Tommy Wins Duel to Save Mildred’s Honor
In a Catskills villa Tommy, Mildred, and rival Roy Thornton spark a staged duel over love. Tommy’s swordplay exposes Thornton’s armor beneath a hidden breastplate, and Mildred reevaluates her loyalties as Thornton flees. Tommy remains by Mildred’s side after the fight.
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Mildred Carter
Tommy
Mildred
Roy Thornton
Mldred
Roy
Europe
Catskills
Thornton
Hoe
Jack
Thornon
Apured Hier
Paris
Blackguard
Thoroton
Jad
W. G. Chapman
Paris Sees Royal Visit Drive Fashion Craze
Paris witnesses royal visit of King George V and Queen Mary with gala opera, Auteuil race, and embassy banquet shaping the season. Exquisite toilettes from Rue de la Paix, long capes in heavy satin, and ivory white gowns showcase designer embroidery, Indian muslin, and diamond accents. Deschanel and Poincare host fashion displays as English and French elites attend.
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England
Edward
Paris
George
Mary
Great Britain
Auteuil
Parisiennes
Rue de la Paix
M. Poincare
Mme. Poincare
Mme
Paul Deschanel
France
Rue de Paix Atelier
Mme. Deschanel
Jace
Alexandra
Washing Velveteen Care Instructions
Clean velveteen by two laps in warm soapy water using a stiff brush with the grain. Rinse in cold water without wringing and hang to dry away from heat. Ironing is optional after drying.
A Town Remembers Wilbur Aiken a Model of Kindness
Caleb Peaslee recalls Wilbur Aiken a kindly man in Dilmouth who helped others at need. Aiken fed a scarlet fever family's hungry members hid a squeaky cellar door and later earned their gratitude and the town's affection. His gentle care extended to animals and neighbors alike.
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Caleb Peasilee
Consid
Mr. Hyne
Caleb
Dilmouth
Wilbur Aiken
Mr. Peaslee
Board of Health
Wilbur
Alley melee near Payne avenue ends with taunt and fight
A Cleveland Plain Dealer correspondent recalls a brief alley quarrel running north from Payne avenue. Two boys battled with the lean one having a backer who coaches him to strike the solar plexus as the fat youth endures blows. The exchange ends with taunting guidance on a decisive punch.
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Payne Avenue
Cleveland Plain Dealer
In the Same Boat on a Nervous Taxi Rider
A taxi skids perilously as the passenger laments a first ride and the driver jokes about their shared jitters. The exchange highlights a tense moment as speed rises and decor opens.
Spur for the Physician District Visitor
Dialogue shows a patient thanking a doctor while insisting she will not pay unless she improves. The nurse or visitor notes the doctor is doing his best amid care plans and patient reluctance.
Lydia Pinkham Remedy Credited With Cure for Mrs Ham
Mrs Josiy Ham of Shamrock Missouri describes relief from hot flashes nervous spells sleepless nights and weight on the side after using Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier She claims improved health permits full work sleep appetite and happier home life and seeks confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts
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Pune
Lydia Pinkham
Josiy Ham
Box
Shamrock
Missouri
Lydia E. Pinkham
Air propelled snow car for polar exploration
Count Bertrand de Lessups has built an air propelled machine with shoe chassis and flat runners capable of speeds from fifteen to sixty mph on frozen snow. A rear propeller is shielded, springs reduce vibration, and ski lift allows near one hundred mph on snow. Shackleton plans to use a similar craft in the Antarctic expedition. Abroad it is called aero skling.
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Bertrand de Lessups
Suez Canal
Antarctic
Shackleton
Sizing Up Souls in a Chicago Shoe Shop
A fashionably dressed young woman, daughter of a recently wealthy man, visits a Chicago shoe shop. She tests several stylish clippers from the clerk, declines most, and finally selects two pairs. She notes Louis XV heels are too high and asks for a smaller size, joking that Louis XIII might be high enough.
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Chicago
Harper's
Scratch yard quip shows Julia noted as game
Readable lines describe Julia approaching the scratch line without complaint and praised as a duck of girl who is game. The exchange reflects supportive sports banter without further context or outcome.
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H. M. Egbert
World of Fashion
Spain
Hutline
Paquin
Idalta de Villiers
Boston Globe
Caleb Peaefee
Pesolmiet
Arkable
Mrs. Ham
Post
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