Nellie Ward Becomes Guardian To Jarvis Mercer
Nellie Ward, a cautious village clerk, proves steadfast as she shields Jarvis Mercer from a swindling scheme. She uncovers a forged land transfer and intercepts a fraudulent deal by Marvin and Sharp, earning Mercer’s trust and declaring love. Mercer asks Nellie to guard him permanently, and she accepts in a heartful vow.
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Jarvis Mercer
Nellie Ward
Mee
Yellie
Wiss Ward
Nellie
Wiles Ward
Nettie
Lindgrove
Wercharge
Mercer
Jarvis
Emmy
Holness
Jene
Cannot Be Stupid and Cut Figure in Chorus
A reflection on chorus girls shows they must possess coordination memory and skill, countering the stereotype of stupidity. Marian Spitzer argues chorus dancers combine talent and discipline, noting the writer’s own failed attempt to join a magical comedy chorus and the demanding nature of intricate dance routines.
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Marian Spitzer
Saturday Evening Post
Mathematical Hymn Provokes Clergy and Congregation
A clergyman sparked mild stir among his mathematically minded parishioners by presenting hymn 222 as "ten thousand times ten thousand two hundred and twenty-two." A youth quipped he did not compute it because the hymn would finish before he found the answer.
Hungarian Count Leaves Fortune to Horses Forever
In 1011 a Hungarian count died and bequeathed a fortune of 200000 dollars to his horses Iforax. The will provided every comfort and care for the animals and required the horse home to endure forever. Upon the death of one horse another would be substituted in its place.
Father Blame Claims Over Miss Pry Case
In a terse court note yesterday Judge addressed a dispute centered on Jack and Miss Pry. The father of Miss Pry was reportedly too ill to drive them to the station prompting questions of responsibility and the judge’s involvement remains unclear.
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Paul
Jack
Wry
Pry
Ringworm: causes, spread, and treatment guidance
The article explains ringworm as a contagious fungal skin infection affecting any body part including scalp, face, and limbs. It covers symptoms such as red rings with white centers, spread through contact or shared items, and notes higher risk in schools and institutions, plus treatment options including hot soapy washes, iodine applications, and various topical ointments advised by a doctor.
Sleeping Sickness and Aftereffects in influenza cases
The article explains that so called sleeping sickness in this country is not the tropical disease but a form of meningitis following influenza. It details symptoms from chills and fever to deep unconsciousness, possible recovery with paralysis, and notes a London study of 1308 cases with deaths and mental impairments. It warns influenza epidemics produce such cases and advises avoiding influenza to prevent sleeping sickness.
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Central Africa
Duncan
London
Wood in Our Games In More Than Thirty Varieties
A Nature Magazine feature notes about 25,000,000 feet of wood yearly supply for kls and blit z lard cues snowshoes tennis racquets candle pins bows and arrows and many outdoor pursuits. It highlights wood’s role in health amusement sport and outdoor life.
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Enyrn Nature Magazine
The Dolls Party Delights Pam and Her Doll Guests
A Christmas gift story follows Pam hosting a New Year dolls party. Pam’s ward robe trunk and pink dish set spark pretend tea and polite play. Dolls’ mothers voice each doll’s thanks in squeaky voices as all enjoy games, dinner, and a gracious sendoff.
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Pam
Santa Claus
Paint Adds to Beauty and Value of Building
A writer in the Indianapolis Star argues home upkeep, especially painting, boosts beauty and value more than neglect. Regular fresh paint prevents disrepair, cuts long term costs, and enhances any home from cottages to mansions with careful color choices.
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Indianapolis Star
Campaign to Clean Up Approaches to Cities
The real estate boards nationwide launch a circular calling local committees to cooperate with groups in cleaning and maintaining attractive approaches to cities along railroads and roads. They urge beautification of railroad sites and industrial locations with lawns and shrubbery to prevent dumping and to improve urban scenery at modest cost.
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Brokers’ Division
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Home Grounds Improve Allefty Care Instructions
The article stresses starting essential ground improvement with neatness and cleanliness. Keep front yards free of unused tools and junk. Establish a good lawn in rich soil with thick even grass, a firm surface, and gentle slope away from the house.
Make Repairs Now For Home And Lawn
The passage urges doing house and lawn repairs promptly to finish early. It notes fall or winter downtime, better weather for lawn work later, and that foresight helps avoid busy seasons, making tasks easier and better done.
Raising Home Quality Standards Comment by Commerce Official
John St. Gries, chief of the division of building and housing in the Department of Commerce, says builders who adhere to good honest standards benefit their families and themselves and raise the overall quality of homes in the United States, supporting broader home ownership.
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John St. Gries
Division of Building and Housing
Department of Commerce
United States
Macadam Driveway Uses Concrete Curbing for Protection
A stone driveway laid as macadam will keep small particles from spreading onto the lawn. Building concrete curbing on both sides protects the lawn and adds artistic value while preventing the driveway from widening.
Thoughtful Cellar Design for Comfort and Safety
The cellar is as important as the rest of the house with coal bins near the furnace ventilation and drainage. Proper cold storage lighting drainage and other details must be planned to ensure comfort and safety throughout the space.
Small-Town Men Find Success At Rotary Luncheon
At a president-day luncheon of an Eastern Rotary club, forty-year-old men shared success stories after declaring they were failures at forty. A total of 120 testified their employe es added up to £0,000, with varied formulas like Constant Industry, never work too hard, and dont do anything that can be put off.
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Rotary Club
Cough Interruption at Gov Al Smith Rally in Manchester
Edward Murphy disrupted early speakers during Gov Al Smith's Manchester broadcast by coughing on stage. Meanwhile Mrs Murphy at home heard the sound on radio, identified it as Ed, and sent his son with tablets to relieve her husband and prevent further interference with the event's success.
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al Smith
Manchester
N.el
Edward Murphy
Little neighbor plays with toy telephone in morning game
Billy, a small neighbor, visits and pretends a telephone game. He assigns roles and dictates how to simulate a call, correcting the speaker to mimic a busy line and a caller being cut off. The humorous exchange appears in a Chicago Tribune clipping.
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Billy
Buly
Chicago Tribune
Radium Rays From Animals Featured by Scientist
French scientist Albert Noden described radioactive rays from living plants and animals in Popular Science Monthly. He showed three photographic plates with clear light impressions he attributed to rays from a radioactive mineral an insect and a green leaf placed on the emulsion in a dark room.
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Albert Noden
Popular Science Monthly
Noden
Airship of 1709 and Coral Agate Power
A Vienna printed fragment from 1709 describes an airship scheme by a Brazilian priest. Coral agates, attached to an iron net above the aeronaut, were said to gain magnetic power in sunlight to help lift or steer the craft.
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Vienna
Proposed Authors Protection Bill Aims at Yugoslavia
A discussion notes that Yugoslavia is the only European country outside copyright protection. It states foreign authors and works are not protected and domestic works are not treated as property in Yugoslavia. A proposed authors protection bill would end this situation.
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Europe
Oes
Yugoslavia
Box Office for Undertakers Draws Laughs
A London humorist notes a funeral director suggested renaming his shop Box Office to boost appeal. The quip frames the coffin trade with a theatrical pun, highlighting macabre wit in everyday commerce.
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Box Office
London
Chufa Tubers Yield High Oil Content Despite Weed
The tubers of chufa or earth almond, found in parts of the country, are an annoying weed in some areas yet yield about 80 percent usable oil for processing and refinement.
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