The Rover and the Lieutenant in the Escampobar Yard
Peyrol argues with Lieutenant Real on espionage and loyalty near the farm. The rover recalls past betrayals as Real questions plans about the English ship and its captain. The tense exchange hints at hidden motives and future danger.
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Mie
Michel
Peyrol
Maitre
Payro
Tesserely
Lieutenant Real
Arlette
Peyron
National Navy
Republic
Peyral
Toulon
Peyraj
Peyrai
Leutenant
Peyro
Rover
Free Sea-Rover
Invalides’ Fund
Swiss pharmaceutical exports rise in 1923 reports
A report to the Commerce Department cites Swiss pharmaceutical exports climbing 30 percent in 1923 to 3,242,006 francs with the United States contributing 66,000 francs. The New York World notes Swiss families stock standard remedies and a market for rejuvenating medicines exists. A direct representative or exclusive agency approach may suit introducing new products to Switzerland, considering market size and wholesale channels.
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Switzerland
Department of Commerce
Haskell
Geneva
New York World
United States
Sweland
Rand
Our Children by Angelo Patri
A reflective essay argues against legislating morality for youth smoking. Adults should speak truthfully to children, modeling restraint rather than imposing harsh decrees. The piece recalls family scenes with a pipe and parental influence, urging guidance over punishment.
Luxurious Davenport by a Group of Windows
A Marian Moore column extols a large, comfortable davenport set before a broad window group. The design emphasizes daylight, heavy velvet drapes, carved cornice, and coordinated valances, with recommendations for home decorating guidance via the newspaper.
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Marian Moore
Etiquette Query on Engagement Letters and Table Manners
Mrs. Beeckman answers readers questions on composing a niece engagement note and on dining etiquette. She suggests an affectionate aunt letter sample and provides brief tips on handling olives and asparagus and on when to use initial or monogrammed stationery.
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Oedy
Bob
Rcom
Rose
Mary
Tools Of Insect World Surpass Those Of Man
Insects possess a natural tool chest developed long before humans fashioned tools. Chitinized bodies house claws, mandibles, spines and adaptive appendages that rival human saws pliers brushes and knives in precision and versatility. Nature integrates these tools into limbs heads and abdomens, making insect equipment water resistant and durable.
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Ernest Bade
Popular Science Monthly
Nature
Jts
Origin of the term uncle in pawnbroking debated
The Detroit News notes theories on why pawnbrokers are called uncle. One ties it to Latin uncu and hooks used to lift items before tongs. Another suggests people fictionalize funds as coming from a rich uncle to conceal pawned goods.
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Detroit News
Mothers and Their Children Playtime Clues
One mother notes a weather bound indoor game where a child acts while others guess the desired activity. Props like a bucket spoon sunshore chairs or animal crackers spark ideas about going outside or visiting the zoo.
First Large Strawberries From South America
A historical note describes how European strawberry size advanced after 1714 when a Frenchman brought Chilean spiants of a large variety. Through crossing with native European and Virginia strawberries introduced earlier, plants evolved to yield large fruits with delicate flavor.
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Europe
Chile
Efficient Housekeeping: Answered Letters and Recipes
Household column recounts readers questions on removing varnish stains from dresses, destroying wasps with turpentine and poison, sour milk pancakes, dents in woodwork repair, door plate cleaning, fruit stains on hands, and a note on sending inquiries to Misa Kirkman. The editor requests full name and address for replies.
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Elsie
Misa Kirkman
Women Think With Hearts Should Not Be On Juries
Brooklyn Eagle summary of Judge Alfred J. Talley’s views on women jurors. He argues women’s hearts overrule heads, that nature designed them for home life, and that jury duty would disrupt domestic responsibilities. A few exceptions exist but few justify women serving.
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Alfred J. Tally
Court of General Sessions
Catherine Tesse Ward
Brooklyn Eagle
Etil
Talley
Clara Phillips
California
Trenton
X. J
James A. Cunningham
Cunningham
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Pumi Ne “Belf Office
Kentucky
U. S
Our
Angelo Patri
Father Cole
Father
By Kessler
Bsaaak
Mirs
Cornelius Beckman
South America
Margy
John Held, Jr
Bello-Jerry
Come
Dintas
Casens
Jost
Wees
George, McManus
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