Dukes, Governors and a Sleuthing Hunt in Carolina
In a tale of political intrigue two governors clash over Appleweight an influential outlaw. Ardmore and Griswold pursue rival plots as Frank Collins the Atlanta reporter becomes entangled as press agent in Ardmore's expedition, while a dramatic confrontation unfolds at Ardsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ardmore
Henry Maine Griswold
North
South Carolina
Griswold
Barbara Osborne
Ardmore
Jerry Dangerfield
North Carolina
Johnston
Cooke
Dukes
Duke of
Congress
Ballywinkle
Jone
United States
Mr. Cooke
New York
Sandy Hook
Ardsley
Supreme Court
Duke
Collins
Caboose
Dangerfield's Sleuths Nab Appleweight Plot Near Church
A dozen armed men under a silent guide surround Mount Nebo church to seize Appleweight. Griswold and Habersham move into position as the plan hinges on ambushing the victim after a late service. The escape across the state line to jail at Kildare is planned amid mounting suspense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss. Dangerfield
Habersham
Turner Court House
Griswold
Harge
South Carolina
Sint
Barbara
Osborne
Pounds
North Carolina
Billy
Mount” Nebo
Ardmore
Mingo County
Ardsley Land
Ardsley
Kildare
Gov. Dangerfield
Appleweight
Raddick
Bill Appleweight
Bill
Hart Chooses Work Over Luxury to Save Family
Henry Hart, weary architect, contemplates private school costs and risk of a partner’s offer. At Sorter’s invitation he accepts a new firm direction with Seton, Hart & Sorter, pledging frugal living for years as he plans a path to independence and college for Don. Mary supports him, Katherine accepts modest schooling, and the family commits to shared sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hart
Carson & Jones
Katherine
Mary
Parsons
Hart
Doty
Sorter
Don
Dodson
Donald
Sorter, Hart & Sorter
Mary Hart
Lion Attacks Trainer at Coney Island Show
Panic erupts as Duchess the lion lunges at Peter Taylor during a daily animal act. Taylor fires blanks, is mauled on the arm, then rescued by Captain Bonavita and another trainer. Doctor Haverly says the wound needs cauterizing despite not being immediately dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coney
Peter Taylor
Taylor
Duchess
Captain Bonavita
Dr. Haverly
Woman in traffic halts as truck driver offers grim joke
A woman steps into a crowded street and hesitates while a truck nears. The driver calls out in a lighthearted, humorous line about carrying her away if she moves. She finally reaches the sidewalk, then smiles brightly at the man, disproving the stereotype about women and humor.
An Astronomical Guess on Sirius as Master Sun
De launey argues nearby stars cluster around Sirius like inner planets around the sun. If correct, Sirius could be the central star and our sun a distant satellite, suggesting a new view of stellar groupings per Harper's Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delauney
Sirius
Harper’s Weekly
Birthday Gifts Reveal Gentle Humor in Conversation
A playful exchange recalls thoughtful gifts for two aunts. The speaker notes accurately sizing up their desires with a silver mounted mirror for the beauty and teases about the other aunt with a light jab. The dialogue captures family warmth and wit.
Before Marriage Golden Wedding Cheerless Statment
A Yonkers Statesman note quotes a sweet fiancée saying she felt sad after reading that only about one in a thousand married couples reaches a golden anniversary. The man she is engaged to responds to her concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers Statesman
First French woman mail carrier begins Chapelle-sur-Aveyron route
Mme Faisey-Lanmennier becomes France's first female mail carrier with a bicycle supplied by the government. Her assignment in Chapelle-sur-Aveyron could pave the way for other women to hold similar posts if she proves satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Faisey-Lanmennier
France
Chapelle-sur-Aveyron
Faisey- Lanmennier
Ten Year Old Clove Tree Yields About Twenty Pounds
A ten year old clove tree is expected to produce about twenty pounds of cloves annually.
Berlin Circus Menagerie Riot Scare Ends Quietly
In Berlin a traveling circus housed in a portable structure near condemned buildings saw sixteen elephants break chains and rampage, while twenty lions charged cages and horses and zebras bolted. Keepers tranquilized the animals within a half hour, preventing a city streets catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Elm carved with inscription ties Quaker hanging tale
Florence Daggett of Charlestown preserves a fragment from the old Boston elm. The wood bears "Cut from the Old Boston Elm, 1860" and notes on Mary Dyer, Quakeress, hanged in June 1660. Capt. Parker, a 24 year state prison officer, is linked to its carving at Charlestown state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence E. Daggett
Medford Street
Charlestown
Charlestown State Prison
Captain Parker
Boston
Mary Dyer
Boston Post
Richmond Musician Drums 47 Hours Nonstop
A Richmond musician beat a drum continuously for 47 hours drawing attention and praise. The piece closes with the author expressing belief that the performer deserves recognition as the event ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Horny
Right Name Collar Button from Haberdashery Joke Ad
A humorous exchange in a haberdashery features a clerk and customer discussing a “north pole” collar button named in honor of Cook and Peary. The punny line prompts a jeer about finding a better name. Quotations weave in literary quotes on virtue and effort.
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Cook
Peary
Jove
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McRedith Nichoulds
Ray Walters
the Bobbs-Merriel Company
Duke of Ballywinkle
Duke of Ballywinkle and Brother In-Law To Mr. Ardmore
Ardy
Tommy Ardmore
Jemna
Joanna
Associated Literary, Press
Coca-Cola
Carrory
Casey
Coca-Cola Co
Atlanta, Ga
Truckman
Coleridge
Royston
van Dyke
Dodds
Pee Laat Sn
Dainte
Paxton Toilet Co
Mase
Nebraska
John Deere Plow Company
Omaha, Neb
Automobile Tires
Central Tire & RU
Ole Hibner
Presiuous
Farnam Bt
Omaha
Ibber Do
Anne
Bertechy Motor CO
Council Biufte
W. GC. Shinn Copper
Lincoln
Neb
Anamee
Lincoln Typewriter
Newmorth Street
Lincolnss
Lincoln Sanitarius
BR. O. W. Everett
M. Sts
Beatrice Creamery Co
Herbert E. Gooch Co
West Ole
Ebraske
Ride Bell
cAuto Pho Og Ne
Best
Harpham Bros. CO
Lincoln, Neb
Saruanens
Bara Arteta
Omaha Tent & Awning Co
N. W. Cor
11Th & Harney Ste
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