Everybody's Friend Wins Della Angell in Wealthy Boss Romance
Sidney Ware starts at Angell Co with a smile and wins the heart of Della Angell. A burglary plot targets Angell, but Ware's quick wit uncovers the danger, saving the magnate and earning a marriage proposal. The tale tracks his rise through charm and loyalty.
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Miss Della Angell
Nettie Darling
Griffiths
Sidney
Glooma
Old Angell
Ware
Sidney Ware
Della Angell
Della
Mr. Angell
Source of Strength
Professor Arthur Schuster argues that modern progress stems from the spread of higher education and many capable researchers, whose enthusiasm for discovery now channels into practical paths. He says great minds remain, but education broadens their reach and productivity.
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Thia
Arthur Schuster
Science
Boy Duty of Care For 14 Year Olds In Court Ruling
New York Court of Appeals in Jacoba vs H J Koehler company says a fourteen year old must use the degree of care and caution typical of boys that age rather than the higher diligence expected of adults in avoiding danger.
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New York Court of Appeals
Jacoba
Desolation Affects Individuals Differently in Crowds and Wilderness
The piece argues loneliness is subjective and varies with personality and circumstances. Some feel isolation on busy London Bridge, others find solitude in forests. It cites Christopher Harding of Hudson’s Bay Co and Dickens to illustrate how remoteness or crowds can stimulate or oppress, governed by personal adjustment.
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Christopher Harding
Hudgon'a Bay Company
Canada
London Bridge
Dickens
Lonflon
Porter Confronted Over Tetrazzini Tickets Piker Remark
In New York a hotel porter was accused by Tetrazzini’s manager of overcharging for railroad tickets to Chicago. The porter claimed the $95 bill was paid by the singer’s representative with a $100 note saying keep the change. The porter later returned a single hundred after a hustled exchange and sneered another piker remark.
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Tetrazzini
New York
Chicago
John
Ed Keogh
Weather Branch Moves to Royal Aircraft Factory at Farnborough
A branch of the British meteorological office will operate from the Royal Aircraft Factory at South Farnborough to provide weather information and forecasts to aeronauts and to conduct meteorological investigations. It will stay in close touch with the meteorological office at South Kensington and issue advice based on observations from both sites.
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Novel Aircraft Factory
British Meteorological Office
Royal Aircraft Factory
South Farnborough
Meteorological Office
South Kensington
Harsh Tone Allegedly Provokes Sleep Talker’s Replies
A historical note claims a harsh tone to a sleep-talking spouse yields quicker responses. The method suggests speaking sharply to awaken the person and obtain information such as a millinery bill. The passage reflects outdated bedside psychology.
Lamb order dispute at diner over mutton confusion
A diner warns against ordering lamb noting the meat is mutton at the establishment. The exchange centers on whether lamb is available and the waiter's retort about not serving it.
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Zéver
Bogcbaldigputea Mentioned in Curious Market Talk
Fragmentary chatter notes a bizarre item described as Bogcbaldigputea and a remark about a person named Dubbs from a fine family. The text hints at a humorous, long-running joke with exchanges about readiness and time.
Eczema Cure Report From Cuticura Soap Use
EF W Horrisch of Chicago recounts two years of water blister eczema easing with Cuticura Soap and Ointment after trying other remedies. He used the products for six weeks, claims complete cure with no remaining marks, and notes they are sold worldwide.
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Congress St
Chicago
EF. W. Horrisch
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Time’s Changes Lamented on Dog Haulage in Surrey
The London Chronicle notes shifting times as dogs pull fish to inland markets once via Newfoundland teams along the south coast. Teams of two or four were hitched, dogs aiding rapid transit by lifting riders and legs along shelves. A dog drawn carriage carried fish from Littlehampton to Godalming where oysters could be bought three a penny.
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England
Parker
Surrey
Littlehampton
Godalming
London Chronicle
Reward Offered for Prompt Pupil Arrival
A rural school announces a kiss for the first pupil to arrive. at sunrise three large boys sit on the doorstep and by six o'clock all pupils and four directors await the teacher’s arrival. The tale from Ladies' Home Journal notes the humorous setup and local eagerness.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Modified Assent
A brief dialogue passage presents a discussion where one speaker asks if the other finds their views sound. The respondent concedes, noting that the views are largely sound though perhaps imperfect.
Clear of Coffee Troubles with Postum Health Claim
A letter describes overcoming coffee illness by switching to Postum. Husband’s stomach and kidneys improved after giving up coffee, headaches lessened, complexion cleared, weight gain from 95 to 115 pounds. Woman also benefited, praises Postum from Battle Creek Michigan, mentions booklets and two forms of Postum, Regular and Instant.
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Husband
Postum
Postum Co
Battle
Cresk
Mich
Wellville
Crop conditions in Western Canada foretell bumper 1913 harvest
Reports from Canadian officials describe abundant sunshine and timely rains across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Despite late seeding and delayed fall plowing, the oat wheat and flax crops show promise with general optimism for a splendid western crop contingent on favorable weather in the coming weeks.
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Canada
United. States
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Prairie
Play takes subtle turn on Jimson's role as butcher
In a brief exchange, one character questions Jimson’s portrayal as a butcher calling it a good one, but the reply downsizes the role to merely a feeder.
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Jimson
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Testimonials
Swarthmore Pennsylvania and Baltimore Maryland women report relief from years of menstrual and childbirth related troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They claim improved health and ability to work, avoiding surgery.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Swathmore
Penn
Emily Summersgile
Swarthmore
Baltimore, Md
Pinkham
J. Br.mor
Sargent St
Baltimore, M
Lydia E.pinkham
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