Peace Incredibly Tedious Demobilized Officer Seeks Diversion
A letter-ad style advert invites a man to Carlton for tea seeking excitement and possible crime. Captain Hugh Drummond adopts a role in a stirring tale where Phyllis Benton needs help against international criminals as Bull-Dog Drummond befriends her in a war pacing adventure.
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Carlton
Hugh Drummond
His Majesty
S Royal Loamshires
Phyllis Benton
Phyllis
Bull-Dog Drummond
Bull-Dog
No Man’s Land
Cyril McNeile
Sapper
Atlantic
Dinner in Cologne A Count Proposes a Pact of Global Plunder
In December 1918 at the Hotel Nationale in Berne a mysterious Comte de Guy invites four power brokers, American Mr. Hocking and Germans Steinemann and Von Gratz, to dine. He proposes an international finance scheme to defeat England, offering one million pounds for coordination and silent partnership, then leaves for a quick break while they decide.
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Seo
Cologne
Hotel Nationale
Berne
Monsieur
le Comte de Guy
Comte de Guy
Room X
M’sieur le Comte de Guy
American Red Cross
Monsieur le Comte
Mr. Hocking
Herr Steinemann
Hocking
Herr von Gratz
von Gratz
Europe
America
France
England
Germany
Tee
Wal
Steinemann
Dream symbols and meanings of mines in folklore
The passage explains dream interpretations for various mines. Silver mine signals court trouble, gold mine promises successful love and health, copper mine wealth and prosperity, lead mine unprofitable work, zinc mine a friend's betrayal, coal mine a brilliant future, and salt mine dishonor.
Tanlac credited for years of health by Nashville couple
J. Ts. Montamat of Nashville and his wife report Tanlac transformed their health after years of indigestion gas and heartburn. The husband says the medicine restored his energy and appetite and they have enjoyed good health for three years. He keeps a bottle on hand and recommends Tanlac as unequaled. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists everywhere.
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Tanlac
J. Ts. Montamat
Third Ave
North
Nashville
Tenn
Cusack Company
Mr. Montamat
Adv
Century's Coming-of-Age Explained for Readers
A concise explanation of how centuries are counted. It states the present century began January 1, 1901 and will end December 31, 2000, with the first century completing in 100 years. The piece clarifies common misconceptions about starting dates for centuries.
Cuticura Toilet Trio Promises Clean Complexion and Hands
Cuticura Soap daily plus Cuticura Ointment for clear complexion scalp cleanliness and soft white hands. Include Cuticura Talcum for fragrance as part of the trio.
Fragmented Workplace Banter Sparks Clockwatch Debate
A Boston Transcript quip mocks female staff as time-obsessed while highlighting Miss Playne as the exception. The stenographer notes she fears stopping the work clock, and the piece ends with a quip about men preferring a wise woman who talks about themselves.
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Miss Playne
Stenog
Boston Transcript
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M'sieur le Comte de Guy
Ente, Bull-Doeg Drummond and
Dean
New York
Wiliam Griffiths
Watchman
N. Division St. Peekskill
N. Y
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfg
Buffalo
OWL
Terre Haute
Ind
Arthur Lincoln
West 33Rd Street
L. Diver
Washington Place
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