Night in a locked closet as two seek escape
In a dim secluded villa Verity Campbell and Mr. Renshaw remain trapped behind a heavy oak door. They fail to break free, endure fear and fatigue, and improvise with hairpins and stories while awaiting help. He consoles her with quiet dialogue and shared memories as the clock drags on.
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Renshaw
Verity Campbell
Campbell
Ren
Wisconsin student wins best road essay in national contest
John Liska of Wisconsin Rapids writes on The Relation of Improved Highways to Home Life. He argues good roads reduce rural isolation, improve education and home life, and urges building more right roads to revitalize farm communities and keep youths on the land.
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John Liska
Wisconsin Rapids
Wis
Harvey S. Firestone
Liska
Highway Education Board
Washington, D. C
United States Commissioner of Education
State Department of Education
Whittler
Promoter Tex Ricard Remarks On A Lost Fight
In Trenton promoter Tex Ricard commented that lost fights are gloomy. The tale includes a friend story about proposing to a girl and the witty reply that telling her he wasn t worthy would have won her over, though she spoke first.
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Tex” Ricard
Trenton
Women Need Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble without realizing it. Lack of health in the kidneys can trigger disease in other organs and cause back pain headaches and fatigue. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is offered as a physician prescribed remedy with a sample bottle available by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Fast Train Raises a Child’s Time Worth Question
A young girl asks if the train is fast and says she will stay awake to get her time’s worth. Her mother confirms the speed, highlighting a child’s humor on travel.
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Susie
Dead Shot Worm Expulsion Drug Ad at Pearl Street
A single dose of Dr Peerys Dead Shot will expel Worms or Tapeworm No second dose required. 372 Pearl St Adv.
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Dr. Peery
Pearl St
N.yy
Adv
Cause of the Uproar at Gap Johnson’s House
An informal quarrel erupts at night near Rumpus Ridge prompting an inquiry from a neighbor. Gap Johnson and his wife were reportedly applying plaster to their son Bearcat’s back, a task tied to a pre Christmas injury.
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Gap
Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Bearcat
Kansas City Star
He Isn’t Always the Happiest Who Wears the Smile
A reflective line notes that outward cheer does not always match inner mood, suggesting happiness can be hidden beneath a serious exterior and that smiles may mislead about true feelings.
California Fig Syrup Advertises as Pleasant Laxative
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a kid friendly laxative that quickly opens bowels. It claims a teaspoon can prevent illness tomorrow and urges mothers to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup with directions for babies and children.
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California
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