Last of the Aucas Aides Don Sylvio to Safe House
Don Sylvio d Arenal is rescued after a brutal ambush as masked bandits flee. Nocobotha and Pincheira debate his fate while Don Sylvio lies near death, then blood transfusion by local gauchos revives him. plan to relocate him to Carmen’s house is set.
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Sylvio d’Arenal
Capatar
Blas Sallazar
Dona Concha
Caspita
Senor Panchito
Panchita
Don Sylvio
Panchito
Nocobotha
Pincheira
Don Sylvia
Doi ‘Ylvio
Incheira
Carmen
Eira
den Sylvio
Carai
Don Torribio Carvajal
Caballero
Prisoner’s Escape Sparks Pursuit Across Carmen
Don Sylvio, imprisoned by Pincheira, is carried to a house and guarded by a masked gaoler. A sudden assault frees him, and he joins Pedrito and Mercedes in flight toward the estanehia of San Julian, racing across a perilous night toward an uncertain future.
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Carai
Pincheira
Don Svivio
Don Sylvia
Senor
Don Sylvio
Pedrito
Bombero
San Julian
Torribio Carvajal
Nocobotha
Aucas
Mercedes
Dona Concha
Carmen
Don Pedro
Two Women Dress as Indians Set Course for Aucas Camp
Pedrito escorts Dona Concha and Mercedes through silent ruined town toward the Indian camp. The trio faces danger, with Dona Concha insisting on revenge and Pedrito urging protection until they reach the Aucas lines. A stray store anecdote follows about a purse and a boy.
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Senorita
Pedrito
Dona Concha
Nocobotha
Don Pedro
Don Valentine Cardoso
Poblacion del Sur
Senoritas
Mercedes
Bombero
Don Torribio
Pedro
Fame and a Famous Guest Named at Dinner
A toastmaster introduces a renowned writer and public speaker. In a coughing fit he struggles to recall the guest’s name, finally revealing Horace Verdigris as the honored speaker. The exchange names Howard Verne de Vrees as the man behind the household-name reputation.
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Johnson
Howard Verne de Vrees
Jonson
Horace Verdigris
Golden mean in religion cited by Richmond deacon prayer
A Washington clergyman recalls a Richmond colored congregation tale where an elderly deacon prays for a pore brother to be guided toward truth. The humorous plea ends with a vivid image asking the Lord to crown the brother with salvational zeal.
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Washington
Richmond
Salvashun
Harper's Weekly
Around the World Trip Promises Day Off
A Washington scientist, strict with both officials and servants, offers his attendant a world cruise. The attendant asks if traveling east to west loses a day, and, upon confirmation, replies that a day off would be welcome.
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Sam
Washington
Henry
Harper’s Weekly
Perpetual Motion Device Invented by Fred Shiller
A Pine Grove correspondent reports Fred Shiller Bever believes a wheel with seventeen hollow spokes carries a lead bullet in each. Nine bullets reach the ends while eight stay at the axle, allowing continuous motion by the lone odd bullet. Shollenberger proposes more wheels and heavier bullets for greater results.
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Fred Shiller
Pine Grove
Philadelphia
Miss Telman Rejoices Amid Unexpected Courtship at Ryersons
A shy boarder Miss Telman undergoes a dramatic personal shift after meeting Mr. Wellesley, a South-born Major. she changes dress and mood, befriends a pretty girl, reveals she will move to help her nephew, and later returns with Mr. Wellesley, now Mr. Wellesley and Mrs. Wellesley, in a pivotal social twist at Ryerson's.
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Miss Telman
Mr. Wellesley
Wellesley
Everrybody
Ryerson's
Ryerson’s
Telman
Cupid
Lfe
Ryerson
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Don Antonio Valverde
Concha
New York Post
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