Kiss by proxy and a family reunion in Eastboro
In the doorway of the old house Jim Bennett returns to a surprised Charmian and Grandma. Charmian explains a proxy kiss and a long, anxious tale of unrequited love, while Jim learns Charmian must soon give up the old home to a buyer and plans for a shared future with Uncle George’s office.
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Grandma
Jimmy Bennett
Jim
Charmian
George
John Carter
American Express
Paris
Europe
London
Jimmy
Aunt Sophie
When Pain Comes Indigestion relief with Phillips Milk of Magnesia
The short ad explains indigestion as excess stomach acid causing pain and souring of food. It recommends Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the best neutralizing alkali, claims instant relief, and urges readers to buy a small bottle with full directions from any drugstore.
Exiled search for an aunt in a California tale
Charmian questions what was found in California while Jim recalls a letter about a girl. The exchange hints at a hidden relative and ongoing pursuit. The scene ends with a cliffhanger as the chapter promises continuation.
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California
Charmian
Lizzie Baker
Jim
Andree's Polar Expedition Bodies Found After 33 Years
Norwegian expedition led by Dr. S Horn reports discovery of the bodies of August Andree and companions K Frankel and N Strindberg on White Island east of Spitzbergen. The balloon and diary remain absent, hinting at a struggle with the elements during the 1897 Arctic attempt.
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North Pole
August Andree
S. Horn
Oslo
Andree
White Island
Spitzbergen
K. Frankel
N. Strindberg
Danes Island
Amundsen
Norge
Pole
Norway
Fast British Trains and the King Arthur Class Engine
The piece notes Victoria Station crowds admiring the King Arthur class engine as trains run at high speeds. It cites the Cheltenham Flyer averaging 66 mph but often reaching 80 mph on the Swindon to London leg. It recalls Brunel’s early speed ambitions versus contemporaries who warned of safety limits.
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Brighton
London
Victoria Station
Swindon
Brunel
London Daily Mail
It Has Many Qualities Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
The advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a remedy that relieves coughs and colds, prevents sore throat, reduces swelling from sprains, eases persistent sores, and speeds healing of cuts and contusions. It also claims the dandelion name derives from French words for lion's tooth.
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Thomas
Distemper Responds Quickly to Douglas Egyptian Liniment
Advertisement notes a quick response to Douglas Egyptian Liniment for distemper and urges keeping a bottle in the stable. A writer laments lack of initiative, claiming some follow those with brains led by the knowledgeable.
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Douglas
Knows
Wingless Aircraft Flies on Long Island Sound
The New York Times reports a wingless aircraft modeled on the Flettner rotor ship has flown off Mamaro Neck, Long Island Sound with New York capital backing. A nose motor drives a three blade propeller, aided by an auxiliary gypsy engine. Rotors sit in four sections with two on each side, and a rear tandem cockpit sits behind an out rigged rudder.
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The
New York Times
Long Island Sound
Mamaroneck
New York
Wool Warehouse Fire Destroys Ontario Building
Fire destroyed the Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers warehouse near Weston Ontario, causing estimated damage of 500000. The blaze left charred walls and 3000000 pounds of water soaked wool. Officials could not determine a cause. The article notes most US Army bugle calls were adopted from foreign sources.
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Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers
Weston
Ont
Good and Right Way and Christian Kindness
A brief quotation from 1 Samuel extols doing good for virtue and God’s sake, not for reward. Bethune’s admonition urges mercy, restraint in vengeance, and readiness to lay down one’s life for a foe. Ewing describes gentle, rewardless Christian kindness as the path followed by early followers of Jesus.
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Jesus
Juliana Horatia Ewing
Blinded by Tears Miss Opportunities That Loom Ahead
A reflective line laments how sorrow over past chances blinds people to future opportunities arriving. The passage urges alertness and hope, contrasting tearful nostalgia with readiness for what lies ahead.
About one fifth of the highway mileage in the United States
A historical note reports that roughly twenty percent of U S highway mileage has been surfaced. The statistic highlights the extent of road paving and development across regions.
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United States
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