The Gentlemen of Generosity in Fonseca
Jimmie Heath and Charlie Cummings reunite in Fonseca to pursue an ore railroad deal. Heath schemes to share the spoils, but Cummings, touched by honor, opts to return home with the plan intact. Heath contemplates pursuing the other man, while Cummings departs with the hope of earning fair credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie
the
Consolidated
Chartie
Cummings
Cumings
Charlie
O. K
hae
Fonseca
Charlie Cummings
Jimmie Heath
Heath
volton
blue harbor
God’s country
Glass
Columbus
log
Honor
Jimmy
Jimmy Heath
the Consolidated
Confession of Riding Skill Shrouded in Class Tension
A narrator reveals four years of hiding his inability to ride from Lady Pynte. He attempts to ease the confession by declaring his lower-class origins, but she does not view any daima as so low. The tension centers on social expectations and personal vulnerability in their interaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Pynte
Michael Arlen
AT&T Gains Seven Stockholders Per Hour in 1924
In 1924 American Telephone and Telegraph Company attracted over seven new stockholders each hour around the clock. Georgia long distance calls rose by 6.7 percent last year compared with 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Georgia
The Hat Pharmacy Opens in Democrat Town
In the little town of Democrat a new drug store known as The Hat Pharmacy rises at the center, drawing crowds, rumor, and the town toward prosperity. Julius Murray, the hat-wearing proprietor, entices sales through novelty and local gossip, while Phyllis Hackett becomes entwined with his mystery and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Empire
post office
Metropolitan hotel
Kentucky
Phyllis Hackett
Lem Bond
parder
Phylls
Julius Murray
Phyliss Huackett
lawa
Murray
Hackett
Metropolis
Phyllis
Phyllss
Phyliss
Bond
Metropolig
Julius
Gyegg
English Sheriffs Must Serve and Without Pay
A Vancouver Province item explains the English royal practice of pricking sheriffs with a golden bodkin. Three county names are laid before the king, who usually accepts the chancellor’s choice. Sheriffs serve one year, act as returning officer and attend judges, but may not be forced to serve or be fined for refusal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Vancouver
Snake Tongue Colors Dumbfound Prey
Miss Joan Proctor describes a South American snake’s three colored tongue to the Zoological Society. The tongue hues match the reptile’s forehead cheeks and under jaw, creating a wriggling point that freezes lizards for seconds. The display appears to render prey helpless through uncanny facial mimicry.
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the
Zoological society
Joan Proctor
London zoo
To Clean Tortoise Shell Polishing Method
To repolish tortoise shell dip a finger in linseed oil and rub the surface. Use little oil and, for patterned pieces, a soft brush to reach crevices. Then rub with the palm until all residue disappears and the shell feels hot and looks bright and shiny.
Sail Terms Starboard Larboard History and Change
The term starboard derives from steer board and denotes the ship’s right side when facing the bow, while larboard signified the left side. The modern replacement is port to avoid confusion from similar spellings and pronunciations.
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JOHN L. EVERNGAM & SON
DENTON NATIONAL BANK
DENTON, MARYLAND
JOURNAL Office
spa
HAMILTON
ILLINOIS
R. C. JACKSON
WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER
GREENSBORO, MD
EH. J. WRIGHT
OPTOMETRIST
Ernest G. Cooper Denton, Md
Short Story Pub Co
JIMAUIS
Jimnie
ronseca
Plaza
Jhomle Heath
Charle Cummings
Siminte
HAT PHARMACY
Short Story Pub. Co
Providence
HEWSPA
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