Major Towne strikes gold at Cricket Hill Mine
Tamar Randolph faces a fortune as Major Towne’s discovery raises the value of Cricket Hill Mine on Randolph land. Ransome Todd fears the sale to a New York outsider will betray generations of Ranolphs while Tamar weighs the town’s hopes against family heritage and debt. Tamar notes Christopher Sande arrives as engineer. a contract may already be drawn.
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Knox Randolph
White House
Cricket Hill
Randolph Land
Tamar
Phoebe
Tam
Ransome
Ranny
Aristotle
Miz
Ransome Todd
Georgia
Randolphs
Todd
Sande
Christopher Sande
Boston Tech
Dad
Tom
Tahlahueka
New York
Hades
Wall St
Tamar Randoph
Ran
Tahlahnekar
Shadwell
Chestatee
Gems of Thought and Moral Wisdom Reflections
A collection of quotes on ideals faith and character from thinkers including A Bronson Alcott Horace Mann Mary Baker Eddy and John Milton. It emphasizes inner worth belief shaping action and personal growth as the path to virtue and strength.
Auto thief chase ends after long road trip
The chief asks if the thief was caught and the constable recalls a long pursuit that ran for 1,000 miles before the chase paused for an oil change. The thief proved lucky as the chase stretched on.
Shamanism Defined as Primitive Religion A Primer
A historical note explains shamanism as a primitive belief system where gods answer only to medicine men known as shamans. The description highlights the role of shamans as intermediary figures in ritual healing and spiritual matters.
Home Secretary-Style Shorthand At-Home Course Promises Career
An offer promotes Pitman shorthand with home study and a 32 page booklet in 18 lessons. Readers learn sound-based writing and short forms for efficiency, with additional business shorthand. Send 15c to Winnipeg Newspaper Union for Self-Instruction in Shorthand and other 15c booklets on topics like singing, dancing and earning money at home.
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Pitman
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Sound Judgment on Nursing Age Triage Controversy
The Lancet advocates training girls in nursing at age fifteen, arguing many are scholastically capable. Critics worry about maturity and responsible care since nurses oversee patient recovery. The Windsor Star notes public debate over whether younger nurses can be trusted with lives.
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Britain
Lancet
Medical Journal
Windsor Star
Crossing Australia From Bight to Arafura Sea
A compact note reflects on the possibility of traversing Australia coast to coast from the Great Australian Bight to the Arafura Sea without encountering a fence. The remark hints at vast unregulated distances and frontier-style travel across the continent.
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Australia
Bight
Arafura Sea
Cost Of A Home And The Value Of Happiness
A Port Arthur News-Chronicle column argues home cost cannot be precisely measured in dollars. It compares homes to cars and other pleasures, noting some men track costs loosely to preserve enjoyment not subject to monetary valuation.
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Port Arthur
Evergreens shed leaves after years, not with the whole tree
The article notes that evergreen leaves persist only three to five years, renewing rather than lasting for the tree’s life.
Sugar in Sap Found Across Nearly 200 Plants and Trees
A study notes that sugar occurs in the sap of about 200 plant species and trees. The finding highlights common chemical processes across diverse flora and suggests potential applications in botany and agriculture.
Noseprint for Dogs Helps Identify Lost Pets
The National Noseprint Bureau, with offices nationwide, uses noseprints to positively identify dogs. In Pittsburgh area the program aids in settling theft cases and returning strays, with nearly a million dollars in dogs lost yearly. The bureau works with veterinarians Humane Society and Animal Rescue League.
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Bureau
U.S. Madden
Pittsburgh
Madden
National
The
Humane Society
Animal Rescue League
Remarkable Record of A A Brigade Propeller Display
The headquarters of an A A brigade in southeast England preserves a propeller from its 200th shot down aircraft. The unit claims a 16 kill day and a 30 kill three day stretch. One gun downed three in two minutes and another with its first salvo bringing down a Me109 from over five miles.
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A.A
England
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Jamar
A. Bronson Alcott
Horace Mann
Mary Baker Eddy
King Alfred
Jane Tudor
John Milton
By Fred Neher
Home Service
Rover
U.S
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Apleford Parzie
Hamilton
Toronto
Montreal
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