Kitty's Kisses and a Reengagement Secret
In a charity fundraiser, Katherine Ellicott plans to sell kisses at a dollar a piece for St. Mark's fund provoking Thurman Preston's jealousy and a fractured engagement. Preston is drawn into the kissing booth drama, learns Kitty still holds his heart, and rekindles the engagement after a humorous token gesture.
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Jack
Katherine
St. Mark's Fund
Preston
Kitty
Katherine Ellicott
St. Mark’s Fair
Bwain
David B Henderson and the Unexpected Bill
The young David B. Henderson, later Speaker, faced a stalled estate case and contemplated charging the heirs. An heir arrived with five hundred dollar bills totaling 2,500, asking if it was enough. Henderson calmly replied to peel off another, calling it square, revealing his composed wit in a pivotal moment.
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National House of Representatives
David B. Henderson
Congress
Henderson
Harper's Weekly
April Shower Sparks Romance Hidden by Rain
Towns end haste through April showers to a quiet hotel shelter where Miss Ellis meets a friend Ruth Ellis. A note reveals mistaken rival affections and Townsend races home to reveal the truth, reuniting with Miss Ellis and planning an evening together as April clears.
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Ellis
Faith
Washington
Jennie
Mr. Townsend
Ruth Ellis
Nutmeg: Origin, cultivation, and oil influence described
The fruit bearing nutmeg comes from trees in Asia, Africa and America. The cultivated tree grows fifty to seventy feet high and the fruit resembles a yellow pear. Inside is the mace covered seed. Nutmegs are dried, shells broken, and lower quality kernels sent to oil pressing. Dishonest growers use hot water to extract oil and lime coat the kernels, rendering them worthless without aroma.
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Asia
Africa
America
Man Advises Hat Choice Saving Eight Dollars
A Kenwood man accompanied his wife to a millinery department to choose between two hats priced 24 and 16 dollars. After trying both, he advised that the second hat makes her look younger, though the first seemed more stylish. He saved eight dollars.
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Kenwood
George
Chicago Record-Herald
Short Lived Insects and the Brief Life of Mushrooms
The article notes how certain insects prey on mushrooms causing rapid decay. The mushroom life cycle lasts about 48 hours from emergence to decay while insect larvae hatch, mature, and lay eggs within that brief window, highlighting the swift, interconnected timing of fungus and insect life.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory Lead to Statehood in 1907
Washington reports Oklahoma and Indian Territory will form a single state, with 112 constitutional delegates, seek admission in 1907 after a statehouse convention. Guthrie likely capital. anti polygamy act. dire straits of early governance described. Population and land totals shown, totaling about 1.5 million, with vast agricultural potential and roads, banks, and schools planned.
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Congress
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Washington
New York Post
House
United States
Arizona
New Mexico
Guthrie
Indianerritory
Beaver County
No Man’s Land
Territory of
Pottawatomi
Oklahoma Territory
Greer County
Supreme Court of the United States
Union
Mounted Police Heroes Report Thrilling Feats Across Northwest
A Canadian government North West Mounted Police book highlights endurance and heroism. It details Inspector Genereux’s 1750 mile canoe voyage, Corporal Mapley’s 50 mile winter trek, and officers' arrests in Keewatin, plus a perilous dog sled mission and a prairie fire rescue. The force totals 813, with 4627 offenders brought to courts nationwide, and Alberta and Saskatchewan each allotting 75000 yearly for maintenance.
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Dawson City
Fort McPherson
Inspector McGinnis
Sergeant Egan
Keewatin
Coustable
Pedley
Fort Chipewagan
Fort Saskatchewan
Constable Conrad
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Kansas Seeks Harvest Help As Labor Shortage Grows
Kansas appeals for harvest workers amid record demand for field labor. 25,000 extra men needed. talks of using jail inmates for harvest duties. Railroads and western cities compete for scarce labor as factories and building boom nationwide absorb workers.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Gulf Ports
Southwest
New York City
San Francisco
Saline
Benton
Stafford
Coal as Jewelry in Japan Sparks Novel Black Diamond Trend
The Horological Journal notes coal pieces are used as jewelry in Japan. Only the hardest, most perfect bits are chosen, with coal workers saving select pieces daily. Though inexpensive, the Black diamond jewelry is seen as pretty and novelty.
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Japan
Mortgaging the Farm by Ella A. Fanning
A dramatic New York Times excerpt portrays a family accepting mortgage on the family farm with mixed emotions. The speaker consoles the mother as the debt is disclosed, stressing the low four percent interest and promising better times ahead despite sacrifice.
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Susan
Ella A. Fanning
New York Times
New Tool Steel Market Promises Easy Hardening
A new tool steel is launched that can be hardened by heating to a high temperature and air cooling. The steel reportedly resists softening when heated during use, promising durable performance for toolmaking and manufacturing.
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Thurman Preston
Thurman
Mitty
Tom Meeker
Meeker
Tom
the Inquirer
Mecker
Tie
London Graphic
HE Pushed
Preston Through the
Townsend
Miss Ellis
Edith Anud
Mexico
Harry
Harry Townsend
OLD Glory
Mounted Police Heroes
Jans
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