Robert Fairchild Heads West to Seek Hidden Silver Mine
Robert Fairchild learns of a long buried secret tied to his father Thornton Fairchild and a failed mining venture. He travels from Indianapolis to Indianapolis to meet lawyer Henry Beamish, inherits the Bine Poppy mine, and faces warnings of danger from a shadowy associate named Squint Rodajne.
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Thornton Fairchid
Robert
Fairchild
Coloorado
Henry Beamish
Robert Fairchild
Indianapolie
St. Louis
Henry Peamish
Trincess
Old Beamish
Roy
Henry Renrbish
Thornton
Indianapolis
Bine
Ponte
Robert Falreltid
Robert Patrchild
Beamish
Cornnthman
Siasie
Larsen
Cripple Creek
Harkins
Cornwall
Squint’ Rodajne
Andehe
Robert Fatrentid
Carnival Shows Grow Into Commercialized Amusement Industry
The piece surveys the rise of American carnival shows led by the Greater Shows and similar troupes. It notes midways, concessions, rides, and games of skill dominate the business, often under auspices, with concern that gambling elements pervade and degrade public morals.
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Washington, D. C
Carnival
Bostock
America
C. W.parker
Washington County Treasurer's Receipts and Disbursements Report
The 1923 Washington County Treasurer Harry McCall certifies a total receipts of 763 905 41 and total disbursements of 753 905 41 for the period, listing current and delinquent taxes, interest, county hospital care, and county road accounts, with itemized minor entries.
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Harry McCall
Washington County
Iowa
Ih Amon
Brighton City
Washington
Capitol Grounds
General County
State Insan
Eagew
Whee
Gsat Farmers’ Institute
County
Anne
Lemar
Brighton
Sewa
Treasur
Amane
Picks Lock With Fork Breaks Jail
Al Mayfield, a model prisoner, picked a jail cell lock with a table fork and escaped from Wright county jail during the night. Arrested at Fort Dodge after attempting to dispose of stolen clothing from Eagle Grove, he vanished after reaching the roof and ground via the attic through a window and downspout.
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Clarion
Wright County
al Mayfield
Liberty
Mayfield
Fort Dodge
Eagle Grove
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