The Red Mirage unfolds in Algiers with love and treachery
Sylvia Omney hides a love for Captain Arnaud while Farquhar schemes to reclaim IOUs and resigns his commission to shield Arnaud. Gabrielle helps Farquhar, Sylvia falls into danger, and a dramatic pursuit ends with Arnaud and approaching Arabs as a dusty horizon glows with danger.
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Sylvia Omney
Richard Farquhar
Arnaud
Foreign Legion
Farquhar
Lower
Preston
IO U
Sower
Gabrielle
Sylvia
Richard Nameless
Colonel Destinn
Gameud
Aim
Lowe
Destinn
Algiers
Near Death Brings Enemies Together in Shared Fate
The near approach of death unites two sworn foes in a moment of shared misery. The experience highlights that endless quarrels are foolish. Will the men reconcile or remain divided once danger passes.
Prisoner of Destiny in the Desert Storm
Farquhar, wounded and improvising, faces a desert massacre as Destinn’s rebels turn on him. Farquhar takes command, pledges to spare Arnaud and Destinn, and offers his captors a chance to follow him to Morocco. Goetz staggers from the shadows as the chaotic aftermath unfolds.
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Farquhar
Arnaud
Colonel Destinn
Sirocco
Destiny
France
Morocco
Harding
Destinn
Goetz
Farquhar Leads Despite Arab Mutiny at Ben Azar
In a brutal night assault, Farquhar commands his weary unit and franks a risky peace with Destinn after Ali-Mahomed is slain. The Arabs falter under a psychological shock as Farquhar and Destiny acknowledge their shared loyalties and plan to bivouac through dawn.
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Farquhar
Goetz
Ali-Mahomed
Destiny
Don
Colonel Destinn
Captain Arnaud
Destinn
Ben Azar
Arnaud
Arnald
Whitechapel
Warquhar
Envy and Jealousy Humble the Prosperous in Chicago Excerpt
A Chicago Examiner reflection warns envy and jealousy corrode happiness. It argues that wealth often masks secret sorrows and dishonest deeds, while true peace comes from honest purpose and goodwill. The piece cites a harsh view of envy and notes language reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Examiner
American Money in Mexico Investors Face Railways Crisis
Wall Street notes heavy American investments in Mexico including railways, mining, and oil. Estimates suggest 1 to 1.5 billion dollars in bonds and stock, with the Mexican National rails holding 230 million in stock and 495 million in bonds. French investors affected. major U S mining and refining firms hold large plants and capacities across Monterrey, Aguascalientes, and Chihuahua.
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New York
Mexico
Wall Street
Sonora
Chihuahua
Coahuila
Nuevo Leon
Tampico
Tampiche
Yucatan
Mexican National Railways
National Railways of
United States
Great Britain
France
Greene-Cananea
American Smelting and Refining Company
Monterey
Aguascalientes
Rio Grande
Phelps, Dodge & Co
Mexican Petroleum Company
Southern Pacific Railway
Nose rings grace Fifth Avenue fashion trend
A New York fashion moment shows dainty nose rings worn like earrings, with jewels in diamonds or sapphires sparkling in sunlight. The look signals chic status and departs from savage Africa stereotypes, reflecting a bold summer trend frontier on Fifth Avenue.
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Sumer
Fifth Avenue
New York
Wilds
Africa
Milady
Stone Implement Found Near Whitefish Rifle Range
Whitefish Montana Chief of Police Holter reports a stone relic found about eight feet below the surface near the rifle range west of town. The eight foot below ground artifact resembles a pestle used in pharmaceutical compounding and appears hewn from stone. It may have been used to grind corn or grain.
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Whitefish
Mont
Holter
Rifle Range
Swatting the Fly Army in Mexico Drives Health Rules
George H. Clements reports from the U.S. Army camps in Mexico near Colonial Dublan on sanitation measures to curb flies and secure water, echoing lessons from Cuba and the Philippines. He notes strict latrine hygiene, fly traps, boiled or treated water, and the goal of a healthy force ready for combat, alongside superstitions about Mexican signs and a foretold three Franciscos and a bearded ruler.
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George H. Clements
New York Sun
U. S. Army
Dublan
Mexico
Columbus
San Antonio
Namiquipa
Philippines
Francisco I. Madero
Santa Clara Mountains
Francisco
Panchos
Francisco de la Barra
Francisco Carbajal
Mother Shipton
Flag Day Protests Rise Over War Fund Harassment
London voices protest the growing misuses of flag days as charities proliferate and beggars in uniforms plague the public. A Daily Mail writer warns that Rose Day could be dimmed by an endless parade of new days for funds, from badge and lamp days to Our day and Your day.
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London
France
Russia
Italy
Serbia
The
Daily Mail
Jane’s Bold Pact Ends with Surprise Marriage
In a witty household scene a maid named Jane vows to stop her persistent admirer. After promising to settle him on her next outing, she succeeds by marrying him and announcing she will leave at month’s end, leaving her mistress both astonished and amused.
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Jane
Love and parental caution in a New York Times notice
A young man declares his love to Janie and seeks her father's consent. The father says Janie likely will not marry him unless referred, noting her independence and previous connections. The exchange unfolds with cautious optimism and doubt.
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Father
Janie
New York Times
Baby's Meal Ticket
An elderly woman in a crowded car notices a baby placidly chewing a yellow transfer. A young mother reveals yesterday’s transfer and calmly shows today’s, prompting a brief exchange.
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Harper’s Magazine
Willing Paths in a Clever Exchange
A light exchange from Town Topics contrasts Black and White lines about wills and ways. The quip hints at clever legal or social maneuvering without naming people or places. The brief cartoon style captures a playful dispute over intention and outcome.
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Orange
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Defiance Starch CO
Omabs
Nebraska
Daley
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Harold Somers
DeKalw‘Ave
Brooklyn
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E. Coleman
Atent
Faabington
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Soo City
Pinkham Med. Co
Paston Toilet Company
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