Red Hawkins Recovers at Poker Chip Ranch
A sick harvest hand nicknamed Red, with coppery hair and green eyes, fevers at Poker Chip ranch under nurse Charlotte Bowman. After delirium and a midnight scare, Red reveals his true identity as Robert Caswell Hawkins Jr. He vows to return home to study law and marry Charlotte as the doctor and staff witness a quiet, hopeful ending.
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Poker Chip Ranch
Charlotte Bowman
Charlotte
Delirium
Red
Miss Bowman
Mr. Maddox
String Bean
Red Hawkins
Duke of Connaught
Prince of Wales
Geneva
Robert Caswell Hawkins
Robert
Princeton
Wild West
Robert Caswell Hawkins, Jr
Pir
Matching coats and frocks dazzle summer fashion
In a shift from earlier years the summer girl favors matching coats with vivid prints and sheer fabrics. Fashion highlights pastel picture hats, sleeveless gowns, and coordinated coats in velvet or lace inspired by garden party and sportswear styles. Julia Bottomley reports from 1928 with vivid examples and color descriptions.
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Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Starved Rock: Illinois Landmark on the Illini River
A dramatic 125 foot sheer rock rise on the south bank of the Illinois River near Utica dominates Starved Rock a state park of about 100 acres. The site recalls 1688 French fort activity and a late 17th century Powhatan era siege leading to tragedy on the rock. Illinois bought the landmark in 1911 to preserve its historic significance.
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Illnois
Utica
Starved Rock
State of
Illinois
Master clocks in underground vaults at naval observatory
The nation’s three master clocks at the Washington naval observatory are kept in double underground air tight vaults with constant temperature and pressure. They are never reset except for repairs and their pendulums are insulated from temperature changes by special springs. Officials say the clocks slow tiny amounts regularly and can be corrected by astronomical observations.
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Naval Observatory
Washington
Western Newspaper Union
Punic Wars Defined as Rome Carthage Conflicts
Death finder Magazine notes that the Punic wars describe a long clash between Rome and Carthage. It explains Punicus as the Latin adjective relating to Carthaginians and Poens as inhabitants. The article frames Carthaginians as faithless from a Roman view, coining Punic faith as bad faith.
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Rome
Carthage
Deathfinder Magazine
Feather-pulling in parrots and its remedies
Care of parrots notes feather-pulling as a distressing habit with various causes. Irritated skin from indigestion may trigger it. lice can be a cause. If lice present, dust pyrethrum powder through the feathers to the skin at intervals until parasites die, and sterilize the cage or quarters thoroughly.
Pheasants in America and Ringneck Stocking Practices
Pheasants are the most raised game bird in the United States with ringnecks making up the vast majority. Northwestern stocking programs rely almost entirely on the Chinese ringneck, a variety also distributed widely by New York state game farms.
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New York State
Growth of Antlers in Elk and Deer
The article notes elk and deer shed their antlers annually in February or March. New antlers take about four months to fully develop. Internally the antler material is the same as hair. A healthy elk or caribou grows antlers at at least one third of an inch once started.
A Hair Restorer Testimonial Sparks Advertising Debate
An ad writer frets over using a testimonial that reads I used to have three bald spots on the top of my head but since using a bottle of your hair-restorer I have only one. The advertising manager questions the claim as the boss weighs its value.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Garden Tools and Poisonous Supplies Listed in Household Cache
A fragment lists garden implements and a hazardous catalog including Paris Green hellebore London purple strychnine whale oil soap insect powder orax and other items. The tone suggests a catalog of supplies for pest control and gardening with dangerous chemicals mentioned.
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Hoity
Toity
Hloity
Out of the Gutter Glimpse of a Street Figure
A fragmentary vignette describes a man of low origin and street life with a guttural voice and rough manner. The lines portray harsh judgment and social punch, hinting at a streetwise, marginalized figure.
Crossword Wunderkind Draws Praise From Washington Star
A Washington Star quote paints a youth as a potential literary figure and notes his exceptional skill at cross word puzzles while his broader impact on social issues is yet to be seen. The dialogue highlights early promise and talent.
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Washington Star
Becker’s Golf Rivalry Keeps Wife Competing Daily
In a playful note, Becker jokes about his wife and a golfing friend who play every day to decide who has the day off. The lighthearted taunt hints at ongoing friendly competition between partners over leisure time.
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Becker
Dialogue Exchange Reflects Voice on Gender Terms
A humorous dialogue between Mrs Shrill and Mr Shrill explores gender equality. Mrs Shrill asserts women will always have more words, while Mr Shrill doubts equality will ever be reached, suggesting persistent conversational dominance.
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Mrs. Shrill
John
Mr. Shrill
Jane
Get Down To Get Up Voice in Business Talk
A brief quip captures a clerk and boss exchange on work effort and efficiency. The line contrasts rising ambition with the need to focus on practical tasks to succeed in business. The dialogue underscores workplace motivation and discipline between employer and employee.
Satisfied Cowboy What Made the Horse Kick You
Tenderfoot confesses he was green and questions why the horse kicked him while recounting a frontier mishap at a Boston Post item. The dialogue suggests a horse rider exchanges with a veteran cowboy, illustrating caution in handling mounts.
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Boston Post
Love With a Wallop in Family Tension
Dialogue excerpts show Bobby arguing with a cousin over affection and loyalty. He professes love for Stephen as a cousin but dislikes him personally, revealing family friction and moral conflict within a domestic scene. The excerpt captures sharp, humorous exchange characteristic of the period.
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Bobby
Stephen
Boston Transcript
Ampelopsis Vestehl Creeping Through Old House
Residents report ampelopsis vestehl infestation spreading across an aging residence. The dialogue notes that such creep is a common issue in old houses, highlighting the pest problem as a nuisance and potential structural concern.
Lawyer's Demand for Upfront Payment Mentioned
A dialog notes a lawyer requested advance payment after a referral. The exchange questions whether the referral was made and what the lawyer advised. The emphasis is on the demand and confirmation of the advisor's involvement.
Just a Monologue Path finder quip on domestic arguments
A humorous quip notes that during an argument at home the wife does not speak but participates by taking all of it, attributed to Path finder Magazine.
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Pathfinder Magazine
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