Marking Money By Pin Pricks On National Currency
The article describes a Secret Service method to identify suspects by secretly marking currency. A pin pricks two holes in the Indian chief’s eyes on a six dollar silver certificate, visible only under light, then additional marks at the twists near the figure five and ends of the scrolls. The marked bills are used to identify known persons and kept in the drawer they access. Conviction is asserted as likely when explained under oath.
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Secret Service
Red and Blue Emblems in Human Society
The piece notes red as a dominating color in politics, religion, and ceremonial robes, while blue holds a gentler role as a cloak of heaven in myths. It mentions red umbrellas at Indian durbars and red’s calming paradoxical effect on fat, with blue linked to good outcomes in legends.
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India
Ireland Round Towers A Mystery From History
The round towers of Ireland date from the 9th to 13th centuries with about 80 remaining. Their purpose is debated but myths say Druids built them as watch towers or safe refuges during Viking invasions. Access doors are high above ground and ladders were used to reach them.
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Ireland
The Word Squaw and Its Noose of Names
The term squaw stems from Narraganset speech likely eskwaw and spread across North America. A squaw man is a man who works as a woman or a white husband living with an Indian wife. The name extended to plants and seasonal terms such as squaw berry squaw flower squaw mint and squaw winter indicating a mild start to winter in parts of Canada and the Northwest.
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New England
Canada
United States
Canadian Northwest
Cockneys Adaptable and Handy Across Trades
A London Chronicle note praises Cockneys for rapid adaptation to farm work and machinery. It cites a London girl who learned thrashing machine operation in a week and a Cockney cavalryman becoming an expert rider quickly, highlighting keen observation and practical skill.
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London
London Chronicle
Public Sale of a Fine Brick Residence in Winchester Virginia
Public sale conducted by Special Commissioner M M Lynch for the Harrett Chapman versus Kate S Anderson et al. at the courthouse in Winchester on November 16, 1918. The property at 219 South Main Street has a 29 by 188 feet lot, a large two story brick residence, and the sale terms require one third cash and the balance in annual installments secured by bonds, a deed of trust, and insurance policy.
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Winchester
Virginia
Harrett. Chapman
Kate
Anderon
Court House
Wincheser
South Main Street
Clifford
Cork Street
John B. Shull
M. M. Lynch
G. Swanson
M. Lynch
Hariett Chapman
Anderson
J. B. Beverley
Merk
Corporation Court of
City of
Divorce Suit in Frederick County Court
In the Frederick County Circuit Court on October 3, 1918, dester V. Briscoe files for divorce from Stanley Briscoe. An affidavit states the defendant is not a Virginia resident. he must appear within fifteen days after publication. The order requires weekly publication for four weeks in Winchester Star and posting at the county courthouse.
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Circuit Court
Frederick
Dester
Briscoe
Stanley Briscoe
Virginia
Winchester
J. B. Beverley
Mrs A E Sidenberdet Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
In Rockfield Indiana Mrs A E Sidenberdet reports spring bronchial trouble but finds Chamberlain Cough Remedy the only thing that gives relief after a few days use the bronchial symptoms ease and signs improve.
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A. E. Sidenberdet
Rockfield
Ind
Chamberlain
Limestone Likely Used On Early Pyramids Claims
A New York Sun report argues most pyramids used limestone for outer coats with some suggesting Cheops had granite or polished stone triangles. The author notes no granite chips around Cheops, cites Mokattam limestone as easier to quarry, and observes granite triangles are unusual in Cairo construction.
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Pyramids
Pyramid of
Cheops
Pyramid of Cheops
Pyramid of Chephren
Cairo
Mokattam
Nile
New York Sun
Terrible hurricane wreck described by Territable captain
The four masted barque Territale met a fierce hurricane off British Columbia. A vivid report to Liverpool owners recalls roaring foam, smashing masts, and a final drift to shore where the crew were rescued by a lifeboat. Also included is a humorous domestic quip about a bride calling her husband chocolate cake.
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Liverpool
Eng
British Columbia
John
Wild Horses and Jewels Prompt Theatrical Advance Visit
An advance agent for a theater company arrives with a story about Miss Ricquer’s jewels. The editor insists on a proper business record while the agent insists this is a real report about a show in Elyria where a gas outage forced use of sparklers as footlights.
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Elyria
Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Parcel Post Request and Meats Market Errand
A domestic exchange shows a wife asking her husband to send a package by parcels post and inquiring if he needs items from the meats store or fishes market. The husband replies affirmatively and asks what to bring home.
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Ag Hubby
Henry
Hub
Can Now Eat and Sleep In Comfort
A testimonial notes relief after taking Chamberlain's Tablets for sleeplessness and stomach distress. The author claims elimination of misery, renewed appetite, and restored comfort after nearly two months of treatment, and reports being entirely well. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
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L. E. Baublitz
Cheops and
Chephren
National Monthly
Georgette
H. K. Green & Bro
Axminster
Moling & Seal
Firestone
Builie A
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Zero
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Agnes Turner
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