King’s Wees Orders On Train Drama Of Philip And Martin
On a crowded train to Farmington, Philip King creates chaos by demanding attention and provoking passengers. Everett Martin intervenes to calm the boy, shielding him from Catherine’s mounting embarrassment as the party nears Beechwood. The awkward trio hints at past quarrels and a possible reconciliation as they reach their destination.
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Philip
Everett Martin
Catherine
Philp
Farmington
Martin
The Heroine and a Death Heartrending Twin Sister Tale
The Philadelphia Ledger reporter J Sampton Moore visits a house opposite a cemetery to interview a twin sister about their 88 year old departed elder. A neighbor tries to entertain Moore while the surviving sister prepares for the interview and points to the coffin. The scene unfolds with Moore’s cautious curiosity about the long life and family legacy.
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J. Sampton Moore
Philadelphia Ledger
Alster
Moore
J. Hamilton
Slater
Coffe
Romance of a Diamond in Imperial Austrian Treasure
A tale of the Florentine diamond, once owned by Charles the Bold, passing through soldiers, a priest, and various buyers before entering Austria’s imperial treasury. It is valued at 450000 dollars and famed for size and brilliancy. The diamond’s journey ends with the Austrian imperial family.
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Austria
Charles the Bold
Duke of Burgundy
Ant
Pronkess
Maria Thereas
Ten Year Old Leads Thief Gang In France
Paris correspondence reports a boy not more than ten years old rising as ring leader of a thieves gang in a French township. He had previously faced police on charges of appropriating others property but was released due to youth. Soon after he organized thefts with shop goods disappearing daily, prompting many reports to authorities. Also mentioned is Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy recommended for summer use.
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France
Paris
London Telegraph
Tourist at Irish hotel prompts quick quip
In a Punch style skit a tourist at an Irish hotel teases Pat about being tired. Walter and Wise engage in rapid wordplay with a mention of half past five in the morning, producing a brisk comic exchange.
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Pat
Walter—Wise
Helf
Walter
Walt
Liniment promotes relief for rheumatism, says ad
It is worse than useless to take any medicines internally for muscular or chronic rheumatism. All that is needed is a free application of Chamberlain's Liniment. For sale by All Dealers.
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Chamberlain
Joan of Arc sword identified in museum display
A sword in the Wilson museum is identified as the weapon used by Joan of Arc and presented to her by Charles VII of France. One side bears Charles VII and a kneeling figure before a cross, the other side shows Vaucouleurs. The piece carries arms of France and Orleans and the date 1419.
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Joan of Arc
Charles Vil
France
Charles VII
Vaucauleura
Orleans
Glare on Tyrolese Alps Blinds Curious Tourist
A tourist climbing the Tyrolese Alps recently went blind from glare off the snow. He cherished his snow spectacles but fell and lost sight, with recovery uncertain. Also notes the growing popularity of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, now sold by all dealers.
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Tyrolese Alps
Chamberlain
Toobstructive rock in a load of bay Shacobac stalls shipment
An old ship load scene notes a rock proved obstructive within a bay shipment. The piece reflects on how minor items can gain unexpected value or impact through context and environment, with a tone of local color and reflection.
Blanchard Eczema Lotion Ad Promises Relief
An old advertisement promotes Blanchard's Eczema Lotion by Sexton Bros. It claims the product will act to cure eczema under use and invites readers to write for more information. The ad lists Blanchard and Sexton Bros as sources with a salutary tone and a call to action.
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Blanchard
Sexton Bros
J. Blanchard
Sido
Courage Grove
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Dt Philp
Katherine
Philly
Philup
Abe
Bis
Torringtons
Beechwood
Edith Torrington
Everett
M4nh
Bob Reynolds
Catheening
Philip King
Charlie
Mrs. King
Marti
Frerett
Sonny
Cam
W.F. &Co. M. Laughlin
THE
LTO. Kaiser Mfc CO
Kaiser
IND
Ies. Co. Burnham
Jellycon
Ancus Watson
New York City
Montalgna
Aiea
Robert Bi Burns
Bobbie
BRO
Best & Russell CO
Chicago
Ill
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