Abduction to Rescue in Maine Yacht Escape
Agatha Redmond, an opera singer from New York, is abducted by a stranger after a park visit. Witness James Hambleton of Lynn, Massachusetts, pursues aboard a yacht but is overpowered. he survives aboard a sister vessel and is cared for by Doctor Thayer and Hand. They reach Charlesport and plan refuge at the old red house as Agatha learns Hercules Thayer is the doctor’s brother and contemplates moving toward safety with James.
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Agatha Redmond
New York
James Hambleton
Lynn
Mass
Hambleton
Agatha
Aleck van Camp
Madame
Melanie Reynier
van Camp
Jeanne D'Arc
Monsieur Chatelard
Jimmy
Hand
Jim
James
Parlack
Ashot
Mademorgello
Mr. Hand
Doctor Thayer
Mademotelle
Mademoiselle
Hand and Doctor Thayer
Simon
Thayer
Ram’s Head
Maine
Charlesport
Hercules
Hercules Thayer
Ilion
Agatha Shaw
Miss Agatha Redmond
Red House
Sallie Kingsbury
Sister Susan
Foundling Asylum
Simon Nash
Zion
Seeing the Rainbow on a Sea Gull Yacht
Aleck and Melanie enjoy a sunlit voyage with Madame Reynier and Mr. Chamberlain aboard the Sea Gull. The trip deepens bonds as happiness and growth extend beyond romance, with Aleck confronting his own reserved nature and true affection.
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Aleck
Melanie
Madame Reynier
Mr. Chamberlain
America
New York
Boston
Unused Door Converted Into a Book Case
An unused door can become a shelf unit by adding vertical boards to its jambs, placing a cross-piece for shelves, and painting to match. Hang a curtain inside the door recess or across the outside if shallow, creating a compact, decorative bookshelf.
Fresh Lobster Debate Delights a Child and Visitor
A humorous exchange centers on lobsters at a home. A child asks for fresh lobsters, while a visitor notes the family’s preference for non fresh, and a sister cites pain from fresh lobsters. The dialogue captures domestic wit and quirky taste.
Great Help in Poetic Task Across Fate and Phrase
A speaker notes the poet’s burden is immense if fate bars the use of the phrase I ween. The remark frames literary struggle and the stubborn pull of authentic expression in verse.
Delicate Point Brightens With a Honeymoon Laugh
A Pittsburgh Post item notes a happy newlywed couple still in the glow of their early days. An elderly friend jokes with the bridegroom downtown about daily angel food for dinner and asks how soon to request beefsteak and onions.
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Pittsburgh Post
Tam
Miner Picnic Tug of War Turns Into Free Fight
At a Butte miners picnic on Sunday a tug of war between Irish and Slovak teams ended in a brawl as the Slovaks led. One Irishman pressed his advantage until a friend stepped in asking for a belt and the other invited him to fetch one for himself.
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Butte
Gwan
Grape-Nuts Restores Health In Montana Man Letter
A Montana man writes of chronic indigestion and nervousness eased by Grape-Nuts. He credits brain and nerve strength, restored digestion, steadier nerves, clearer sight, and improved mood after using the cereal daily. He praises Postum Co. and the book The Road to Wellville.
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Montana
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Singer
Martha Bellinger
the Bobbs-Merrill Company
Saskatchewan
Canada
Ami
Anadz
Alberta
Jay Bates
Crawford
East Genesee Street
Syracuse, & Y
Ottawa
Tom
Papa
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