Liberty a Romance of Old Mexico
Kerrw Morton, an American heir, is held for ransom by Juan Lopes in Mexico. Liberty escapes with Pedro and, under Major Winston and Captain Rutledge, stops a planned attack. She is coerced into a marriage with Manuel Leon, but the plot pivots to thwart Lopez and a civic crisis as American troops respond.
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Kerrw Morton
Juan Lopes
Pedro
Winston
U. S. Army
Rutledge
Texas Rangers
Manuel Leon
Ehe
Pancho Leon
Major Winston
Liberty
Manuel
Kerty
Pancho
Rut
Therese
Manuel Pedro
Ine
Lopez
Desert of Lost Souls episode shows Washington delays amid border crisis
Major Winston and Captain Rutledge clash over orders to withdraw as Lopez advances along the Mexico border. A Mexican listener and an aviator plot to exploit diplomatic delays, while Alvira the Mexican eyeing to steal crucial information. The scene portrays tension between military action and political hesitation.
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Winston
Washington
de Camp
Rutledge
Mexico
Lopez
Deming
Capitol Dome
Horton Hacienda
Los Alamos
Aod
Pedro
Alvira
Pedro rescues spy and pursues Lopez through desert
Pedro halts the Mexican spy with a chokehold and carries him to Major Winston. He tracks Lopez by Liberty’s scarf and the sand arrow, then departs with Rutledge to rescue Liberty before sunrise. Lopez vents his brutality as Liberty discovers a pistol and a stock of ammo in her prison.
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Washington
Pedro
Alviro
Agalin
Winston
Major Winston
Bob Rutledge
Alvira
Bob
Rutledge
Lopez
Liberty
Los Alamos
Tortugas
Active Trouble at the Athletic Pain Competition
A humorous local item notes two boys in an athletic pain contest with running soreness and a jumping toothache. The brief quips capture playful misheard phrases and small town banter about youth sports mishaps.
Passing of Tin Peddler Signals End of Era
The Boston Globe notes the tin peddler, once common in New England, has vanished due to automobiles and trolleys. The mobile trader carried a country store on wheels, selling diverse goods and bartering rags and papers for small items. Rapid transport to trade centers ended this fixture of regional commerce.
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New England
Bovton Globe
Cotton from "Other Side" Excuse in War Stockings
In a large shop three women from cotton growing states asked for four white cotton stockings. The saleswoman claimed cotton comes from the other side due to the war, while customers accepted the excuse with the public’s usual martyrdom.
The Dulcimer An Early Portable String Instrument
The dulcimer is a small portable instrument about three by four feet that predates the piano as a string instrument struck by small hands. Its tone can be harsh when played boisterously but becomes pleasant when played softly, and it belongs to the lineage of string instruments including the psaltery and harpsichord.
Rice Husks as Fuel Substitute in Spain Shortage
A Spain coal shortage spurred experiments with substitutes including rice husk briquettes and low grade lignite. Rice husks mixed with air and pressed form briquettes that burn hotter than raw husks, emit less smoke, and can partially substitute coal, as noted by Popular Mechanics Magazine.
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Spain
Popular Machines Magazine
Potent Claim by a Feared Figure Gains Respect
A once-dismissed figure now commands attention as his influence grows. his rivals and peers take note of his rising status and calculated moves in the current scene.
Markets and Prices Amid Mixed Grain and Livestock Reports
National stock markets show cattle and sheep prices steady to rising with beef and yearling figures lifting. Grain prices fluctuate with No 2 and No 4 wheats varying, while produce trends include creamery butter and mixed dairy values as reports from Chicago and western markets detail.
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Belin Southern
Othelias Lainte
Mirbag
Sli Lo
Along Comes the Overette for Modern Home Work
A column on the new overette garment for women highlighting efficiency and domestic versatility. Describes Khaki style, lightweight weight, feminine overall form, features like side fastening, adjustable shoulder straps, pockets, and tailored seams. Predicts widespread use in gardening, berry picking, and chicken farming.
Hats For Motoring Women From Early Auto Era
A compact look at motor hats detailing comfort and fit for long trips. It explains the need for specially designed soft flexible crowns and brims with elastic bindings to secure the hat at high speeds. Describes three example designs showing browns, veils, and button accents for secure street wear.
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Biellowe
Fate
New Well Pattern Described by Younger Women
The cherry blossom is presented as a new well pattern favored by younger women for its dash and distinctiveness. Delicate blossoms are arranged over the megh with a central chin dot, dense velvet dye at the center, and border sprays extending toward the ears. The design includes two long sprays from the central dot and additional accents near the eyes.
Ponting Still Holds Material For Sport Coats And Hats
A fragment describes a reversible satin and leather fabric touted for sport coats and hats. It notes satin on one side and leather on the other, with a supple feel and bright collar accents. The piece cites an example where the satin side faced outward for a distinct look.
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New York
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Uberty
Photoplay
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Lopes
Muchacha
Pancho Lopez
Sonor
United States
William the Conqueror
France
England
Hart
Chicago
Osses
Ponting
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