The Old Man of Challacombe and a Love Hope
In Sir Walter Besant's tale, Daniel Leighan, a rich village tyrant, wakes from a troubling dream about a robber who stole his money and papers. His niece Mary comforts him while plans with her lover George Sidcote unfold to salvage their future as Leighan clings to his fortune and Mary’s possible marriage, amid family debts and deceit.
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Mr. Leighan
Gramor
Daniel Daniel Leighan
Old Dan
Daniel
Mary Nethercote
Daniel Leighan
Mary
Ashburton
Widdicombe
Howedstoune
George Sidcote
David
George
Heytree
Challacombe
Canada
End of mobility yet undimmed willpower marked his fate
The excerpt recalls a man struck by accident that left him paralyzed in the legs after about a month. Despite the paralysis he remained mentally sharp and resolute, sitting by his table with pillows propping him, never going abroad again.
Dinner guests and alimony in a divorce note
A conversation about inviting Brown to dinner ends with doubts about the host's cooking. The exchange suggests politeness will mask displeasure. The text shifts to remark that alimony often drives a man to appear in a divorce suit, as stated in the Houston Post.
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Brown
Anyething
Houston Post
Irrigation Push Sparks Great American Settlement
Government irrigation projects claim to open vast arid lands for homeseekers and private subdividers, with about 50 million acres to be reclaimed. Storage dams canals and headgates form the largest U S undertaking, funded by land sales and growing annually. The Salt River Valley and Sacramento Valley are cited as examples of large private holdings aided by federal work, while superstition about the number thirteen weaves through the piece.
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Proratea
Wyoming
Belle Fourche
South Dakota
Salt River
Arizona
Malheur
Oregon
Hon Ge River
New Mexico
Fort Buford
Montama
North Dakota
North Platte Project
Nebraska
Minidoka Project
Idaho
Yuma Project
California
Klameth Project
Sacramento Valley
Recamation Service
Yuma
Colorado River
Imperial Valley
Colorado Desert
United States
Laguna Dam
Great Stor
America
Death Valley
Salt River Valley
Arisona
Legal rights and insurance precedents from 67 L.R.A. notes
The text reviews several rulings: a statute of limitations defense not constituting a vested or property right. appellate power to remit excessive damages. municipal liquor licensing not violating constitutional rights. hospitality liquor to a minor not infringing tax and regulation provisions. a Pott’s fracture not covered by a specific insurer policy. and a concurrent insurance clause permitting total coverage up to 2,500 dollars.
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Orman Va
Alabama
Peterson
Modern Brotherhood of America
Iowa
L'Engle
Scottish Union and
N. Ins. Co
Fia
L. BR. A
Gaffer to Walk Streets There of Midsight theu in Chicago
Judge James Ross of the Court of First Instance of the Philippines speaks to the Washington Post about Manila’s judicial system. He describes a mixed native and American court staff, compares it with U S courts, notes fewer criminal trials as stability grows, and details land title litigation moving through the Torrens system. Governors are now largely native.
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Ross
Washington Post
Court of First Instance
Supreme Court
United States
Manila
Chicago
Samar
Court of Land Registration
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Charles Fere
France
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Golias
Liberty
Imberty
Union
New York Press
Dinca
Emile Leubet
Pres X
Venice
Leo
Pius X
Pius
Hippendyke
Japan
Russia
Flanders
Asia
Wilkinson
Gunner
Lance
Guyer
Carson River Canal
Nevada
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