The Harmless Little Thing in a Boarding School Tale
Sally West, a young teacher, clashes with a demanding mentor and falls under the charm of Billy Davis. A playful escape turns into a budding romance as they stroll through city streets and share whispers in a rosy, artful setting. Mathilde, the scheming senior, tries to steer events, but Sally and Billy pursue a dinner together, hinting at a deeper connection.
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Sally West
Sally
Russia
Miss White
Sally Hegeod
Mathilde
Billy Davis
William Thaddeus Davis
Artagnin
David Copperfield
Sully
Thaddeus Davis
Ino
Billy
Shearthy
A harmless little thing at the Dutch inn
Sally and Billy Davis share a tense moment after dinner at a Dutch inn. He asks to meet next weekend and discuss their future while Sally braces for what comes next, both realizing the danger of Mathilde’s control. The two exchange a wary, knowing glance as observers discuss Sally’s seemingly innocent nature.
Precious gems in Britain show rich local finds
A Montreal family herald article notes Britain and Ireland host a range of semi precious stones. Amethysts occur in Somerset geodes and Cornwall areas. garnets on beaches of Ellan, Fifeshire and across Shetland, Cumberland, Donegal, Dublin, Anglesey, Cornwall. Aquamarines in Cairngorm. opals in Cornwall. topaz on Lundy Island. jade and beryls near Falmouth and Lundy. jet near Whitby. amber along east coast beaches. other stones include malachite, satin spar, onyx, sardonyx, jasper, alabaster, cairngorm, tourmaline, and chalcedony. No Turks found yet.
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Great Britain
Ireland
Somerset
Cornwall
Agate
Perthshire
Fife
North Ulst
Lewis
the Hebrides
Britain
Carreck Fell
Cumberland
Wicklow
Donegal
Elfe Bay
Fifeshire
Shetland Isles
Dublin
Anglesey
Lundy Island
St. Michael’s Mount
Mourne Mountain
Cairngorm
Scotland
British Isles
St. Michael's Mount
Falmouth
Aberdeen
Banffshire
Dungloe
Whitby
Bedruth
Derbyshire
Fron
North Whiles
Crumer
Southwold
Hastings
Montreal Family Herald
Thankful for Typewriter Utility in Daily Work
A historical note extols the typewriter for its vast time savings and legibility. It praises the device as essential for those who make records and “copy,” arguing that it elevates readability and speeds up manuscript production for readers and writers alike.
Kind Old Lady Reverses Lost Penny Tale
A crying boy in the street laments losing a penny given by his mother. A passing elderly woman gives him another penny, he stops briefly, then realizes if he hadn’t lost the first penny he would have two. The tale highlights a child’s arithmetic awakening.
Refusing Invitations Etiquette and Formal Regrets
A guide on proper wording for declining invitations, favoring brief reasons like prior engagements or travel, with examples in third and first person. It covers telegrams and formal notes, advising politeness, timing, and avoiding last minute repeat declines.
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John Smith
Henry Brown
Charles Lee
Witham Robinson
John Silth
Paul Jones
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
AWARDED HIM ROYAL HONORS AT CARLSBAD HOTEL
A hotel guest in Carlsbad recalls a man treated with extreme deference by staff and owner. A green carpet l rolled out and bows given each time he appeared. The mystery ends when the hotel register reveals the name James I King Buffalo NY a printer’s rendition of James I King Buffalo NY Kansas City Star
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Carlsbad
James the 1St
King of
Buffalo, N. Y
James I
King
Kansas City Star
Mississippi River Flow Up Hill Debate Clarified
The text explains the definitions of up and down by gravity and Earth’s shape. It notes water always flows downhill under gravity, and uses the Mississippi flow paradox to illustrate how latitude and planetary shape affect perceived directions. It emphasizes that the river’s source sits nearer Earth's center than its mouth by several miles due to polar radius.
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Misslesippi
Mississippi
Why He Selected Motto
A man asked a sign-painting shop to fix a placard for his wife’s dressing table a signmaker offered to frame and beautify it and the man revealed the quote from Shakespeare about circling the earth in forty minutes The punchline is that he intends the sign as a gentle reminder for his wife.
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Puck
Then He Kicked Himself
A correspondent recalls moving to a farm five miles south, leaving a car when roads were bad. After dark, a failed crank attempt with the neighbor’s help led to tying the car to another vehicle and pulling it. They later discovered the switch was off.
Ozone as a Disinfectant and Deodorant
A рассount extols ozone as a powerful bactericidal and deodorant, claiming it outperforms sulphur dioxide formaldehyde and hydrocyanic acid and can destroy strong odors. It notes low concentration ozone may be harmless and even beneficial, improving respiration when odors are present in the air.
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Floyd W. Parsons
Red hair in men and women noted by English writer
An English writer argues that red hair suits women or girls often, describing Brick-dust red as unattractive unless glossed, while other shades from nasturtium to burnt chestnut can be beautiful. He cites Venice and Greeks and contrasts with Romans who disliked red hair. Prof Saintsburg is quoted.
