Duel of Lords Ends With Fatal Wound and Rescue
In a sea battle of skill and nerve Lord Carrington and Lord Strathgate duel aboard ship. Strathgate is fatally wounded by Carrington after a furious back and forth exchange. Ellen and Debbi witness a dramatic chase and escape as the captains fight for honor and love amid pursuit to Portsmouth.
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Ellen Rinnites
Care del CE
Curchiecons
Lord Carrington
Tatas Cecily
Lord Strathgate
Laury Carrhagiag
Tee
Cerrington
Lord Strashitesh
Tie
Portsmouth
Sta
Blien
Corington
Seton
Stratheate
Morismouth
Carrington
Elen
Beton
Portsmouthy
al Amaall
Ellen Sven
Tormor
Debbie
Kitane
Ord Carrington Ia
Xea
Rofuaoro Gont
Macing Brratheol
Phey Bebe
Sam Bisthenlo
Parkman
Nevinson
Sam
Blythedale
Carringtor
Strathgate
Ebien
Perry
Ellen
Parkham
Eilen
Devorah
Custom of Kissing Feet Across Ancient Nations
Oriental peoples long kissed the hands and hems of respected figures as a sign of homage. Egyptians reportedly used toe touches and foot kisses, later adopted by Greeks and Romans. A Briton king once toppled a monk while resisting foot kissing. Turkish sultans were kissed by grandees, while lower ranks touched fringe or offered a simple obeisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Rom
Turkey
Subday
Saving on Drink In England Theatre Amusements
The piece notes English venues restrict alcohol in auditoriums and bars, with patrons staying seated, many venues running temperance-based policies. Theatrical entracte service is minimized with curtailment of alc beverages. Even in theater barns, patrons favor tea and lighter drinks over liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Lorda of Creation
Health and Cooking Lost Art of Preparing Food
A reflective piece argues good cooking sustains world health and criticizes widespread culinary incompetence. It notes many people travel through hotels in the United States and Great Britain, implying a large number of inadequately prepared meals. The passage contrasts education in arts with poor culinary skill, mentioning seasons in dough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Resurrected Corpse Moment in Rochdale Lodgings
James Fegan a 26 year old man from Preston lay seriously ill with pneumonia in Rochdale lodgings. After three hours of presumed death an undertaker found the body twitch and a sister heard him moan. A cold water shock revived him and he soon conversed with family and friends.
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London
Rochdale
James Fegan
Chan Streect
Preston
Fegan
Albert Hey Wand
Mr. Heywood
Jim
Bees object to Moving in Woodbury bus
William Rambo, driver of a Woodbury bus, tried hauling a hive of bees in his vehicle from North to South Woodbury. Bees emerged at German street, called others to join, and a council of war ensued. The hive toppled, Rambo survived unhurt and decided not to haul bees again.
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Woodbury
N. J
William Rambo
German Street
Rambo
Amputates Wife's Foot with Razor in Michigan
In Vassar Michigan Herman Strieter at his wife’s request amputated her foot with a razor rather than a surgeon. Doctors had advised amputation earlier as the disease worsened. Gangrene followed and she was later moved to a Saginaw hospital for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassar
Mich
Herman Strieter
Saginaw Hospital
Eagle Confounds Police in Wild Stationyard Chase
An untamed eagle invades a New York police station, dodging inspectors, tumbling into the inspector’s room, and triggering a chaotic pursuit through the building. A bystander, Tom Grady’s tiger cat, battles the bird while doorman Hugh Montgomery traps it with a nets. The bird escapes with minor injuries and awaits a court action.
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Solomon
Tom Grady
Johnson N Detion
Tom
Treiter
Connors
Inspecton
Whleh
Hugh Montgomery
Hugh
Clalmart
Indian girl abducted and forced into eastern marriage tale
Susie Toner a fair Indian girl near Muskogee was kidnapped on a Tahlequah street night. She was driven toward Tulsa to catch two trains and placed in a Pullman state room on the Katy. The girl, then returned to Oklahoma, was said to be forced into a marriage aboard the train and pressured by rival leasing firms including Holdenville Oil Company as she neared maturity.
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Muskogee
Oktas—Tecause
Susie Toner
Tahlequah
Cherokee Indian Gun
Fairyland
Tabiequali
Katy Plyer
Oklahoma
Moves Harris
Harris
Holdenville Ol Company
Oddly Cured by Tramp in Worcester Home
James A Sutton of Rochdale, unable to leave his bed for three years, was helped by two tramps who urged him to stand. Sutton rose, proved able to walk, then invited the tramp to stay the night. The visitor vanished into the darkness.
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Worcester
Masa
James A. Sutton
Rochdale
Sutton
Extraordinary increase in farm lands in Western Canada
A testimonial from James Ainslie and Sons describes emigrants lured by Canadian government agents to Southern Alberta near Clairsholm. They detail homestead acquisitions, land improvements, cattle and sheep holdings, and rising land values, with claims of rail access and strong yields. The letter promotes Southern Alberta as a promising destination for settlers seeking solid returns on labor and investment.
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Western
Canada
Carmangay
Alta
J. Craughton
Adame Street
Chicago
Aloerce
Clairsholm
Little Buw
Fale
Sur Ipediate
Shropshire
Mork
Alberta
James, Ainslie and Sons
Eczema Sufferer Finds Quick Cure with Cythura Remedies
Charles T. Planer of Volant Pennsylvania reports twelve years of eczema on hands and feet with swelling peeling and raw areas. After trying doctors failed, a friend urged Cutloura remedies and within use he saw vast improvement and full healing with no recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Planer
Volant
Potter Drty & Chum, Corp
Solo Jrops
Dagon
Piles Cured In 8 To 14 Days Claim
Ad touts P20 Vintment promising cure for hemorrhoids in 8 to 14 days. Claims guaranteed, with return policy if not satisfied. Also mentions Lewis' Single Pinder cigar and a prohibition state rule about bars.
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Ture Ans
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Attagk
Earl
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Eagle
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