Fran at Gregorys Home and a Court of Hearts
Fran arrives at Hamilton in Littleburg seeking Gregory but finds him away at a camp meeting. Abbott Ashton escorts her out as Gregory is described as wealthy and charitable while Grace Noir resists Fran. Fran reveals a family secret linking her to Gregory and plans for schooling follow amid tension and a staged escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran
Hamilton
Gregory
Littleburg
Abbott Ashton
Ashton
Sapphira Clinton
Slater
Robert Clinton
Grace Noir
Grace
Springfield
Mrs. Gregory
Clinton
Bob
Abbott
Bran
Ran
Ming
Hamilton Gregory
Miss Sapphira
Bob Clinton
Hamilton Gregory — Mrs. Gregory
Simon Jefferson
Mrs. Jefferson
Sapphira
Ecard
Queen of Hearts
King of Hearts
Queen
Frank
On a Moonlit Bridge Fran Confirms Hidden Life
Abbott pursues Fran along a moonlit bridge as she lays out a fortune telling card game. She reveals she is Fran Nonpareil a show girl and lion trainer while the pair share a tense flirtation and promise of friendship amid mystery and danger.
Treasure Hunters and The Isle of Cocos Romance
The piece urges continuing treasure hunting despite the failed expedition to Cocos Island. It extols treasure seekers as romantic dreamers who add color to life and deserve public support, hoping for future finds amid a daily news climate of politics and crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle of Cocos
Panama
Cocos
Cocos Island
Such an Obvious Solution in a Golden Era
Cave Johnson, retired congressman, visits his nephew Robert Johnson a young lawyer. He comments on youths using gold pens while his era relied on goosequills. Robert replies that there are more gaezea than when his uncle was young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cave Johnson
Congress
Robert Johnson
Robert
Western Canada Crop Prospects Bright for 1913 Harvest
Reports from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta indicate crop area may match last year. Ideal warmth and ample rainfall in recent weeks suggest a bumper harvest with wheat headed by July 10 to 17 and oats strong though shorter. Experts foresee favorable moisture and weather, backing an excellent western crop in 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Western
Prairie
See Through Paper Experiment Reveals Hidden Print
A German discovers a simple method to read printed text through thick paper. By placing a thin sheet over a page and moving it rapidly, the unseen print momentarily shows through at thin spots. The effect, while hard to explain, is easy to perform with minimal tools.
Mirrors Made by Ultraviolet Action At French Academy
A French Academy demonstration shows ultraviolet rays decomposing gaseous metallic compounds to deposit finely divided metal on glass, creating reflecting surfaces. Mirrors could use zinc, antimony and other nonprecious metals as backing layers, potentially rivaling silvered mirrors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Academy of Sciences
Mechanica
Silk department shopper causes agitation over 35 cent remnant
In a silk shop a woman demanded a refund for a 35 cent remnant she had bought, fearing she could not use it. The buyer explained the exchange, noting the risk of losing a customer who could return with a future large order, and quipped about writing a book on women.
Child asks if heavy underwear can substitute for overcoat in snow scene
A seven year old in a school play asks if heavy underwear can replace a late finished overcoat for the snow scene. The teacher plans coats for the third act.
Lone sailing ship marks end of era in Pacific trade
Hong Kong harbor statistics for 1912 show only one sailing ship entered that year the four master Comet of the Standard Oil company the last survivor of the great clipper ship fleet once used in transporting oil between the US east coast and Hong Kong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atte
Pacific
Hong Kong
Standard Oil Company
United States
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Abott
Fee
John Breckenridge Ellis
Grace Nojr
Soitudes
Seriatim
Wran
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Bobbs-Merrill CO
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