Navy Lieutenant Holton Targets Cuban Spy During War
Lieutenant Holton, detached at the start of the Spanish American War, aids a Cuban spy case while guiding troops near Tampa and Siboney. He fends off a Spaniard ambush, saves transports, and delivers critical intelligence to Admiral Sampson, then reunites with officers as the army heads toward El Paso.
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Holton
Navy
Washington
Watter
Ting Lady
Miss la Tossa
Secret Service
Senor Ta Tossa
Cuba
Tampa
Miss Tessa
United States
Miss la Tessa
Cubs
Miss A Tessa
Elton
Baves
Sampson
Garcia
Woolton
Santiago Bay
Cervera
Siboney
Church
Bob Church
Princeton
Annapolis
Taver
Tommy Holton
All-America
Aldridge
Buxton
Fisher
New York
Third Cavalry
Hulton
General Shafter
Riley
el Paso
Hollon
Before San Juan a bullet clips an officer in the thick head
Holton wakes to a soothing voice and a genial reassurance after a bullet grazes his head. The narrator describes a rejuvenating sense and a calm, sympathetic touch as he recovers from the near miss.
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San Juan
Holton
Origins of the name Mephistopheles explored in letters
The article surveys various explanations for the name Mephistopheles, noting Goethe’s uncertainty in 1829 and contrasting early hybrid etymologies with later theories. It cites suggestions from Graeco Hebrew roots to Greek forms and mentions a novel derivation linking Mephiboshethu and Architophel from Samuel.
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Mephistophelea
Goetha
Zelter
Mephistopheles
Tophe
Ite
Mephostophiles
Schoolboy Quote Reveals Wit in Examination Paper
A student, identified as Thom Plagen, writes in bold ink about optimism in advertising and eye care, with a playful typo showing a paper mist and a caretaker role. The remark reflects schoolboy humor amid exam questions.
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Hes Thom Plagen
AD Optimist
Wonderful Growth of the Canadian West
A Western Canada perspective from Winnipeg through Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta highlights vast grain fields cattle pastures and growing cities. Winnipeg’s growth astonishes. wheat alone could sustain a thousand bushels per minute for months, signaling a booming agricultural empire and welcoming American farmers to join the western expansion.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Chicago
Deacon
Prairie Provinces
Europe
Canada 1913 Abundant Small Grain Yields Ad
Advertisement touts Canada in 1913 for abundant yields of all small grains.
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Canada
Orderly Service in California Pulpit
A Methodist parson entering a remote California town pulpit was warned the rough congregation might pull him from the podium. He produced two revolvers, placed them beside the Bible, and led a calm, orderly prayer, delivering a memorable sermon without disruption.
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California
National Monthly
Epilepsy Cure Promised by New Jersey Doctor
Report from Red Bank New Jersey claims Dr. H W Perkins offers a remarkable epilepsy treatment seen as effective in old stubborn cases with many patients reporting cure and free distribution of the remedy to those seeking help. A club anecdote from Grand Rapids Michigan discusses alcohol use and a man’s risky habit as he climbs stairs to his home.
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New Jersey
Red Bank
N. J
Perkins
H. W. Perkins
Grand Rapids
Mich
Popular
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Advertisement claiming relief for delicate feverish and cross children. Promotes cleansing the stomach and liver, claims to ease complaints and worms with 24 years of use. Sold by doctors and druggists. free sample and address provided in Le Roy New York.
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Cross
Gray
Drijetats
Evolution of the billiard table through history
The article traces billiard table sizes from a 30 by 18 foot era to the modern standard carom table. It notes a gradual reduction in dimensions until the 1864 Samson Hall tournament in Philadelphia established the current size.
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Samson Hall
Philadelphia
Thrifty Tips on Small Laundry Details
A brief item notes thrifty habits such as bluing and accepting water for the process. It advises asking for Red Cross Ball Blue to use in laundry, hinting at practical household guidance.
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Red Cross
Willing to Learn Hearts Prompt a Quiet Reckoning
A sudden impulse drives Herbert to kiss Helen. She resists, calling it wrong, while Herbert apologizes and asks for guidance, saying he did his best and seeks the proper way. The exchange centers on conscience, missteps, and a plea for correct conduct.
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Herbert
Helen
Curiosity and Bold Kiss Sparks Tense Response
Maud questions why she did not protect herself as Jack kissed her Betty recalls first being speechless then deciding to observe how often the impudent fellow would dare to kiss.
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Maud
Jack
Betty
Obscure Suffering Cough Drops Prompt Relief Rumor
A stylized exchange mocks a cough remedy while a joke about stale pie in a domestic scene hints at daily life. The dialogue weaves humor with consumer culture and local color.
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Dean
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Sloan
Thomas
Harser
Sloan's
Earls, Sloan, Inc
Boston, Mass
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