Spider Folklore Inspires Scottish King Bruce
A folk tale recalls King Bruce facing defeat in battles against invaders. In a lonely castle room he watches a spider repeatedly fail and finally succeed, inspiring him to rally once more and rout his foes. The tale echoes the adage if at first you don t succeed try again.
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King Bruce
England
Bruce
Nonsense verses and quips on weddings and gossip
A collage of cartoonish lines about marriage costs, a ring tale, a girl named Mary with a treasured ring, and cheeky exchanges among girls. It mentions suffragettes, a baby weighing four pounds, and a dyspeptic choosing foods carefully, all in a playful, dated vernacular.
Barony Mystery and Rescue on Scratch Hill Trail
In a Southern setting the Quintards’ Harony estate faces sale as Hannibal Wayne Hazard emerges, adopted by Yancy who helps the boy evades danger from Captain Murrell. Betsy Malfoy and Bruce Carrington join quests beside Judge Slocum Price, who recognizes Hannibal as the Barony’s heir amid racing and social life at Boggs’ track.
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Wouthern Plantation
Harony
Quintards
Jonathan ‘Crenshaw
Tranger
Bladen
Bob Yancy
Hannibal Wayne Hazard
Yancy
Narthaniel Ferria
Quintains
Hannibal
Urrall
Pears
Bony
Scratch Hill
Dave Blount
Murrell
Blount
Squire Baleam
Betty Malfoy
Ferrises
Bruce Carrington
Betty
Carrington
Slocum Price
Judge
Cavendish
Ratt
Price Fovemiks Ja'l
Bend Plain
Betts
Dro d igal Battle at Belle Plain Ends in Showdown
Betty defies Murrell at a racing gathering as Carrington and Norton join the rifle contest. Judge Slocum Price officiates while Hannibal and Betty navigate the crowd. Murrell taunts Carrington before Carrington fires the decisive center shot to win.
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Betty
Hannibal
Murrell
Carrington
Allence
Norton
Judge seeks legal practice in Boggs Raleigh region
The judge, convinced of support from warm hearted and prosperous locals, considers locating in a small tavern town. He visits Charley Norton, who owns the only available house, to secure a residence for his new venture, while Norton gently steers him away from talking rent. Tom Ware and Captain Murrell recount life at Belle Plain as a side note.
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Hannibal
Ware
Mahaffy
Price
Judge Slocum Price
Tom Ware
Norton
Slocum Price
Carrington
Mannibal
Murrell
Belle Plain
West Tennessee
Charley Norton
Hicks
John Murrell
Tom
Portal of Hope
Judge Price
Mr. Mohaffy
Boggs
Raleigh
Beile Plain
Solomon
City
Mr. Pegloe
Mr. Pesioe
Thicket Point Plantation
Betty Malroy
Captain Murrell
Office
They Saved His Life and Won a Medal
Two young motorists with a green chauffeur nearly hit an old man at a crossing. They returned to check on him, found him winded but alive, and then gave him a ride home. The grateful man called them the two who saved my life and they hope to win Carnogle medals.
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Hoya
Tim
Time of Widowhood Recalled in Quoted Exchange
In a dialogue, Mrs Weed notes she will mark one year since her widowhood on the fourth of a upcoming month. The other speaker marvels at the passage of time and the slow pace of waiting for acceptable attentions, concluding time seems to fly.
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Mra. Weed
We Can and We Do: Silent Plays Demonstrated
A demonstration showcases plays without words and without actors, proving stage works can convey meaning through movement and mime. The project emphasizes accessible theatre and the power of visual storytelling.
Grape-Nuts claims brain nutrition through Phosphate of Potash
A promotional piece argues Grape-Nuts and Postum boost brain function by supplying Phosphate of Potash and other mineral salts. It cites authorities, editor testimonials, and diet advice, insisting sustained use rebuilds brain matter and supports nervous strength.
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Gecegan
Beamis
Geo. W. Carey
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