Leroux Holds Paul Hewlett After Kidnapping Thames Chateau Confrontation
In a tense confrontation Leroux asserts control over Paul Hewlett while Jacqueline d Epernay eyes a choice. Hewlett refuses to abandon his mission and fears Leroux's men and a trap as he is escorted to Pere Antoine's cabin for the night.
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Eroux
Curly
M. Hewlett
Carson
Mme. d’Eperjmay
Jacqueline
M. Leroux
Leroux
Old Durhaine
Louis d’Epernay
New York
Louis
Mme. d’Epernay
Chateau
Jeroux
Mlone
Madame
M. Hewett
Monsieur
Simon
Mr.Hewklett
Pere Antoine's
Indian Encounter In a New York Night Scene
An unnamed narrator recalls a tense meeting with an Indian who hints at past actions. The Indian mentions Milo Jacque and control over Boniface, while the narrator notes bringing Jacqueline back and Simon’s absence amid warnings of a raid.
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Milo
Jacqueline
New York
Simon
Boniface
Le Vieil Ange and a doomed pursuit beneath icy chateau walls
The narrator learns of Simon's feared power and plans to confront him. Pierre warns the path to Pere Antoine’s cabin via the Vieil Ange tunnel, fearing Simon’s trap and the deadly cataract below. The narrator vows to shoot Simon, despite Pierre’s pleas and looming danger.
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Jean Petitjean
Sebastine
Pierre
Mille
Jacqueline
Simon
Gal
Pierre Qaribou
Chateau
Lacroix
Pere Antoine
Ma’m’selle Jacqueline
Officers Hat Cords by Rank and Branch
Hat cords denote rank and branch: general officers wear gold cords, other officers gold and black, infantry light blue, cavalry yellow, artillery scarlet, quartermaster buff, medical maroon, engineers scarlet and white, ordnance black. Only readable notes remain.
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Quartermaster Corps
Medical Department
Corps of Engineers
Ordnance Department
Good Manners and Law: A Societal Air
The quote argues that good manners outweigh laws, as laws simply manifest courtesy and kindness. It frames manners as essential behavior shaping society, likening law to the air we breathe and emphasizing everyday civility over rigid rules.
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Samuel
Elimination of Poisons and Haarlem Oil Capsules Claim
An old advertisement touts eliminating poisons to restore youth and vigor. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a reliable, long used remedy from Haarlem Holland, claiming blood purification and strong nerves with doses sold by druggists in sealed packages.
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Haarlem
Holland
Pepper’s Havana Gift Sparks Laughable Mix Up
The Philadelphia Ledger recounts George Wharton Pepper, a confirmed nonsmoker, ordering Havana cigars for a planned entertaining of distinguished guests. The cigars arrived before the host learned the guests were anticipated, and his wife re gifted them to workers in the house.
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George Wharton Pepper
No Way to Beat the Game of Rising Food Prices
The narrator laments the cost of living rising despite plans to cut meat. They switch to cabbage and greens but prices climb again. The food man’s fixed system keeps prices high on any purchased item, with tags betraying every choice.
Samoan Interest in Ice Cream Sodas Highlighted
A U S medical corps member recently back to Ellinwood Kansas notes Samoans at the Pago Pago naval station preferred ice cream sodas to the anti influenza serum. He ran the pharmacy soda fountain and observed patients accepted sodas more readily than injections or serum.
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United States Medieal Corps
Ellinwood
Kas
Pago- Pago Naval Station
Baffling Simplicity Prompts Detective Insight
A Birmingham Age Herald exchange notes that criminals acting in the simplest way are hardest to catch. A character concedes the point, suggesting a blunt, unremarkable method yields few clues for analysis or deduction.
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Birmingham Age- Herald
Fortune Teller Card Reading Vs. Doctor Claim
A Boston Transcript line notes a fortune teller saying money will come to a man who waits but dislikes need. A client replies claiming to be the new doctor nearby. The excerpt adds a remark that money is the circulating medium and hard to circulate without it.
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Boston Transcript
Marrying in Bathing Suits on Beach Adds Laughter
A Chicago Tribune correspondent recalls a rustic wedding tale at a summer camping trip. A couple eloped after the father’s initial objection, but timing and a seaside minister led to a beach ceremony with the pair in bathing suits.
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Chicago Tribune
Doctor Says Overworked Woman Goes Home
Mr Griffin and his wife share a light moment after a doctor examines her tongue and declares she is overworked. He expresses relief and faith in the diagnosis, agreeing she must rest.
Night in Venice sketch draws snorts from Birmingham crowd
The Birmingham Age-Herald reports a troupe performed a sketch titled A Night in Venice. Despite the humorous intent, a spectator commented that the song and dance team seemed to misstep, leaving Venetians with an uneasy night on stage.
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Venice
Birmingham Age-Herald
Pa and son exchange quip about house hunting difficulty
The exchange frames a humorous lesson where the father notes that among hunts the toughest is house hunting, a playful comparison implying the challenges of finding a home. The witticism contrasts outdoor hunting with real estate searches.
Jap Merchants in Philippines
About 10 000 Japanese in the Philippines with around 2000 engaged as merchants. The piece notes a tendency for some to argue quickly, likening it to birds choosing sides.
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Philippines
YWCA Training Schools Promote Clean Home Service
The YWCA training schools for home assistants aim to end sticky plates and dish towel use. Since opening at the central branch employment bureau, they have received 500 calls and filled 170 positions in six months. Grace H. White notes students learn soda preparation for cleansing the ice box and how to clean sinks and ranges to a shine. Dishes are scalded and air dried, never dried with a dish towel.
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Central Branch Employment Bureau
Grace H. White
Parchmented Leather Belts Promised For Strength
Gilardini of Turin markets parchmented leather noted for high strength and reduced elasticity. The hide is trellis imprinted with compressed regions resisting tanning while mesh interiors are tanned normally. The result claims elasticity and allows much narrower belts than standard.
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M. Felice Gilardini
Turin
Golf Bugs In The Golf Course Tales
The boy Willie feels ill at ease on the golf course and frets about "golf bugs" scratching himself. His mother asks what is wrong as he notes he may have caught golf bugs from the outing.
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Willie
Aged English Castle Caretaker Stricken After Kaiser's Room Joke
A Birmingham Age item reports an elderly castle caretaker fell ill after a visitor joked about showing him the Kaiser’s former room. The incident reflects a prank gone wrong at a historic site in England.
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England
Birmingham Age Herald
Brains and Hands Unite for Unseen Results
A brief note highlights how intellect and effort together yield outcomes beyond expectation. It emphasizes collaboration between thought and action and suggests preparedness for surprises along the way.
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Rousseau River
W. G. Chapman
Raoul
Philippe Lacroix
Philippe
M. Paul Hewlett
Pierre Caribou
M. Lacroix
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Chicago
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