Stairs of Sand unfolds a plotting encounter at a banker’s house
James Ellison and Job Hendricks confront a tangle over a forged document and a missing heir. Ellison clings to wealth and secrets as Hendricks reveals a concealed copy and brims with menace. Frank Ellison and James plot to seize the supposed paper while Briggs watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellison
Huison
Job
Martin Frale
Sam
Montepin
Eliison
Eliixon
Martinale
Euligen
Mr. Ellison
Hind
Raton
Jimmy
Guileily
James Ellison
Frank
Briggs
Tam
Frank Ellison
Losa
James Elifson
James
Griggs
James Ibson
Chapter NIU Trick Turns on Clever Plan
A fragmentary tale recounts James Kilnon’s surprise at a sudden twist and a failed trick, as a door latch clicks and his brother Wig enters, mocking the attempted deception and the cleverness hoped to fool an older man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kilnon
When the Great Relax and Queer Ways People Rest
A fragmented New York Times piece discusses "great relaxation" and varied resting habits among older adults. It mentions a cloistered old school man reflecting on married women with grown children and contrasting leisure activities with social ridicule.
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New York Times
Clande Domne
Owadil
Pergorm
Vanhion
Lansing
Levy
Alten
Lesure Witthig
Wealth and Mystery Reported in Debated Deeds
A fragmented account discusses a disputed wealth matter and alleged deeds. It references individuals and actions amid unclear details, suggesting a legal or ceremonial context with parties possibly contesting ownership or legitimacy.
Dairying Advice Emphasizes Herd Quality and Cement Floors
The author urges upgrading barn floors to cement, criticizes old floors, and highlights the long-term savings. It stresses selecting dairy-type cows, careful herd building, and using the Babcock test to improve milk, butter, and cheese yield. It cautions on calves, feeding, and clean handling to boost profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Helfera
Green County
Aerona
Farm Facts on Corn Varieties and Farm Management
Farmers urged to test corn varieties by asking corn shellers which ears yield best, noting big gains from ear to ear. Advice stresses record keeping, proper seed quality, crop rotation to fight wireworms, and pruning and thinning trees to improve soil and post supplies. Emphasis on profitable stock and efficient labor, with soil bed and tillage key to healthy corn growth.
Glimpses of Wit and Caution From a Corny Editorial
AANTCHISON GLOBE offers humor and moral musings on gender roles and manners. It jokes that money helps communities but women’s abilities affect outcomes, notes dangers of vanity, and comments on discipline, economy and family life with playful, dated tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aantchison Globe
Turkey
Monster Sturgeon Netted Off Hammond In 40 Pound Catch
Patrick Kaddon and companions net a giant sturgeon east of Hammond weighing over 40 pounds. A pair of tongs protruded from its gill, later identified as belonging to Richard Much, who described a dramatic earlier 14 June incident when a similar fish broke his line and left the crew in the lake for hours before rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kaddon
Richard Much
Clark Station
Jole Flaherman
Much
Hammond
South Chicago
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Ernest de Laney Pierson
Street & Smith A
Hendricks
Mr. Hendricks
Bilison
Job Hendricks
Exton
Secret Bureau
Elilson
Inea
Seb
Kiligon
Dail
Eileen
Iple Mentiliere
Ln & Hove
Fran
Garrett
Niu
Dairy Notes
Illinois
Packaire
Allie
Security
Carter
Seerwood
Tller
Onin
Vagina
Hurtig
Farnem
Ottawa
Saale
New York
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