Priest Awakens Curiosity at Kynaston Camp
A broken down automobile brings Miss Dorothy Upton and Mrs. Fane to a New Mexico border camp commanded by Lieutenant Kynaston. After Upton and Fane are left at the camp, Kynaston investigates a Villa gun runners report and returns with prisoners. A blind Mayan priest arrives and shares a tale of ancient emeralds tied to Cortes as the group dines.
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Dorothy Upton
Kynaston
Senor
Tenochtitlan
el Tio
Coronado
Cuernavaca
Pedrarias
Isabella
Cortez
Madrid
Montewun
Emerald Stones Hidden in Mexican Pack Reveal Ancient Shrine
The group uncovers a hidden cache of treasure including a crystal blue emerald bell and three rifles with Japanese marks. A priest asserts the shrine’s emeralds were looted and moved toward the border, while a guard notes the treasure’s value and origin amid a tense pursuit across the line.
Hog cholera and Dorset serum save U.S. hog industry
Senator Kenyon cites Department of Agriculture data showing 61 million hogs in U S farms and 95 million pounds of pork lost to hog cholera last year. Dorset serum, developed by Dr M Dorset, promises near elimination of losses. Congress approved $500 000 to stamp out cholera and inoculate hogs nationwide. The article notes risks from fake serums and calls for strict regulation and broad use of the government serum.
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Hnator Kenyon
Iowa
United States
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
Kenyon
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
M. Dorset
Bureau of Animal Industry
Missouri
Illinois
Old Sadre tells of lost shrine and rare treasure
An aged blind priest narrates to Kynaston and guests a tale of wonderful jewels and a looted shrine. He recounts a long, heart breaking quest for a single treasure, leaving readers to question whether the priest wanders in mind or body.
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Kynaston
Emerald Bell in War Plot Weave
A precious jewel entwines fate and deception in a tale of wartime intrigue. Its bloody history shadows present schemes as it becomes a decisive pawn shaping a man’s fate.
Twelve Alaska survey parties to continue mineral quest
Twelve field parties will continue this year the government survey of the mineral resources of Alaska. Nigeria has been added to lands with coal deposits. Philadelphia schoolchildren have endowed a hospital bed with pennies. The first class of Chinese readers trained in their language with a new alphabet graduated in March. Nottingham England faces coal famine due to labor shortages. Philippines tobacco crossing with a Connecticut type yields a market price more than double the native.
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Alaska
Nigeria
Philadelphia
Midland Coal Field
Nottingham
England
Philippines
Connecticut
Indorsement Echoes in a Party Exchange
In a hotel lobby Miss Cayenne notes echoes around the place while a hotel man jokes about directing her to them. The dialogue shifts to a party member who demands absolute agreement with every word he utters.
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Miss Cayenne
Interviews That Never Happened
Senator Sorgum jokes about being misquoted in print and the ease with which writers attribute witty anecdotes to him. He says he can't imagine all the timely tales editors claim he said.
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Senator Sorghum
Imaginary Equipment Quip Between Bystander and Recruit
A bystander notes no fancy gear and the recruit responds that the talk is not about fancy equipment but about something imaginary. The exchange highlights a playful contrast between perception and imagination.
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Spain
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Seville
Padre
Charles
Algeciras
Fam
Ily
Our Lady of Olvidades
Yucatan
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Diaz
France
Trocanto
el Paso
Trecante
Mrs. Fane
Miss Upton
Mexico
Carranza
Kentucky
Arisaki
Hegel
Police
Elie
Conti
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