Tragic secrets and a planned voyage in fading autumn
In a fragment of a 19th century drama, Alice learns of a treacherous trinket tied to a blue ribbon and hears Mildred Dacres’ schemes. Silas Watkins warns of deception as plans form for Alice to travel to England while tensions rise about trust, marriage, and safety. The scene shifts to Mrs Billston in London as twilight falls on an autumn afternoon.
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Alice
Silas Watkins
Sils
Gilbert Vinkland
Mildred
Mildred Dacres
Looney
England
Descriptions of Prisoner Arrivals and Escape Plot Continues
The scene shifts to Tower lodging as Waikland and Harleigh await separate rooms. Alice Dale joins Mrs. Elliston and Edward Elliston, while memories of Clarence Harleigh gnaw at her thoughts amid city barriers. A subplot follows Ned Redding’s jewel sale to Jeduthun the Jew, hinting at a plan to win freedom using a valuable opal.
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Waikland
Redding
Fadkland
Son
Harleigh
Failkland
Indy
Mio
Che Sa
Coutome
Resemblines
Wig
Edward Hlliston
Alice
Mrs. Elliston
Edward
Alice Dale
Nathan
Edward Eiliston
Edward Elliston
Clarence Harleigh
Athintic
What He Wanted She Takes Remedy for Seasick Plight
A man insists on a remedy labeled Poison aboard a vessel. He groans and declares he wants to bite the item, while a companion warns to take care. The scene centers on a dangerous seasick episode and the ominous marked bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Planting Apples and Farm Tips From Vermont Readers
Practical notes on apple orchard setup including land selection, root pruning, tree age two years, and straight rows. Also coverage of spraying apparatus, quail care, fodder use, lice on calves, corn planting resilience, celery storage, poultry powered yields, Pan American bee display plans, cheese composition, corn belt expansion, milk vessels, and poultry husbandry tips.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Claims Relief
In a testimonial from Mrs. Annis Trompton and others, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is praised for treating female weakness, leucorrhea, womb and ovarian inflammation, and "change of life." The letters describe symptom relief, weight gain, improved sleep and appetite, and renewed energy after use, urging others to follow Pinkham's directions for cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Biaitina
Lydia KE
Pinkham
Damon
Millport
N.Y
Lydia EE
Mas
Lizzie Dicnnon Hoper
Avelon
Ohio
Wheel was His Safeguard on a Warship
An observant man notes bicycles remain vital in poverty with newsboys and bootblacks owning wheels. A bicycle found on the cruiser Baltimore’s gangway illustrates widespread use across seaports, Hong Kong, Japan, and Manila, where the petty officer says the bike saved him money and kept him away from saloons during shore leave.
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Baltimore
Europe
Hongkong
Japan
Manila
Leutenant
New York Tribune
We Editorial We and Meaning of We in News
In this piece the word we is explained with examples to show its varied reference from editor to town to nation. It notes how phrases like we are late reflect the office, while we is used for different groups including the public and even the devil. The column also mentions costly dikes in Japan versus the Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warn
Paris
Uit
Beacon
On Stage Fright and a Kidney Pill Endorsement
A pasted 1901 item recalls an actor's late career stage fright tale and highlights Mrs. Deacon of East Randolph endorsing Dodd's Kidney Pills via a local tale. The letter from a Women’s Christian Temperance Union vice president promotes the cure as effective after two months and five to six boxes, noting broader use in Cattaraugus County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Mia
Deacon
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Dodd
Pia
Cattaraugus County
Deacom
Kitney Pilla
Fox
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
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Howe
Sishiad
Lenens
Beth
Blarleigh
Billston
Mr. Walworth
Cando
Ieee
Een
Carence Harleigh
Gilbert Faulkland
Thames
Falkland
Ned Redding
Hedding
America
Jeduthun
Womaam
Dedythun
Abi
Earth
Baltimore Sun
Qhin
Rome
Vermont
National Stockman
F. N. Clark
The
Bee Journal
North America
Mas. Pinkham
National City Bank of
Lynn
Lydia E. Pine
Annie Thompson
Netherlands
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