Romance of an American youth in a distant land
An American young man John Levington pursues a romance with Mary in Dowagiac, Michigan. Struggles with poverty, class, and societal pressure lead to tragedy as Mary dies in childbirth and John sinks into hardship and memory. Their son Con travels with John across the West and to the Philippines, confronting loss, discovery, and a distant past.
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John Levington
John
Mary
Michigan
Mae
Dowagiac
Allway Station
Mr. Martin
Tome
Mary Levwington
Dowagine
Hirist Stoon
Folhy
Tromt
Leington’s
Job
Donagh
Joho
Con
Memphis
Shasta
Gulf of Air
San Francisco
Dory Street
Orient
Philippines
Flopura
Shape of Shells and Air Flow Explained
The article explains how modern long range shells and torpedo shaped car tails reduce drag through rear tapering called boat tailing. It notes that square tails trap air at high speeds, creating a vacuum that slows the object, while a tapered tail guides air smoothly away.
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Gladius
Maxaazine
Surf-Footed Goral Observed By Roy Andrews Expedition
Roy Andrews observed a woral mountain goat during an expedition for the Americas Museum of Natural History. The explorer reported seeing a goral run at full speed down a cliff that seemed nearly vertical.
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Roy Andrews
Hina
Americas Museum of Natural History
London Cats Rescue and Cruel End in London Streets
Three decades of cat welfare noted as thirty thousand felines are saved from London streets each year yet many are euthanized painlessly. Skins reportedly enter fur trade for muffs and gloves, raising ethical concerns voiced by the Brooklyn Bugle.
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London
Brooklyn
Fort Collins Student Confesses to Black Hand Extortion Plot
Thompson, a conservatory student at Colorado State Agricultural College, confessed to extorting 10000 from banker Charles R. Evans through black hand letters. After a chase traced to the college grounds, officers captured him. Evans received multiple threatening calls and tried to hide the money before Thompson’s arrest and admission.
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Fort Collins
Colo
C. H. Thompson
Conservatory of Music
State Agricultural College
Russell W. Fleming
Alexander Emslie
Charles RK
Evans
Thompson
American Equalization Organization
Elmer. Cooke
Agricultural College
Unity Church
Mr. Evans
Nnto
College
Byrd Halligan
Fred Cave
Widow in London Court Alleges Harassment by Married Man
In a Willesden court a young widow described a persistent suitor, a married man with several children, who she says stalks her nightly. She recounts he waits near her home and pounces from doorways to declare his love, despite her refusal.
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Willesden
Eng
Ready for Flu Calotabs Ad Claims Quick Cure
Physicians advise boosting system purity to fend off influenza. Take one Calotab at bedtime with water. next morning cold vanishes and liver active. Calotabs sold sealed, 35 cents. druggists refund if not satisfied.
Lift off Corns With Freezone Ad Claims
An advertisement hawks Freezone as a painless corn remedy costing only a few cents. The copy promises you can lift hard or soft corns and calluses from feet with a few drops, claiming instant relief and painless removal, touting a drug store purchase and a singy lullaby remark for sensational appeal.
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Ady
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Drugstore reports show Dr Kilmer Swamp Root helps kidney trouble with a mild healing influence. An insurer notes many applicants are rejected due to undetected kidney disease. On sale at drug stores in three bottle sizes. send ten cents for a sample bottle to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY and mention this paper.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Question on people who do as they please
A fragment asks how many men you know who act purely on personal will, implying curiosity about independent individuals who ignore rules or expectations.
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