Journey of Death in the Desert Duel Over Land and Kin
Wilson McCann tends Jim Yerby with a broken leg in a remote border ranch, while a tense feud erupts between McCann and Matthew Stark. McCann delivers a message from Stark’s daughter Julia, daughter of the rival, as old enmities flare and a plan to settle scores looms.
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Jornada de
McCann
Ea Cirele
Jim-Dandy
Mother Earth
Jim Yerby
Tifle
Jim
Julia
Will
Crelief
Wilson McCann
Yerby
Iwan
Kingdom Come
Julia Stark
Matt Stark
Young McCann
Lds
Los Angeles
Miss Stark
Doctor Sanders
Desert
Lomas
Doc
Flying VY
Circle Cross
Peter McCann
Matthew Stark
Texas
Arizona
Jessie Farwell
Stark
Jessie
Stark Ranch
Gang VY
Tincup Pass
Ile
Jim Dandy
Jas
Jasper Stark
Flying V Y
Poperve
Tom McArdle
Pete McCann
McArdle
Mable
Jule
Wilson
Old Jim
Yerby's
Ife
Touch of Hardship and Daily Deeds in Self-Improvement
The article argues hardship can build character and self respect, praising daily good deeds while noting many avoidance of effort. It cites Fr. H Collier and references to Samuel Smiles and Longfellow, urging consistent moral effort despite reluctance.
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Oplc
Fr. H. Collier
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Fran
Samuél Smiles
Longfellow
Vienna A Damaged City Of Roman Roots And Rich Heritage
Vienna, founded by the Romans twenty centuries ago, has been destroyed and rebuilt many times yet remains a leading modern city. It hosts a renowned German opera, traces its tradition to the seventeenth century, and offers public buildings palaces galleries schools theaters and museums with abundant beauty and instruction.
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Vienna
Noted Sage in China Catches Mockery of Misfortune
Fragmentary line suggests Hi Ho remarks on the world being hard and the sage of China offering others an excuse to mock misfortunes. Context unclear. no dates, places, or names beyond quoted phrases.
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Hi Ho
China
Gretna Scotland Once Wartime Munitions Hub
Gretna famed as a marriage center grew into a wartime munitions base costing no less than 45 million dollars to Laird and equip. It produced 75 million dollars worth of cordite during the war, but now stands as a dismal ruin with crumbling halls and empty streets.
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Gretna
Scotland
Laird
Sunshades Aid Saplings In German Arboriculture
Arborists in Germany provide sunshades for young trees. Specially made nets on wooden frames cover the south side to shield saplings from the noon sun. The devices reportedly spur unusually rapid growth since installation.
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Germany
Fire Loss From Petroleum On Farms Estimated At 87500000
The Department of Agriculture cites an annual farm fire loss of about 87.5 million dollars from careless handling of kerosene and gasoline. It issues bulletins to farmers with storage and handling advice to reduce the danger.
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Department of Agriculture
Humorless Count Keyserling and the mad world
The passage quotes Count Keyserling calling his humor a safeguard for sanity in a mad world. He remarks that nowadays he only laughs, a view shared during a luncheon party noted by Willim Gerrardi in the Saturday Review.
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Count Keyserling
Willim Gerrardi
The
Saturday Review
Three-season bed confuses New Bonarder and Landlady
A playful exchange unfolds as the landlady explains a three season bed to a New Bonarder who jokes about lacking spring. The conversation centers on the unfamiliar couch bed and seasonal phrasing in a domestic setting.
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New Bonarder
Rich Coal Vein Found Near Summit Hill Mine
A rich vein of coal sixty eight feet thick has been uncovered on the edge of the burning mines near Summit Hill Pennsylvania. Engineers report the vein runs along the mountain ridge where stripping operations are underway.
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Summit Hill
Fisherman’s Market Mystery Quirks Fuel Local Chat
In a quirky exchange a vendor reveals he runs a fish market and admits uncertainty about the fisherman equipment trade. The odd dialogue hints at unusual knowledge gaps and local humor surrounding maritime commerce.
Local Esthetic Session Sparks A Professional Exchange
A young man seeks a professional response after a request for an esthetic session and clarification on local services. The dialogue centers on expectations, consent, and potential next steps with the provider.
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Son—Inow
If One Can Entertain Himself He Solves Life’s Hardest Problem
A concise reflection asserts that self entertainment marks solving a major life challenge. It emphasizes inner resourcefulness and personal discipline as keys to fulfillment. The remark suggests independence from external validation and social approval.
Justice Advocates Emerge From Victims’ Voices
A concise statement notes that those who suffer injustice become its strongest champions. It emphasizes the transformative role of victims in driving reforms and accountability within society.
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Ileme
Kruschen Salts Ad Promises Safe Weight Loss
A Cincinnati man writes that Kruschen Salts helped him shed 26 pounds in three months from 205 to 179, with improved breathing and vigor. The ad urges cautious dieting and a daily dose of one half teaspoon in hot water, plus avoiding fatty meats and sweets.
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F. J. Fritz
Cincinnati
Ohio
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