Black Dog and Captain in Admiral Benbow Inn
In the Admiral Benbow Inn saga a scarred captain confronts the mysterious Black Dog, a brutal clash ends with a signboard injury, and the captain sustains a stroke as Billy Bones sinks into weakness. Jim tends the captain while Dr Livesey treats him, and a blind stranger plots entry to confront Bill at the parlor door.
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Bill
Black Dog
Billy
Admiral Benbow
Bo 5
Sonny
San Black Dog
Jim
Rum
Tran
Geary
Lef
Dr. Livesey
Billy Bones
Ivy
Matey
Tim
Savannah
Lear
Jess
Bilind
England
George
Admim
Denbow
Black Hill Cave
March
Closing of a big store shows orderly night shift system
The article describes how 3000 shoppers and extensive staff exit a crowded dry goods store each night. Clerks pass through cloakrooms, with passes for bundles, and doors are guarded to prevent theft. The exodus is orderly, with bells, gongs, and watchers ensuring a quiet, rapid shutdown by 6:21.
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Saleguy
Vlostus
Mairshall Field
Ileashan
Moat
Henre
Yang
Chienga Chronicle
From Her View on a Crowded Eastbound Car
A Cleveland Plain Dealer reader describes a scene on an eastbound Euclid car where two talkative women complain about passengers and seating. The observer notes the imbalance of men standing and women seated, and questions social norms about offering seats and respect toward women.
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Euclid
Tan
Euclire
Cleveland
Secretary Ohley and the Peruna endorsement in 1908
A West Virginia secretary of state letter from Charleston dated March 7, 1908 promotes Peruna as a superior catarrh remedy. It touts endorsements from governors, congressmen, and local officials, notes a Peruna catalog of testimonials, and mentions a Columbus Ohio factory book sent to buyers.
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W. A. Ohiey
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Miy Genevin
Peru
William A. Ohley
Ohley
Peruna
Berens
Perana Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
Weat
Blood Poisoning Anecdotes and Cure Claims in Sarsaparilla Ads
A nurse recounts a blood poisoning case and how Dr. Ayers Sarsaparilla allegedly brought dramatic healing after other treatments failed. The piece cites personal testimony from Mrs. A. We Taylor of Sogieval North Dakota and mentions widespread patient experiences and marketing by the drug’s supporters. The passage also includes assorted clippings about patent medicines, legal notices, and unrelated quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aley Nave
Aver
A. We Taylor
Sogieval N. Dak
Indy
Atlanta
Dr Ayer
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Contaxvon
Cisely
Curaca
Cain
Baleam
Ang
Chicapo Tribune
Michael Angelo
St. Peter
Rome
Taniecskrt
Hazores
Thantoland
Transvaal
Zawaihay
India
Astupter
Philadelphia Record
Ocuan
Caine
Clara
Delle
Minnie
Mello
Jerry
Ray
Chicago
Revord
Constans
Tate Ce Yeas
Aprony
Ivathe Laughlin
Supreme Court
Buffalo
Paul B. Hudson
Dr. Clark
Allen
Oletet
le Roy
Jone
Hasna
Calicoos
Tine
William Simpson & Sona
Dr. Kline
de. Kling
Archat
Phila
Washington Democrat
Pike
Jennie J
Chicago News
Dr. Ayer
Avera
Ayers Sursupurilla
J.C Ayer Co
Cobe and Gywalle
Cuba
Hawaii
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Gev
H. Henfford
CLC & St. P. Ry
Chicago, Il
Klondrettis
Dilke
Tiella
Gilka
Asay
Relone
Hichmond Dinputi
Philadelphia
Detroit Free Press
Amy
Mami
No. Journal
Bears
Gastoria
Sapolio
Nares
Ed J Kespe
Ates
Bering
St.Paul Minn
Ian
Neal En
Mlowne
Jowest
Boutell Brothers
Northwest
Eath St
First Ave. S
Tenslan Tetas
Partes Teller
Dewas
Canada
Machimery
Loomis
Wes Whiting
Thas
Thie Peer
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