Serial Story of Langford and Thieves on the Missouri River
A South Dakota cattle theft ring on the Missouri river island prompts rancher George Williston to seek help from Langford. Langford falls for Williston’s daughter as outlaws attack, fires rage at Williston’s home, and court hearings intersect with romantic intrigue and a courthouse blaze.
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South Dakota
George Williston
Missouri River
Randi
Ngford
Williston
Langford
Jessa Black
Gordon
Sesbimony
Black
Cage
Kemah
Unconventional Tea Party Amid House Fire
Louise and Mary race through smoke to reach Gordon as a blaze consumes the back stairs. Langford, Gordon, and Willaton shelter the two women in Langford’s room while plans unfold for safety and a hidden confession. Gordon resists, then agrees to tea as danger lingers and a suspenseful night continues.
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Gordon
Louise
Tower Hall
Mary
Louize
Mr. Gordon
Marie
Langford
Red Sanderson
Ashea
Aear
Willaton
Gordona
Lark
Fferdon
Ford
Paul
Utah
Mal
Invention Brings Wealth to Chicago Wheel Innovator
A Chicago man who failed in many ventures finally earned substantial wealth from a wheel invention. His wife and two young daughters soon rode in a motor car, appearing proud yet self conscious as they traveled the park. A daughter cheerfully asks her mother to relax, noting the water seems to boil over.
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Chicago
Thenventor
Dissipated Men of Genius and the Henley Circle
Edgar Jepson defends Ernest Dawson in London Academy, recalling how whisky shaped the era and its young writers. He warns that whisky became a literary fashion among Henley’s followers, a dangerous schoolboy bravado that contributed to drownings among three fine minds he knew.
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W. E. Henley
Edgar Jepson
London Academy
Ernest Dawson
Mr. Jepson
Henley
Fragmentary item on court remarks and excuses
A garbled OCR fragment references judges and an excuse, with incomplete quotes and unclear context. The readable bits suggest a courtroom setting or judicial remarks but lack concrete names, dates, or actions to confirm a specific event or outcome.
Paris pattern no 2461 practical ladies coat
Practical Fashions presents LADIES PRINCE COAT pattern no 2461 suited for late summer to autumn. Describes narrow collar, deep opening, tucked sleeves, center seam back, three pearl buttons and three pockets. Seven sizes 32 to 44 with yardage estimates. send 10 cents to Pattern Department with name address size and pattern number.
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Paris
Misses One Piece Plaited Skirt Pattern No 2490
Paris Pattern No 2490 offers a full one piece plaited skirt with narrow backward turning tucks for a flattering flare. It features an inverted box plait at center back and suited for bordered materials or thin summer fabrics in sizes 13 to 17 years. Send 10 cents with size and pattern number.
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Paris
Panama
Italians in America A demographic and social view
A survey notes about one million Italians in the United States with concentrations in New York Boston Philadelphia Newark Hoboken Elizabeth and New England towns Chicago Detroit and California. It discusses origins from Genoa Piedmont and Tuscany shifting to southern Italy including Sicilians Calabrians and Pulians. It covers labor, settlement patterns, and government discussions on improving farm settlement and port entry. It also mentions crime perceptions, Black Hand insignia misuse, and a new White Hand group in Chicago aimed at prosecuting Black Hand activity.
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United States
Atlantic Coast States
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Newark
Hoboken
Elizabeth
New England
Chicago
Detroit
California
New Orleans
Italy
Sicily
America
Laredo
Tex
Middle West
Black Hand
White Hand
Be a Gentleman Amendment Echoed in Amherst Text
A remark attributed to President Hariig of Amherst notes that the proposed guideline thou shalt be a gentleman mirrors the ten commandments. If followed, the amendment might seem unnecessary, suggesting a moral standard beyond formal rules.
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Hariig
Amherst
Arabian Nights Tales Entry First Brought to Europe
The Arabian Nights is an extensive tale collection in Arabic literature. It is titled The Book of the Thousand and One Nights and was first popularized in Europe by Antoine. Online between bh and.
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Europe
Antoine
Fasting and Vital Force Doctrines Challenged
A critique of Mr. Hereward Carrington’s book arguing against the view that fasting can cure diseases and that vitality derives from food. The piece outlines digestive and absorbent systems and warns that prolonged starvation reduces energy, challenging the idea of a separate “vital force” beyond nutrition.
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Mr. Carrington
Carrington
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Virgil D. Boyles
Prince Coat
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