Desert Gold and Forlorn River Plot Threads Intertwine
A desert prospector Cameron partners with Jonas Warren over buried gold and personal records before both die. Richard Gale in Casita aids Mercedes Castaneda and Thorne to flee Rojas with cowboys. Gale and Nell Burton grow closer as they pursue raiders and protect the Yaqui ally while awaiting word from Thorne.
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Cameron
Jonas Warren
Illinois
Warren
Richard Gale
Casita
George Thorne
Ninth Cavalry
Thorne
Gale
Mercedes Castaneda
Rojas
Mercedes
Charlie Ladd
Jim Lash
Tom Belding
Belding
Nell Burton
Ladd
Lash
Nell
Lfe
Forlorn River Riders foil raiders and rescue Mercedes
Gale and the rangers track a band of raiders across the border led by Rojas who seize Thorne and threaten Mercedes. Nell returns, Thorne is cared for, and plans form to smuggle Mercedes to safety via the Diablo trail toward Yuma while fending off the border outnumbered by rebels.
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Belding
Blanco Solis
Gale
Thorne
Ladd
Mercedes
Jim Lash
Beldin
Diablo
Blanco Sol
Sol
Casita
Nell
Laddy Thorne
Blanco Sola
Rojas
Weede
Nogales
Acros
Mexico
Nelli
Jim
Laddy
Roja
Tom
Jim Ladd
Yaqui
United States
Ile
Burt
Sitthi
Zelding
Mrs. Belding
Mebbe
Twick
Yuma
U. S
Dearest I am Going Soon May Never Return
Fragmentary line hints at a farewell note or letter with sentiment of imminent departure and potential finality. No clear names, places, or dates are identifiable.
Mrs G W Hall Finds Relief With Vegetable Compound
Lima Ohio resident Mrs G W Hall says years of heavy household work and dragging pains ended after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports renewed energy and ability to wash and walk long distances, praising the medicine to others.
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Lima
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
G. W. Hall
Hazek Avenue
Wax Lady Mystery In Los Angeles Department Store
Bobbie and his mother rode an elevator to a second floor display where a wax woman wore a pink satin breakfast jacket. The boy touched her face and cried out she was wax causing a motherly wink at his stunned belief.
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Bobbie
Los Angeles Times
Dry cleaning with soft coal heavier this winter
Red Cross Ball Blue offers a remedy to remove grime from laundered fabrics advertised for grocers and customers.
His Mother's Kisses
A community chest worker glances over a report as her young son asks why she marks many crosses, noting the curious question from the child while she works. The Indianapolis News recounts the moment with a gentle human touch.
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Community Chest
Indianapolis News
Not Milk Enough for the Hogs Dialogue in Scipio Clinic
Dr. Allen of the Indiana state board of health held a school age clinic in Scipio. A six year old child was underweight after questions about diet revealed no milk intake. The farmer replied they do not drink milk because there is hardly enough for the hogs.
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Allen
Indiana State Board of Health
Scipio
Seal on Letter Triggers Mystery in Wheeler's Magazine
In a quirky exchange, mention of animals in malls and a seal on a letter sparks curiosity about a feature in Wheeler's Magazine. Brown questions the feasibility while Smith hints at a surprising reveal.
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Smith
Wheeler's Magazine
The First Thing
Mrs. Howard insists on hearing about the previous mistress as a first step, prompting a discussion on past affections and allegations of loveliness.
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Shore
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Dreast
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Jam
Belleans
Bellans Hot Water
van Rans
Kemp
Ted
Heslig-Ellis
Memphis
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