Pitchoune the Faithful Terrier and Sabron’s Quest
Sabron, a French cavalry captain, travels to Algiers with Pitchoune the motherless Irish terrier. Julia Redmond, an American heiress, entertains and bonds with him aboard a yacht as Sabron’s fate hangs in the balance after he is reported missing.
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le Comte de Babron
Pitchoune
Marquise d’Esclignac
Julia Redmond
Sabron
Algiers
Miss Redmond
Mar- Sites
Julia
Duc de Remont
Dog
Duc de Tremont
Tremont
Marquise
Out of the Desert Aboard a Villa in Algiers
Miss Redmond in white with a Red Cross on her arm enjoys a Mediterranean villa scene with Tremont and a French duke. He ponders her allure while she sings to wounded soldiers in hospitals, seeking to comfort and uplift as Sabron’s whereabouts remain unknown.
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Tremont
Marquise d’Esclignac
Robert
Marraine
Julia
Duc de Tremont
Monsieur
Red Cross
Algiers
Mademoiselle
Miss Redmond
Paris
Tarascon
Nice
Julia Redmond
Africa
Marquise d‘Esclignac
Mimi
the Midi
Monateur de Sabron
France
Sabron
Marquise
North Pole
Mim
Tante
Paria
Marquise d'Esclignac
Giera
L’americaine
Charity
Bob
Rosalind
Marquise d'Escagnac
Albany Tracert-Back Club Promotes Caution in Speech
Report from Albany New York describes a local Tracert-Back club formed to trace rumors to their source to prevent harm from careless statements. Members vow to verify before speaking and encourage careful reporting to curb misery caused by unfounded talk.
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Albany
N. Y
Albany Club
Ragu
Tabloid Aeroplanes in British War Air Tactics
A British concept favors ultra light “tabloid” aeroplanes to reduce exposure to ground fire. The design features an 80 horsepower engine and armor, capable of 100 mph. A pilot dives from 6,000 feet to release a bomb then climbs rapidly to safety. Roy notes American observations.
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Mane
Roy
When the Range Is Found in The World War
An account by Arthur Sweetner in the World’s War describes a wartime scene with German fire spotting a range, repeated shells, and machine gun emplacements. The narrator watches as white smoke and bullets rain on ranks, pondering the science of war and its horrors.
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Arthur Sweetner
Hopeful Mission Sparks South America Outreach
A Cleveland Leader remark notes the aim of commercial travelers to engage South American audiences with United States jokes, suggesting success would validate the toll of their mission.
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South America
United States
Cleveland
What It Depends On Age and Experience Shape Perception
A man’s age in spirit hinges on his actions and choices. The piece argues age is a function of life lived, not just calendar years, linking activity to perceived vitality.
Paradoxian Saying Hits Moral Dilemma in Companion
A fragment reads paradoxical lines about a man selling his honor to death in something he lacks. It contrasts a saying about a "bird in the hand" with a warning about greed or misguided value, reflecting moral verse tone.
Daisy proves animals reach heaven with milk and honey
A Sunday school exchange ends with Daisy claiming animals go to heaven because the promised land has milk and honey, rebutting the teacher who says animals cannot.
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Daisy
The Fire Fiend and Chicago Mayor Urge Insurance Measures
Mayor Thompson of Chicago calls for stricter steps to curb insurance frauds. The piece quotes a parable about repairing property and urging insured losses, highlighting a warning that what cannot be cured should be insured.
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Thompson
Chicago
Exe
Smith
Keen Rivalry Drives Farmers Toward Cars
Farmers in the region shift from cattle and crops to car ownership. The humor in this excerpt notes traders claim farmers now seek vehicles with improvements not found in others, signaling a local shift in priorities and commerce.
Meeker and Bleeker Quarrel Over Wealth and Marriage
Dialogues reveal Meeker accusing Bleeker of planning to marry his former wife. Bleeker questions the man’s wealth, while Meeker insists the fiancé is rich yet poor in character, framing a domestic dispute.
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Meker
Bleaker
Meeker
Bleeker
Balancing the Scale and a Rising Note
A fragmentary column pairs a quip about singing a loud song with a remark on sour-faced piety failing to win converts. The brief item evokes a cultural take on vocal expression and skepticism toward strong moral poses.
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Bobbs Merrill Company
Tracert-Back Club
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