Fortune at Eagle Tall Mine Sparks Mexican Tensions
Bud Hooker and Phil De Lancey press a claim at the Eagle Tall zinc ledge near Fortuna, Mexico. Cruz Mendez trades a permit for cash while Don Cipriano Aragon accuses rivals. Aragon vows to defend his non-lost property as the Americans move to secure papers and a mining permit in a tense border dispute.
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Bud Hooker
Phil de Lancey
Mexico
United States
Gadsden
Bud
Henry Kruger
Kruger
Aragon
Hooker
de Lancey
Fortuna
Cruz Mendez
Phil
Mendez
Seguro
Mr. Mendez
Padre
Crooka
Senor Crooka
Senor Mendez
Senores
Hombre
Buen
Sabe
Senor
Back Bay
Boston
Eee
el Tuerto
Don Cipriano Aragon Y Tres Palacios
Old Fortuna
New Fortuna
da Lancey
Pardner
Mr. de Lancey
Aragon House
Don Juan
Manuel del Rey
Ruraies
Feliz Luna
Philip de Lancey
Dias
Senor Aragon
Don Cipriano
Stawano
Allence
la Gracia
Fomento
Ruskin on traveling and the dulling speed of rail
Ruskin argues that a quiet walk of ten to twelve miles a day is the most amusing form of travel. He says railroad travel is not true traveling, more like being sent to a place, akin to becoming a parcel.
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Holpos
Azore
Quincy Ledger
Ruskin
Diplomacy or Dishonesty Quotation Note
A Fielding quotation contrasts wit and honesty, joking that commendation can invite trust or betrayal based on perceived character.
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Fielding
Cure for severe facial pimples with Cuticura
A 1914 advertisement recounts Joseph W. Scherer using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment after a rapid breakout left his face swollen and bleeding. He reports ten days of treatment ending with a complete, blemish-free recovery and urges others to try the products with a free sample offer.
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Madison Ave
New York City
Joseph W. Scherer
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Adv
Inns and a Notable Fish at Woodstock
Richard Le Gallienne recalls English inns as picturesque but poor food after visiting Blenheim. In Woodstock he dines in a village inn where the landlord boasts the Marlborough dukes sat in the chair and drank from the same mug. The fish is served and promptly refused by the guest.
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England
Richard le Gallienne
Blenheim Palace
Woodstock
Marlborough
Notable Domestic Rift Refolds Into Candy Stop
Residents recall a morning quarrel between Jinx and his wife that stunned neighbors. Jinx greeted friends in the street, then left for work after a heated exchange. On the return home he purchased a five pound box of candy, a gesture that surprised onlookers.
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Jinx
Our Statesmen. Bierce's bite on conservatives and radicals
Ambrose Bierce described a conservative as a statesman enamored of existing evils and a radical as one who would replace them with others. The Washington dinner remark reflects his sharp, satirical view of political labels.
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Ambrose Bierce
Washington
Mr. Bierce
Wrong Breakfast Change Gave Rugged Health
A West Virginia carpenter shares his letter about replacing heavy meat breakfasts with Grape Nuts and cream. He describes reduced indigestion, more energy, and greater work capacity after cutting meats and overeating, following directions and enjoying smaller portions.
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W. Va. Carpenter
Carpenters Trade
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Don J.lavin
Frank A. Muncy
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