Coal Mine Plot Drafted In Hidden Hills
Gardiner and Hiram Riles conspire to swindle John Harris by simulating a coal mine owner in the hills. They craft a fake letter promising a lucrative mine deal and urge Harris to bring cash, while planning to disappear with the money and leave Hunt and Beulah’s kinship untouched. The plan hinges on a fictitious mine owner and staged meeting in the mountains.
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Tiram
Harris
Riles
Barrig
Ronin
Gardiner
Adam
Barris
Honolulu
South America
Jim
Travers
Mr. Riles
Plainville
Harrises
Beulah
Thuch
Hiram
John Harris
Planvil Mao
Mr Harris
Dermitt
Cole
New York
Holt
Hiram Riles
The Gamblers Chapter Ends in a Farm Journey Delay
Harris struggles to arrange farm affairs during his absence as Mary plans a visit. The hired man agrees to milk cows for butter price while Harris trades tickets at the station and worries about delays, money, and land fever. The scene ends with a wary station agent muttering about the Monroe doctrine.
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Harris
Mary
Burris
Allan
Calgary
Little Willie
Microphone detects mine damp with beat warning system
A microphone setup uses two pipes of equal pitch in a series circuit with a telephone to detect damp air in mines. When air is damp the differing density changes the note, producing beats that warn of fire damp. the device is also highly sensitive to coal gas as noted by the New York Sun and Herald.
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New York Sun and Herald
The Japanese Baron and the crowded streetcar
A Japanese baron visiting the University of California rides a partly filled local car then transfers to a crowded through car. He questions the two minute gain to San Francisco and learns the reason was speed, not comfort, prompting a humorous exchange about self-importance.
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University of California
San Francisco
National Flower of France and Iris Myth Explored
The article discusses the fleur de lis as France’s national flower, its ancient medicinal use, and a myth tracing its name to Greek Iris and an event with three colorfully dressed goddesses. It notes Iris as messenger of the gods and the flower’s symbolic link to power in Egyptian art.
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France
Iris
Dedl
Juno
Calle Iris
Public health claims from a 19th century advertisement
A testimonial from Mrs. Geo. Flehneer describes long standing weakness and nervousness cured by Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorital Prescription. She notes prior broken health and bodily breakings, crediting the products with restored health and absence of womanly trouble. The ad cites address at 107 Coruna street.
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Evenant, Inc
Pierce
Golden Medical
Maza
Geo. Flenneer
Coruna
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Miles
Irwin Myers
National Flower OF
Arith
Anne Nsese
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