In the early 20th century, as newspapers delved into tales of historical intrigue to captivate readers, the Bismarck Daily Tribune published this fascinating account of the Count of St. Germain—a figure shrouded in myth and deception. Emerging in the opulent court of Louis XV, he captivated Europe’s elite with claims of immortality, alchemical wonders, and timeless wisdom. This 1912 article, blending skepticism with wonder, paints him as one of history’s greatest charlatans, whose origins and fate remain unsolved puzzles.