Anarchy Ring Ends With Fatal Household Tragedy
Hilary Blagstee, a wealthy father, is killed by his anarchist son in lawless violence that shatters the quiet life of Blagstee’s daughter Minor in Welingham village. Police secure authorities as the criminal gang behind the theft and violence faces exposure.
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Gynegela
Hilary Blagstee
Minor
Welingham
Kingston
Comeee Conirens Tank Ek Talbot
Lethbridge
Hilary
The Saint Jude's Bank Job and a Church Dinner
Old Hilary Kingston funds a yearly share to Saint Jude's while a robbery unfolds at the Agrarian bank. A taxi ambush kills Kingston, and Walter Hef surrenders after the heist. Ward, Elinor, and Boroday confront loss, faith, and rumors as the community mourns and plots future action.
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Elinor
Hilary
Berlin
Borodny
Russia
Herkhardt
Ecker
Porkpacker
Central America
Saint Jude's
Canada
Bilinor
Kingston
Witner
Mexico
Henriette
Boroday
Hilary Kingston
Agrarian
St. Louis
Jane
Record Office
Record Building
Marshall
Walter Hef
Mr. Ward
Ward
Hillary
Werd
Reverend Ward Reveals Robber Gang Desectsions
The Reverend Ward shares discoveries about his new desectations with members of a robber gang. Details are promised in the next instalment.
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Mr. Ward
Soy-Bean Oil Studied in Series of Experiments
A line of tests explores soy bean oil alongside other oils in repeated experiments. Researchers compare properties and effects to determine potential applications and benefits.
Fragmentary Thought Sparks Unclear Debate
A garbled quotation alleges a link between success and gender roles, but the fragmentary text provides no coherent claim or context. The snippet resembles a stray OCR error or editorial blurb lacking identifiable people, events, or organizations.
Plan Two Million Gardens Plan Urges Scout Driven Food Production
O H Henson of the U S Department of Agriculture announced that two million Boy Scout gardens will aid wartime food supply. He met with Boy Scouts officials in New York to mobilize 275000 scouts and officers for garden campaigns. Each scout pledges to recruit nine non scouts to garden, totaling ten gardens per scout.
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Boy Scouts of America
United States
O. H. Henson
United States Department of Agriculture
Benson
New York
Mr. Benson
Tenderfoot Growth Through Trials in Scout Lessons
The piece contrasts tenderfeet with senior patrol leaders, noting early missteps in camping and cooking while stressing that true development starts as a seedling though growth remains evident. It suggests steadfast character through experiences on water ice fires and the woods.
Scout training works says U S army chief of staff
Major General Hugh L. Scott writes from the War Office to the Boy Scouts of America stressing that elementary instruction for national defense can be obtained through Boy Scout work. He has studied the organization's training methods.
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Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
War Office
Washington
Boy Scouts of America
Scott
How Scouts Help Nation Through Gardener Service
Scouts are urged to offer labor to gardeners to improve crops and demonstrate readiness. Plant a home garden or use a window bar, even in small spaces, and encourage schools and local officials to organize and conserve food supplies.
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Charies Steisie
Map of America Goes White as Prohibition Spreads
A lively verse proclaims a nationwide prohibition wave led by Maine and sweeping through Georgia Oklahoma Alabama Mississippi North Carolina Tennessee West Virginia Virginia Colorado Arizona Washington Oregon Arkansas Iowa Idaho South Carolina Michigan Montana Nebraska South Dakota Indiana Utah and the District of Columbia. The piece envisions a future map all white as saloons close.
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Columbia
Maine
Georgia
Oklahoma
Alabama
Mississippi
North Carolina
Tennessee
West Virginia
Virginia
Colorado
Arizona
Washington
Oregon
Arkansas
Iowa
Idaho
Mate
South Carolina
Palmetto
Michigan
Montana
Nebraska
South Dakota
Indiana
Hooster
Utah
John Barneycorn
District of Columbia
Od Poetomac
Prohibition and literacy in New England states debated
The passage argues that prohibition states do not show higher illiteracy. It notes grouping license versus prohibition states, cites Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and a strong colored population legacy. It points to Maine and Vermont as showing low illiteracy despite limited licensing in past decades, challenging the claim that prohibition fuels illiteracy.
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Georgia
Mississippi
North Carolina
New England
Maine
Vermont
Kansas
Dry County Costs Highlight Government Spending in Spokane Table
The document compares dry and wet counties showing reduced expenses in Spokane and Greene counties. It lists allocations for courts poor farm jail and other services with totals and per voter costs and notes saloon opposition by labor groups citing wage and home standards.
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Spokane
Wash
Superior Courts
Ald County
Wet Greene Co
Eik Co
Commonwealth
Destructive Whisky Compared With Beer Warns Doctor
A German physician argues that beer is not a social remedy for alcoholism and warns against thinking substituting beer for other drinks reduces harm. He says the idea misstates physician views and that victims of drink are not limited to poorer regions or cultures.
Climbing Stairs on Hands Highlighted
A brief note records someone climbing stairs using hands, noting the unusual method. The fragment emphasizes the feat without broader context or names.
A Question of Time Hat Joke
A humorous exchange with She Albert noting it is time for a new hat. He replies his watch has run down and he cannot tell the hour.
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Albert
Caticura Advertises Ointment and Soap Sample Offer
Don t worry about pimples Caticura quickly helps. Apply Caticura Ointment and wash off after five minutes with Caticura Soap and hot water. Use these as daily toilet preparations. Free sample by mail with Book address postcard Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Adv
Statue Nods Spark Travel Anecdote of Fred Kitchen
In a Naples tale, comedian Fred Kitchen recalls touring Europe with acrobat Royal. After a night near the Waterfront the pair joked a statue nodded at them, fearing Capri wine, then faced a wakeful breakfast as the waiter mentions a nighttime tremor.
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Fred Kitchen
Europe
Royal
Eldo Radio Theater
Naples
Fred
Tax on Idle Lands Sparks Washington Debate
Houston Poet notes discussions in Washington over imposing a heavy tax on idle lands. The idea would compel landowners to develop or face higher charges, forcing action on unused parcels.
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Washington
Houston
Groom Leads Bride to Altar Then Steps Back
The wedding narrative notes the groom fronts the ceremony but relinquishes direct control afterward, highlighting a traditional leadership dynamic at the altar and the bride taking the lead in later moments.
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Ruselan
Old Hilary
Talbot and Lethbridge
Country Club
Ogmapter
Beth
Tenderfoot
Real Scout
Lydia E. Pinkbem
Caticura
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