The Glatz Escape of Captain Lux
Captain Lux, a French officer imprisoned at Glatz on espionage charges, narrates a daring Christmas Eve escape. Using a rope ladder, hidden tools, and secret ink communications, he slipped past guards after four hours of sawing a window bar, crossed the fortress grounds, and fled to the Austrian frontier before boarding a train to Paris with funds from Budapest.
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Latude
Monte Cristo
Glatz
Captain Lux
Paris
Frederic Masson
Josephine Repubice
Qone
Lux
Mittelwalde
Austria
Telegraph
Budapest
Karl Noel
Looking Glass Graves Among Raleigh Negro Cemeteries
A Raleigh tale reports that some African American graves are covered with pieces of looking glass and bottles to ward off a ghostly hant. An elder recalls the specter, noting frightened reaction and the belief that glass prevents the hant from growing or haunting.
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Raleigh
N. C
New York Herald
Making Each Day Count and the Chinese Two Balls
The piece quotes Monroe E. Phillips on persistency and daily effort, stressing that lost days accumulate and ruin future opportunities. It also explains shuangh chi'uer, two iron balls used by Chinese scholars to train finger dexterity for writing.
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Josephine
Josephine Pepudiee
Citadel of
Glatz
Monroe E. Phillips
Atlantic
Prevent Cold Weather Ills with Airing Rooms and Simple Remedies
Minerva advises preventing colds by airing tightly closed rooms even in cold weather. Practical tips include children enjoying cold outdoor activities, and remedies such as salt water gargles for sore throat, turpentine on the lungs, cloths on the chest, turpentine on sugar to ease hoarseness, sweet cream or sugar to soothe throat tickle, and avoiding the bitter taste of quinine by keeping the mouth closed briefly after taking it.
Imperative Reason in Couple’s Flat Decision
A dialogue shows a couple debating a flat rental. She objects to moving in due to darkness and plans for light housekeeping. He questions the delay, seeking reasons to proceed despite concerns.
The Shortest Cut
A brief quip on bridging social divides using a whist play as a metaphor. The exchange presents a witty prompt and a succinct, playful reply.
Free medical recipe promises home cure for urinary issues
An advertisement offers a free “recipe” to relieve urinary and kidney troubles including pain, swelling, and backache. It claims quick recovery with harmless remedies and invites readers to request by mail from Dr. A. E. Robinson in Detroit, Michigan.
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Glaad
A. E. Robinson
Luck Building
Detroit
Mich
Ashay
Wheat Drops Fatally in Bakery Accident
A barrell of flour collapsed in a bakery leading to the death of a worker. The broker notes the incident followed a wheat price drop. Police and investigators are reviewing the scene for cause and accountability.
Castoria Safe Remedy for Infants and Children
Mothers urged to examine every Castoria bottle for the signature. The ad touts Fletcher's Castoria as safe and proven for over 30 years and notes that children cry for it.
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Fletcher
A Bad Beginning Prefaces and Confers Caution
A brief exchange shows Jiggers avoiding preface as he recalls his habit. The lines reveal humor about trust and storytelling in a compact moment. The remark contrasts Jiggers with a wary speaker who avoids such assurances.
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Jiggers
Paxton Toilet Co Free Paxtine Antiseptic Offer
Boston company Paxton Toilet Co will mail a large trial box of Paxtine Antiseptic to any woman free upon request. The germicidal cleansing preparation is described as a delightful product.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Alligator Skin Purse Attracts Comment On Quality
A passerby remarks the purse made from real alligator skin has notable snap. The exchange highlights the accessory as a talking point in the shop display.
Garfield Tea Promoted for Liver and Kidney Troubles
Advertisement claims Garfield Tea brings mild pleasant relief for liver and kidney troubles, asserting effectiveness and safety without medical supervision.
Men Who Don’t Know Much Don’t Realize It
A concise reflection notes that some men are unaware of their own limited knowledge, highlighting irony in self awareness. The line suggests humility and caution about overestimating ignorance.
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Hants
South
Darky
King Winter
Minerva
J Mulital
Ava Henn
Canada
U.S
Cremer
Jet Foot
PaArticwlars
Bennett Room
Toul
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Utz
Ford Manufacturing CO
St.paul
Omaha
Chicago
Kansas City
St.louis
Leaainee
Pecrialius
Lewis
Lincoln
Union Fire Insurance Compasy
Nebraska
Union Fire
Gcom
Insurance Department
Silas
Barton
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