Ranger Duane Faces Rustler Kingpin in Fairdale
Duane the ranger stalks a deadly frontier feud in Fairdale where Floyd Lawson and Granger Longstreth plot to push Ray Longstreth into a forced marriage while masked gunmen convene. Duane discovers threats loom as Laramie’s murder and a looming rendezvous raise the danger level.
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Duane
Laramie
Longstreth
Dinglin
Mrs. Laramie
Werman
Leopoperetius
Ray Longstreth
Ranger
Miss Longstreth
Lawson
Ray
Ploud
Lionson
Riay
Floyd
Lonestreth
Rminger
Hageard
Ife
Mark
Spying at Longstreth Ranch House
Duane slips from supper to spy on Longstreth ranch house. He sees the door flare briefly then the interior goes dark and voices drift from inside. He weighs risk and circles to the older adobe side for a clearer view.
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Duane
Longstret
Longstreth
Lawson
Explaining the Telegraph in a Bosnian Village
A Bosnian village puzzled by a telegraph line from Prijedor to Bihatsch learns its function through a concise tale. The headman explains it as a long dog with a stretched tail reaching Stamboul, illustrating how a message travels along the wire.
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Bosnia
Prijedor
Bihatsch
Hotel Names Have Changed From The American House Heritage
The American House on Harover Street, built in 1851 with a 1835 predecessor, marked a era when American style hotel names spread nationwide. The piece notes the decline of old grand titles and the rise of names like the American and United States, contrasted with once popular quirky names such as the Blue Bell and Red Lion.
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Harover Street
Wisconsin
Iowa
Nebraska
California
Dickens
Martin Chuzzlewit
Elijah Pegram
Westminster
Windsor
United States
Revere House
Boston Transcript
Editor's Plight at Fashionable Summer Resort
A witty Columbus Journal quip notes editors who stray into pricey summer resorts risk repeating attire. The remark playfully contrasts two outfits and ends with a humorous nudge about appearing in pajamas for a third time.
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Columbus
Woggies Keep Cook, Claimed Self-Image Remains High
The Woggies show strong self regard as they retain their cook for three to four years. This stability suggests they feel they are fairly pleasant people, reinforcing their sense of status within the household.
Wild Flower Family Debate on Being Picked or Used
A father narrates a fable where flowers discuss selflessness and popularity. The Button Bush and Poison Ivy argue about being picked, while Black-eyed Susans and Steeple Bush defend pleasing people. The tale ends with a consensus that flowers making people happy are the nicest.
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Daddy
Steeple Bush
Ipecac
Wild Rose
Button Bush
Poison Ivy
Changed His Mind About Visiting New Neighbors
Henry hesitates to meet the newcomers next door but notices a large and handsome cellaret as furniture is moved in. A brief shift in plans leads to a possible social call.
Daily Thought on Possession and Pleasure
A reflective note on how the joy of shared spaces like a velvet lawn and woodland can be spoiled by selfish desire for possession. It questions whether enjoyment should turn into jealousy and heartbreak over a neighbor’s things.
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Anon
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