Double Wedding Ends Uncle's Quest for a Mate
Rodney Blair, under the pressure of his uncle Abel Drake to marry, returns home after thwarting blackmailers in a hotel exploit. He discovers he loves Alice Durant, the niece of Mrs. Mary Winslow, widow of a dead husband. Uncle meets his former boyhood love, Mary Winslow, and the pair unite in a double wedding with Rodney and Alice.
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Abel Drake
Rodney Mair
Rodney
Middle West
Hoth
Mr. West
Ethel
Tam
Rodney Blair
Mary Winslow
Alice Durant
Territorial Taxation and Territorial Administration Costs
The federal government bears most territorial administration costs in the United States. Hawaii in 1914 collected 3,768,468 from direct property taxes while territory expenses reached 4,687,464. Alaska relies on business licenses near 1,000,000. U S government spending on Alaska administration totals 41,560,168, including the 7,200,000 purchase price. Congress covers half of District of Columbia expenses, citizens pay the other half.
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United States
Hawaeii
Alaska
United States Congress
District of Columbia
Ite
Quick Proposal Sparks Laughing Refusal
Hank had been courting Mandy for years and finally asked. Mandy reacted with surprise and jokes about the suddenness while Hank pressed his case, fearing rivals might get ahead if he waited longer.
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Mandy
Hank
Theaters Totals in France Pesos and Ios Compare
The total receipts of the theaters to Parte lo 114 were 41,800,000 france pes compared with 6,450,000 france ip ios.
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Parte Lo
France
Ireland A Century of Change and Its Global Links
An overview notes Ireland's small area near Maine’s size with dense population, emigration after the 1845 potato famine, and Raleigh introduced potatoes from North Carolina. It describes geography from the McGillicuddy Reeks to bogs, loughs, and the Shannon river, plus industries like agriculture, linen, whisky, and shipbuilding in Belfast, with temperate winters and proximity to Scotland near Toor Head and the Giant's Causeway.
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Tome
Ireland
England
Dublin
National Geographic Society
Maine
Wales
Peru
Walter Raleigh
Shannon
Cavan
United Kingdom
County Wicklow
Belfast
Toor Head
Scotland
Mull of Cantirl
Giant's
Water faucet hidden in Mount Lowe tree puzzles visitors
The thirsty arrive at Mount Lowe California to find a large tree with a faucet pro jecting from its hollow trunk. No water pipes are visible yet water flows from the faucet via underground pipes led into the tree and up to the knothole. Cement seals the hole around the faucet blending with the tree.
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Mount Lowe
Cal
Wise Practice of the Incas on Royal Bride Selection
The Incas of Peru practiced selecting yearly the finest young women from all classes to become brides of the ruler. The system contrasted with the later tragic MatriMoni customs seen in some royal lineages.
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Peru
Brownlie Outfielders Practice Rugged Pop Flies With Browns
Sportsman's Park drills emphasize aggressive outfield play on Texas league pops. Manager Fielder Jones urges outfielders to judge balls quickly and rush in to catch short pops, as in a recent session where Marsans and Lavan misjudged a fly before Marsans finally made the catch. Jones explains the rule to his field captain and repeats the drill.
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Brownlie
Texas
Fielder Jones
Sportsman‘s Park
Jones
Lavan
Maraans
Marsani
Jonea
Armando
Browns
Fielder
Mariana
Marsans
Laven
Mareans
Rise in Kauf's Price for Giants Star Henry Kauf
In 1910 New York paid $200 for Henry Kauf. By 1916 he was the Giants’ top valued player with an estimated $65,000 to $75,000 price. His rising value likens to a corner lot in a real estate boom.
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New Yorks
Henry Kauf
Giants
Henry
Hersog Seeks to Play in Every Championship Game
Charley Hersog hopes to play in every championship game this season despite an infected foot. He has kept in the lineup daily, aiming to contribute in key matchups.
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Charley Hersog
No Effect on Plank Time Has Little Effect on Eddie Plank
Time seems to have little effect on Eddie Plank, the oldest of all major league pitchers. The report notes Plank’s endurance and long career despite aging.
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Plank
Eddie Plank
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