A Matter of Honor: Esther Morgan and the Rylander
Esther Morgan, a ship captain’s daughter, enhances a wireless setup aboard the Rylander to reach a distressed Eastondale. Her improvised fluid batteries and Morse skill enable contact and rescue, prompting Captain Morgan to embrace safer wireless gear and a chief operator role for his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Morgan
Jonely
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Sidney
Australia
Marshall Lee
Honolulu
Rylander
Mason
Eastondale
Ewsie
Cu’ Aptain
New South Wales
Rene
Eather
Herrain
Captain Morgan
Eastongiale
Aston
Essie
As The Walls, So Is The Home Wallpaper’s role in rooms
The article argues walls determine a room’s feel and health with wallpaper as the ideal flexible decor. It highlights walls as the eye level feature, supporting furniture, lighting, and mood, and claims wallpaper is affordable, sanitary, and quick to apply for a refreshed home ambiance.
Beer banners in labor parade spark controversy in Toronto
A Toronto Labor Day parade featured banners demanding beer and wine without permits. The Moderation League arranged the banners with paid agents, prompting criticism that liquor interests manipulate labor groups to promote their agenda. A. J. Irwin, Ontario Prohibition Union, denounces the campaign as exploitative and harmful to workers. Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as a gentle worm remedy with quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Moderation League
New York
Jimmie Walker
League
Hqudt
Forcing rhubarb in winter for profit and home use
The article explains forcing rhubarb for sale or home use as profitable with roots from vigorous varieties. It covers producing roots from seed, winter storage, soil freezing, cool dark cellars or heated sheds, and maintaining 55 to 65 F to avoid weak stalks. It notes care steps, timing of first harvest, and replanting cycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottetown
Did You Ever Stop To Think by Edson R Waite
Edson R Waite from Ghawneé Oklahoma discusses the role of local newspapers in community life. He quotes Jewell Mayes of Missouri on newspaper value, advertising, and citizen support, arguing a prosperous paper strengthens towns and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson R
William Southern, Jr
Independence
Jewell Mayes
Missouri State Board of Agriculture
Ity
Mfe
Suitor Seeks Daughter in Witty Age Flip Exchange
A comical exchange shows a young suitor asking to marry the daughter. The Old Man dismisses him for being 20 while she is 28, insisting he wait ten years so he will be 30 and she remains 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Eastondale
Jake
Marshall Lee
Mason
Morgan
Esther
Meeting Pop Half Way With Forty Dollars A Week
A brief exchange in which a young man asks if he can support the daughter for forty dollars a week. The older speaker tentatively accepts if that is the best offer, signaling a negotiation over marriage support terms.
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Bree Press
Frances McKinnon Morton
STE -Beer
A. J. Irwin
Office of Oatario Prohibition Union
Public Utilities Commission
R. J. McPherson
Acton
Hewetson Minstrels
Acton Citizens
J. Fairbairn
Ontario
Hewetson
C. v. McKeown
F. L. Wright
Sect
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