A Fallen Idol in Untiriana
In Untiriana, Nebelsen schemes at a society gala to unravel a web involving Babcock and Sybil as rumor and fear grow. Sybil hopes Ronald will appear while Nebelsen mutters of an ominous idol and a looming reckoning, warning Campion of danger.
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Nethelseu
Babcock
Nebeleen
Nebelson
Aelock
Chela
Ged Nebelsen
Academy
Folkestone
Nebelsen
Sybil
Ronald
MM. Perceval
Mrs. Stanisland
Nevelsyn
Tie
Brabenok
Leedie Schleepy
Ainner
Errel
Hin
Sim
Mr. Babcock
Campion
Aud
Nebelgon
Vetein
Hersell
Nefer
Mr. Campion
Idol Alive in Campion Garden and a Night Arrest
Campion's plan to bury a household idol turns terrified when the figure awakens and screams. Night constable Yarker confronts him as the idol reveals a living changeling. Campion is arrested for attempting child murder, facing a grim, reluctant ride to justice.
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Campion
Hense
Yarker
Subjick
Sussex Price
Tam
Yorker
Campel
Tye
Han
Tuaver
Yurker
Lis
Ronald
Yarkor
Wern
Marlborough Road
Merszzes
Escape
Sussex Place
Walker
Hidden-Troop Locator Device Reported by German Authorities
A wartime sketch describes German experiments with a device using smoke less powder to reveal troop locations. It envisions surveying terrain through pale red lenses, where smokeless powder flashes appear bold in red while ordinary items fade. Screens in field glasses would reveal concealed marksmen.
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Pittsburs
Proverb Ledger Mixes Odd Phrases and Misty Parables
An assorted fragment presents misheard proverbs and garbled lines reflecting a playful, archaic voice. The comma of phrases hints at a Saturday Night source, with scattered ideas about strength in onions, cosmetics, folly, and social mirth, all in a quirky, fragmentary print.
Great Canal Opens Draining Mantua and Regio Lands
A vast canal linking Mantua and Regio provinces to the River Po has opened after five years of digging by 6000 workers. Rev W Arthur Noble of Korea leads a large Methodist district with churches nearby reachable by a long 300 mile walk. Oxford Bill is printed on a secret groome made paper valued at $1,250,000.
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Kalin
Mantua
Reggio
W. Arthur Noble
Korea
Oxford
Oxford University
Science Items From Manila Jesuit Lab And Gas Theory
A Manila Jesuit laboratory teaches electric science. Professor Berthold notes intelligence correlates with good nature and body size. Reports discuss natural gas mysteries, asbestos shingles, air versus water density, boiler safety, and atmospheric composition at different altitudes with figures.
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Berthold
Vienna
Orange Tree Moves North to Breed Hardy Citrus
Government botanists of the U S Department of Agriculture aim to create a hardy orange tree by crossing a northern adaptable citrus with the sweet south orange. The project seeks a scion that bears fruit in milder climates midway north of current growing zones, potentially enabling orange groves in Central Virginia Kentucky Indiana Illinois Missouri and Kansas.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Analogy Explains Bank Cash Flow to Dutch Client
A New York bank clerk explains why cash cannot be paid to depositors, offering Clearing House checks. The stolid Dutchman struggles, and the bank president delivers a lengthy analogical explanation. The Dutch reply shows partial understanding, laughing at the idea of money like a fussy infant waking at night.
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New York
Minister’s Prayer Turns Sour as Groom Reveals Saloon Secret
A devout Presbyterian clergyman in the Middle West praying for a newlyweds’ prosperity discovered the groom kept a saloon. The minister had invoked divine blessing on business and wealth when the groom confessed the true occupation, shocking the ceremony and prompting local reaction.
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Middle West
Ang B
Philadelphia Ledger
Fire costs and building safety in United States
In 1998 fire damage and related costs in the United States exceeded 500 million dollars while building activity reached about 630 million. Expert Herbert M. Wilson argues the fire tax far surpasses top world gold and coal values and urges safer construction to cut losses. He notes higher per capita fire losses versus Europe and links modern, safer design to long term economic benefits.
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Wits
Teading
Herbert M. Wilson
National Geologies Survey
United States
National Board of Underwriters
Europe
Murray Hill
New York Mail
Effects of Perfumes on Health and Mood
An ailing sense of smell and nervous reactions accompany perfume use. The piece notes perfumes' medicinal history with violets and jasmine, warns against impure essences and civet schemes, and cites lavender as sleep aid while outlining potential irritations for hay fever sufferers and mood impacts from pleasant scents.
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Harper's Weekly
Election judges travel long ballot box route in rough weather
From Butte County, election judges plan a lengthy mileage claim for delivering ballot boxes. They carried the boxes from two precincts toward Belle Fourche, choosing rail over a 160 mile overland route due to swollen streams and heavy rains, with possible delays to cross by wagon.
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Butte County
Belle Fourche
Aberdeen
Huron
Pierre
St. Paul Dispatch
Not a Question of Locality in Women’s Worth
The Chicago Inter-Ocean argues against excessive regional boasting about women’s virtues, stressing that American wives should not be evaluated as better or worse by city or state. It warns against turning marriage choices into sectional disputes.
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Anoty
Ell
Cilcago Inter-Ocean
Quiet Joy Reading by Mrs. D. L. French
A devotional poem from the Christian Herald urges readers to reflect on intimate bonds with the dead, praising lasting fragrance of kindness and offering comfort that angels guard the departed. It invites sharing compassion to ease sorrow and point others toward the heavenly home.
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D. L. French
Christian Herald
David Declines Bargain for Ornan’s Threshing Floor
The sermon reflects on David buying the threshing floor at full price in tears for expiation, arguing true cost lies in self denial. It warns against shortcuts that cheapen virtue, noting that real sacrifice and charity require personal effort and not letting others bear one’s spiritual debts.
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David
Ornan
Orith
Huey
Coleridge
Eage
Ornao
Lfe
George Clarke Peck
St. Andrew's M
New York Sunday Herald
Balloon cross succeeds for Alyse with Swiss Aero Club ascent
The Swiss Aero Club reports that balloon Cog nag completed the crossing of the Alpe with pilot Alyse aboard. The crossing marks a notable achievement for the balloon team.
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Swiss Aero Club
Alpe
David and Goliath Exposition from Vale of Elah
Sunday school commentary on first Samuel 17 1 18 5 Golden Text verses 46 49 focusing on Davids courage faith and reliance on Jehovah against Goliath. It argues the battle belongs to the Lord and Saul’s armor hinders faith led by bold trust to deliverance and glory to God not self.
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David
Goliath
Vale of Elah
Israel
God
Sant
Jehovah
Cook
Saul
Teskon
Unity dairy-oleomargarine ruling settles dispute
The Secretary of Agriculture, after hearing both sides, rules in favor of Unity interests. Producers claimed the inspection mark was unnecessary. new order requires a wrapper mark with an official establishment number for oleomargarine. Secretary Wilson upholds the original inspection requirement. Also noted: Welland Canal depth to rise from 14.5 to 25 feet to aid wheat transport to Europe. Australia’s age pensions projected at £1,800,000 yearly.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
Ani Dalry
Secretary of Agriculture
Welland Canal
America
Europe
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