Smith and Corona Baldwin in a Warsaw of Intrigue and Love
John Smith faces corporate pressure and threats as he guards a mining deal from Stanton’s men. He confesses doubts to Billy Starbuck, contemplates truth with Corona Baldwin, and battles fear, attraction, and danger while torn between duty and love in a shifting town.
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Smith
Tes
Billy
Starbuck
Stanton
Blue Pete
Wild Ass
America
Daddy-Inlaw
Crawford Stanton
Daddy-In Law
Blacklegs
Pete Simms
Jake Boogerfield
Santerby
Simms
Hillcrest
Corona
Josiah Richlander
Chicago
Lawrenceville
Norway and Denmark face war effects and spy fears
Bjornson praises political awakening in Germany and notes rising liberalism after censorship. Norway grants 200000 francs to French life savers for torpedoed crew, and pension terms are set for survivors and widows. Rail workers threaten strike over wages as the Stavangerfjord liner advances, while Iceland faces scarce salts and coal. Denmark tightens spy controls, reports 933 Scandinavian ships lost, and unrest grows in Sweden with widespread strikes amid cost of living.
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Norway
France
Wedel Jarlsberg
Wedel- Jarlsberg
Ssay
Brittany
Copenhagen
Aftonbladet
Denmark
Sweden
Bassett Digby
Stockholm
Europe
Goteborg
Eskilstunna
Malmo
Karlstad
St. Paul, Minn
Smith Plays With Fire In Rocky Mountain Embezzlement Plot
J Montague Smith, cashier and fiancé to heiress Verda Richlander, is accused by employer Watrous Dunham of embezzlement and flees. Years later he reappears as a tramp in a Colorado irrigation camp, earns trust, and becomes financial secretary to Colonel Baldwin’s company while balancing a dangerous past.
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J. Montague Smith
Lawrenceville Bank
Verda Richlander
Watrous Dunham
Dunham
Smith
Rocky Mountains
Williams
John Smith
Baldwin
Corona Baldwin
A Reprieve Sends Smith on Edge of Freedom
Smith encounters a chilling moment as plans pivot on safety and the threat of discovery. With Josiah Richlander and his daughter in Brewster under one roof, and guests present, the risk of disgrace and exposure looms if telegraphing between Brewster and Lawrenceville continues. The clock narrows as the critical window closes.
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Smith
Josiah 1
Richlander
Brewster
Josiah: Richlander
Lawrenceville
Smith Faces Three Plagues as He Builds for Corona
Smith battles past in Lawrenceville, growing fondness for Corona, and corporate enemies as he works nights for the company. Significant developments are promised in the next installment.
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Smith
Lawrenceville
Corona
Lancelot Rescues Wife Behind Laryngitis Trees
In a Detroit Free Press reprint, Sir Lancelot bursts into action upon hearing a scream. A burly foe teases a bound woman as her mentor reveals she is married to him and has promised punishment for infidelity. Launcelot urges the husband to act, then departs.
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Launcélot
King Arthur
Launcelot
Detroit Free Press
Boxer Red Cross dogs King of European War
The Boxer breed, a cross of German mastiff and English bulldog, is hailed by military observers as the king of Red Cross dogs in Europe. Trained to distinguish friend from foe, they seek wounded soldiers without barking and bring back news of injuries, prioritizing aid over pursuit.
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Red Cross
Jenkins Claims Insult Led to Fist Fight
Jenkins stated he felt insulted and that the other man continued fighting until he tired. The exchange suggests a personal dispute escalated into physical violence. No official charges are mentioned in the fragment.
Friendly tip from a patrolman ends a false accusation
Sergeant Sullivan and Patrolman Flaharty clash over a report that soldiers at Smallville were supplied with drink on duty. The sergeant finds no foundation for the charge. Flaharty humorously suggests the sergeant take a peppermint lozenge before reporting to the chief.
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Sullivan
Flaharty
Smallville
Ima
Adventures of a Motor Car headline reads tame remark
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote notes a book description about a motor car with a line claiming the author has never raced a train to a crossing. The exchange comments on the book’s excitement level and tone.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Ignorance and the Prudent Path to Clarity
A reflective assertion that ignorance is a reducible evil for the thoughtful. It argues that by engaging in thinking, a person can rid themselves of ignorance and move toward understanding.
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Theodor Dieden
Karlsund
Reading anything of a substantial nature these days
The excerpt contrasts inquiries about reading with a wry remark about conservation. It features a quip on saving reflection, illustrating a tongue in cheek exchange.
Men Have Right to Bet but Should Choose Wisely
A saying emphasizes men may wager by choice yet should exercise caution in selecting bets and avoid reckless risk.
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Germany
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Numar
Iceland
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Branting
England
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Jonkoping
Lieut
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Russia
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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Etta Dorion
Cadensburg
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Watson E. Welemann
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