Agatha Sixth Wins Archibald Terhune at Castle Wyckoff
Archibald Terhune, heir to Aunt Georgiana’s estate, must marry within ten days. At Castle Wyckoff Lady Vincent gathers Agathas to test suitors. Arch chases love with Agatha Sixth while Agatha First’s faith is tested. a last minute declaration leads to a rush to wed before the deadline.
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Archibald Terhune
London
Georgiana
Amereney
Castle Wyckoff
Lord Vincent
Terhune
Vincent
Agatha
Archie
Fehie
Hvm
Leslie Freer
Kness
Vincents
Burns
Anywius
Terrie
Agatha Bixth
Bollettor Barnes
Rd Vincent
Runa
Arch
Brancepeth
Agatha Sixth
Dearest
Georgy
Myself
Dear Knows
Revelations at Castle Wyckhoff Unravel a Witty Family Plot
In a turbulent drawing room scene Murray and Dearest uncover the true culprit behind the Agatha First mystery. Old Terhune’s fortune looms as the stakes rise, and a late reconciliation teeters on who will mediate between broken promises and impending engagements.
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Agatha
Dearest
Arch
Miss Lawrence
Terhune
Wilfred
Agatha Sixth
Murray
Jove
Old Terhune
Branceth
Atha
Les
Castle Wyckhoff
Lawrence É
Hidden Engagement Revealed At Brancepeth and Agatha First Wedding
During a wedding luncheon in the dining room, Brancepeth explains his secret engagement to Agatha First. They kept their relationship hidden to avoid the uncle’s disapproval and Cecil Chiltern’s interference, fearing a row over the alliance.
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Barnes
Dearest
Brancepeth
Agatha
Terhune
Northbury
Miss Simplin
Cecil Chiltern
Chiltern
Pleasant Thoughts for Peaceful Sleep
The passage urges shaping daytime thoughts to avoid a frowning, wrinkled face. It argues that pleasant thoughts sustain a serene expression, which becomes permanent as tears flow, and that calm, kind thoughts prevent negative feelings from lodging in the mind. It stresses cultivating serenity before sleep.
Mudhole Fix Sparks Local Debate Over Road Funds
A visitor urges fixing a road mudhole while farmer Corntessel defends local conditions. He says he nearly paid off a mortgage by hauling cars out of that mudhole, illustrating how long-standing issues shape residents’ views.
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Corntessel
Out of Place in Family Affairs
A fragmentary dialogue discusses a wife wearing a breastpin given yesterday and the idea that a woman shows all she owns on her back, implying impact on appearances and relationships.
Assistance Refusee and the Water Safeguard
A fragmentary note discusses boiling water as a safeguard and mentions warnings about blinking and a misprint. The readable text emphasizes the action of boiling water as protection.
Swamp Root hailed as cure for kidney bladder ills
Letter from Clyde F. Camerer of Rosalie Washington praising Dr Kilmer Swamp Root after claiming it cured his severe kidney back and bladder troubles. He details blood in urine and painful symptoms, credits pamphlet, urges others to try, notes notary 1909 and offers sample and information. Sale at drug stores with prices fifty cents and one dollar.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Says Patent Remedy
An advertisement promises a refund if PAZO ointment fails to cure itching bleeding and prolapsing piles within six to fourteen days. The claim targets individuals suffering from painful hemorrhoid symptoms seeking quick relief. The promotion emphasizes a money back guarantee and rapid results.
The Walkers
James M. Beck, a New York corporate lawyer, native of Philadelphia, spoke at a Philadelphia banquet defending corporations. He quipped that the trust buster and the Socialist may do as they please, but mankind remains split into walkers who walk to appetite and those who walk to dinner for appetite.
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James M. Beck
New York
Philadelphia
Mr. Beck
A Lost Art
A domestic quarrel over service prompts a witty exchange between a mistress and her new maid. The remark about service and the prior employer adds a wry domestic tone to the vignette.
A Mosque for London Proposed by Aga Khan Backers
A London project seeks to erect a mosque in the capital of the world’s greatest Mohammedan power with an estimated cost of 100000 pounds. the Aga Khan has given 5000 pounds. The committee is led by Amir Ali and includes the Turkish and Persian ministers and three Indian council members.
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London
Aga Khan
Amir Ali
Council of India
London Globe
Easy Change When Coffee Is Doing Harm
A letter from a coffee user praising Postum as a healthy substitute after four years of switching. The writer describes indigestion and nerves improving, family adoption, and the product as a delightful nourishing beverage.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Dabney Bill Aims Direct State Election for Senator
Des Moines January 31 Representative Dabney introduced a bill to apply the Oregon plan for selecting a U S senator. The measure would require a governor call for a special election when a majority of the house and senate sign a pledge to back the top vote getter. It would also apply to the upcoming Dolliver successor.
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Des Moines
Dabney
Oregon
Harding
Dolliver
General Assembly
Congress
Thirty-fourth General Assembly
House
United States
Congress of the
Kenyon Gains Three Votes in Iowa Senate Convention
Des Moines reports a joint convention on Monday cast 129 senator votes with Kenyon gaining three from Funk. Funk issued a statement asking supporters to back Judge W. S. Kenyon for one session to break the deadlock while he temporarily withdraws to aid the effort.
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Des Moines
Kenyon
Funk
Tlbindelein Ce
A. B. Funk
W. S. Kenyon
United States
Judge Kenyon
Fire destroys machinery hall at Highland Park college
Des Moines January 31 fire swept Machinery hall at Highland Park college destroying nearly all contents. About 240 engineering students must suspend courses temporarily. Financial loss estimated at 50 000 dollars.
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Des Moines
Highland Park College
House to Ratify Reciprocity Plan with Canada
Representative Hull said the House is expected to ratify President Taft's reciprocity agreement with Canada within a short time. He noted momentum in the House supports swift approval.
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House
Washington, D. C
Hull
Taft
Canada
Pythian Convention Opens in Des Moines Castle Hall
Pythians from all parts of Iowa gathered in Des Moines for the district convention and a reception to the Brand state officers in Castle Hall on West Eighth Street.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Brand State
Castle Hall
West Eighth Street
Senate panel backs Smith for High U S Circuit judgeship
Washington January 31 the senate judiciary committee endorsed a report urging Walter I Smith congressman from Iowa be confirmed as judge on the United States Circuit Court to succeed Wills Vandevanter.
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Smith
Washington, D. C
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Walter I. Smith
Iowa
Highth
U. S
Wills Vandevanter
Simpson in New Position in Minnesota State Fair
John C. Simpson, former secretary of the Iowa State Fair association, has begun his work as secretary of the Minnesota State Fair association in St. Paul Minnesota, announced January 31.
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Archibald
Edith Huntington Mason
W. G. Chaptman
Kilmer & Co
Lamton, N
Bocker
Chicago
Nates
Saskatchewan
Western Canada
Lloydminster
Western
Ottawa
E.T Holmes
Jackson St
Paul
Inn
W. V. Bennett
Omaha
Heb
Carter
Heaven
Hell
Swedenborg
W. Uth Bt
Marshall
Floyd Gurnee
4Th St
Minneapolis
Mina
New York City
Hudson River
Wiss Bangs
Miss Whiten
Riverdale Avenue
253Rd St. West
California Industries
Great
Baker, JR
Crocker
San Francisco
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