Escape of the lion foiled by daring uphill ride to river
In a Westwood circus, Sam Griffin drives a four horse wagon carrying lions down a steep hill. A broken rope and a ruined cage door threaten a wild escape toward bystanders. Griffin caps the chase by steering into an old ford and plunging the wagon into a river, trapping the king of beasts.
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Sam Griffin
Cal Patterson
Sam
Hans
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Reputation and Self Respect for Young People
The article warns that boasting about ignoring others’ opinions shows poor sense. True reputation comes from character and actions. It cautions against fake reputations built on deception and urges youths to cultivate courage, honesty, generosity, and self-control for lasting self-respect.
Britain’s Goat Milk Demand Rises Across Regions
Britain now sells about twenty million gallons of goat milk annually, ten times two decades ago, driven by beauty claims and better digestion. Women seek a peach bloom complexion from goat milk while health benefits push more smallholders to keep goats, with an estimated 30 000 goats nationwide led by South Wales and notable numbers in Essex Norfolk Durham and Hampshire.
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South Wales
Essex
Norfolk
Durham
Hampshire
Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief From Attack
The article touts Dr J D Kelloge's Asthma Remedy as a dramatic relief for asthma attacks. It claims relief comes with a rush and life becomes worth living when used persistently, warning against substitutes.
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J. D. Kelloge
Angry Father Confronts Daughter On Late Return
A quarrelsome scene unfolds as a father reproaches his daughter for coming home late. She explains she was tending the sick son of a notorious man, challenging the father's harsh portrayal of himself as the household caretaker.
Vicar Answers Childs Question On Clerical Collar
A child asks the vicar how he puts on his clerical collar during a church visit. The clergyman explains the garment and its symbolism in simple terms to the young questioner.
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Bobby
Tact and Napkin Etiquette at Smart Restaurant
A patron in a smart restaurant ties a napkin around his neck prompting the manager to instruct a boy to handle the situation tactfully. The pupil asks the man to shave or haircut, highlighting a humorous exchange over dress and behavior. Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as a cheap, reliable remedy for worm troubles available at chemists and drug shops.
First Girl Witty Dialogue About Men
A three woman exchange jokes about men. The first says she likes a man with a past, the second notes a man with a future is more interesting, and the third prefers a present that is expensive, implying greater interest.
A Lonely Honeymoon Train Mishap On Platform
A man rushes to board a moving train as his wife, now away on their honeymoon, is seen waving from the last carriage. A porter bars entry, citing the compartment is engaged, prompting the little man’s fury at the misunderstanding.
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