The Florence Dunbar Scheme In London Noir
Florence Dunbar, alias Clara Johnson, is traced as a clever thief guiding a kidnapping plot to seize Barbara Chane. Sunningley, Osborne, and police pursue through Scotland Yard while Dunbar cons Kate Jessop to procure a wardrobe and escape plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newte
Sunningiey
Osborne
Ian
Florence
Dunbar
Scotland Yard
Florence Dunbar
Sumingley
Floresce Dunbar
Sunningley
Athough Osborne
London
Italy
Abe
Naples
Abu
Barbara
Morau
Florence Dushir
Soma Ot
Clara Joumaon
Clara Johaon
Hob File
Barbara's Choice and a Revealed Future
A fragment shows Kate urged to leave a dull life for Barbara's liberty and a new start abroad with her mother. Barbara seems central, once again changing dress and plans, while a young man fades in significance. The scene ends with Barbara's resolve and Kate's errand, promising continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perris
Barbara
Worthington
Real
Usly
Kate
Farmer Prosperity Lies in Plan and Work Ethic
In this lesson the author argues that success on farms comes from diligence and preparation rather than land alone. A prospering farmer fixes up his tools and workshop, studies farm papers, and plans for future work, while a complacent neighbor spends time idle or lecturing others. Secondhand tools can work, but new implements spark care and pride, and a dedicated workshop boosts efficiency and profits.
Letter From Glaskow Officer Describes Naval Action off Chile
An officer aboard the Gloucester recounts a battle off the Chilean coast where British ships Good Hope and Monmouth were sunk. He details searching for enemy warships under Adm Cradock, noting the fleet heard hidden wireless chatter and remained calm during the fight. He recalls being struck at the waterline and narrowly saved from destruction, praising crews and the miracle of survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Good Hope
Adm Cradock
Ottawa conference to draft fisheries rules for Gulf of Georgia
Regulate boundary waters fishing as United States Canada talks stall. British Columbia fisheries show strong need for conservation while Canadian fishermen face stricter limits. Ottawa hosts fisheries conference to frame rules governing salmon spawning grounds amid stalled open border talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Gulf of Georgia
Praser River
United States
Canada
British Columbia
Prohibition Battle Shifts Across States and Nation
The article reviews the dry wets clash in U S politics as a perpetual struggle. It notes dry gains and wet countermoves in states like Kentucky and Texas and discusses plans to push for a federal constitutional amendment to make the United States dry. The piece frames the issue as a nationwide, high stakes political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Kentucky
Texas
United States
Irrigated Farms Boost Canadian Pacific Westward Expansion
The Canadian Pacific lands program shows repaid investment on irrigation farms as reclaimed lands become profitable quickly. The company’s land department reports steady weekly figures, capturing ongoing sales to western farmers who find Canadian plots half price versus American lands, enabling profits for settlers and the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific
Land Department
Wealthy baronet’s decorated hall inspires witty quip
A wealthy but frugal baronet is praised for a magnificently decorated dining room while his vines are few. A famed wit visits and asks if the room is elegant. The reply hints at taste, and a playful exchange about changing it follows, mentioning Grady’s birthday and a remark about a twenty-onh year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husiom
Orem
Chang
Grady
Kaiser as Religious Man and Vandalism of Armies
The Manchester Guardian analyzes the Kaiser as a devout family man who promotes sermons at home while presiding over brutal military crimes. It traces Prussian religio-military roots from the Knights of Brandenburg through the Reformation to explain how zeal for discipline and war can conflict with New Testament Christianity, warning that worship of a political power as a god corrupts morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bord Carpenter
England
House of Brandenburg
Prussia
Knights Templars
Electorate of Brandenburg
Germany
Manchester Guardian
From Cartoonist to Traveling Salesman Trap Shooter
E F Slear of Collingswood New Jersey shifts from drawing sporting life to a sales career with a Remington dealer. Once a Sporting Life artist scoring poorly on targets he now shoots with average near four percent and enters a third selling year, leaving art for business while maintaining a trap shooting skill set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Slear
Sporting Life
Duten
Remington
Keystone State
Pennsylvania Rairoad
Roughing Cattle Through Winter Is Poor Policy
A caution against roughing cattle through winter without feed, noting it hurts growth more than extra fodder costs. It takes about half of the summer to restore weight, risking poor condition when returned to feeding. An unusual man is mentioned in relation to the idea.
Sir Louis Mallet on war hopes and Turkish gullibility
Sir Louis Mallet, former British ambassador in Constantinople, warns that German efforts to frighten Islamic countries risk provoking a broader conflict. He notes Turkish gullibility about Egypt and Russia, the likelihood of reduced allied forces, unrest across the Sultan’s dominions, and the disruption of commerce and trade. Holt York Cure is cited as a leading remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Mallett
Ambassa Mony
Orae
Louis Mallet
Constantinople
Germany
India
Egypt
Sir Louis
Allen
Christendom
Alsice-Lorraine
Gouily’ Lice
Russia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gray
Kate Testop
Ferris
Leg
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Dunbar
Victoria Reet
Kate Jessop
Don
Tomor
Paris
Sta
James J. Hill
YMCA
St. Paul
Eagie
Ewgriett CO
Toronto
Ont
Snipeg
Montreal
the Kaiser
E. F. Slear
Collingswood, NJ
Do Sou An
Annoyi Ng Surpri Parti
Joan
Ong
la Bot
E.D. Smith
Jams
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!