Wasp Encounters Lightning in dense fog off Point Conception
The steamer Wasp reports a fogbound night on August 7 near Point Conception when a fierce atmospheric electricity storm struck. Lightning lashed the main mast and crew stayed below as Cap Sunderberg and officers navigated the perilous sea while authorities handle a broader Civil War plot involving Edith Varney and Captain Thorne.
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Cat
Sunderberg
Wasp
Seatie
California
Point Conception
St Elmore
Captain Thorne Seized After Night Chase at Varney Home
Wilfred confronts Captain Thorne as pursuing soldiers flood the Varney house. Thorne demands a look at his dead brother and insists on a trial, while Edith Varney’s distress grows. Arrelsford orders a drumhead court martial, but Wilfred urges due process.
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Confederate Secret Services
Hdith
Jonas Mrs. Varney
Idith
Thorne
Arrelsford
See Thorne
Secretary of War
Carly
Randolph Thorne
Miss Varney
Richmond
Varney
Edith
Wilfred
Edith Varney
Henry
Captain Thorne
Secret Service
Mr. Varney
Secret Service Department
Tarleton
Howard
Mrs. Varney
Caroline
Jonas
The Drumhead Court-Martial Endsangered Soldier Plot
Jonas, hidden in the hall of a Richmond mansion, bites through cartridge shells to disable a cache of Confederate rifles before a provisional court-martial could proceed. The scene shows a tense clash between loyalists and the pursuit of Union liberty.
Made Him Tired
A brief, reflective scene shows a small child named Robert moving beyond infancy. He overhears a young married couple cooing, while adults smile. Robert, busy with a childish task, mutters with scorn about love and romance, remarking Goodness Loving again.
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Robert
At the Telephone Joke Punchline from a Humorous Exchange
A brief gag centers on a man being asked if his sister called him and replying that it was his wife calling him down. The exchange hinges on a play on words about family roles and calls.
Virginia Woman Credits Postum Over Coffee For Health
A Virginia woman, long a coffee drinker, details relief from dyspepsia headaches and heart weakness after switching to Postum. She reports improved digestion and nerves, credits Postum with restoring her health, and notes two Form variations and brewing tips from the Postum Co. promotion.
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Virginia
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Birds of a Feather in Michigan Suffrage Spotlight
Clem notes suffragettes have captured Michigan and claimed equal rights for the Michigoose alongside the Michigander as the movement advances. Lem agrees the state now grants parity in civic rights and symbols.
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Clem
Michigan
Lem
Snakes to Kill Snakes in South American Pest Control
In South America snake bites kill thousands yearly and the mussurana a harmless four foot snake is shown as a predator of poisonous vipers. It scents approaching snakes and feigns lethargy to lure the venomous foe into a fatal bite at the brain base.
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South America
Brazil
Jamaica
Cris
Promoters Slumber Amid Promissory Circulars
An amused man complains his mail is filled with prospectuses about an Arctic plant venture. He jokes that the north pole has been discovered and that no one has sent circulars urging him to invest on the ground floor.
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North ‘Pole
Allis
Ica
Sylva Cote
Gate Bt
Worcester
Mass
Poe Rosny
Noel
Balimore
Ohio
Cascarets Promote Relief From Indigestion and Headache
Get a 10 cent box and cleanse the stomach remove sour undigested food and foul gases. They carry out constipation and poisons from the bowels and liver, helping the head clear by morning with regular digestion and pleasant breath.
Herbert Stands Firm in Pantry Miniatures Tale
In a comical domestic vignette Herbert stays on a chair in the pantry as jam sits on a shelf. His mother is astonished by his audacity and he replies that she should not interfere with the minors of a boy scout, claiming the boy scout role is after supplies.
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Herbert
Uniform In Makeup Explains The Corn Mystery
A summer boarder asks what variety of sweet corn is grown. The hired man replies the torn tomatoes and peas are all the same variety this year and canned.
Plankville Palladium Editor Popular in Community
The editor of the Plankville Palladium is well liked in town for prioritizing local content. He will skip ads to feature poetry from community members whenever possible.
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Plankville Palladium
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