The Thirteenth Stroke Mystery of Vereken Family
An elderly man named John Vereken recounts a curse carried through generations in Yorkshire. His great grandfather killed Richard Bassman, triggering twelve tolls of a church bell and a family doom. Vereken warns his son to avoid marriage, his beloved Lucy dies of a broken heart, and the tale ends with Vereken’s own deathbed prophecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vereken
Yorkshire
Squire Vereken
Lucy Derrick
Lucy
Richard Bassman
Richard
MSS
Tariff blamed for shingle mills shutdowns and rotten business
The author argues the tariff itself is not at fault but the shingle industry is harmed by large mills that ship rotten core for siding while small mills make honest shingles. The industry must improve practices and value trading. only then can shingle mills stabilize.
Insurance Rates Tied to Losses, Missouri Official Says
Missouri Insurance Superintendent Revelle argues lower rates are unattainable until losses are reduced. His stance will heavily influence forthcoming insurance legislation.
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Revelle
Missouri
Re-Enforcement of Chicken Law Issued by Mayor Tate
A public notice from Mayor Fred N. Tate warns High Point residents that the city will strictly enforce the recent ordinance banning running at large chickens and other domestic fowls. He orders police to act vigorously to protect neighbors from violations and damage.
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High Point
Fred N. Tate
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted for Frost Bites
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for frost bitten ears fingers toes and chapped skin noting it stops pain and speeds healing. It claims usefulness for skin diseases itching eczema tetter piles and similar conditions with nationwide availability from H E Bucklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
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Bucklen
H.E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Worms Cause of Your Child's Pains Advertised Cure
An advertisement urges Kickapoo Worm Killer for worm-related pains in children, promising relief and health benefits. It claims safety and 25 cent price, note on laxa tive effect, with distribution through Kickapoo Indian Medical Co in Philadelphia or St Louis. Another ad promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as ideal laxative for bowel troubles, priced 25 cents, from H E Bucklen Co in Philadelphia or St Louis.
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Kickapoo Indian Med. Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Dr. King
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Wonderful Cough Remedy Dr King's New Discovery Ad
An advertisement extols Dr King's New Discovery as a universal cough and cold remedy. It features D P Lawson of Eidson Tennessee praising its efficacy and notes the product sells easily in his store. The copy urges families to keep a bottle at home and mentions prices 50c to 1.00 with mail order from H E Bucklen & Co St Louis.
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H. E. Bucklen & Co
St. Louis
Dog in a Manger Ends as Betty Chooses Mayhew
John Fenton confronts Howard Mayhew over Betty Martin's engagement prospects at her gate. Mayhew asserts his right as suitor while Fenton alternates between possessive anger and remorse. Betty, torn, ultimately rejects Fenton and accepts Mayhew's proposal, keeping the ring.
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John Fenton
Howard Mayhew
Betty
John
Mayhew
Mr. Mayhew
Miss Betty
Fenton
Betty Martin
Howard
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Bromalgine CO
Goldsboro, N. C
Rence
Ford
Detroit
High Point Motor Company
Home Banking Company Capital
Sloan
W. H. Strange
Elmwood Ave
Chicago
Til
Gowans
Carpenter Bros
Greenville
S. C
Gowan Medical CO
Red Devil Lye
Stevens
X.L
W.C.F
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company
P.O
Chicopee Falls
Mass
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