Plum and the Mormon Isle Battle on Beaver Island
Captain Nathaniel Plum lands on Beaver Island to demand settlement for loot taken by Mormons. He teams with Neil to rally mainlanders and confront King Strang, as Marion Hollis faces danger in the temple. A fierce night battle erupts with ambush, reinforcements arrive, and Plum is gravely wounded while rescuing allies in a chaotic, deadly clash.
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Nathaniel Plum
Typhoon
Beaver Island
Obadiah Price
Nat
Franklin Pierce
United States
Price
Strang
Neil
Arbur Croche
Plum
Marion
Winnsome
Arbur _Croche
Nell
Ake
Nathaniel
Obadiah
St. James
Lke
Warcely
Keela
Nathbaniel
Dawn
Captain Plum
Laz y Busy Lawyer Earns Fame and Folly
A New York judge recalls a paradoxical figure, a lazy yet highly successful lawyer. He narrates a Saturday mishap where the envelope box was lost on a train, only to reappear at the station lost and found, illustrating the subject’s carefree method and reputed sharp success.
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William J. Boyhan
New York
Boghan
Telegraph Hero Senator Nixon Illustrious Career Tale
United States Senator George S. Nixon of Nevada rose from telegraph operator to powerful financier and politician. A California wreck episode, where he climbed a telegraph pole to send a wrecking train, endears him as a hero to the stranded passengers and crew.
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United States
George S. Nixon
Nevada
United States Senate
Nixon
California
Limited
Senator Nixon
Sam Hill
IS DOING MUCH FOR PEACE IN EUROPE
The peace movement in Great Britain draws unprecedented unity while German official press responds cordially to Foreign Minister Sir Edward Grey's overtures. Paris Temps offers dissenting notes, but other French papers echo optimism. Grey is calm and determined, yet seen as lacking fiery drive to quickly mobilize broad European action against armaments and war.
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Great Britain
Sir Edward Grey
Paris Temps
Edward Grey
Atlantic
Europe
Memphis Experiment Aims to Cut U.S. Living Costs
The Memphis plan transfers corn club methods to city yards. Dr. J A Knapp of the Washington cooperative demonstration office says the program could halve living costs by encouraging every American family to grow vegetables on spare ground near its home, though many city residents lack any outdoor space.
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Memphis
Tenn
Washington
America
3. A. Knapp
Department of Agriculture
United States
Mexico's New Ambassador Manuel Inclan to U.S.
Manuel de Zamacona Inclan, selected by President Diaz as Mexico's ambassador to the United States, will succeed Francisco Leon de la Barra who joins the Diaz cabinet as minister of foreign affairs. Inclan, 51, currently serves as Mexico's financial representative in London and has extensive diplomatic experience.
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Manuel de Zamacona E Inclan
Diaz
United States
Francisco Leon de la Barra
Senor Inclan
Mexico
London
United Sates
Europe
Washington
Manuel M. de Zamacona
Mexican Central Railway
Federal District
Pachuca
Hildalgo
Cure and Health Claims in 19th Century Advertisements
An assortment of old advertisements tout constipation cures like Cascarets and Garfield Tea, claiming rapid relief and vital health benefits. Also promotes Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, promising pain relief and gum softening at two cents per bottle, reflecting period marketing rhetoric.
Teacher and Pupil Spar Over Schoolhouse Distance
A classroom exchange jokes about a late arrival and the distance to the schoolhouse. The dialogue shifts to a sales pitch for Hamlins Wizard Oil, promoted as a substitute for a family doctor and a useful emergency aid.
Why the Owl Is Called the Bird of Wisdom
A quip from a judge notes that owls gain the label of wisdom for staying out all night and not revealing their actions or sightings. The remark frames the bird as secretive and vigilant, contrasting lore with observed behavior.
Comedian Critiques New York Comedy at Dinner
N C Goodwin condemned a new comedy in New York during a dinner remarking the climax was false and unsatisfactory. Rowndar’s late return drew a wife’s reproach and a witty reply about sunshine after dark.
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N. C. Goodwin
New York
Rowndar
Ion
You Never Can Tell Cellist and a Ride to Europe
A snow bound station tale recalls a cellist who after playing a patient concert for twelve fellow travelers earned one man’s aid to journey to Europe for a year. The author muses on music’s doors opening life’s opportunities and a heroic bow in art.
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Europe
Robert H. Schauffler
Disturbed by a Mousie During Rest in Camp
Colonel Scotchem aimed for a quiet rest after a weary day retreating from the enemy. His new servant MacPherson warned him of no danger. A loud gunshot echoing near the tent startled the colonel, only to be clarified as Mac shooting a wee mousie to prevent a wakeful disturbance.
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Scotchem
Scott
Mac
Change in Food Restores Health and Business Focus
A business man describes how evaluating his health led to changes in diet with Grape-Nuts. After years of post meal heaviness and dullness, he found indigestion eased, weight restored, and mental sharpness returned. The testimonial promotes Postum and The Road to Wellville with the tagline There's a Reason.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellvilla
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Oliver
Curwood
Magnus G. Kettner
Bobbs-Merrill Co
Cascarets
Francis Duc de Rochefaucauld
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