The Bells of Portknockie Bravery and Loss at Sea
Across the storm swept harbor of Portknockie two women endure a night of fear as the beacon signals a perilous voyage. Annie Doon and John Ardbuckle await news of the Bonnie Ann and her crew, including Frank Scott, while the sea claims more than one life. In the spring Annie chooses courage to face a life with John, and their quiet bond strengthens as they promise to care for Aunt Jean.
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Annie Dean
Bonnie Ann
Shell
Uzen
North Sea
Rothire
Fiere
Arnie Doon
Lassie
Francie Scott
Davie
Porthrockie Harbor
Porthrockie
Coast-Guard
Porthnockie
Annie Door
Sea of Life
Portlnoch
John Ardbuckie
Poer
Frank Scott
Annie Doon
Ardbuckle
Annie
Scott
Portknockie
Annie Boor
Ardbuckie
Lind
Sruli
Frank
Joan
Willie
Francie
John
Inddie
Secon
Aidbeckle
Tile
Frank Secott
Kerris
Jean
Isabel Broon
Annis Ann
Ilde
John Ardbuck
British Weekly
Remarkable Improptu Speech at Harvard Missed by Webster
The piece notes famous orators like Demosthenes and Webster delaying speaking until prepared. It cites a Harvard Phi Beta Kappa gathering where Webster delivered an impressive impromptu address. a manuscript copy was later found in a book left behind.
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Demasthenes
Daniel Webster
Webster
Phi Betta Krappe Society
Harvard University
She Won the Fiano in Lyon County Contest
In Emporia a local paper staged a vote for the prettiest girl in Lyon county offering a piano as a prize. On the final day one contestant led but another girl surged ahead with 15,000 votes and won. The Kansas City Journal notes the self awareness of a Kansas belle.
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Emporia
Lyon County
Kansas
Kansas City Journal
Snow wall shields against rifle fire at fifty yards
A snow wall four feet thick provides perfect protection against a rifle bullet at a distance of fifty yards, illustrating how heavy snow barriers can blunt gunfire impact.
White House Invitations by Elite Penmen of Navy and Treas
Expert penmen craft invitations for four White House receptions, engravings and hand lettering done by specialists. J L McGrew, S E Sullivan, W Mortimer, and E L Kimmel lead the process, supervised by Thomas Netherland, with Cortelyou approving and overseeing lists and dispatch.
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White House
Sone
United States
Persen
Persens
J. L. McGrew
Navy Department
S. E_ Sullivan
Postefice Department
Alortimer
Interior
E. L. Kimmel
Treas
St Ostaphers
Thomas 3
Netherland
Washington
Cortellou
Alt. Netherland
Washington Star
Not Man and Wife But Wife and Man Says Boston Advertiser
An estate agent recalls a queer couple scene with a man and two women seeking a rental. The woman proposes the deal and questions if they are man and wife. The man agrees meekly as the woman asserts they are wife and man, not traditional spouses, prompting bemused dialogue and a backhanded conclusion.
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Jonn
Sian
Wit
John
Boston Advertiser
Invention Aims to Let You See Caller on Phone
Comic exchange in Detroit Free Press notes a gadget that shows who is calling, paired with a sharp jab about needing a jaw punching device. The quip reflects early hopes for caller identification and privacy concerns in telephone communication.
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Detroit Free Press
Prophesy of Formosa Population Surge to Ten Million
The text asserts Formosa could support a population rising from 2.5 million to 10 million without exhausting soil fertility, reflecting a strong promontive view of the island's capacity. This claim emphasizes vast agricultural potential and space for growth.
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Formosa
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