Satanic race to save church silver in Irish town
In a moonlit square in a rural town, villagers hear of a planned robbery at St. Patrick’s church. Mike Monahan chases the thieves and reports a shadowy pursuer, later identified as Satan in a storm, who leaves a rosary behind. The robbers are caught in the act by Father Higgin.
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Maggie O’brien
St. Patrick's Church
Father Higgin
Mike Monahan
Mike
Tim Murphy
Maggie O'Brien
Teddy Galagher
Satan
O’brien
Howly Mither
Mike Monahan Igsion
F. A. Mitchell
Fairyland cures for womanly diseases promised by Dr. Pierce
The advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a universal cure for womanly diseases with claims of a ninety eight percent success rate. Patient testimonials praise relief from inflammation weakness and other symptoms after using multiple bottles. The copy urges readers to consult Dr. Pierce by letter with confidential correspondence.
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Fairyland
Pierce
Julius C. Bell
Bathroad
Kingston
Ont
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Common Sense
Buffalo
Two Dinners One Meal and a Humorous Dinner Table Tale
A city official recalls dining with a lawyer friend and his lavish silverware yet meager food. The host dines in a corner at a restaurant, tries to appear unconcerned, and avoids eye contact as both parties pretend not to notice each other. The anecdote ends with the host eating discreetly, hungry and embarrassed.
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Henry Peck
Beliieve
New York Herald
Questionable Use of the Word Café in Liquor Shops
An Exchange letter questions the modern use of the French term cafe to label liquor venues. The writer argues cafe should mean coffee shop and laments the misleading practice of using a foreign word to signal places selling beer wine and spirits.
The Racing Camel of Southern Algeria
The ordinary camel has become a racing breed in southern Algeria, a faster animal valued much higher than burden camels. It can reach nine to ten miles per hour and sustain sixteen to seventeen hours of pace, with races thrilling as the camels visibly strive to win.
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Algeria
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Tracey Quiller
the Tribune
Dillon, Montana
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