The Fitzroy Vases Auction Mystery in London
A Midlands rector's tale of two antique vases ends in a London auction reveal. Fitzroy and wife confront a market frenzy as Count Mirabeau’s collection draws fierce bidding and a surprising ownership twist.
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Tom
Tepu
Loraln
Midlands
China
Ralue
Jefe
Hebert
Tasos
Robert
James Muzry
James
Trisbend
Batt
Brrent
Mra
Hemming
Eran
Rerah Mordauet
Fitenys
Witeroy
Messrs
Claritie & Manson
Sarah Mariinst
Ubi
Mardonia
Pericles
Fitzroy
Th Fasong
Auetamoers
Ringstead
Janes’ Square
Lotus
Mtr
Innes Fitzroy
John Pis
Fiteray
Bedford Howl
Covent Garden
London
Fiterey
Chetaie & Mesans
Yaane
Thay
Count Mirabeau
Minwtiesu
Umderan
Count Marabeau
Janes Fiurey
Risigshrwet
Panm, Jr
Mrs. Fitarcy
Mudiaad
Loeter
Curistie
Confidence Men Use Village Networks in Dating Scam Tales
A reporter recounts tales of confidence operatives who exploit familiarity to lure victims. A pastor narrowly dodges a marriage scam involving staged wealth and a traveling merchant. The piece describes methods such as local directories, hotel registers, and staged courtships to defraud, with cautions from a detective about not chasing the con artist.
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Deventira Raff
Washington
Shamber
Tan
Male Sin
Capitol
Hin
Visi
Norfolk
Launbsent
Tepis
Amin
Genllethan
nMecs
Ashtabula
Solip
Soma Wihlabea
Fryal
Ules
Estete
Ashtanilla
Irea
Otal
Yong Man
Tif
Astrabela
Thas
Albany
Webster Dictionary Unabridged Criticism Sparks Debate
In Webster’s unabridged edition critics pointed to numerous errors. Caleb Casting, a renowned scholar, praised the work but noted many flaws. Editors sought clarification from Mr. Cushing after his count of five thousand genetic errors in the volume prompted a defensive reply.
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Webster
Boston
Caleb Casting
Cushing
Mr. Cushing
Sens
Arcade Special Sale Offers Dress Trimmings Bargains
Arcade Special Sale advertises the largest line of dress trimmings in the state at reduced prices. A 76 cent silk and tinsel gimp is offered for 45 cents, a 100 cent Kid Glove for 58 cents, and a 200 cent Mousquetaire Glove for 100 cents, with a call to come in early before deals end.
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China
Pales Rera
Balance In Her Favor Prompted By Quick Assistance
Fragmentary advertisement style text praises rapid help and cites a soap product. Mentions a Mary Voter and Sandy with garbled phrasing about “The best assistance is that which is quick.” References a soap brand and a boast of swift action.
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Mary
Bussie
le Quick
Wichita and Kansas rail lines advertise travel luxuries
A jagged historical notice from Wichita promotes mortgage loan rectors and railroad services. It extols the St Joseph and Kansas City routes and the Palace Car Company, touting elegant coaches and comfortable sleeping cars from Wichita to St Louis and beyond, promising rapid connections with minimal delays.
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Freaco
St Joti
St. Lewis & Sea
Freptisco Railway
Paltmas Palace
Wichita
Louis
Paws
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Ett
Wichita Wholesale Grocer Company
Corner First and
Water St
Wichita, Kan
Sunny Tay
Nile
Mirwvena
Lalit
Mr. Fiteroy
Christie
Ata Gland “Tyill
England
Pitzrigg
Somerset
Europe
Mirabpan
Sven
Janos
Tay Loni
Eawland
Lune
Papa
Sramira
Arcade
North Main Street
Tuy Pin Eister
Tony
Swift
Winide
Sercarw Co
Prawers, Avant
Sigergaz
Calor
Jim
Cam Aesniber
Anne & Sus
Uriadete
Aioe Larne
Wd. Morne
Wanash Av
Chibard
PG Hengtven Potver
Eet Gonverkece
ST Persche Tana Felu
Kittwall Stern
A.J
Pwo
Spain
Colorado
Sapolio
Moorea Marwan
Dutt
K&n
Josep Cbs
Losep
Mall
Wichita Eagle
Kansar
Lan
Kansas
Sorneys
Tehran
Iran
Etiendad
Baseas
Hteamone Wits
Great Rock Tyland
Vienna
Wny
Great Rock Island
Rock Island
Douglas Avenue
Wichita Eact
Wichite
Kanan
Praladelihta
Wichita Ragle
Wichita Kan
Delphin Mortgage and Trust Co
City
Reerrecee Terre
Chrif
Ge Nebraska Railway
St Jowph & Jons Haslaed Cameg
Se Mimscur
Ranite, Poe Fletosn Palace Car Company
Savelitag
Kaness
Nabrae Ea
Enteing
Kanes & de Way
Ronen
Wichita National Bank
Eastern and Foreign Exchange
A.& Bonds
Chicago Lumber CO
Lawrence Ave
Chicago
35Th and Fron
A. Smith
GEO. L
Ott & Geo
D. Cross
Smithson & CO
Douglas Ave
L Smithson
THE
Justice
New York
R. P. Murdock
Davidson
Davidson Investment Comp
Joy Quincy Adams
S Darst
Char G Mugr
Walt Teg Dti
Toned Samort Wee Bani
Foitisens Mas
Marshwest Cor
Wichita, Kansas
Houck, Thomas & CO
Sarcomie, MO
Shogwick Block
L. C. Jackson
Hacker & Jackson
Deaser
South Fourth Avent
North Main
USK
Oliver & Imbodenco
Kansas Loan and Investment CO
N. F. Nurpentaspen
M. W. Levy
Treas
A. W. Oliven
Retax, Sec’y
Capital
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