Murderous web in the Jaggard House continues
Major Jen accuses Dr. Max Etwald of murder and theft in a tense confrontation. Isabella Dallas implicates Etwald and Dido in poison and the devil stick scheme as Battersea’s testimony links the body to Etwald. David Larby agrees to defend Etwald.
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Jen
Dido
Maurice
Dr. Etwald
Etwald
Miss Dallas
David
Isabella
Edward
Arkel
Battersea
Inspector
Oswald
Maurice Aylmer
Max Etwald
Max
Jaggard
Edwald
David Larby
Ftward
Mr. Aylmér
Jagegard
Brougham
Deanminster
Cain
May Etwald
One Cent Lunches Feed Hungry Winthrop Students
Miss Emmeline F. Torrey directs a 1-cent lunch program at Winthrop School. Eighteen girls ages 10 to 13 prepare and serve Indian pudding milk and crackers, costing a penny that covers all costs. The plan aims to reduce class barriers and improve post lunch attentiveness and work.
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Winthrop School
Boston Post
Emmeline F. Torrey
Miss Torrey
Defeated General Capitulates for Humanity’s Sake
A humorous exchange about a general’s failed New Year’s resolution. The general admits surrender after testing bravery and honor, noting the gesture ends with a humane concession last night. The dialogue reflects satirical wartime tone and light moral commentary.
Taxi Governess and Doorman Nurse Enter City Service
New York reports introduce two specialized child care servitors the taxi governess and the doorman nurse. The governess cares for children in taxicabs during shopping trips while the nurse assists mothers who cannot afford a taxi governess. The taxi governess handles up to two children. the doorman nurse may oversee many youngsters at store doors.
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New York
Baltimore News
Itinerant Newsmen in Mexican Drinking Places
The article describes peon readers who travel to bars reciting daily news for illiterate crowds. A reader selects two or three items, starting with a U.S. financial panic report then a vivid human interest tale of a feud ending in a hut fire and murder. He travels from bar to bar with a sombrero, collecting money.
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Mexico
W. E. Carson
United States
McMix Spurred by New City Hall Inscription
A sturdy Scotchman, without education or humor, gazes at the new city hall portal and, addressing his wife Annie, praises the "Scots" who will be overcappin' them. A passerby smiles as the building bears the date MCMIX above the door.
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Annie
Cappin
McMix
A Rush for Solitude
Farmer Corntessel departs his gate with a shotgun claiming to seek peace and quiet while a companion questions the plan and intent remains unstated. The exchange hints at rural humor and a craving for solitude.
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Farmer Corntessel
The Black Ostrich Feats and Height
The black ostrich stands seven feet high and can run as fast as a horse. It can easily carry a man, according to the observed abilities described.
Nearly every man wants to lay off every time he sees a flag
A reflective line suggests widespread unease at displays of national symbols. the author notes a universal urge to withdraw or retreat when confronted with flags or funerary imagery, hinting at deeper societal doubt.
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Mr. Arkel
Larby
Major-Jen
Xope
Mrs .McMix
W.C.W
Smith’s Hall
Mabel Roberts
Georgia Bennets Guardian
Lucas Loaf
The
L. J. Roberts
BE. Schneider
My&tle Lodge
A. F
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C. Giles
W. F. Hendricks
Elow
B.A
J.C. WN
Lundy, Cor
TLE Point Lodge
Sai
L. 4 Roberts
Myrtle Point
Oregon
E. A. Dodge
U. S
Coquille River Electric Co
Frank Morse
Coquille
Transportation
Steamer
ECHO
R R. Panter
Sam
Gay
Coquille City
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Rivea
Dispatch
D. White
Misran
Bandon
Coquille Ctey
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