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Rufus
Prof. Saintsburg
Venice
Why Catfish Got Its Name Across The Ages
The article surveys explanations for the catfish name, noting barbels about the mouth likened to whiskers and a claim that the fish purrs when brought to the surface. Some authorities favor one reason, others propose multiple factors or a mix of resemblances to a cat.
Trustee's Sale Of Real Estate In Caroline County Maryland
A decree in equity directs a trustee to sell at public auction in Denton on November 13, 1923 between 2 and 4 pm the property known as Hoptens Halls Discovery and Butlers Own in Caroline County First Election District. The tract includes a house barn corncrib and henhouse and is tied to a 1919 deed from Joseph Harris and wife to John W Rash.
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Circuit Court
Caroline County
Emma Rash
Pialintiffe
Charles Rash
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Hoptens Halls
Butler’s
Rase Chance
Chaice
Hoapton
Joseph Pippin
William Richardson
Joseph Harris
John W. Rash
Mamie B. Kinnear
Edward D. Kinnear
Harvey L. Cooper
Liber L. B.T
Anthony’s Mill
Joseph P. Anthony
Carsine Carroll
J. Redden
Robert Anthony
J. Owen Knotts
Geo. A. Deakyne
Orphans’ Court
Equity
Orphans’ Court of
Calvert C. Merriken
Richard T. West
Elisha H. Harper
William J. Shawn
Margaret Pastorfield
Register of Wills
Samuel Carey
Oscar Clark
Dee
Greensboro
Caroline County Bank
Terms of Sale Pronounced by Decree in Auction Notice
Terms of sale as decreed require one half cash at sale, balance in six months or full cash at purchaser option. Deferred payment to be secured by purchaser note with security approved by trustee. Title papers and revenues at purchaser's cost. CALVERT C. MERRIKEN, Joan W. Cuank, Auction Trustee.
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Calvert C. Merriken
Joan W. Cuank
Auct
Show Them Motive Behind Villager’s Rise
An analysis of the “show them” impulse driving a village boy and a clerk to overcome contempt. It treats ambition, vanity, and success as powerful forces, noting backlashes and eventual admiration, with cautions on harnessing but not worshipping vanity. The piece argues that driven by the urge to prove others wrong, many reach high places and later reflect on their origins.
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Cpul
Hin
Scientists Recruit Wealthy Passengers For Pacific Cruise
A new financing plan for long expeditions sails with the schooner St Georges leaving London for a ten month voyage among Pacific Islands. Eight scientists join about thirty paying passengers at £900 each. Revenue from motion pictures and descriptions will help fund the trip. The party will cover over 20 000 miles in roughly 170 days at sea and 140 days on land.
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Science
St. Georges Leares
London
Pacific
They Knew the Witness Verdict in Backwoods Trial
A local defendant faced a curt judge in a small town court. The judge instructed the jury that belief in the defendant's statement equaled guilt, then the jury acquitted. The foreman explained they followed a familiar but flawed rule: you couldn’t believe Whn on oath.
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Chaurgeter
Doves and Dilemmas At A Fair Encounter
A man walking with his sweetheart at a fair notices her former sweetheart smiling at her. He fears losing her, plans a proposal, trails her past a skyward gaze, and jokes about a dove fate. The exchange ends with the man humorously deciding to leave for John.
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Tit
Tim
Jhn
Chicago Journal
Firet Punctuation Marke in Ancient Manuscripts
Fragmentary description of ancient writing practices noting lack of punctuation and capitalization as indicators of age. Mentions oldest manuscripts in Egyptian tombs and Latin manuscripts from Herculaneum as among the most ancient preserved texts.
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Polut
Lerculaneun
Thomas & Messer Co Color Ledger Item at Baltimore
A fragment records a sale or charge by Thomas & Messer Co at 1h W. Baltimore St Baltimore Md listing colors and amounts 31.80 and 1.25 in monetary entries with no full context. The text denotes color items and ledger style pricing.
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Thomas & Messer CO
W. Ralto
Baltimore
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Tomorow
Mathitte
Sultor
Inaintan
Precious Gems
Cervantes
Europe
Henry R. Lewis
Denton, Md
Tri- City
E. Baltimore St
Baltimore, Md
Albert Truax
James Templa
Nisi
Charles Shuities
Harold Sylvester
Circuit Court For
Coraline County
J. K. Newnan
Auditor’s Order
W. Brewster Deen
Mary M. Hicks Winnie L. Hicks
Chy
True Cory
Alphas
W. Short
Leland T. Short
o-Partners
A. W. Short & Company
Ida H. Cooper
Jamieson E. Provan
Boothwyn
Thomas J. Keating
Lucas
WM. Pepper Constable
Baltimore, Maryland
Elkton, Maryland
ST. Pave
Preston
BROS
Ede
Honday
Ole's
Ridgely
Bank OF
Federalsburg
Covey & Williams
Hillsboro
Thompson's
IMP
American Corner
T. Frank Seward
Caraline County
Studebaker
W. B
Studebaker Sales & Service Station
Easton, Maryland
Broilers
H.5
Burns
Hammond’s Old Stand
Cor
Third and Market
L. B. Towers & Brother
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