Lillie Burton and Prof Lewis a Match by Mischief
In a New Hampshire summer tale a lively girl Lillie Burton and Prof. Lewis, a radical yet restrained professor, engage in a spirited debate on women’s rights and a mock marriage proposal that becomes a genuine bond. Their playful exchange ends with a real engagement and a life of reflection about emancipation.
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Lewin
New Hampshire
Providence
Lillie Burton
Lewis
Lillie
Prof
Tillie
Maude
Interview Line Echoes Cultural Exchange
A distinguished arrival meets the press as his tugboat escort approaches. A private secretary instructs three interview points praising the host country, avoiding war hints, and complimenting American women, while urging goodwill remarks.
Alligator Skin Industry Emerges in Ecugior
A new Ecuadorian industry began in 1903 when an American hunter hunted alligators in the Guayas area. Despite a 1905 death, the operation resumed and from 1903 to 1906 alligator skins exported totaled 35000 dollars. Last year shipments to the United States weighed 57000 pounds and valued at 4873 dollars.
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Ecugior
Guayaquil
Guayas
Ecuador
N. O. Times-Democrat
The Cure for Worry by Thought Transference Theory
A short essay argues worry can be managed by mental image and thought transference. It contrasts reliance on divine intervention with self help, urging focus on within and on suppressing regret. The piece cites George Harvey in the North American Review to promote calm, rational coping.
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Heaven
Hell
George Harvey
The
North American Review
Rhinestone Trick Warns Jewelers of Fake Diamonds
A jeweler explains a common ruse where rhinestone rings mimic diamonds to tempt customers. The trick tray misleads two old customers who stole two rings, costing the shop about four dollars. The conman predicts the culprits will return to buy real stones, noting rhinestones’ deceptive value.
Air Navigation Engines
Ten to fifteen years ago authorities claimed engines light enough for a flying machine would enable flight if each horsepower weighed ten pounds. Later petrol engines reached that weight, and today engines on the market weigh about two and a half pounds per horsepower.
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Joseph B. Bowles
J. Frank Hanly
Tadiena
Piazza
Jegerie
J. H. Gilliland & Co
New Castle
Becker Hardware Establishment
China
East Washington Street
Bell Phone
New Castle, Pa
West South Street
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