The Gwynne Street Bookseller and the Cellar Trade
In Gwynne Street a bookshop doubles as a hidden cellar where Antoon Norwan runs pawnbroker dealings with jewels and money, attracting a cast of locals and lovers, including Paul Beecot, Sylvia Norman, Deborah Junk, and Bart Tawses. Paul visits to woo Sylvia amid schemes and threats as Debora and Bart guard secrets.
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Gwynne Street
Ity Cine
Antoo Norwan
Norman W
London
Pau
Rencat
Norman
Bina Jecy
Ata
Bart Tawses
Tau
Bart
Mp Heecot
Paul
Aaron
Duffy
Totil
Barts
Silvia Norman
Deborah Junk
Srlvia
Beecat
Reccot
Crea
Sylvia
Acquitted by Eloquence Not Law in Whisky Theft Case
A juror-held case of an old woodsman accused of stealing whisky ends with the defendant acquitted after his lawyer fails to sway the jury. The old man, relying on stoic resolve, asks the jurors if he would steal whisky in hope of exemption, admitting guilt only to avoid incriminating others. The attorney reflects on the unlikely outcome and the judge’s calm proceedings.
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Sylvia
Abe
Pasi
Old Bailey
Deborah
Pat
Mae
Wight
Detroit
Cut It Out Legend Described By Vague Caller
A fragmentary note recounts a man in a village city urging restraint with the phrase Cut it out. The speaker is described as hasty and persistent, while the legend responds with repeated imperatives to stop. The garbled text lacks clear names or places but centers on a cautioned refrain.
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Simem
Cut It Out The Man And The Poker Game
A laconic tale where a group confronts a disruptive habit during a late night poker session. They rally with new resolves, cry We will cut it out, and brace themselves for a few days of self discipline. After a four day journey and a plan from a sandwich man, things return to prior arrangements.
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Nowich
New Orleans Times-Democrat
HORRIFIC Aztec New Year Rites Reported In Antiquated Tale
A fragment from a New York Herald describes Aztec New Year ceremonies with dawn processions to a pyramidal sanctuary. It narrates the high priest proclaiming the god’s return after a ritual, followed by gruesome rites including human sacrifice and skinning, amid a stark contrast to happier Jewish New Year customs and a humorous Chicago anecdote about a marriage prospect.
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Sun
Flon
New York Herald
Christmas Cakes and Toy Trends in Modern Celebrations
The article surveys enduring holiday treats and evolving toys, noting Christmas cakes with colorful signs and humorous decorations, plus a shift from wooden animals to mechanical toys like submarines and gear driven figures. It mentions Munich’s wartime imagery and toy makers’ efforts to suit foreign markets, highlighting mechanical toys as a growing trend.
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Munich
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Peripat
Pani
Wien
Suverior
Air
Norwan
Sissy
Font
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Troma
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Fur
Paut
Caid
Jook
Judas
Jezebel
Nave
Nick
Paul Sok
Debora
Misa Junk
Herrms Akimbo
Penning
Wargrove
England
Sebich
Trever
Fiy Gower
Landon
Deboran
Bloomsbury
Sin
Hart
Burt
Ana
Christendom
Chicago Tribune
Ap Exfiance
Tomas Fm
Hank
Sarie
Santa
Claus
Louise
Fiaston
Eamany
Cfist
Evels
Kab 7
Pring
Mall
Yuleek
Prmvonods
Chetstake
Iyersky
Wagat Wudden
Penaormusry
Toad
Santa Clare
Petit Uenky Snyder
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