Beautiful Eyes and a $40,000 Gift
In a Wall Street office drama Miss Wentworth pleads for aid for her dying father James Wentworth, while Van Norden learns the truth of a long closed feud. A mistaken identity near a detective’s photo reveals a $40,000 payoff and a daughter’s claim to funds earned by an old transaction.
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van Norden
Young van Norden
Mr. van Norden
Murdock
Mr. Murdock
Miss Summerton
Wentworth
James Wentworth
Mmistaken
Sourg van Norden
Martha Benjamin
Summerton
Mr. Wentworth
Linsel
Mary Wentworth
Facial Plaster Casts Described In Medical Sculpture Process
The article explains plaster facial impression taking with nose breathing aids, eyes and mouth closed, Balad oil coating, and plaster poured to form a cast. It covers full head and full-body molds, using clay ridges, oiling edges, and sectional pouring, noting sculpture uses gelatin for complex figures like the Laocoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Globe-Democrat
A Fine Markeman at the College Night Watch
A new college night watchman spots activity with the big telescope as a star falls. He remarks on the shooter humorously. Mrs. Gaddy is described as a highly authoritative gossip in Baltimore American style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markeman
Begorra
The Dragon Seal Mystery on the China Sea
Albert Mason, separated from his party, is seized by a junk captain and kept in a bamboo garden guarded by a tiger. He plots escape with chloroform, escapes during a typhoon, and returns to New Hampshire a changed man. Years later a jade dragon seal hidden in his straw toy reveals the dragon he was accused of stealing.
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Mason
China Sea
Albert Mason
Chehiang
Junk
Shanghai
New Hampshire
Concord
China
Molly
Wayne
Mason & Co
Fire risks on the farm and how to reduce them
A Farm and Fireside contributor details alarming fire hazards on farms. He urges quitting smoking around stack hay and carries matches safely in metal boxes or safe lighters. He stresses lantern safety by keeping lanterns clean, ventilating passages, wiping oil spills, and never setting a lantern down.
Chacagua to Chicago name origin in Indian history
The Chicago name derives from the Indian word Chacagua meaning thunder and the name of the native thunder god. Indians gave this name to the Chicago River, an inlet into Lake Michigan, and it later became the city’s name per the Indianapolis News.
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Chisago
Chicago
Chacagua
Lake Michigan
Indianapolis News
Change of Mind Baby Name Quip Sparks Debate
In a witty exchange from the Philadelphia Ledger a speaker asks what the baby’s name will be and a parent replies Algernon noting a shift from a prior plan to name him John. The remark reflects a light social moment about parental choice and autonomy.
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Bill
Algernon
John
Philadelphia Ledger
Cause and Effect in Fashion and Despair
Fragmentary dialogue from the Richmond Times Dispatch notes a contrast between Mr Jinks' fashionable image and a sailor's depths of despair. The exchange hints at social judgment and personal mood, framed by short observational snippets from a historical page.
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Jinks
Richmond
Times. Dispatch
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Denton Journal
Bowrd
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
Farmers Bulletin
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Volgiano
Grassea
Amd
J. Bolgiano & Son
Weltiag
Seeda
Baltimore
Kanawha Pui Peateey
WM. Bullock
Denton
Maryland
United States
ELM
Jiney
Sena
Roman Auto Co., Inc
Broad St
Philadelphia
Wm. Pepper
Maryland Trust
Elkton
eaRonivyec
Newnam
Greensboro, MD
Victor Vietrolas
and the New
Edison Diamond
Wheatley’s Musical Emporium
J. W. Wheatley
Saston
Is Rex
Heart of
Liberty and
Saratoga Streets
Best Store
Hochschild, Kath Cy
Howard and
Lexington Streets
Baltimoore
Hochschild, Kohn & Co
Baltimore, Md
Murderkill River
NEW Strimer
Hatha H. Maxklopi
Will Feave
Fredemon
Webb's
Hawers
Me Miata
Ederica
Mohuiys
Moulis
Chuesdy
Moudlay
San
Spm
Jour Brituniupg
Hom
South Whiner Chetat Street
Fullows Tenve Phillade
Vfry
Suam Wiliam
Phala Kirst Pier
WES Foam Ipo
Ain Jaoon
Elphia Above
Consumers' Ice Co
Chetty
Chester
Philadelmia
Frederica & Philadelphia Navigation Co
Fredirica
Dml
Caill On Holt Construction Co
Denton, Mad
Benson Guarantee
ES de Rae
Ridgely
T.S. Day, Swing & CO
Ridgely, Md
W. A. Smith
Haamto Coa
Igeia Midna
ViAle
Dulany-Vernay
N. Charles St
Mark Cross
Concord Bargain House
Dearborns
Deere Carriage Works
W. W. Dukes
Hobbs Post Office
Journal
Frank A. Munsey Co
By Clarissa Mackie
Fshing
Munson
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