Mining scheme and a ride with Mother Jenks in Sobrante
In Buenaventura Billy Geary pursues a mining deal with help from John Stuart Webster’s cable, while Dolores Ruey befriends him and learns of her guardian Mother Jenks. Anxious over Dolores, Billy plans a visit with Webster and prepares to reveal truths as tension builds around the smuggling story and a charity hotel.
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John Stuart Webster
Foreath Valley
Calif
Eddy
Pest
Denver
Webster
Billy Geary
Central America
Buenaventura, Caplante
Penving
Eper
Dolores
Ing
Pasores
Miss Is
Jenks
Geary
John ‘Ster
Buenaventura
Billy
Inter
Mensey Gander
el Buen Amigo
William
Mr. Webster
Miss Ruey
Old John Stuart
Sobrante
Mr. Geary
Jack
Good Lord
Old Jack
Vmn
Purgatory
Paradise
Mother Jenks
Gord
Enery
Willie
Motel Headroom and a Fiery Cablegram
Dolores describes a plan to call someone Mother as Mr Geary blushes over a half heard cablegram from Mr Wester. Billy, inSobrante, bows to Dolores in greeting and exits with a light, carefree kiss while recalling a hotel eggs prank.
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Dolores
WiPam Thesry
Wester
Geary
Brest
Billy
Lai
Toby
Lemon Juice for Freckles This Home Remedy
Squeeze juice from two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint freckle and tan lotion. Apply daily to face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes and brighten the skin. It is described as harmless and non irritating.
Call for War on Rats in U S Agriculture
Officials from the United States Department of Agriculture call for a coordinated national campaign to exterminate rats and mice. They warn of widespread destruction of crops and food contamination and offer guidance, bulletins, and expert advice to communities seeking to reduce rat populations.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Biological Survey
Gas Crisis Warns Illinois Utilities Seeks Conservation
Central Illinois Public Service Co warns gas coal and gas oil shortages threaten households and manufacturers nationwide. Gas coal and gas oil are scarce due to limited fields and refining changes. The notice urges customers to conserve to lower gas bills and reduce use of gas oil and coal.
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Ilinois
Central Illinois Public Service Company
Novel Refrigerator Wall House Tested in Canada
The Ohio State Journal notes a residence built on a refrigerator principle with insulated hollow walls to keep cold out. Tested through a winter reaching 40 below zero, the house remained heated by electric means while using cement plaster outer walls, metal lath, stucco, and granulated cork insulation. The design aims to prevent warm air movement toward cold surfaces and costs about 10 percent more than traditional methods.
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Canada
Ohio State Journal
Britain’s Ancient Channel Islands as British Possessions
The Channel Islands Jersey Guernsey Alderney and Sark are described as Britain’s oldest possessions. Once part of the duchy of Normandy they united with the English crown after William the Conqueror. In 1066 inhabitants favored King John, Magna Charta questioned by critics, and the islands retain unique customs and self governing laws independent of Imperial Acts unless named.
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Britain
Channel Islands
Jersey
Guernsey
Alderney
Sark
Great Britain
Duchy of
Normandy
England
William of Normandy
John
Philip Augustus
Channel Island
France
Germany to Demand Indemnity from Allies, Record Says
The Columbia Record hints that pursuing a few more years of alleged deception could push Germany to claim compensation from the Allied and Associated Powers. The remark frames postwar financial tensions and potential legal claims in broad terms.
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Germany
Columbia Record
Germany Expands Hemp Imports, Sparks Economic Debate
The Charleston News and Courier reports via Associated Press that Germany is purchasing hemp in large quantities, reflecting a shift in trade and economic considerations. The note adds a coy remark about the ex-Kaiser, suggesting hesitation about returning home at present.
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Germany
Charleston News and Courier
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Peter B. Kyne
Dolores Ruey
Min Webster
Ricardo
Sarros
Taranto
Lilly
Ores
Eplied
Urser
Mr. Ter
Henrietta Wilnhume
de Conin
Tilly
Ruey
Kyoe
Associated Press News
Fletcher
Castoria
and Radium Institute
Macomb, III
DUROC
Jersey Hogs
Augusta
Illinois
Sterling P. Lemmon
John Sharon and Son
Herman F. Ross
Shadow Lawn Farm
Pathfinder
Sangamo Limited
Farrow
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