The Little Brown Jug at Kildare
Ardmore a bored millionaire and Henry Griswold a UVA professor travel from Atlanta chasing a wink from a girl. Griswold is mistaken for Gov Osborne in South Carolina, life threats loom, and he warns the governor in Columbia where he meets Barbara Osborne. Ardmore learns the girl is Gov Dangerfield’s daughter in North Carolina, pursued to Raleigh, amid thefts and state intrigue. Griswold becomes adviser to Barbara Osborne as orders go out to capture Apnloweght and valuable papers vanish from Osborne’s office.
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Thoman Ardmore
Henry Manny Griswold
University of Virginia
Traiing
Atlanta
Griswold
Ardmore
Gov. Osborne
South Carolina
Gris~ Wold
Columbia
Barbara Osborng
Gov. Dangerfield
North Carolina
Raleitch
Raleigh
Dangerchild
Jerry Dangerfield
Barbara Osborne
Jor Fathue
South Corolina
Apnloweght
Ardsley
Dilwell County
Kildare
Dilwell
Mingo County
Turner Court Hown
Appleweight
Azbell County
Miss Dangerfield
Jerry
Foster
Map Games and Political Schemes in North Carolina
Ardmore and Miss Dangerfield plot to trap Appleweight by using a border map, telegraphs, and a South Carolina chase. They discuss governors, sheriffs, a looming $250,000 debt, and the risk of violence as they plan to move operations toward Ardmore’s aunt in Kil dare while avoiding social entanglements.
The Land of the Little Brown Jug Caboose 0186 Moves Out
In Raleigh late evening a sealed Ardmore special train departs toward Kildare with a guard detail and a machine gun, amid tension from Miss Dangerfield and a sheriff’s terse reply. Ardmore orchestrates telegraphs and a private force as Mrs Atchison’s party travels toward Ardsley.
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Raleigh
Thomas Ardmore
Dilwell County
Ardmore
Miss Dangerfield
Commonwealth
Ardsley
Cooke
Government
Secret Service
Carolina Hill Country
Indaw
Capt
Kiddo
Dark Brotherhood
Mr. Ardmore
No Exerc: Morning Nervous Troubles From Rich Diet
The passage discusses widespread belief that today’s risk of illness or stress causes nervous trouble. It critiques impressions versus reality, noting extreme consumption by busy men, থেকে overeating rich foods and alcohol. The piece cites European observers and New York Press commentary on gluttony and its effects on the modern executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ly Aldernmante Lorton
Heme
Alehy Ince
Fuley
Haffey
New York Press
Vanished Robbers and the Union Depot Benches
A Kansas City Star piece recalls a depot waiting room where benches double as lost-and-found spaces. A red cap in a linen duster recalls a pair of rubbers left last January, noting repeated cleanings and the odd method of tracking belongings in the quiet midnight hours.
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Union Depot
Kansas City
Kansas City Star
Red Cap
Sonny
Baby Cures Eczema With Cutiura Remedies in Atchison
John Leason of Atchison Kansas recounts his seven week old baby suffering from a severe eczema that defied six months of medical treatment. After using Cutiura Remedies the child recovered and has remained clear for a year and a half.
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Atchison
Cutiura
John Leason
Atchison St
Atchison, Kan
Seven Poor Children Enjoy Seashore Outing
The New York Tribune reports seven around ten year old children, four girls and three boys, were taken to a seashore resort for a day by two women in charge. Funds came from two paperboy boys from one of the recruiting homes, who claim the outing was their own idea though one boy is described as likely the naughtiest in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Cheney and Co Toledo Cure for Constipation
State of Ohio or Tennessee style ad copy claims a cure for constipation with Cheney and Co of Toledo offering a patent remedy. The fragmentary 19th century text mentions sworn attestations, sales by Cheney and Co, and medical promises of internal relief. The language is promotional and non-specific about outcomes or dates.
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Lovas
Ciesey
Cuasey
Toledo
Cheney
Dienemaker
A. W. Gleason
Cheney & CO
Toleda
Deposits in English Savings Bank Rise in UK
Savings bank deposits in the United Kingdom total more than 1.19 million dollars, with the post office holding 78.64 million. Depositors exceed ten million people. People's oral savings in all financial institutions are estimated at 2.43325 million dollars.
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United Kingdom
Murine Eye Remedy Advert Claim
Druggists sell Murine Eye Remedy in liquid form and Murine Eye Salve in aseptic tubes with prices listed. Eye Books and Eye Advice offered free by Murine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago. Includes unrelated notes about police questioning and a speeding chauffeur.
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Matt
Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Dean's Kidney Pills Promised Cure All Kidney Distress
A historical ad style item touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney troubles including dropsy and Bright's disease. A testimonial from John L. Perry of Columbus Texas claims dramatic recovery after using the product. The ad notes price 50 cents per bottle and lists Fa ter Milburn Co Buffalo as distributor. Also included is a clipped dialogue about a rejected suitor reflecting the era's filler content.
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Dean
John L. Perry
Columbus
Tex
Dean’s
Translation Not Death, Elijah Was Translated
A Sunday school teacher asks how Elijah died and a bright boy replies that Elijah did not die but was translated from the original Hebrew. The exchange highlights a humorous Biblical interpretation in a clan context with a witty retort.
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Harry
Elijah
Foot Ease and Onions Boost Comfort and Health
An old-time ad note touts Allen's Foot Ease to ease tired feet and claims onions are the most nourishing vegetable. Mentions Mr Winslow's Booth and a generic health claim about happiness from unknown things. Free samples advertised with a postal address.
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Allen
Alien S Olmsted
le Key
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Meredith Nicholson
Duwell County
N.C
Applewelytt
Erik
Sam
North State
William Dangerfield
Papa
Mr. Foster
Bronx Loan and Trust Company
Billings
Grisay
Griesy
Gay
Osborne
Mr. Audainre
Somyone
Chopin
Ardler
Mike Jim Bladie
Remington, Repeating
Remington Shotguns
Remington
Mare Thes
Peckeimcy
Remington Arms Company Agency
Broadway
New York City
Continental Oil Co (Incorporated
Distemper
Spohn
Eowoal CC
Putnam
Beth
ter-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N
Jeanette
Mr. Winslow
Douglas
Fred C. Witten
Elm St
Ewer
WN. Uy
Salt Lake City
Pierce
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