The Real Man Chapter X Continued Banking Intrigue
In a tense scene at Brewster City National, Smith and Kinste press bankers to back a bold corporate deal. Dexter Baldwin weighs risks while Timanyont Diteh backs the plan with a note, provoking sharp exchanges over loyalty and control as the scheme accelerates.
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Kriste
Stantoo
Crewa
Simith
Dexter
Dave
Brewster City
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Honker
Kinaie
Fenlth
Denver
Baldwin
Bowwater City
National Utilities Corporation
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Bahrvin
Timanyont Diteh
Kivate
Dexter Baldwin
Tim
Jehu
Crafty banker drives dam project amid political power plays
John Smith, a bank cashier and con man, frames Watrous Dunham for embezzlement and climbs from tramp to financial secretary of Baldwin’s power and light venture. He uses a staged rise to secure capital, win Corona Baldwin’s admiration, and plot the Timanyont High Line’s electric future while Eastern interests and City Council maneuver for control.
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Synopeis
Monrigue Smith
Lawrenceville Bank and ‘Trust Company
Auciety
Verda Richlander
Hetrest
Watrous Dunham
Hint
Dunham
Stith
Lilt
Smith
Rocky Quantains
Williams
Jet Smith
Baldwin
Corona Baldwin
Jonas Nuilding
Stillings
Timanyont High Line
Brewster City
Stirlings
Power and Light
Te Brewster
God Scith
Maxwell
Starbeck
Treasury
Sotth
Timanyon High Line
Colmel Baldwin
William Startack
Stanton
John Smith and Miss Corona in Hillcrest dealings and danger
In a tense scene at Smith’s Hillcrest office, Miss Corona’s flirtations mask stakes in the Escalante venture. Smith faces pressure from Starbuck and Fairbairn while a bank scandal links him to Montague Smith’s flight and a large reward.
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John
Hiram Fairbairn
Smith
Lawrenceville
Montague Smith
Tasbler Et Die Lawrencnville Bank and Trust
Westfall Industries
Richlander Company
Mth
Dunham
The Narrow World and a Target in Brewster
Chapter XI follows Smith as he rises to lead the Irrigation project then battles mounting pressures. He works to stabilize the company amid labor worries and land-title schemes while a dark personal shift grows. a pistol purchase marks a turn from bold frontier fighting to a harsher, undefined resolve.
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Smith
Timanyen High Live
Brewster
Williams
Stillings
Met
Old Spanish stronghold San Blas and world traveler view
A fragmented Western world feature describes San Blas as once a major Spanish fortress now a quiet Mexican village. The piece blends travel notes on its geography, streets, cafes, and shops with anecdotes about sea discoveries, wartime declarements in 1812, and curious social experiments in marriage and money saving.
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Hirror
Cordilleras
San Blas
Senate Votes Against Beer Prohibition Battle in July War Measures
The Senate, in a dry wets showdown, rejected a Myers amendment to ban beer and wine imports and maintain wartime distilleries. Cummins amendment to prohibit liquor in bond during the war passed 44 to 50, with reconsideration 45 to 40 to keep it. Debate centered on whether beer and wine should be exempt to expedite passage, amid Vice President Marshall ruling and Curtis rewording of the bone dry provision.
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Myers
Senator Cumning
Iowa
Senator Cummins
United States
Bend
Robinson
Wilson
Pittman
Norris
Sherman
Senator Myers
Chicago
Stone
Chamberlain
Jones
Phelan
Sheppard
Marshal
Curtis
Kansas
Ind
House
Gore
Gronan
North Dakota
Vardaman
Sterling
Borah Urges Dry Section In War Time Prohibition Debate
Senator Borah argued for a section prohibiting alcohol as a wartime measure to conserve food and human energy for postwar industrial needs. An amendment set a floor price for government sold necessaries. The Chicago federal grand jury report on food prices was read into the record.
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Chambertul
Marshall Tal
Senate
Chicago Federal Grand Jury
Canada Enacts Conscription Vote Marks Large Commons Show
Ottawa reports the Canadian House of Commons adopted Premier Borden s compulsory military service bill on second reading by 118 to 35. The session drew a record attendance, with many English speaking Liberals breaking with Laurier to back conscription. A referendum proposal by Laurier was defeated 49 to one.
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Ont
House of Commons
Borden
Wilfrid Laurier
Sal Uers
Europe
Quebec
Hoover asks guard stockades for grain elevators
Chicago July 7 Herbert C Hoover food administrator asks President J P Griffin of the Chicago board of trade to place stockades around grain elevators in the grain growing regions for protection against possible enemy plots. Grain men oppose the move and delay action while officials discuss military protection as a condition. President Griffin declined to discuss the letter but vice president J J Stream confirmed its receipt and cited a warehouse committee meeting.
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Chicago
United States
Herbert C. Hoover
J. P. Griffin
Chicago Board of Trade
Griffin
Mr. Hoover
J. J. Stream
Peace plan by Hollweg due before Reichstag
German Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg is expected to outline a peace basis in a Reichstag speech. Berlin reports say the shift stems from abandoning hopes for a separate peace with Russia and facing the Russian offensive. The Copenhagen desk notes Socialist support may hinge on debate outcomes.
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London
von Bethmant Hollweg
Reichstag
Hague
Russia
Berlin
Copenhagen
Chicago Day Book Suspends Print
The Day Book, Chicago's adless newspaper, ceased operations after three years due to rising material costs and demand for foreign news beyond its limited resources. Publisher Negley D. Cockrin announced the shutdown yesterday.
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Chicago
Chenge
Negley D. Cockrin
Nitrogen From Air Plant Planned at La Grande Wash
A nitrogen extraction plant is being built at La Grande Washington at about 500000 dollars. It will yield products for fertilizers dyes explosives and related uses. Initial site near Everett was abandoned after Seattle water source concerns.
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la Grande
Wash
Everett
Seattle
Daddy's Evening Fairy Talk Mary Graham Bonner J
A whimsical tale features Billy Goat and a chorus of goats debating breakfast signs and timing. Billy spins a breakfast mystery about bags of rolls left on doors by bakery boys, then uses the lesson to stress learning from rivals. The piece includes short moral notes on instruction and a vignette about Johnnie Jones starting school and tiring of it.
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Trea
Penny Pocket Gum Machines Joke Card
A humorous quip about a man who carries pennies to feed gum machines and stalls at mirrors on the devices. The piece ends with a light gloss on love and sunshine attributed to George P. Upton.
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George P. Upton
Psychology in War and Applied Science Today
Prof G Stanley Hall of Clark University argues applied psychology elevates war effort. He cites psychological selection improving performance and endurance, enabling better service roles and tougher assignments. The piece notes national defense support and ongoing research collaboration with national councils.
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G. Stanley Hall
Clark University
United States
Council of National Defense
National Research Council
Contin
Dandruff and Itching Remedies Ad Entertains Reader
A collage of 1920s ad chatter and brief jokes. Health tips tout Cuticura for scalp care with a mail free sample offer. War era humor notes Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree losing cast members in North America while a nurse volunteer anecdote surfaces. Quick quips on Latin phrases and everyday life punctuate the page.
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Cuticura
Dept. Ly Boston
Adv
Herbert Beerbohm
Canada
United States
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