Rat Thefts at the Mint Aged Inspector Recalls Trevor Case
A retired United States Mint inspector recounts a case of small-scale gold theft involving Trevor, a promising employee in the rolling room. The story follows suspicion, a detective ruse, and a decisive trap using a dead rat as a clue, revealing the thief and the moral conflict within the mint community.
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United States
Trevor
Betsy
Bet
Coinage Department
Stamper
Jim Smith
Queer Facts About Pigeons Revealed In Brief Notes
The piece explains pigeon parenting with details on pigeon milk produced in the throat, the feeding dab at the mother’s bill, and the two squabs feeding from each side. Males drive females away before a month old to restart laying, while the male cares for young pigeons until independent. It mentions carrier pigeons and Primera’s record flight from El Paso to Cleveland.
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Primera
el Paso
Tex
Cleveland
Cook's Pole Secret Holder Harry Whitney's Escape
Harry Whitney of New Haven, noted big game hunter and associate of the Peary expedition, once escaped death on an Arizona ranch after an insect entered his ear. He rode to Tucson 100 miles away, was mistaken for insane, and saved by Elks officers and doctors who removed the insect at St. Mary's hospital.
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Harry Whitney
New Haven
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Arctic
Whitney
Stephen Whitney
Bradish Johnson
New York City
Hove
Ansonia
Conn
Australia
Arizona
Tucson
St. Mary's Hospital
Puzzle to Cut and Reassemble a Square
A wordless puzzle invites you to draw a figure on thick cardboard, cut along dotted lines to form square pieces, then have a friend reassemble into a square. Challenge lies in precise fitting and alignment.
Better Not Take Whiskey Say Perry Davis Painkiller Ad
A vintage advertisement urges when a chill hits not whiskey but Perry Davis Painkiller. Take a teaspoonful in hot water or milk, claim it has a 70 year reliability record. Available at druggists in 35c or 50c bottle sizes.
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Perry Davis
Draggist’s
Poland China Hog Sale Announced by J M Stewart & Son
J M Stewart and Son of four miles southeast of Ainsworth Iowa announce a public sale of 39 Poland China hogs on Wednesday October 6 1909. The Stewarts strain is described as strong vigorous and the offer includes free transport from Ainsworth and Crawfordsville to the farm. Write for catalogue.
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J. M. Stewart & Son
Ainsworth
Iowa
Poland
Stewart
Crawfordsville
Want Ad in the Journal Promises Quick Results
A brief want ad in the Journal claims fast responses for readers seeking goods or services. The notice invites inquiries and emphasizes the efficiency of the classified section in attracting attention.
Bookshop Ad Promotes Late Novels and Classics
A local bookstore invites readers to browse its selection of late novels and classic works. The ad highlights standard and classic bindings and encourages dropping in to explore available titles.
Daredevil Boy Fred Cook Guided By Peoria Kin
Dr. H Lewis Fireler of Peoria and Dr. Hiram F. Fineler tout the early exploits of Frederick A. Cook. They recall his fearless childhood in which he hunted alone and achieved top honors in medical studies before pursuing north pole exploration. They say his energy led to his later ventures aided by Bradley the financier.
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North Pole
Connie
Peoria
Ill
Frederick A. Cook
Drs. H. Lewis
Hiram FE. Fineler
Fred Cook
Il. Lewis Fireler
Bradley
Great Fight to Be Reproduced in October War Pageant
State troops in Pierre South Dakota will stage a reproduction of the Custer massacre in the first week of October. Soldiers will be killed and scalped daily by Sioux Indians including veterans of the Little Bighorn fight. Iron Lightning and his band will lead more than 100 warriors with approval from Washington.
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Custer
Pierre
S. C
Little Big Horn
Indian Bureau
Washington
Onnete
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American Press
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China
Frey’s
Owa
Casey Bros
the Citizens Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Dr. D. Arthaud
Osteopath
Kirksville
Dr. W. M. Terry
West Washington Street
Washington, Lowa
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
Dakota
Geo. Peck
Eta
P. BR. R
Golden State Lim
Sun
So'west Lim
Chicago Moise
Milwaukee
Lo'west Lim
Clifford Thorn
Court House
J. J. Kellogg
South Side Square
E. J. Harmeier
North Side Square
W. H. Butterfield
Feder
Crail’s
Nicola
Harmon
Gc. B
Keota
Longfellow
G. B. van Kleeck
West Chester
Ier
Ua Central Ry
Brighton
St.Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Mason City Mail
Sun Twin Cities Lim
Sun Eastboun
Peoria Express
Sa Peoria Lim
Sun Elegant
A. J. Morris
A. B. Cutts
Minn
Dr. King
Lemmon’s” Pharmacy and
McElhinney Drug Co
Barnes
Hawkeye Lightning Rod CO
Riverside, Lowa
Eicher & Livingston
LAW
Offic
Charles A. Dewey
Notary Publi
Cince
Temple Building
Washington, i
Lawyers
Opposite Journal Office
Washington, Low
W. M. Keeley
E.D. Morrison
P. J. Hanley
Cour
Crail
State Bank
Capital
S. A. White
Sam'l Thompson
R. L. Coulter
W. A. White
D. F. Macon
Chichester
Casey’s
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