Land of Broken Promises era tale of Mexican mine chase
In 1914 a revolution in Mexico pushes Bud Hooker and Phil Da Lancey to abandon their mining claim and return to the United States. In a border town they plot to reclaim title to a rich mine, facing Aragon’s threats, Cruz Mendez’s legal hurdles, and a shifting allegiance among Gracia Aragon and Phil. Rebels menace Fortuna as a gold vein is found but title issues stall work. Phil is arrested, later deserts, while Bud adopts a Mexican persona to secure the claim amid violence and rural guards.
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Bud Hooker
Phil da Lancey
Mexico
United States
Gadedan
Bud
Henry Kruger
Kruger
Aragon
Hooker
de Lancey
Fortuna
Cruz Mende
Ooker
Mendez
Phil
Gracia Aragon
Manual del Rey
Ca ‘Taln
Rurales
Gracia
S. Iein
Tharebela
Atle
Durros
Amigo
Hogback
Barranca
Hante
Amilgo
King
Old Fortuna
Fortuna Rescue Amid Revolt in Sonoran Town
Bud Hooker and Amigo flee a rebel march toward Fortuna as insurgents press into town. Gracia Aragon insists on staying to help, while Americans defend a large house where women and children seek refuge under fire. Amid chaos, Bud guides Gracia and their horses to safety as shots echo through the plaza.
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Bud
Captain del Rey
Mexico
Aragon
Gracia
Fielda
Copper Bottom
Fortuna
Hacker
Hooker
Watara
Postillona
Don Juan
Sonora
Big House
Walla
Silent footsteps at the house amid commanding voices
A man searches the house for Hooker, guided by her authority. He silences the waiting women and steps into the open, feeling out of place yet preferring the open spaces for a man of his build. The piece emphasizes social roles as the scene moves outside.
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Hooker
Fortuna Fight Scene Near Town Fortified With Tank and Hills
The superintendent’s fortified house crowns a hill overlooking Fortuna as rebels and Sonoran miners clash in the canyon. Federals and local miners defend the town from a mounting Sonoran assault while Bernardo Bravo maneuvers to encircle Chular. Hooker and others await orders amid ongoing bombardment as the action edge continues.
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Casa Granda
Inalda
Hooker
Old Fortuna
Naurrectos
Chular
Batterika
Fortuna
Bernardo Bravo
Americana
How to Plaster and Repair Holes in Walls
Instructions describe plastering to repair holes or cracks in walls. Clean out loosened plaster, dampen the surface, fill with fresh mortar, and smooth with a knife or trowel. After a few hours rework rough spots. For woodwork holes, use a paste of glue and fine sawdust to clog gaps.
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Walla
Early Teach Law of Economy for Family and Individuals
The law of economy enters all practical life from community to family and individual affairs. It should be diligently taught to children of the foundation, emphasizing prudent management and frugality in daily practices at home and school.
Strong Man's Weakness and a Piano Theft Tale
Franklin Ti Lang recalls a western state penitentiary visit where an inmate admits stealing a piano in a moment of weakness. The elderly visitor quips that with his usual strength he would have carried the whole house, prompting a wry exchange on restraint and temptation.
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Franklin Ti
Lang
Interior
Pimples Ruined Complexion Case Leads to Cuticura Cure
Charles B. McGinn describes skin trouble starting with itching pimples and blackheads. After applying Cuticura Soap and Ointment for two weeks his face cleared completely. Notice cites Cuticura sold worldwide with free samples via Cuticura Dept. L Boston. May 5, 1914.
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N. Ave
Chas. B. McGinn
Cuticura
Dept. L. Boston
Andy
Escapes In Heat Of Battle Among French Soldiers
The New York World reports instances from French units showing extraordinary resilience in combat. Sergeant Fougera endured eight bullet wounds a broken arm and other injuries yet escaped capture leaped ten miles to rejoin his regiment despite shot placements. A second French soldier suffered six bullets and three bayonet wounds and is recovering. The French war office estimates two killed for every hundred hit. One soldier was unaware of a wound for three hours as a bullet passed through two soldiers and lodged in a cavalry saddle.
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New York World States
Fougera
France
Keeley Institute Ad in Des Moines and Lace History
An old newspaper fragment advertises the Keeley Institute at 706 Fourth Street Des Moines Iowa offering treatment for nervousness and addictions with a free booklet. It also mentions lace production in Valenciennes and Malines and attributes fame to Froissart and Watteau, plus a note on copper hardness and a call for a process to harden copper.
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Fourth Street
Des Moines
Iowa
Keeley
Keeley Institute
P. O
Froissart
Watteau
Valenciennes
Malines
Sterling Girls Find Relief with Lydia E. Pinkham Product
A 22 year old Sterling woman reports relief from monthly fainting and weakness after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Massena readers share anemia and exhaustion recovery, pimples and skin color improvements, claiming the remedy restored health after years of suppression. Doctors labeled their conditions as anemia and exhaustion. testimonials urge others with painful or irregular periods to seek restoration through the product.
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Sterling, Conn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bertha A. Paroquin
Massena
N. Y
Massena, N.Y
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Salazar
Rojas
Senor
Goldier
Benor
Piatos
Arail
Impo Henly
del Rey
Corral
Borce
Mr. Hooker
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