be held at A Manonlo Temple Building Kon Ohio on Tuesday fourth at two o'clock p.m. to attend.
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Finiranks Steam Shays #1
Manonlo Temple
Kon
Ohio
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