Rival Feuds End in a Blow as Gate Stand-Offs Escalate
In a tense exchange, Dick thwarts Wayne’s insults and lands a decisive punch after a dispute over a gate and a girl. The heated confrontation follows a discussion about justice and thievery, with Uncle Joss and Mrs Boone expressing harsh views on thieves.
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Chapthr
Uncle Joss
Mr. Boone
Wayne
Waele Josisen
Barbara Allen
Nannie Boone
Mr. Wayne
Bax
Dick confronts Wayne and warns Rhoda about his influence
Dick defeats Wayne in a confrontation at the gate and cautions Rhoda about the singing teacher’s devious influence. Wayne’s temper flares and rumors spread as Dick vows to protect Rhoda, while Nannie faces rumors about Wayne and Rhoda’s growing tension at the singing school.
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Wayne
Praca
Nannie
Rhoda
Dick Brayton
Boone
Naunie
Deacon Snyder
Nance
Why He Was Afraid to Bid at Auction
An Ohio State Journal item recounts an auction scene where a wary farmer hesitates to bid on a buggy robe. The buyer fears the old woman will deem any purchase unsafe, recalling past dry goods buys and her sharp verdict that it is always “cheated again.”
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Ohio State Journal
Thief's Cleverness Exposed in Clerkenwell Jewel Theft
Solomon Buffler and an accomplice were convicted of burglarizing a jeweler's shop in Clerkenwell. Buffler hid two diamond rings during a police search. He slipped one to his wife while jailed, placing it in her mouth, and kept the other under his tongue until a court disclosure prompted a full mouth inspection.
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Clerkenwell
Solomon Buffler
London Globe
Words People Mispronounce Spotlighted by Editors
The Indianapolis Press highlights common mispronunciations such as Lares-Lay-reez Origes-Or-jiz and plenipotentiary. It notes Valet-Lexicographers favor Val-et though Val-a remains widespread, and covers several others including Fenian I'ra-sib-le and Giuseppe Joo-sep-pay with guidance on accepted forms.
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Giuseppe
Joo-sep
Worcester
Yeast
Yeest
Zanzibar
Indianapolis Press
Paris gains almost a hundred periodicals in a year
Paris reports a sharp rise in published periodicals with about 100 additional titles compared with last year. The note highlights a trend in media variety driven by local publishers and a broader reading public.
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Paris
Peruna brings health, women gain with Dr Hartman advice
A Rock Island Illinois reader reports lasting benefit from Peruna after years of ill health. The note praises Peruna for rapid improvement and overall vitality and cites widespread trust in Dr Hartman. He offers free advice to women writing with symptoms and history of trouble. He also offers a free book Health and Beauty from Columbus Ohio.
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Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Legend of St Winifred's Well in Holywell England
The article recalls St Winifred the seventh century British maiden linked to Holywell in Flintshire. A tale says Prince Cradocus slew her and her head rolled to a pool where a healing spring sprang forth. The site, once famed for cures, fell into neglect and a courthouse was later built over it by the Countess of Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bueno
Winifred
Holywell
Flint
England
Countess of Richmond
Henry VII
Artificial Pearls From Fish Scales Reported by French Process
A consular bulletin says the United States consulate at Lyons France has been asked to supply fish scutes for making artificial pearls and other ornaments using a new French chemical process.
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United States
Lyons
France
Eagle Linen Writing Table Draws Superior Linen Sheets
The Eagle Linen Writing Table offers ruled and unruled 100 sheet packs with a Letter size at 25 cents and a Note size at 15 cents. Dealers are advised to request these and not other brands.
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad Promises Quick Laxative Relief
An old advertisement warns about lazy liver causing blues and bodily sluggishness. It promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as an ideal laxative, with guaranteed satisfaction and money-back refund, plus a booklet and free sample offer. The copy emphasizes purity and authenticity of the product.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Montreal
Can
New York
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