The Arrow to the Mark in Francis Lynde’s The Real Man
Dexter Baldwin’s daughter Corona confronts Smith as he confesses past violence and contemplates freeing a captive conspirator. He plans to lure Stanton and Kinzie into defeat, while Corona accuses him of cowardice and urges him to act before danger returns.
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Smith
Colonel-Daddy
Stillings
Crawford Stanton
David Kinzie
Timanyoni
Corona
Daddy
Allen
Kinzie
Verda Richlander
Brewster
Wire
Tucker Jibbey
Stanton
Jibbey
Dexter Baldwin
Maxwell
Night Rescue From the Red Butte Mine
Monty Smith frees Jibbey from a waterlogged hideout deep in the Timanyont river mining camp. After a tense confrontation, Smith ferries the battered man back to Brewster promising safe return, then saves him from drowning at the riverbank before rushing to town.
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Timanyont
Red Butte
Smith
Jibbey
Monty
Brewster
Verda
Guyern
Verda Richlander
Lawrenceville
Tucker
Lawrenceville Athletic Club
Dexter Baldwin
Pigeons to Be Big Factors in the War
The United States plans to use carrier pigeons as vital messengers in the war effort with 200000 first class birds expected for overseas service. Ohio fanciers note pigeons are reliable for speed and return, while government inspectors rigorously vet each entry based on lineage and health.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Ohio
War Department
Atlantic
J. C. Simuen
American Raneing Vizeon Association
Simeon
National Army
Roadster Sprint Sends Car Rocketing Westward
A gray roadster suddenly surged forward as a figure sprang in, launching the vehicle westward in a rapid escape.
Former Athletic Crack to Coach at Williams
Ira Thomas, former catcher of the Philadelphia Athletics and longtime aide to Connie Mack, will coach the Williams baseball nine this spring.
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Williams
Ira Thomas
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Willams Baseball Nine
Haas to Become Aviator After Naval Reserve Call
Bruno Haas of Newark, an outfielder with Newport naval reserves, has learned his examination for a berth with the aviation branch was successful and he will soon be called. He initially joined as a machinist but preferred the airplane service.
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Bruno Haas
Newark
Newport Naval Reserves
Birdmen
Ife
Naval Service
Connie Mack Hints at New Players Coming This Spring
Connie Mack announces a batch of youngster players but cannot confirm names until March first. He may wait to see if players from defunct minor leagues secure contracts by the deadline date.
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Connie Mack
Connie
Clabby Enlists in Sportsmen's Regiment
Jimmy Clabby former middleweight champion and current Australian heavyweight title holder has enlisted in the Sportsmen's regiment. Reports say he may return to fight here in the near future.
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Jimmy Clabby
Australia
Sportsmen's Regiment
Clabby
A Hard Dilemma
Dialogue depicts a father urging marriage to a plain sensible girl and a son replying that sensible girls seem plain. The exchange highlights social expectations and wit without further context or details.
Winter Health Ad for Laxative Quinidine Tablets
A historical medicine advertisement promotes Laxative Quinidine Tablets for cold and headache relief. It claims no effect on the head or stomach and urges readers to buy a winter supply at 25 cents.
Deaths From Accidents Rise Sharply in 1916
Deaths from accidents in 1916 totaled 60 071, a rate of 83.0 per 100 000, well above 1915’s 76.8. Heat deaths reached 2.0 per 100 000, the largest rise from this cause in fifteen years.
Capudine Ad Vends Quick Headache Relief
Ad copy touts Capudine as fast relief for headaches saving strain on the nervous system. Humorous quips reference a man’s vanity and women in a lighthearted exchange. The brief suggests a pleasant taste with a playful product pitch.
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Capudine
American Women No Slackers in Proud Times
A patriotic piece celebrates American women’s work in war effort and daily labor. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for overworked women and advertises tablets and liquid form with price 60 cents. Mentions Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo for free medical advice and a free book on women's diseases.
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France
England
Dr. Pierce
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Francis Lynde
Irwin Myers
Chas
Little Butte
Starbuck
Underman
Colonel
Haas
Pein
Fighter Clabby
Sportsmen’s Regiment
Cascara
Mr. Hill
Harvey
FORD
Harvey Mfg. CO
Lancaster
Abkente
Washdrainer Co
Cincinnati
Tom
Jersey
Charleston
Wakefield
Express
D. F. Jamison
Summerville
S, G
Victoria
Texas
A. F, Dinho
Miami
Okla
Piso
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