Cattle Thieves and Livewire Justice in Kemah
George Williston pursues missing cattle on the Lazy ranch and uncovers a band of thieves led by Jesse Black. Langford hunts for Williston with Louise Dale, while Mary’s fate and a court hearing unfold as gunfire and danger threaten the trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williston
Brand
J. KR
Paul Langford
Jesse Black
Kemah County
South Dakota
Tangford
Mary
Wind City
Richard Gordon
Kemah
Jim Munson
Louise
Bill Brown
Mag
Williston
Three Bars
Langford
Mrs. White
Businessmen and Ward Politics Underworld Ties
Analyzes how local business leaders intersect with ward politics in early 20th century cities. It explains varied roles from active campaigners to passive supporters, the use of the “lull dinner pail” to sway workers, and how big merchants influence contracts and policy while avoiding graft. It notes reform efforts and the ambivalent ethics of business voiced through figures like aldermen and ward leaders.
The Figures Settled It In Astor House Ride
Two men quarrelled during lunch in the Astor House rotunda New York one from the east one from the west each boasting of national inferiority. The east man challenged and weighed himself claiming he could defeat the other. The west man glanced at the scale and mocked the moment, ending with a quip about a drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langford
Williston
Mary
Gordon
Kemah
Jim Munson
Eden
Louise
Judge Dale
Missouri
Fire-Brand
Uncle Hammond
Mrs. Higgins
Richard Gordon
Higgins
Heaven
Dick Gordon
Hank Bruebacher
Hank
Bon Ami
Velpen
Astor House Rotunda
New York
The Honest Friend quotation from Stevenson
A compact reflection on friendship as travelers in life’s wilderness with an emphasis on finding honest friends as a reward. includes a quote about fortunate voyagers and the end of life’s journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bunyan
Robert Louis Stevenson
Poruna Credited With Restoring Health In Descriptive Letters
Read What She Says presents testimonials from Mrs J. I. Boyer of Evanston Illinois and Della Stroeer of Appoton Wisconsin praising Poruna for curing run down conditions. The letters claim relief from insomnia loss of appetite fatigue and dark circles with continued use of the product. Both readers report regained energy and vitality and recommend Poruna for women lacking strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Stroeer
Richmond
Appoton
Wis
J. I. Boyer
Sherman Ave
Evanston, Ill
Peruna
Peruin
Moonlit Homecomings In Virginia And Washington
Mme Fairfax recalls moonlit nights on her Virginia porch while Dahlia, her colored maid, admires the moon over the hills. On a Washington visit Dahlia exclaims that Old Miss Moon is accompanying them, easing homesickness with the guiding light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme, Fairfax
Virginia
Saya
Ag Dt
Dahila
Mme
Fairfax
Dahlia
Washington
Toydom Chronicle Snippet Sparks Quirky Verse
Fragmentary lines describe a toy world moment with a character named Billy Clock A Teddy boar and a sudden misfortune involving a canary bird. The cryptic text hints at a playful yet unlucky scene in a toy setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Face Recognition and Brand Slogans in a Fragment
Fragmentary dialogue mentions Miss Heamley and Miss Knox discussing a man from New England and a question about being born that way. The text shifts to ads for Lewin’s Factory cigars from Peoria Wisconsin and old tonics including Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and Wilson Cola with dubious claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Heamley
Knox
New England
Miss Hoamley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kate and
Virgil D.ars
Acmeclling &Co
Paul
Jesse
Suz
Daffy
Wurtemberg
William I
Prussia
Ufe
Ernest M’gapipdy
Joseph J. Bowles
Della Stroche
Pletely
Ole Mis’ Moon
Tlewiv
Atraight Fe Cigar
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Dodds
Guara
Sigk
Carters
Treasury
Southwest Gold and Copper Mining Company
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Weat
Texas Panhandle
Texas
Clyde Wolf
Indianapolis
Indiana
Seattle
Holmes & Loring
Empire Building
John WaMoneis
M. Covey
Lansing
Michigan
Thompson
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