Love, deceit and a doomed affair amid a family feud
Russell Ayer arranges to ruin Quigley by accusing him of cheating at cards. Quigley denies the charge, faces a public blow, and a divorce follows for Ayer's wife Helen. As the case spirals, Helen returns to her son and husband, seeking to rescue the family as threats of violence and a deadly confrontation loom.
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Quieler
Bae ‘Quigley
Helen
Quigley
Ayer
Ayers House
Mra. Ayer
Anuha
Russell
Eld
Hep
Ahe
Avery
Navy
Cayer
Panion
Sam
Russell Ayer
Schuyler Quigley
Alek
Trussell Ayer
Artist Idea of a One Floor Bungalow Design
Describes a single story bungalow with seven rooms, a hall access to bedrooms and bath, dining room with sideboard, and front porch. Exterior features include double piers, decorative rafters, paneled gables, and rich hardwoods. Building cost $4,500 not including heating and plumbing. dimensions 32 by 54 feet. Plans and specifications of Design No. 24 offered for $30.
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Allogany
Tennyson and Gratitude Tales from Social Snatches
A fragment of a column recounts stories of politeness and tactlessness. It contrasts a father's slow return to his seven year old daughter with a heartfelt gratitude moment over a walk and a quirk about Tennyson who, while blunt, showed generosity in small acts.
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Mr.Brown
Young-Eon
Min
Shea
Mompas Time Schedules and Feminine Directions
A Boston Post excerpt mocks how women describe train times as odd phrases like 3 02 or 3 12. It suggests men are confused and says business training would help them recognize exact times and reduce irritation.
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Mompa
Buntigg
Boston Post
Wedding Drawback Mentioned by Tanet-Viola
In a Boston Globe item a bride notes one drawback to her wedding. Janet-She recalls her father appeared too cheerful as he gave her away, while Tanet-Viola mentions Fanny and a remark about the ceremony.
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Jay
Tanet
Viola
Fanny
Janet
Boston Globe
Presence of Mind in Wellington Interview with a Murderous Maniac
A garbled London report recounts an odd encounter where Duke of Wellington, writing at his desk, is interrupted by a gaunt man claiming to be Dionysius. The intruder vows to kill the duke, but the duke calmly redirects him to make an appointment. The maniac leaves, and in a short time is reportedly safe in bed.
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Wellington
Akethe Duke of Wellington
Askadek
Adan Atalked
Lam Dionysina
Kidl
Anil
Gizingy
Antruder
London
Graphie
Whistling Dispute Ends In Halted Play
Two men seated in a crowded line engage in a five minute continuous performance of whistling. One man challenges the other, questioning if he is man enough to stop the whistle. The exchange ends with the whistling discontinued after frank refusals and banter.
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Aistance
Argonaut
Fragmentary Letter Exchange About Warmth and Sentiment
A damaged passage questionably quotes a character arguing warmth in correspondence. The dialogue shows names and phrases hinting at a debate over sentiment in business letters.
Skin Troubles On Hot Days Prompt Remedies
Heat worsens skin ailments like eczema rashes hives and prickly heat. The piece notes perspiration irritants and ivy poison bites as triggers and highlights a gentle winter green thymol solution as a promising prescription with the itch stopping and skin cooling effects. The advice cites Williamson as a proponent of the treatment.
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Sig Williamson
Reat
Millionaire donors eyed for interpretative dancing course
A reader proposed funding interpretative dancing for youth arguing giants like John D Rockefeller or Mrs Russell Sage could endow the project. The plan envisions elite sponsorship to spread a rhythm gospel, with Edna Neil urging universities and settlements to embrace the idea to uplift modern American youth.
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John D. Rockefeller
Russell Sage
Lean Nidins
Edna Neil
Misa Neil Warty
Mr. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Woman valued in bank promotes profitable methods
A Portland Trust Company of Oregon department for women operates to demystify banking. A female superintendent leads outreach, explaining business papers, assisting with checks and drafts, and making home visits to help clients. The program aims to popularize banking among city women and yield practical results.
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Wwolnah
Pornaud, Trust
Company of Oregon
Waa
Idi
Princess Mary Rides Quietly in Richmond Park
Princess Mary daughter of King George rides in a secluded corner of Richmond Park and shows natural horse riding talent. Her brother the heir to the throne dislikes riding and resists lessons, preferring the saddle to the stage coach. The king, though riding daily for public duty, is a cautious horseman with a gentle mount. Wireless stations are proposed to protect Indian shipping at Aden Karachi and Ceylon for the broader colonial network.
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Mary
England
Richmond Park
Beir
King George
Aded
Karachi
Ceylon
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Aver
Tanya
Helen Ayer
Wille
Helen Ayer Sani Schuylas Quigley
Evi
Alting
Glenn L. Saxton
Minneapolis, Minn
Lenn
Li Saxton
Ding Key
Capa
Paz
Pfloom
Plax
BAT
Weari
Tennyson
Sviruth
Enid
N. Rave
Henrs
F. Cope
Wales
Paul Weat
New York World
Princess
Equestrienne
Hitbeling i
Te Remi A. J. Bdc
Laken
SEAT
Merseel
Dixon's
W. Miernirling
Willard
J. OM
Columbus Knott
William H. Shipley
Frederick, MD
Standard Typewriter
Phave
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