Sophy Tancred's Husbands at Villa Mona in Borlighera
Sophy and her estranged husband Alan Brooke cross paths at the Villa Mona in a tangled drama of love, jealousy, and secrets. Cristina and Piers Tancred weave through social tension as Sophy confronts her past, while Sophy and Alan grapple with fate and mounting pressure from their circle.
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Syn Sophy
Plera Tancred
Mona
Borlighera
Sophy
Alan Brooke
Brooke
Alm
Pers Wat
Warreed
Alun
Crinting
Sis
Moppet
Uordgheen
Wong
Alan
Doh Vert
Paris
Piers
Sophy Fu
Tita Hrent
Wille Moppet
Sephy
Pat
Cristina
Signora
Aignora
Pebe
Tancred
Chatina
Casa Poverina
Ted
Tunis
Tarek
Turin
Xow
Timbuctoo
Alin
Lilla Brant
Pleva
Gattle Tennis Club
Cnic
Lilla
Alan Thug
Lila Brant
Wille
Itverente
Couse
Kristina
Cistine
Giovanni
Pension
Franklin rods protect St Pauls Cathedral from lightning
The 18th century Frankin rods were used to shield St Pauls Cathedral after Benjamin Franklin advised a lightning protection system. The old design remained until 1482 when it was replaced with modern rods. A London electrician removed the remaining Franklin rods from the dome and kept one as a souvenir.
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Benjamin Franklin
Europe
St. Paul's Cathedral
Franklin
London
The Silent Type of Housekeeper Saves Words
A long essay on a wife and mother figure, praising self control and quiet strength. It contrasts the “silent” housekeeper who avoids nagging with the outspoken wife facing in law pressures. The piece argues restraint helps be heard when it truly matters and notes daily irritations and the vow to stand up for important issues.
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Tam
IndJan
Agelow
Diphtheria Immunization Boosts Auburn Record
A Auburn New York health report cites three years without diphtheria deaths. In 1922 over six thousand Auburn children were immunized, mirroring New York City efforts to wipe out the disease with toxin-antitoxin serum. The column urges vaccination despite objections, praising the method’s safety and efficacy.
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New York State
Auburn
Uged
Filgren
New York City
Answers to Health Queries On Hair Removal
The answer explains removing superfluous hair by electric needle, noting it should be performed by a skilled expert. It invites readers to send a self addressed stamped envelope with their question for further details.
Kit of Shoe History
A room of flizanethan period shoes was ornate with gold and sher work. The cost was about $50 per pair. In 1683 the present shoe type evolved, buckles appeared in 1668, and true right and left shoes became common only in the nineteenth century.
Motion Picture Carbine Shows at Home Screen Cabinet
Motion pictures can now be viewed at home via a device resembling a cabinet that houses the components to display a complete picture on two screens measured about 13 or 20 inches. The setup mirrors a home theater with built in picture and sound elements for private viewing.
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Ictrola
Mind Reading Party Trick Reveals Hidden Numbers
A mother and child play mind reading with Harold and Jack. Harold announces he can name any number under 26 agreed upon by the audience. Jack timing cues Harold to reveal the power cue and the hidden number.
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Hhildren
Wille
Jack
Leis
Harold
Mile High Denver Colorado Stone Plate Proclaims Elevation
A bronze plate on the fifteenth step of the Colorado capitol declares the spot at exactly 5,280 feet above sea level, marking Denver’s mile elevation. A stray note mentions improving the tablet with a bit of currant jelly.
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Denver Cole
Colorado
Dorothy Dix on Love Beyond Beauty and Self Improvement
Dorothy Dix argues wives should focus on reading and personal growth to sustain love, over dieting. She contrasts public allure with private devotion, saying brains, kindness, and companionship keep husbands engaged longer than looks. A wife’s daily courtesy and shared memories outlast aging beauty.
Oh Margy and John Held Hospitality in Arab Households
A period etiquette description outlines how a guest is admitted for three days without inquiry in an Arabian household. After three days the host may learn the guest’s identity, and extending stay turns hospitality into labor sharing, with the guest possibly becoming a member of the family.
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Sophy Tancred
Bystallment XVIII
Sothy
Edrta
Flers
Mc Moppet
Alan Renlied
Art Pru
Laura
Coron
Coffea
Gluyas Williams
Jae
L BR. Waliari
Motion Picture Carbine
Saya
Dorothy Dix
Iac
George McManu
Japan
Percy Crosby
Margyy John Held
Somerset Gohagen
Profoundin
Umesecf
Sorrom
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