Flight to freedom in an African jungle escape
Andrea Peller, a neglected aristocrat, flees her planned marriage aboard an African expedition. She entices a pilot to fly away, only to discover his cold resolve as she learns the vast jungle below offers a new, perilous horizon and a chance to reinvent herself.
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Andrea Peller
Indian Ocean
Anen
Andrea
Pellor of
Pellor
Dick Whittington
Africa
Combine
Andrew
South Africa
America
Nyassaland
St. George's Chapel
Colonies
Gwen
Hale
Hearty
Eplte
Fear Awakens In Exhilarating Car Chase Scene
Andrea quivers as the engine roar traps her senses and recalls a childhood fear. The moment tightens into a full blown terror as she feels herself slipping into an abyss, realizing she is now grown but feels like a child in danger.
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Sible
Andrea
Gwen
Andrea Peller
Jack Robinson
Man
Bie
Self
Bho
New Process in Sculpture by Photography
An Italian scientist develops a method to create bas-reliefs from photos. A chromium gelatin film swells with light, producing a positive relief on the plate. An automatic double exposure corrects lighting so the negative yields properly graded relief.
Dramatist and Comedian Clash Over Impromptu Jokes
In a theater standoff Thera and a leading comedian argued over the actor adding ad hoc jokes to his role. The dramatist insisted the lines were enough and urged the comedian to wait for the audience to respond. The comedian lamented his late train from the suburbs and doubted the plan.
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Thera
Wash Day on the Deep and a Nantucket steamer remark
A playful quip recalls a child aboard a steamer on Nantucket, where Ittle Bess notes too much bluing in the water while a similar past remark from another youngster comments on a boat’s “lowing all its soap.”
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Nantagket
Ittle Bess
Boston Transcript
Papes Cold Compound Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old ad touts Pape’s Cold Compound as a fast remedy for colds. It claims two hourly doses break up severe symptoms and relieve nasal congestion headaches fever and sneezing without quinine. The copy notes the product is inexpensive and tastes pleasant. It ends with a light moral on daily religion.
Flu Cases Reported to Health Service Urgent Warning
Washington dispatches report over 900 flu cases to the public health service last week, up from prior week as cold weather nears. Officials urge preparation and germicide use, promoting Turpo as a preventive. if influenza develops, rest and medical care are advised. The ad notes alarming U S Health Service totals and ends with admonitions about fooling oneself.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Boards of Health
United States Health
Can I Be Cured Suffering Says The Sufferer
An old ad prompts readers to check kidney function, urging not to despair. It argues early disease signals and promotes GOLD MANDAL capsules as fast relief for kidney and bladder troubles, with a money back guarantee in sealed packages. It also notes Cuba buys about $3,000,000 worth of U.S. potatoes annually.
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Nature
Mandal
Adv
Cascarets Ad Claims Gentle Sleepy Cleansing
An old advertisement promises Cascarets will cleanse the system of toxins and bile while you sleep. It claims benefits for digestion, headaches, skin, and insomnia without gripe or inconvenience. The copy targets readers who seek a gentle laxative solution from a single daily box.
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Cascarets
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