Work of Good Man: Ward Learns Humility in Creston
David Barry, elected to Creston's town board, endures John Ward's fury and threats. Ward's son Bryce flees, a stolen land dispute reveals the boy's presence in Barry's barn. A search uncovers Bryce. Ward's heart breaks as Barry helps him secure bail and depart town. Ward reforms through Barry's patient mercy and Cecile's steadfast support.
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David Barry
Creston
John Ward
Ward
cijson
Barrys
Elmer Barry
Cecille
Mr. Barry
Elmer
David
Cecile
Mrs. Barry
Barry
Mr. Ward
Bryce Ward
Ceclle
W. G. Chapman
It’s What You Are Today in Your Own View
William Johnston urges self examination from the American Magazine piece. He says it is not what others say but what you are that matters, and to satisfy yourself by weighing conduct toward family friends neighbors and employer. He argues self-respect honesty and truthfulness earn trust and wages.
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Httle
American Magazine
William Johnston
glass
Light in Sugar Crystals Sparks Curious Glow
A soft biolight is seen when scooping solidly caked sugar from a bin. A scientist links the glow to sugar crystal fracturing, noting luminescence peaks in broken crystals like rock candy. Crushing rock candy between nut crackers can reveal flashes seen from 20 yards in a dark room.
Ind y lecturer lampoons male chauvinist at talk
An observing man interrupts a bold lecture as the speaker proclaims women’s long suffering. A meek man quips that they have never suffered in al dence, prompting a sharp retort from the lecturer and a tense moment on stage.
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al dence
One Cent Capital
Ronald Blair inherits a penny from his uncle Jepthah Blair amid a tangle of family schemes. Hugh Telford seeks control of the Blair fortune while Ruth Mason waits, and a hidden crocerite vein proves the penny’s legend true as Ronald clings to hope and love.
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Ronald Blair
Lawyer Jones
Jepthab Blair
Blair
Hugh Telford
ashara
Ronald
Telford
Jepthab
Ruth Mason
france
Mason home
Hugh
Jepthah
will
Ruth
Austria
Utah
Jepthah Blair
W. G. Chapman
Teaching Children to Swim in Pittsburgh Schools
A course in swimming is added to Pittsburgh public school studies. Dr. Watson L. Savage pledges to ensure every city child learns to swim, arguing swimming strengthens the body, protects sailors, and reduces drownings. The piece urges universal access to this valuable skill.
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City of
Pittsburgh
Watson L. Savage
Nelsons War Stores Found Near Cape Testa
Rome reports fishermen found a shepherd near Cape Testa at Bar diana with a cave full of war stores and powder. Authorities suspect Nelson hid stoves there while watching the French fleet at Toulon during Trafalgar operations. The find links to Nelson’s Sardinia base and Villeneuve's escape and return. Italian authorities are investigating.
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Nelson
Rome
Cape Testa
Bardiana
Toulon
Trafalgar
Sardinia
Villeneuve
Martinique
One Exception from Kansas City Star Quote
A Kansas City Star excerpt critiques labor saving salesmen and book agents during a crisis. Professor Pate laments useless tasks by able bodied men while solicitors push utensils and oversized crayon copies of tin types. He asserts abolishing futile trades could mobilize workers to feed the nation. The speaker omits literary agents from the critique.
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Professor Pate
Kansas City Star
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HOTEL POWHATAN
WASHINGTON, D. C
Pennsylvania Ave
18th
H Streets
Washington
White House
C. OWEN
HHRADACHES
Denton, Md
F. J. WRIGHT
Caroline County
CALUAR
WENTS
The Peoples National Bank
ALBERT G. TOWERS, Prest
T. FP. JOHNSON
Call Journal Office
SELINA LILLIAN HIGGINS
MILDRED CAROLINE GOODRIDGE
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