Mystery of a Courage Lost and Found by a Girl
A man loses courage on a grim street as a steadfast girl helps him discover bravery again. Mary Roberts Rinehart crafts a noirish urban tale where glances, fear, and resolve hinge on a chance encounter that rekindles a faltering heart.
Sidney Page and the Roomer on the Street
Sidney Page navigates love and poverty in a close-knit urban setting. Le Moyne, a drifting roomer, arrives seeking shelter as Sidney’s cautious, hopeful romance deepens, revealing fragile dreams amid daily hardship.
Mystery Figure K LeMoyne Sparks Climax Teases Thriller
A cryptic note hints at a central figure named K LeMoyne driving a gripping serial. The teaser promises a thrilling arc and a dramatic climax as readers are urged to guess the identity and follow the unfolding story.
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K. LeMoyne
Cleopatra Not A Beauty Claims Eccentric Numismatists
A Baltimore American report from a convention of numismatists argues Cleopatra was not beautiful, citing rare coins showing irregular features and a scrawny neck. The article notes she was a powerful, voluptuous queen who would supposedly approve only of flattering portraits.
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Cleopatra
Convention of Numismatists
Baltimore
Ameri- 0 Natwhsmatte Association
Nawi
Vacation Reflection from a Quiet Thought Leader
A contemplative fragment invokes Archibishop Leighton’s maxim on humility and forgiveness. It contrasts simple earthly beauty with inner virtue, urging modest self-view and generous regard for others while seeking happiness, favor with God, and peace with humanity.
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God
Archbishop Leighton
Jumbled humor and dialogue pieces from a late edition
A miscellany of quips and gags about marriage proposals, knockers at heaven’s gate, a lesson on cleaving and separating, and a running joke about life expectancy and optimism. The dialogue features characters like Little Lemuel and paw, with casual observations on money and work.
Migration Echoes of a Church in Crimson Gulch
Bron cho Bob recalls a church once in Crimson Gulch that locals gave up because the town could not tolerate it. Residents showed no respect for the church and chose to relocate the town’s business to Beareat Center, with Sunday activity spreading as a mock reverence.
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Crimson Gulch
Broncho
Beareat Center
Pounders Faces City Call and Retirement Prayer
Rumor says Doctor Pounders received a call to a larger city church with a higher salary and may accept. He plans to retire to his study to pray over the decision, while neighbors question whether the Pounders will keep faith in prayer if he leaves.
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Pounders
Imitation Sparks the Debate on Signatures
In a terse exchange, an urbane observer mocks imitation as flattery while a pragmatic figure counters that people dislike their signatures being faked on checks. The dialogue highlights tensions between artful fakery and real-world forgery concerns.
Dubson Dreamer Proposes Spain Rent Scheme
A debate over Dubson’s impractical plans features a quip that if he could rent his custies in Spain for a dollar a month he could amass a substantial income. The exchange highlights skepticism about his financial viability.
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Dubson
Spain
Society moneyed man struggles with manners
In a social scene, Miss Knowsitt notes a very wealthy man named Leads is not waking to society’s expectations. Aliss Knowsitt adds he has coins but lacks proper behavior, highlighting the gap between riches and social polish in local circles.
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Miss Knowsitt
Mr. Leads
Miss Elsit
Aliss Knowsitt
Parker Kindness Wins in Maiden for Her Heart
A noisy dialogue features Parker and others debating courtship and fate. A stubborn mate is mocked, a funeral follows, and a weary speaker laments crusts and hunger. The exchange hints at social tensions and comic misunderstandings.
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Parker
Early Handicap Overcome by a Rising Leader
An old remark about a boy’s unknown future accompanies a look at Grabeomn, once a lad with ringlets taking violin lessons, now the eminent railroad president. The piece underscores a rags to riches arc and steady grit.
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Grabeomn
Fragmentary dialogue about engagement and fashion
The text presents clipped lines between characters Myrtilla Miranda and Willie Peincevard discussing engagement, youth, and a short dress. It conveys relationship tension, self blame, and wardrobe remarks in a comic exchange.
The Hint That Failed
A man in evening dress dreams of a knee proposal and a maid comments on a supposed answer. The scene hints at a wealthy man, said to be a millionaire not idle, whose large family of 14 keeps him busy signing checks.
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le Moyne
Sidney
Maidenly Meditation And Other Quick-Quips In A Page
A string of humorous exchanges and witticisms. The pieces mention Gertrude with candy and a box of thoughts, a humorous jab about a humidor, political hints about Gadsby abandoning office, and a quip on osculatory reciprocity as a couple is seen swapping kisses.
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Gertrude
Gadsby
Most men get their walking papers when they are discharged
A witty exchange about employment and fate features a letter carrier and a man of letters. Their banter pivots on how fortunes flip at different moments, with a quip about fashionable shoes and future prospects. The light dialogue captures a moment of ironic humor.
Concrete roads offer durable and economical pavement
A. N. Johnson, highway engineer, touts concrete roads as durable, non skid surfaces that enable higher speeds and heavier loads with fewer horses. Proper foundation, drainage, and sometimes reinforcement are key. Estimated cost about 15.0% per mile to build and 50 dollars per mile yearly for maintenance, with long term savings shown in multiple states. Vermilion county Illinois considers 141 miles of concrete highways funded by a bond issue, spreading costs among farmers.
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A. N. Johnson
Office of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Jersey
New York
Vermilion County
Ilinois
Money for Improved Roads From Fees and Taxes
More than 18 million dollars was paid in motor vehicle registration fees in the United States last year. About ninety percent funded road maintenance and new road construction. Motorists bore the larger share of taxes for road improvements, with automobile owners repeatedly paying the bills.
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United States
Houston Post
Good Roads in New Jersey 1914 Road Mileage Stats
The 1914 total road mileage in New Jersey stood at 14,817.19 miles excluding town streets. Of this, 6,807.45 miles were surfaced, comprising 2,358.52 gravel miles, 1,800.24 untreated macadam, and 417.63 miles bituminous macadam.
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New Jersey
Buildings Necessary for Farm Crops and Poultry
The piece notes essentials like cotton pens corn cribs hay sheds and grain bins for storing crops. It warns that feast today famine tomorrow disrupts digestion and egg production in hens. It states smaller flocks yield more eggs per bird in proportion.
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