Liberty Horton in Mexican siege and daring escape
Liberty Horton, heiress and estate owner, is captured by Mexican insurgent Juan Lopes and overhears plans to strike American towns. A rescue led by Major Winston and Captain Rutledge unfolds with feints, betrayals, and a desperate race to warn U S troops before a counterattack. The plot twists include feigned marriages, escapes, and perilous canyon chases ending in a smoky confrontation and narrow rescues.
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Liberty Horton
Juan Hopes
Pedro
Major Winaton
U. S. Army
Robert Rutledge
Texas Rangers
Manuel Leon
Pancho Leon
Major Aston
Ajor Winston
Liberty
Manuel
Pancho
Mhajor
Acreas
Mullidge
Trompa
Aves
Therese
Rotledge
Joe Winston
Bob
Liberty Pedro
Lopez
Winston
Ita
Lopes
Manuel Ocean
Thirteenth Episode of Strife Ends In Pursuit And Battle
In the hut Liberty confronts Manuel and Therese with fear and guilt, then is captured by Lopez's band heading to Chihuahua. At Diablo Pass Major Winston's American column fights a superior enemy force, Winston mortally wounded, eight survivors hold a back to back stand as the page ends.
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Liberty
Manuel
Therese
Mexico
Gringo
Lopez
Chihuahua
Winston
Diablo Pass
Alvira
Wheston
Pedro
Volo
Lopes
Caid Alvira
Leon
Major Winston
Therm
Waste of Health as Nation’s Peril and Patriot Duty
A editorial argues that health programs and fitness are essential to national strength, warning that a physically weak population threatens liberty. It questions society’s focus on wealth over manhood, urging renewed emphasis on health, vigor, and preparedness to defend the nation.
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Krupps
Bethlehem Steel
Schupp Dazzles As Coakley Praises Giants Pitcher
Andy Coakley sits in the Polo Grounds press stand and hails Ferdinand Schupp as the greatest pitcher of recent years. He admires Schupps curveball control and poise, saying none matches him today and that Schupp could be his property in any era.
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Schupp
Andy Coakley
Polo Grounds
New York
Coakley
Ferdinand Schupp
Cubs
Andy
Matty
Reguelar
Gooseberry Flummery From a Pantry Recipe
A damaged recipe describes washing rice, cooking in four cups of milk until soft, adding sugar lemon juice and butter, layering with cooked rice and stewed gooseberries, then unmoulding and serving with custard.
Flashlights on Human Nature and Ambition
The excerpt argues that people chase hollow triumphs and boast virtues as new possessions. It warns a man may recover from a vengeful past but should not handicap himself long term. It notes downtown gentleness and a woman's view of husbands' fortunes versus personal gains.
When He Volunteers. The Minister Trusts in God and makes powder fly
A humorous piece from Life magazine featuring James Gabelle reflecting on a volunteer's family and friends. It contrasts religious devotion, patriotism, and civilian reactions to a man entering military service.
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James Gabelle
Longing for Days Past With a Childhood Friend
A nostalgic poem reflects on returning to carefree days beside water lilies and sunfish. The speaker remembers a childhood chum, fishing lines, and simple joys, hoping to relive those memories with the remembered kid. The piece honors Judd Mortimer Lewis and the Houston Post as the source.
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Tad
Judd Mortimer Lewis
The
Houston Post
Desert Jack Rabbits Drink Not Yet Observed
Descriptions from Westerners and Californians claim jack rabbits in the Southwest deserts never drink water. Observers note rabbits thrive where green vegetation is scant and water is miles away. Campers report no rabbit tracks at waterholes despite abundant rabbits nearby.
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Southwest
Little Notions and Witty Observations
A collection of aphorisms on life love and behavior. The verses touch on contentment luck marriage vanity and social manners with wry humor and pointed irony. The snippets offer quick moral or humorous reflections rather than a single narrative.
Jokes and Quips from a Humorous Page
A collection of quick comic exchanges and one liners. Jests range from divorce talk to misheard promises and playful misunderstandings. Witty exchanges touch on marriage, health, taste, and sales, illustrating light hearted mischief and social foibles.
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Shan Loan
Photoplay
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Southpaw
Mrs. Higgins
Mrs. Wiggins
Mes. Wiggins
Tom
Bess
Pirm
Hawkins
Firm
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