Last of the Aucas Chapter II Continues Plot and Vengeance
Don Torribio Carvajal meets Dona Concha and others at the Carmen residence as plans unfold for a mysterious journey. The tale shifts to the sacred tree Gualichu, described as a malevolent genius worshipped by Patagonians and Aucas with offerings tied to its trunk.
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Don Torribio Carvajal
Don Torribio
Dona Concha
Don Antonio Valverde
Don Valentine
Rosas
Oribe
Don Antonio
Senor Caballero
Madamoiselle
Blas Sallazar
Don Valentine Cardoso
Conchita
Night Court of Gualichu Amid Indian Vigil and Betrayal
Under a dark sky near the tree of Gualichu a ritual gathering forms around a burning ceremonial site. Pedrito the bombero sacrifices himself in a clash with Nocobotha and Pincheira as Indian chiefs weigh vengeance and loyalty.
Early Contact Tale Sets Stage for Feud Endgame
In a ceremonial gathering of Aucus and Pehuenches, Metipan reveals a long standing feud and offers a trade to Nocobotha a white slave to seal a peace. He cites ancestral wrongs by Kelzulepan and calls for the end of discord across great nations. The scene ends with a pledge to reconcile.
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Nocobotha
Metipan
Kelzulepan
Medzelipuizi
Toqui
Nocabotha
Yupanqui
Sun
Mescal and Hashish Visions Reported In Early 20th Century Accounts
The New York Telegraph describes mescal use among Mexican and New Mexican natives yielding vivid color visions and glowing auras. It recounts experiments by Have lock Ellis in London and a Kentucky medical researcher detailing fear, time distortion, and grotesque visions as effects of hashish.
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Mexico
New Mexico
Rio Grande
Havelock Ellis
London
Kentucky
Earth
Heaven
New York Telegraph
Fortune for Princess Henry of Pless in $20,000,000 inheritance
Princess Henry of Pless and her husband receive a $20 million fortune from the estate of the duke of Pless. Known as Daisy West before marriage, she adapted to life at Furstenstein, with the couple spending much time in London and England for Cowes week. Their son was baptized in London with the queen as sponsor in a grand ceremony.
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Princess Henry of
Pless
Duke of
England
Princess Henry
Daisy West
Cornwallis-West
Prince Henry
Furstenstein
Bavaria
Prince
London
Prayer of a Child and Mr Roosevelt Expectation
A four or five year old girl on a porch addresses God in prayer asking Him to take care of Himself because if anything happened to God they would have Mr Roosevelt and he hasn't met Papa's expectations. The remark is cited from Harper's Weekly and framed as a child’s earnest, humorous idiosyncrasy during a quiet afternoon.
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Metipan
Matchi
Nocobotha
Toqui
Gualichu
Pedrito
Bombero
Pincheira
Pampa
Bombero Gever
Canaria
Bomberos
Juan
Mr. Roosevelt
Papa
Harper's Weekly
Telegraphist’s Quiet Strain Amid Nationwide Strike
William Barton rests at Mapleville telegraph station as a national strike silences wires from coast to coast. He refuses nonunion messages, then learns by long distance phone that his mother died that afternoon.
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William Barton
Mapleville
Barton
Omaha
Telegraph
Sunflower Philosophy Maxims From a Gossip Column
A collection of witty aphorisms on love trust and human folly. Observations cover secrets, brides, widows, guests, honesty, vanity, work values and social behavior with quirky comparisons and pointed moral hints. The tone mimics a 19th century breezy column of sayings.
Simple kidney and rheumatism cure mix urged by authority
An advertisement promotes a home made kidney and bladder remedy with Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Kargon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. It claims rapid relief for back ache kidney trouble urinary issues and rheumatism with no stomach harm and high recommendation from a New York authority.
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New York Daily
Saturday Snarl Sparks Barber Shop Debate
A satirical exchange in a barber shop escalates into a clash over Saturday service details. A resident mocks a pedantic rhyme while another defends the full range of grooming offerings, prompting challenges to the remarks.
Ball Blue advertisement touts Red Cross product
A compact ad promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry blueing in a large 2 oz package priced at only a few cents, highlighting value and brand association for homemaking use.
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Red Cross
An Inverted Saying From The Circle
A reflective adage notes that imagining others as we see ourselves would fill the world with splendid men and women, emphasizing self-perception and empathy.
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Circle
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Pampas
Patagonian
Puelche
South America
Gualicha
Peru
Rio Negro
Almens
Nocobotho
Lucaney
Puelches
Fortune
Western Canada
NEW Districts
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
United States
Manitoba
North-West Provinces
W. D. Scott
Ottawa
W. H. Rogers
Traction-Terminal Building
Indianapolis
Ind
Standard Oil Co. Incorporated
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