Dark Road The River and A Hidden Packets Fate
A late October car crash leaves a wounded man in a country house. Edith Grant and Henry Harrison aid him as Doctor Fox treats injuries and uncovers a hidden packet while he begs to see Henry Archman. The dying man insists on unveiling a dangerous trail to justice.
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Curwen
Curwen Station
Therdia
Sarer
Edith
Fox
Harrison
Henry Harrison
Hdlth Grant
Harri‘son
Miss Grant
Jea
Hdith
Henry Archman
Mills Grant
Archman
Henry
Hadith Grant
Tale With Thrills A Modern Sea Yarn Of Love And Deceit
A mystery murder drives a voyage inland to the South Atlantic where rich man, daughters, and lovers collide aboard a ship. Mutiny, marooning, and shanghaiing unfold as a mysterious island offers more than treasure. Six hearts end happy, with a bold author possibly under a pen name.
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W. Clark Rungell
South Atlantic
Jove
Mac‘yiages
Threats and Contempt Provoking Enemy Resolve, Machiavelli Quote
The speaker cites Machiavelli noting that threats and contempt do not weaken the foe. Threats spur caution while contempt fuels hatred and a desire for revenge, underscoring prudent restraint in discourse.
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Machiavelli
Solitary Wasps Speak on Family, Nest Life and Names
A talking wasp named Mr Solitary Wasp muses on what solitary means in a social group. He explains shared nests, guarding the larvae, and nearby neighbors, noting the contrast with true solitude and the curiosity about his own name. He observes a marketing wife and husband pair, and ends by acknowledging hunger and the limits of knowing every term.
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Ife
One More Bag to Bust A Lesson Joke
A public school teacher posed a math riddle asking whether three bags with two apples each or two bags with three apples each is better. A student answered three bags with two apples to bust one more bag, leaving classmates puzzled by the pun and arithmetic.
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Harry
Good Grades Jimmie Confirms School Efforts
A schoolroom exchange shows Jimmie reporting scores of 60 in reading and 50 in arithmetic after claiming to have studied hard. His mother expresses pleasure and asks which subjects earned the marks. The dialogue highlights parental pride tied to modest academic results.
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Jimmie
Sardinian dam opens on Tirso river site
The Tirso river dam at Sardin ia opens April 28 creating a 450 million cubic meter lake. It aims to supply 50 million kilowatt hours yearly and irrigate 75 000 acres. Cheap power will enable zinc ore treatment and boost regional industry and agriculture.
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Tirso
Sardinia
Surdiplate
Confinement Bid Fails As Cussing Duel Escalates
Gube Giggery shouts a crude threat to confine a rival in a cistern at Mr. Johnson’s property. Gap Johnson of Rumpus Lodge retorts that he’ll drown the intruder, prompting Giggery to claim he will whip the other man if freed. The exchange ends with Johnson leaving Giggery to remain trapped unless he complies.
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Gube
Mr. Johnson
Gap Johnson
Rumpus Lodge
Pet Parade Entry Question Causes Confusion at Library
A youngster entering the Irvington branch library asked about entering the pet parade contest. When asked what pet she would bring she replied she had none and that another girl wants to enter with her baby brother. The Indianapolis News notes the odd exchange and reflects on music as a pensive memory.
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Irvington
Indianapolis News
Puzzled Caller Confuses Boxes With Post Office
A stray Chicago or Annapolis News fragment describes a bewildered colored man mistaking boxes near a church office for a post office. The scene unfolds at First Baptist Church as the secretary asks what boxes he seeks. Local color and confusion highlight the misnaming of a postal area.
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First Baptist Church
Vermont Meridian
Anapolis
Visitor and Prisoner Exchange at Fair Sparks Clue
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a dialog where a visitor and a prisoner discuss comfort and a murder case. The prisoner mentions being there for “pot climbing” and hints at finding the man who killed his wife in the next cell.
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Clevela Plain
Worry and Grit Define Calm Action Under Strain
The text argues that worry worsens when interests are at stake, but urges maintaining a clear head and physical calm to complete necessary tasks. It emphasizes grit and steady effort over anxious rumination.
Literature and History Teacher Progress Echoes Across Plymouth
A fragmented reflection on a teacher’s journey and discovery. The text hints at echoes of progress, notes a rock in Plymouth, and suggests a small, distant chorus of voices amid vast history and learning.
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Pupli
Plymouth
Confidence and health risks after age 31 warned
A cautionary medical ad cites United States Life Tables to warn that stamina fades after 31, urging readers to check health and avoid overwork. It argues caffeine dulls fatigue signals, promotes Postum as a wholesome coffee alternative, and offers a free trial and promotional incentives.
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United States
Nature
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