The Scourge of Damascus Chapter IV continues
Judah, masquerading as a Damascus servant, joins Julian’s band after proving himself worthy. He migrates from prisoner to trusted ally while a foreboding danger grows as Osmer and Selim enter the camp posing as body-servants. Judah vows revenge on Horam and plans to aid Julian against Damascus.
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Judah
Julian
Damascus
Horai
Horam
Osmer
Aleppo
Selim
The Rescue of Julian by Judah in Damascus Plot
Judah and Osmir plot to capture the Scourge of Damascus. Julian is seized after a midnight ambush near Caesarea Philippi. Judah’s team bind the chieftain and ride him to Damascus, as Selim and guards escort the prisoner toward the king. The dramatic capture unfolds as Albia’s message hints at broader danger.
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Julian
Damascus
Horam
Selim
Judah
Osmir
Caesarea Philippi
Albia
Albi
Ulin
Alin
Apollo
Robber
Aleppo
Caged Intrigue in the Tyre to Damascus Caravan Plot
Judah and slaves plot to intercept a Tyre bound caravan to Damascus. Julian plans movement as Osmir hints at the chief tain's covert arrangement. The approaching train carries Rome merchants rumored to bear wealth for Horam, prompting cautious steps by Judah.
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Julian
Judah
Tyre
Damascus
Rome
Horam
Osmir
the Black
White Girl Among Blackfeet Seeks Oregon Ranch Return
Alice Burke sues Thomas Husson to recover a 22,000 dollar Oregon ranch once owned by her father. Burdened by a 16 year life among the Blackfeet after being sold for ponies, she uncovered white parentage, learned of her heritage via Fleetwing's son, and now seeks the land, with marriage to John Fleetwing planned if successful.
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Alice Burke
Thomas Husson
Oregon
Chicago Herald
Husson
Burke
Alice
Fleetwing
Carlisle
Boise City
Young Hussan
John Fleetwing
Topophone Aims to Prevent Sea Collisions
An invention called the topophone enables foghorns to be heard over extreme distances by registering sounds beyond human hearing, promising to greatly reduce collision risks in thick weather at sea.
McKinley Sermon Highlights Manchester's Funeral Tribute
The full text of Dr. C. E. Manchester's McKinley funeral sermon in Canton portrays the president as beloved, brave, and devout. It recalls his fidelity to wife, public service, and steadfast faith, urging lessons on mortality, humility, and unity, while portraying his death as a royal procession and national mourning.
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C. E. Manchester
McKinley
Canton
Israel
DR. Cc. E
Manchester
Lincoln
Washington
MckKinley
Humbert
Jesus
William McKinley
Per
Lfe
Abuses of Reading from a Brief Guide
Examines common abuses of reading: hurried, entertainment without reflection, and reading when other duties demand attention. Highlights lack of concentration, shallow engagement, and misaligned time use as detrimental to understanding.
Quotations on Heaven and Liberty From Classic Authors
A short collection of notable maxims from Longfellow Sir John Lubbock and Dr Samuel Smiles. It highlights thoughts on celestial streams healing the heart, virtue of proximity to heaven, humility and economic prudence as a path to liberty.
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Longfellow
Heaven
Sir John Lubbock
Prudence
Temperance
Liberty
Samuel Smiles
Governor Geer Praised as State’s Best Horse Judge
Oregon Governor Geer is famed for his love of fine horses and has devoted much time to this interest. He is widely regarded as the best judge of horses in the state.
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Geer
Oregon
Good Four-Cent Dinner Arrives Via London Co-op Scheme
A London correspondent reports nearly two million residents may receive a daily four cent dinner through The Agricultural Organizing Agency Limited. The scheme links producers and consumers via a Millswall dock bakery and kitchen, with meat, flour, eggs, vegetables, and fruit delivered from farms. Prime joints sold to customers, boiled portions turned into dressed provisions, soups and beef to rival foreign imports.
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London
Chicago Record-Herald
Agricultural Organizing Agency Limited
Millwall Dock
An Incomplete House and the Need for St Jacob's Oil
A column argues that a home lacks a vital safeguard against sudden pains and injuries. It praises St Jacob's Oil as an easy, quick cure for many aches and strains, noting its value for people and even horses.
Japanese actor Otojiro reshapes domestic stage, gains London fame
At Actor, Japan's Otojiro, known as the Henry Irving of Japan, is celebrated in London for his success. Returning home after diplomatic service in Dar, he absorbed European theater methods through French stage study, then transformed Japanese stage with daring adaptations of European plays.
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Japan
Otojiro
Henry Irving
London
Dar
Europe
Tse
Allen's Foot Ease Ad Promises Quick Shoe Comfort
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease tight shoes and treat swollen hot feet, ingrown nails, and bunions. It claims quick relief, dry feet, and lists a 25e price with a trial package by mail from Olmsted LeRoy New York. The rest of the text features a light verse about grandma and stories of a trumpet, not a product claim.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy, N.Y
The Cheapest Paint: Devoe Offers Long Lasting Coverage
The advertisement argues Devoe ready paint saves money by covering more and lasting longer than lead and oil paints, stating it is the cheapest paint when measured by square yard or year rather than gallon. It invites readers to ask dealers for Devoe and to request a free pamphlet by mentioning the paper.
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Devoe
Chicago
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Boston
Mass
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Capital
Geo. R. Swallow
F. O. Vaille
C. Wood
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Colorado
Conor
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Lawrence St
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Atlanta
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