Pleasure trip leads Amory to Papua New Guinea riches tale
English WWI veteran and trader Philip Amory sails in eastern waters and dives to save the life of a musical comedy star known as Gin-Sting. He meets Pia Gaurier of a wealthy New South Wales family and hints at a secret gold Meld on land, while Sling tells him Plate is engaged to Sir Richard Fanabaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Amory
Papua
New Guinea
Amory
Pia Gaurier
New South Wales
Sling
Richard Fanabaw
Farewell on the Ocean Ship Ends a Chapter of Love
The narrator recalls a last night aboard a ship bound from Goode Island as Pia Laurier appears at the ladder, a tense reunion with her fiancé or suitor, and the push of social class and obligation. A tall rival, Sir Richard, arrives to claim Pia, forcing the lovers apart as the vessel departs and the chapter closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pia
Jinny
Pia Laurier
Meier
Pla
Goode Island
Phil Amory
Sir Richard
Pin
Return to Daru and the South Seas Dream
The narrator lands on Daru in western Papua after a long voyage from Australia and reflects on Pia Laurier, Sir Richard Fanshaw, and a haunting resemblance. He recalls the Fourth Dimensional world beyond ordinary life, the store on the beach, and the sensory flood of Daru’s market as memories of Pia and a possible future with Fla Laurier intertwine with unease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darn
Papua
Daru Roads
Australia
Atone
Daru
Tate
Bella
Pia
Sir Richard Fanshaw
Tsike
Durna
Papys
Darna
Western Pacific
Vly
Rica
South Sea
Richard Manahan
Fla Laurier'aite
Vq BB
When Forty Turns the Corner into Midlife
A brief humorous essay notes that people between forty and sixty face peak pet peeves and urges leaving tempting scenes. It references psychology researchers and a quip about a pen aiding a failed exam, tying to Sir Arthur Quillox as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Congress of Psychology
Woman Questions and Girl Refusal Change Young Love
A woman rarely cares about answers to the questions she asks while a girl may abruptly end a courtship by refusing marriage. The piece reflects social expectations and the power of decisive rejection in romantic pursuits.
Fountain of Youth Promised by Nujol Endorser
Mrs Walter Ruch of Glenbrook Connecticut praises Nujol as a simple internal lubricant that brightens life. She claims regular use clears toxins, improves health and happiness, and costs only a few cents. The ad touts Nujol as non medical, non habit forming, and trademarked, urging readers to start tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ruch
Glenbrook
Conn
Najol
Nujol
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Equill
U. & Dept. of Agriculture
Arkansas
Ives
West
Ama Nmna Rade
Palm Springs
California
H. Alberg CO
Bale
Flymouth & Fur Co
Plymouth
Java
Sheridan Ave
Doan
Beatrice Grimshaw
Tages Massie T
WN. Sanvice
Chapter
Accomodation
Abe
Arma
Richard
Sir Arthur Quillox Couch
London
BAYER
Bayer Sae
Chas. H. Fletcher
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