Woman Lived Secret Life as Couch’s Hidden Mistress
Monticello New York December report reveals Melvin H Couch a former Sullivan County district attorney kept a woman identified as Josephine M Brance in a locked room at the back of his Masonic Temple office for fifteen years She emerged at his death admitting she lived there and fearing discovery Sheriff Kinney holds her for questioning The concealed room contained a bed table two chairs and an old stove with the woman poorly dressed and fearfully hiding her presence amid Couch’s public image of respectability There was no direct indication of foul play despite the secret life now exposed The story notes Couch previously associated with Alton Parker and his standing in local society and mentions a brewing interest in mineral spring water and prohibition era debates in New York politics
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Monticello
N. Y
Melvin H. Couch
Sullivan County
Alton B. Parker
Josephine M. Brance
Balzac
de Maupassant
Couch
Billbboard
Masonic Temple
Imay
Alton TR. Parker
John Alelen
To Sula Arelo
Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Cure
A vintage advertisement urges men to treat thinning hair and dandruff with Parisian Sage from English Drag Company. The tonic claims to stop scalp itching, prevent shedding, and promote new growth with nightly scalp application, describing it as a refreshing, healthful product for men women and children.
Husband Rescues Despairing Wife in Cardui Ad
A Catron Kentucky reader recounts four years of female illness eased by Cardus the woman's tonic. She notes initial relief within one dose and now walks two miles. The ad urges others to try Cardui from Chattanooga Medicine Co and mentions a sample home prospectus and dealer guidance.
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Catron, Ky
Bettie Bullock
Cardus
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South Carolina
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Helms Mineral Spring Water
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Monroe
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Marshville
Matthews
Austin & Correll
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B. Zellin & CO
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HB. BL Clark
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Gordon Investment CO
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B. M.griffin & Company
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