A Boy's Wits Against a Train Robbers' Gang
Dennis H. Stovall recreates a desert drama where young Muff Draper overhears a four-man gang plotting to rob the Express at Lone Spring. He forwards warning signals, helps thwart the caper, and is aided back to safety with the express crew and Dave Cartwright guiding recovery for him and his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
Uhoru
Utation
Tral
Roy
Lone Epring
Baldom
Dave Cartwright
Manzanita
Pullmans
Dunley
Tha Mina
Ousley
Hero
Wright
Draper
Tention
Dave Cartle
Wainwright
Limited
Gopher Hole
Burt
Kanes
Amy Cemuagem
Duff
Jason
Cartwright
Tan
Convinoa
Etrifém
Miea
Yin Draper
Tig Wenke
Etop Algnel
Bear Ulven
Bayer
Dutta
Havents
Tom
Araman
Sye
Pullman
Ab Burt
Elba
el Centro
Hugo
Gophor Mola
Egon
Prohibition Debate Reaches Quizzical Portraits and Echoes
A fragmented dialogue from an International Good Templar page sketches a child asking why prohibition fails to curb drinking, with adults debating law obedience and the fate of drinkers. The piece meanders through references to weddings, masonry, brass coins, and Herodotus, offering a collage of era chatter and moral concern.
Christmas Card Variety From Chelatina Makers
Advertisement-style piece touts a wide range of Christmas cards including wheat sowing and embossed designs from Chelatina. It promises personalized Verna or greeting printing, low prices from 175 to 236 per dozen, envelopes included, and substantial reductions for large orders, urging early orders for best selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carda
Silver weddings celebrated with décor and gifts
Silver weddings mark twenty years of marriage with dinners and dances. Families invite guests from the original ceremony, display silvered anniversary decorations, and present keepsakes like photo frames and silver items. Guests send telegrams and letters, bridesmaids form a guard of honor, and white and silver decor dominates tables and rooms.
Education and Youth Courage in Hard Times
A fragmented reflection explores how young men in challenging towns face labor, perseverance, and social pressures. It notes some youths resist change yet many seek work, courage, and improvement, while others doubt and linger in old routines rather than strive forward.
Fragmented dialogue on a dental scene and confusion
A garbled exchange shows Thane Yojjoat and Anawared Jugiln discussing a toothache. Tommy questions, and a dentist’s involvement is hinted as the toothache stops or remains unknown, with unclear narration and missing context.
Kind Words Lift Downcast Hearts in Daily Struggles
A reflection on sympathy toward workers and deputies, urging recognition of daily efforts. The piece argues that praise and humane treatment encourage even the least esteemed, and warns against cold indifference that erodes morale and costs lives and fortunes. It cites a journal as warning against branding people by cruelty.
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Ufa
Brulsn
Hotomon
Leather Journal
Marjorie Learns of New Baby and Family Links
A garbled note reveals a family tale where Marjorie discovers a new baby and untangles kinship. The message shows a cousin relationship with the baby’s aunt and the baby’s uncle, while Marjorie responds with wonder at how the arrangement came together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie
Siammea
Acton Village considers bonds guarantee for factory project
The Village of Acton is urged to approve a by law guaranteeing Thomson Motor Supplies Limited bonds up to 10000 with ten percent interest over twenty years. The funds would back a new factory within Acton to manufacture automobile parts, with tax exemptions and school tax relief offered as incentives.
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Acton
Thom~ston Motor Buppnds
Corporation of
Aaidmonds
Alt
Themaon Motor Supplies Limited
Aly Bink
Isaz
Ten O'Stock
Aled
Thoraby
Stunicl Council
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Acton Free Press
Teturhiday
Novi Nerieny 16
Joaz
Mae Ayden
Abe Maver
Torbatane
Dennis H. Stovall
Thoas
Gilatenton Steel
Alualt Val
Rimronk
Nunum
Lon Pring
Ubr
Crawind
Oia
Dave
Walty
Uopher Hole
Ataul
Mal
Tvs Rt
Tak
Tair
Ghild
Perro
Hena
Mason
Pearson
Pearson Tasia
Homar
Gots
Herodotus
Lydiank
Hino
Colna
Ant Woke
Ks Ed
Jou
Wearl
Lee Rcrata
wSHeer Mervat Propuers_co oA ORONT De
Vancouver
Free Press Office
The
Dominion
Thomson Motor Supplies Limited
Alap
Nickal
Cason
Quelph
Savage& Co
Jewellers
Guelph
Ontario
Kel Pianos
Waroregmn
W. Kelly
Suelph
Iberwin
Montreal
Toronto
Detroit
Chicago
Arlee
Grand Trunk
C. EL Horming
Oranta
Hommes
Aree
Alex. L. Noble
Grand Trunk Station
Manitoba
Loweyt
Henry Awrey
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