Peary’s Verse of Wealth Aimed at Record Word Price
Hampton's Magazine paid a staggering sum for Commander Peary's North Pole story about $50,000 plus estimated $1.18 per word. Editors note that total rights could reach $100,000 or more with foreign sales. Peary, a scientist at heart, may lecture for more money but avoids public exposure, preferring to honor his Arctic work.
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Hampton
Commander
Hampton's
Benj. B. Hampton
Peary
North Pole
Stokes
Arctic
Mrs. Peary
North
Commander Peary
Roosevelt
Rudyard Kipling
Kim
Arthur Conan Doyle
Walter Scott
Bonaparte
Thackeray
Henry Esmond
Dr. Johnson
Rasselas
Milton
Poe
Raven
Good-Bye Molly Brown song from Broadway production
The Trebins Publishing Co and Sam S. and Lee Shubert Publishing will publish one of Eddie Joy's big song hits from the play Mr Hamlet of Broadway. Maude Raymond sings Good-bye Molly Brown, part of the Broadway production now touring the country. Edward Laska notes this rights experiment as an up-to-date musical comedy hit with complete words and music to appear in columns this week.
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Trebuns Publishing Company
New York
All Music
Sam
Lee Shubert
Eddie Joy
Mr. Hamlet
Broadway
Maude Raymond
Bill Simmons
Molly Brown
Miss Raymond
Edw
Madden
Ben
Jerome
Mr. Hiamlet
Casino Theatre
Edward Laska
Trebulis Publishing Company
Mesers
Shubert
Mr Hamiet of Broadway Musical Offering
Our musical offering this week presents Mr Hamiet of Broadway by special permission of the Messrs Shubert and the Trebuhrs Publishing Company. The performance promises selections from current works and familiar tunes, highlighted by vocal numbers and instrumental interludes.
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Messrs. Shubert
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Trebuhs Publishing Company
Explorers and Heroes Write Their Own Storylines
The piece argues that modern heroes publish their own narratives for profit, citing Admiral Robley D. Evans as an example of a former naval officer turned successful author. It notes his Hampton magazines writings and lectures now earn far more than his government pay, and predicts a Panama Canal series will boost his fame further.
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Robley D. Evans
United States Navy
Hampton's Magazine
Uncle Sam
Horn
Admiral Evans
Panama Canal
Italian Prisoner Remains Reported in Paper
A dialogue snippet notes that a paper reports found remains of prisoners in Italian prisons. The exchange features Farmer Smallseed and Elviry with his wife reacting to the claim about hardened criminals.
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Elviry
Leslie's Weekly
Mother was Right as Children Wander Into London Hospital
Two children aged about six and eight wandered into a London hospital receiving ward. The elder handed the doctor in charge a note from their mother claiming the children have awful confusion and that the doctor should wait a moment to hear their cause.
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London
A Policeman's Testimony Endorses Foley's Honey and Tar
Nashua Iowa night policeman J N Paterson recalls suffering a bad winter lung cold before trying several cough medicines and two doctors. A friend recommended Foley's Honey and Tar and two thirds of a bottle cured him, calling it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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J. N. Paterson
Nashua
Iowa
Foley
Lemmon
Cliff Dwellers History and Habits in Ancient Times
The article suggests limited knowledge about cliff dwellers and their civilization, noting uncertainty about their age, co existence with ancient peoples, stone housing, and possible advancement beyond contemporary hunter gatherer societies. It hints at scarce records and archaic lifestyles.
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Israel
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by Pazo Ointment
The ad promises to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee. The product costs 50 cents and claims complete relief for all cases.
The Growth of Genius and Purposeful Observation
The excerpt argues that success comes from early object identification and consistent habit. Genius emerges from vigilant observation combined with fixed resolve, as individuals direct power toward a clear goal, shaping superior outcomes.
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Bulwer Lytton
Public sale at old Canier farm near Pleasant Plains
Orley Page will sell personal property at public auction on Friday Dec 10 starting 10 a m six miles north of Washington on the west Richmond road near Pleasant Plains cemetery. Lots include four horses eighteen cattle hay wagon buggy farm tools and more with cash or 12 month credit terms and a lunch provided by the Plains church. Auctioneers D F Macon and clerk Ralph Dougherty.
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Washington
Richmond Road
Pleasant Plains Cemetery
Old Canier Farm
How to Prevent Eye Discoloration After Injury
The article advises treating a black eye by applying a cloth wrung out in hot water for twenty minutes to thin the pooled blood so it can pass away through proper channels. It notes that eye bruising is painful and disfiguring and that similar treatment applies to bruises on other body parts.
How to Make Turkey Toast for Leftovers
Dice white turkey meat and half as much canned button mushrooms. Moisten with bechamel sauce, season with salt and pepper, and heat gently. Place toasted bread rounds on a platter, heap the turkey mushroom mixture on top, and serve immediately.
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Robert G. Peary
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Sam S. and
Eoolie Foy
Mr. Hamiet
Columbus
Leeds Bros
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National Biscuit Company
Orley Page
D. F. Macon
Ralph Dougherty
Cook & Sherman, Druggists
Chicago
Chichester
Rogers
Give
Hart Schaffner
Mark
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Union
Corliss Coon & Co
Hart Schaffner & Mark Clothes
Chamberlain
Geo. EF. Wright
New London
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