Nancy Nelson and the Pine Ridge library venture
Nancy Nelson a nineteen year old sub-deb pursues a coming out party dream as market crash hardship hits her family. The story follows her move to Pine Ridge with Cousin Columbine, her attempt to start a public library, and a blizzard rescue that leaves Nancy with frozen feet and Jack ill but recovering.
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Nancy Nelson
Colorado
Columbine
Nancy
Jack
Pine Ridge
Aurora Tubbs
Matthew Adams
Mark Adam
Luke
Jack Nelson
Nance
Adam
Matthew Adam
Matthews
Uncle
Nancy Nelson in a Blizzard Rescue at Bartletts
Matthew Adam finds Nancy insensible on a school bus during a blizzard. Jack reaches Bartletts but medical danger looms as Nancy fights for her legs. The nurse and cousins care for her while Matt stays by her side, promising to remain tonight.
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Matthew Adam
Nancy
Matthew
Matt
Jack
Nance Nelson
Bartlett
Nance
Cousin Columbine
Columbine
Matt Adam
Miss Nelson
John
Give Away Money Directors and stockholders gift totals
Report shows Give Away Money directors and large stockholders donated about 53 million dollars in securities over six months. About three quarters of the gifts occurred after President Roosevelt urged Congress to raise gift taxes. A humorous dialogue follows with a tramp and a lady about employment and etiquette.
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United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Reeds Used as Pens From Ancient Times Through Middle Ages
Reed writing implements served as common writing tools in ancient civilizations and persisted into the Middle Ages. The durable plants supplied flexible shafts ideal for nibs and stylus-like use, shaping early scribal practices.
Balmoral Castle Dining Room Described In Scottish Glance
The Glasgow Herald extolls Balmoral Castle interior highlights with parchment walls, natural pine wood, oak sideboards, red morocco chairs, Turkey carpet, and crystal fittings. Royal portraits loom, ceiling lights twinkle, and Queen Victoria’s tartan silk chair marks a royal touch in the drawing rooms. The layout runs from the dining room to the drawing rooms and into the library where the royals dine or tea.
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Balmoral Castle
Glasgow Herald
G. R
Queen Victoria
Little Helps For This Week
A devotional exhortation emphasizes following divine guidance in daily life. It urges obedience to the inner voice of the Lord, trusting in gradual revelation step by step, and surrendering doubt to His bidding with joy.
Royal Marines to march through London with bayonets fixed
The Royal Marines, under the King's express command, will march through the city with bayonets fixed drums beating and colors flying as they guard Buckingham Palace while regular Guards are away. This historic privilege, tracing to Elizabethan and Stuart trained bands, requires Lord Mayor approval and proceeds from Chelsea Barracks to the Thames Embankment.
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Royal Marines
Buckingham Palace
Chelsea
Thames Embankment
Mansion House
Chatham
Plymouth
Portsmouth
London
Snakes Mostly Voiceless Though Hissing When Angry
Snakes lack vocal cords and seldom vocalize. They hiss by pushing air through a narrow throat when provoked or alarmed, producing a characteristically hissing sound.
Aspirin Found Safe By Far Many For Headache Pain
The article extolls aspirin as a rapid relief for headaches and pains and claims medical practice shifted after its discovery. It notes aspirin tablets are made in Canada and carry Bayer Limited’s registered trademark with a cross logo on each tablet.
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Canada
Bayer Company, Limited
Bayer
Marauder Po Chaung the Reincarnated Mogok Elephant
Burmese villagers call the fierce marauder elephant Po Chaung a reincarnation of a deceased Mogok resident. When he reaches fields, locals plead for mercy and he obeys, wandering back to the jungle.
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Po Chaung
Mogok
Burma
Vatican Sleep ing Ariadne statue believed unique eyelashes
The Vatican’s marble statue titled Sleep ing Ariadne is believed to be the only known marble figure worldwide with eyelashes.
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Vatican
Ariadne
Health giving mineral salts from Saskatchewan lake ad
Canada promotes Little Manitou Lake waters famed for health minerals. Saskasal non effervescent salt crystals sold by Druggists promise relief from rheumatism neuritis mild stomach issues kidney liver blood skin and constipation. Free sample offer with coupon and address to Saskasal Limited Toronto.
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Canada
Manitou Lake
Carlsbad
Europe
Watrous
Saskatchewa
Saskasal
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Worth
Madame RE. Lacroix
Provincial School of Domestic Science
Montreal
Miss Aladdin
Vicks
UAKER
Scott
Scotland
Glasgow
Saskatchewan
Desler
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