A Confederate Spy Intertwines Love and Feud In Blue Ridge
In a storm bound confrontation in the Green Briar country, Wyatt the Confederate spy and a mountaineer named Nichols pursue a perilous plot involving Harwood's daughter Miss Harwood. The preacher Nichols claims to bear news of Major Harwood’s death as Wyatt assumes the presences of Lieutenant Raymond while Miss Harwood faces a coerced marriage plot from Anse Cowan amid mounting danger.
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Borentat Wyatt
Staunton Artillery
Jackson
Wyatt
Speen
Noreen
Pea
Falor
Yatt
U. S
Raymond
U. S. Cavalry
Fox
Harwood
Taylor
Ned Cowan
Green Briar
Horven Harwood Stone
Tome
Crates
Cowan
Alls
Nichols
Ned
Anse
Anse Conan
Innocent talk in danger as stranger enters storm lit room
A tense scene unfolds in a desolate house where the narrator, secretly a spy, contemplates deception to protect a dangerous secret. A calm woman urges restraint as a rugged stranger appears at the door asking for shelter, revealing a fragile pause before a possible revelation.
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Raymond
James R
Ray
Census bureau report reshapes view of Indians in United States
A census bureau study on 1910 Indian populations shows a slower growth rate than whites, rising mixed-blood counts and declining full-blood vitality. It notes more Indians attend school and become self-supporting, while reservation Indians and literacy show shifts. Total Indians counted exclude Alaska at 265,683, up 17,430 from prior totals.
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Census Bureau
United States
Indiana
United Exclusive ‘of
Alaska
Timothy Trask Fells at Counter Then Flees to Telephones
In a Detroit Free Press item, Timothy Trask collapses at a perfumery counter while salesgirl Anastasia Skiggs assists. He calls his wife from a phone booth and orders her to buy her own corsets as onlookers react to the sudden episode.
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Timothy Trask
Anastasia Skiggs
Detroit Free Press
Charlie Faces Academic Troubles At School
A mother voices concern that Charlie struggles in nearly all studies and hints at possible misunderstanding by his teacher. The father agrees there may be issues but notes no visible bruises. The exchange suggests a tense family dynamic around Charlie’s schooling.
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Charlie
Not Gray Haire but Tired Eyes Declare Youthful Look
Fragmentary text mentions tired eyes and aging appearance with a note about looking younger after movies. References to Marine and Rupe appear as stray phrases, lacking clear context or identifiable events.
Investigate the Man with a Particular Good Job
A brief study highlights a man who holds a notably good position and is described as a skilled worker. The text notes his strong reputation for reliability and craftsmanship in his trade.
Red Gross Ball Blue Ad by Pan Grocers
An old advertisement notes Red Gross Ball Blue is American made and claims it is the best. The copy is by Pan Grocers and includes a quip about a man saying or doing more than his companion.
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Pan Grocers
Visitor Hears Editorial Room Rumor on Feder League
A visitor is shown the editorial room of a two page newspaper and hears a rumor about the Feder League while the guide clarifies the baseball editor is deep in thought.
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Federleague
Odd death scene noted in parlor scene at Pettifer home
The Kansas City Star recounts a quirky moment as Luther Pettifer lies in the parlor with a fin in view. An elder reflects that it is unusual because he was never allowed to rest there before.
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Luther Pettifer
Kansas City Star
New Patriotic Notes From Burlesque Show
A reader reports hearing a new patriotic song at a burlesque show last night described as knockout. An accompanying patriotic argument outside the venue also described as knockout, per the same source.
Castoria Ad Used For Infants and Children
An old advertisement urges mothers to rely on Castoria for infants and children. It touts a safe remedy in bottles over 20 years and urges consumers to ensure the product bears the signature of the maker Fletcher’s Castoria.
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Fletcher
The Possibilities and Promises in Health Remedies
Fragmented text proposes experiments on rats for human problems and hints at risks of catastrophe. Mentions Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a cleaning health remedy and references to liver bowel and odor. Odd similes about policemen and rainbows imply peace following a storm.
New Remedy Anuric Promises Kidney and Back Relief
A historical advertisement promotes Anuric as a remedy for kidney and backache, claiming it cleanses the blood and relieves dropsy, rheumatism, and uric acid issues. It warns neglected kidney trouble can be deadly and urges readers to send water samples for testing. The pitch notes Dr Pierce and mentions 50 cent packages available through dealers.
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Asia
Anuric
Dr. Pierce
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Hot Springs
Captain Fox
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Igbgut It, & Co
Biariton
Menthia Paper
Timothy
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Main St
Kansas City
Canada
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Petia
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