The Island of Two White Spirits A Rescue at Sea
Iris Deane is saved after exposure on a remote island by Captain Anstruther of the Indian Army and Lt. Playdon. Sir Arthur Deane meets his daughter and learns Anstruther’s bravery as the Orient crew aid in the aftermath. Iris laments Lord Ventnor’s interference while Anstruther’s past is revealed as the ship sails toward Singapore.
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Jenks
Dopak
Iris
Mir Jan
Dyck
Taung S'Ali
Iris Deane
Miss Deane
Arthur Deane
Orient
Robert
Ilere
Anstruther
Robert Anstruther
Captain Anstruther
Indian Star Corps
Plagdon
Philip 1
Pharydon
Claydon
Robert Averother
Indian Arty
Eeurg
Miss Treane
Hemwion
Thie Island
King of
Englam
Iris Dlone
Fle UN
Playdon
Jaydon
Sir Arthur Deane
China Sea
Borneo
Java
Ure Island
Offeer
Ana
Jude
Sir Arthur
Arthur
Lord Ventnor
Pather
Ventnor
Iria
Robert Jenks
Hongkong
Coéert
Army
Navy
Adp Struther
Singapore
Paris
Fitzroy
Lond Ventnor
Father
Jimmy
Ord Ventnor
An- Btruther
Blackguard
The Solar System Distances and The Sun’s Family
The article explains Earth’s distance from the sun about 93 million miles and the moon at 240,000 miles, then lists Venus Mars and the distant planets Jupiter Saturn Uranus and Neptune. It notes the sun as the central star and gives two key facts: Earth’s distance to the sun and Neptune’s distance as roughly thirty times farther.
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Earth
Moon
Venus
Mars
Sun
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Solar System
Odd Kiwi Features Highlighted in Natural History Note
The article explains kiwi peculiarities native to New Zealand, noting wing absence with a hidden rudimentary wing, nostril position at the bill tip, earthworm-sniffing foraging, and a disproportionately large egg. It describes dull brown gray plumage, a hay‑shock body, and strong backward legs used for speed and defense.
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New Zealand
St. Nicholas
A Sensible Lover and the Blizzard Rescue
Miss Minnie Stacy visits Aunt Jane in the country and attracts Jim Williams, a blunt hired man who woos her with farm tales and rustic charm. A March blizzard traps Minnie in the sugar camp, where Jim carries her to safety and declares his love. He ends by bowing out, yet later proves his worth and wins Minnie’s trust.
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Minnie Stacy
Jane
England
Aunt Jane
Rossiter
Jim
Minnie
Jim Williams
Miss Minnie
Niagara Falls
Sugar Bush
Miss Stacy
How to Cure Stooping From Pearson Weekly
A medical writer states stooping is a common deformity that can be remedied with daily posture drills. Stand upright with arms at sides, heels together, toes at 45 degrees, rise slowly on the balls of both feet, then lower without swaying. Alternate standing on one leg, inflate the chest, and persevere for a straighter figure and stronger lungs.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Two Queer Cases From London Hospitals
A London Globe note recalls two medical curiosities from a hospital lecture. One man reacts to rice in any form, despite tasting none, while another man experiences an intense skin eruption from gooseberry juice masquerading as wine, showing his extreme sensitivity.
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London
London Globe
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