Derring’s Greek study reshapes his college path and love
Richard Derring returns to his mother’s farm and meets Aunt Jerusha’s questions about Emily Hutton. Under hermit Seth Kinney’s guidance he studies Greek and wins entry to college. He faces mockery, earns tuition help, and pivots toward journalism with a Chicago opportunity. a studio encounter with a painter bridges past and future as the tale continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Derring
Jerusha
Emily Hutton
Richard
Edwards
Derring
Seth Kinney
Kinney
Beth Kinney
Tom Bishop
Emily
Artist in Gray Cloak Draws Derring to Studio
Derring attends a reception and enters the art institute. A gray cloaked artist rescues a windblown roll outside and he learns she is one of the artists he plans to interview for his column on The Private Studios. He intends to seek her out after waiting half an hour.
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Derring
Ashton Pond
Seth Kinney
Tom
Gordon
Chicago
Art Institute
Michigan Avenue
Institute
San Joaquin Valley
San Joaquin
Sierra
Frank Thomas
Fresno
Cal
William Bshrayer
M. F. Tarpey
Freant
Hareld
Interesting Relic of Prince Charlie Star Cardinal Tale
Before Charles Edward arrived in England to seek the throne he hosted a ball in Parte where Lady Mary Touchet drew his notice and he gave her the star on his breast. She died young and the star passed to her sister then to Philip Thicknesse. The relic likely remains in a family as a curiosity.
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Charles Edward
England
Mary Touchet
Mary
Prince Charlie
Philip Thicknesse
Brave damsel signals car thief with whistle in Loulaville
A young woman on Fourth Avenue startled a block with a bold act. As a car neared and a man sprinted to nab it, she blew a shrill whistle only the elect can vocalize. The car halted and the runner bowed in thanks to the grateful passerby.
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Loulaville
Fourth Avenue
Peter Pan
Louisville Courier-Journal
Sage Quote Attributed To Hans Breltmann
A Cleveland News item presents the remark by Hans Breltmann Sage asserting a man defines life like a castle and is guided by a woman in daily affairs. The line reflects contemporaries' witty philosophy.
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Hans Breltmann
Cleveland News
Light Matter Quote on Humility and Skill
A concise reflection notes that those who mock others cannot expect to be supported by them. It cautions that success is not always won by the swift, sometimes favoring the craftsman who can adjust and serve well. Published in the Chicago Daily News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily
Cupid
Richard
Chicago
Daily News
The Dangers of Hasty Mornings and Poor Breakfasts for Children
A parental health editorial contrasts a verse on stitching with a plea for proper school breakfasts. It urges regular, nutritious meals, including milk, fruit, toast, eggs, and occasional meat, to boost energy and digestion, and criticizes neglectful mothers as needing humane intervention.
Frying In Deep Fat and Its Dangers To Diet
The article discusses frying as a method of cooking fish and argues it is inferior to sauteing for taste and economy. It compares fats for frying, favoring olive oil but noting price, then suggests lard as a common cheaper alternative and mentions mixtures like one-third beef suet.
Walnut Mocha Cake Recipe Card
Cream half cup butter then add sugar gradually. Alternate half cup coffee infusion with flour mixed with baking powder and salt. Fold in walnuts and stiff egg whites. Frost and decorate with nut me nts.
Proper Rice Rinsing and Boiling Technique
The guide advises rinsing rice repeatedly in cold water to remove loose starch and reduce pastiness. Rinse until drained water is clear, then cook in vigorously boiling water so grains don’t stick. Check doneness by tenderness in the center when pressed.
Canada’s grain bounty cited with lofty growth projections
Reports from Central Canada praise 1909 grain yields across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Canada’s wheat total around 130 million bushels drives world prices while future acreage could push output far higher. Saskatchewan already nears ten percent of US yields with room to grow as soil and cultivation expand. A light note adds a domestic cartoon about a husband blaming fleas on himself after grooming his dogs.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Russia
India
United States
Lord Grey
Canadian West
Resinol Ointment Promo Highlights Nursing Endorsements
A nurse with twenty years of experience extols Resinol Ointment as the best remedy for skin troubles and eczema. She notes a cooling healing effect on sore nipples and includes a testimonial from Mrs. T. B. Henderson of Albany. The text also mentions mothers sharing parenting tips and a claim about piles cured in 6 to 14 days.
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T. B. Henderson
Albany
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Dee Story
Aurora
A. Wer
Susan Coolidge
Mary Morrison
Western Canada
Marie
Hubby
California
Fic
Sloan
G. T. Roberts
Resaca
R.F.D
Sloan’s Liniment
Sweeney
Adare
Carson Reed
Reedley
Bun Joaquin Valley
Santa Foe Railway
Banta Fe
San Francisco
Quiclreat
C. L. Seagraves
T&s. P. Ry
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