Wealthy ship builder’s daughter and a wrongful accused man collide
James Lee meets Lucy Gresham daughter of Sir John Gresham. Lee, jailed for a robbery he did not commit, blames Oliver Antes and Gresham’s manager. He inherits wealth, changes his name from Warrington to Warrington and gains an invitation to Lucy’s birthday party. Lucy is nearly engaged to Ames and encounters Lee.
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James Lee
Lucy Gresham
John Gresham
Lee
Gresham
Oliver Antes
Lucy
Warrington
Ames
Tam
Faust
Daddy
Sir John
Mr. Lee
Oliver
Oliver Ames
The Ballroom Confrontation and Unsure Love
In a moonlit garden Lucy rejects Oliver Ames's marriage proposal after a tense confession from James Lee. Lee sweetens the moment with supper plans, then keeps Lucy close as their evolving attraction unfolds through dances and perilous competition for her heart.
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Cordelia
London
Oliver
Lucy
Isis
James Lee
Jack Benson Wins With Brass Kettle Racer
Jack Benson, known for naming his old yellow car the brass kettle, wins a hill race at Locust road with the upgraded racer now revealed as a shining new chassis. Mildred, the shy new girl, admires him as reporters spotlight his success and his wealthy father’s ownership of Bianck Motor Works becomes public knowledge.
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Jack Benson
Jack
Craddock Farm
Young
Fred Spinner
Spinner
Lady’s Hill
Mr. Benson
Mildred
Bianck Motor Works
McChire Newspaper Syndicate
WN Service
Prayers Counted in Tibet Through Odd Rituals
Devout Tibetans measure prayer through numeric counts. One man dips a board into water as a prayer with every soak. Another uses a windmill inscribed with sacred text. Prayer flags are placed on mountain summits and in tree branches to create mass, palpable interruptions for passersby.
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Tibet
Ideas of Her Own in a Quiet Bedtime Scene
Seven year old Robert faces fears at night as Marjorie confesses a dislike for bedtime and a soft fear of the dark while an visiting aunt observes in the home setting.
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Marjorie
Robert
The Greatest Factor in Siamese Progress
A Tehurier recalls the remarkable progress sparked by football in Siam after its introduction from England. He notes the army and navy first played, then widespread recruitment, and how the sport awakened national spirit and spurred commerce and social life. He adds football even taught a barefoot nation to wear shoes.
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Tehurier
England
Siam
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin eases feverish or upset children and colds by cleansing the bowels. It touts the doctor's birth record and authority, promising relief within hours and broad use for all ages, with claims of gentling digestion and appetite.
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Dr. Caldwell
Parks See 45 Million Visitors Across National System
National Park Service data show over 45 million visitors last year to more than 300 parks. Average attendance per park reached about 15,000, while each park averaged 1,000 acres in size, with variation among locations.
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National Park Service
Great Relief Galler moralizing You Know We Take Nothing With Us
Mrs Rounds Thank heaven for that It will be a novelty to go somewhere without having to pack. Boston Transcript.
Pnaatitudes in History: A Quotation and Reflection
A compact reflection on attitudes labeled as true or not in historical context. The fragment contrasts common views with their often limited interest and relevance. It hints at the tension between claimed truth and genuine significance.
Restful Sleep for Fretful Feverish Child
Ad urges Castoria a pure vegetable remedy for children's ailments. It claims Castoria eases feverish discomfort by softening stools and promoting rest for child and parent. The copy stresses gentle action without harsh drugs and notes the product bears its name.
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Castoria
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Concordia Merrel
WNU
St. Abb
Lacey
Ife
Bond Street
Hilf
St. Abh
Dra
W. B. Caldwett
Doctors
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