The City of Numbered Days Wy by Francis Lynde
In this excerpt Francis Lynde depicts Brouillard, chief engineer of the Niquota dam, courting moral conflict as Cartwright offers bribery to secure government contracts. A new city grows around the project while Brouillard weighs money, love, and public duty, threatening to betray trust for private gain.
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Francis Lynde
Breastlord
Niquota
J. Wesley Cort
Genevieve
Cartwright
Steve
Reiiroad
Mirogolis
Brouillard
Hecsme
Conser 4Ated Electric Power Company
The Speedway Chapter IX Amid Civil Tension and Power Dealings
A long envelope with a thousand share certificate unsettles Brouillard as he meets with Niquoia Electric executives. They test his loyalty, insisting on swift action and exact fulfillment of kilowatt contracts. Brouillard accepts the pressure, while labor markets tighten and political maneuvering looms.
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Niquoia Electric Power, Lighting and Traction Company
Broaillard
Hell's Fire
Big Rosa
Brouillard
Seam Hill
Fem
Quesada
Cartwright
Miraculous city progress amid quarrels and schemes
In a feverish push, builders flood the town with road and rail work as grading begins on Chigzingo avenue and a future trolley line is promised. Victor Brouillard faces pressure from Grislow and others over Cartwright as Miss Genevieve and Amy complicate loyalties.
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Quesada
Cartwright
Broniford
Grislow
Victor
Brouillerd
Grisary
Brouillard
Eve
Miss Cartwright
Gunstow
Genevieve
Mr. Cartwright
Brautilard
Hunt
Genevieve Cartwright
Murray
Hroutjard
Amy
Mirapolis Promoter Seeks Buckskin Gold Breakthrough
In Mirapolis the real estate boom fuels a drive to spark growth. Garner, Cartwright, Brouillard, and Ackerman battle rumors of halted railroad work while plotting a dramatic discovery at Jack's Mountain to revive a faltering project and lure in financiers from New York.
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Mirapolis
Kansas City
Biasta
Hotel Metropole
Niquoia National Bank
Buckskin Gold Mining and Milling Company
Jack's Mountain
Waa
Irene Cartwright
Brouil
Brouillerd
Metropole
Polata
Chicago
Ackerman
P. S-Wo
Buckskin
Reaton
Niquoia
Mirapolla
Broulilard
Mr. J. Weasley Cartwright
Mr. Cartwright
Brouillard
Power Company
Reclamation Service
Chigringo Avenue
Mr. Cortwricht
Ford
New York
George
Jack's
Hroutilard
Lbrouillard
Garner
The Good Part in Mary and Martha
A sermon argues against stark contrasts between Mary and Martha. Mary’s choosing the good part includes Martha’s activity. true service blends contemplation and work. Deep communion with the Lord renews strength, guiding all workers to sit at Jesus' feet and seek steady, thoughtful action.
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St. Luke
Mary
Martha
Bethany
Theora
Jesus
God
Hev. J. Il Jowety
Bruised Reed Healed by the Master’s Tenderness
An unnamed speaker from Palestine likens shepherds pipes to bruised reeds, asking if Christ will not mend the damaged instrument. She emphasizes Christ’s patience, healing the wounded heart rather than discarding the faithful, restoring praise and melody.
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Palestine
Christ
Being One's Best in Life and Duty
A sermon-like reflection by Rev. G. H. Knight stresses faith in current role as a trust from God to do maximum good. The speaker rejects excuses of a better position and urges consistent deeds within present duties, highlighting spiritual accountability.
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Rev
G. H. Knight
Lord Hroseberry
Lord Roweberry
Walt Leway
Internal sanitation by hot water and limestone phosphate
Advice promotes a morning drink of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels and improve appetite and health. Claims include relief from biliousness constipation stomach trouble and rheumatism and notes cost and availability. An ad-like tone runs through the text with various product pitches.
Another War Hero. Mrs Peck and the question of valor
The fragment shows a domestic scene with Mrs. Peck lamenting gendered heroism and Henry Peck replying with a marriage proposal. The dialogue hints at expectations of deeds for men and recognition of women, framed as a wartime morality vignette.
Grape-Nuts Help Ill Couple Recover Health Claims
A woman and her husband credit Grape-Nuts and Postum with improving health after a fire experience in a hot country. They say they gained strength and prefer the cereal to others, and a friend with indigestion reports relief and better sleep after a small dish of Grape-Nuts with cream.
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