Remittance men and easy money in the west
In dialogue between Gardiner and Riles they discuss life beyond plow work, the lure of easy money, and a ranch setup. Gardiner explains remittance men, poker risks, and a plan involving Jack Harris and Travers to control land and funds as they eye bigger gains. Harris plans to join soon, bringing capital and risk.
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Riles
T’ Plainville
Gardiner
Plainville
Travers
Harris
Jack Harris
Partners Plot to Seize Harris Farm Cash
Riles and Gardiner scheme to lure Harris to the ranch with the cash and steal his money. Gardiner pressures for a clean deal, while Riles fears trouble yet tries to grab a share. Gardiner hints coal wealth and railroad timing as paths to wealth, setting a high risk plan in motion.
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Harris
Gardiner
Riles
Hiram
Cow on Train At Williamsport Crossing Stuns Motorists
A middle aged cow perched on the cowcatcher of a locomotive halted traffic at a Williamsport railroad crossing. Motorists signaled the engineer and the train stopped as crew removed the animal unharmed. Details of the pickup were not known.
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Williamsport
Peruvian Railways Reach Huancayo and Local Beverage Traditions
The central Peru railway forms a Y with Huancayo at the far right end. At each station old women crowd into the cars selling a popular Inca nectar. Travelers share a single cup for tasting and often have their own strong native beverages for the journey.
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Peru
Huancayo
Lima
Early Mesmerism and Braidism Origin
A note tracing mesmerism to James Braid who coined the term Braidism for hypnism and dating the concept to 1843. The text links Braid to the origin of a hypnotherapy tradition and mentions the historical naming.
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James Braid
Green Peppers Stuffed With Rice and Other Recipes
Green peppers stuffed with rice begin the collection, followed by a lamb fricassee pairing and a ginger spiced cake. The column includes butter, poultry seasoning, breadcrumbs and fruit juices, with directions for boiling, baking and icing.
Discontent and Contentment in Kipling and Beyond
A prose critique discusses Kipling’s lines on discontent as a force in history and progress. It argues discontent drives change when rooted in justice, warns it can mislead if badly based, and urges constructive effort to improve homes governments and laws.
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Kipling
Pagett
America
Columbus
Plymouth
The Woods An Awakening Poem Fragment
A newborn in the woods awakens with infant cries and uncertainty about origin. A reluctant combatant and unwelcome guest navigates forest life while discerning its unknown path. He questions fate even as he drinks the offered beaker, leaving a larger mystery unsolved.
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Tree
Women magazines show broadened roles for modern women
The article argues women's magazines reflect widened opportunities for women in business finance politics and public life. It notes training success campaigns for large sums and the vote expanding political material and influence. It asserts women now expect independence good income and a strong future.
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Women's Colleges
Reneges and Renegades The Word Renege’s History
The piece traces the origin and spelling of renge or renige as used in whist and card games. It notes Old English meanings refuse or deny and links to spell-five and forty-five variants still played in parts of Ireland and the British army.
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Ireland
Chaucer
Reheys
Renegare
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Deane Horfies Teader
Er Ions Irwin Myers
Cow
Deseretews
Unica
F. A. Walker
Tetaense
By Douglas Malloch
By Jessie Roberts
Renig
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