O'Rourke Escapes Duelist Trap In Alexandria Flight
Col Terence O'Rourke a military adventurer in Monte Carlo is drawn into a secret mission by Viscount Des Trebes and Hon Bertie Glynn. After a shipboard duel and a faked jewel theft he escapes via Alexandria only to be hunted by Captain Hole and a mob as he flees with the Pool of Flame.
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Monte Carlo
Col
Terence O’rourke
O'Rourke
Bertie -Glynn
Viscount Des Trebes
Rangoon
Rour
Glynn
Chambret
Algeria
Des Trebes
Dennison
O’rourke
Hole
Dennigan
Pelican
Ree
Hig Kitbox
Pélican
Alexandria
O Rourke Confronts Captain Over Hidden Cargo
On a night voyage O Rourke discovers a locked trunk with a missing chamoise bag and accosts the captain. A customs officer boards as tension rises with threats to expose a scheme aboard the ship and demands action.
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Grant
O'Rourke
O’rourke
Hole
When Women Should See an Oculist for Eye Strain
A reader article advises women to consult an oculist at the first sign of eye trouble. It warns that strained eyes cause crow’s feet, and stresses wearing glasses while sewing or writing. It also notes gentle friction to stimulate circulation rather than rough stroking.
Foolish Question About Playing Football
A dialogue in which one speaker asks about allowing a boy to play football and the other asserts they will prevent it as they have prevented smoking. The exchange hinges on discipline, consent, and the parent's control over harmful activities.
Got Even With Her
Two young ladies ride a trolley and try for a seat. One picker up a sedate man, calls him Mr. Green, and says she is tired. He rises and tells her to sit, calling her by name. The other remarks on washing day.
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Mr. Green
Jane
National Monthly
Umbrella Joke Turns to Stockings Repair
Willie sits on the doorstep when a man asks to mend umbrellas. Willie replies his mother has stockings to mend instead.
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Willie
Farmer in Kansas City hotel fire joke ends in payment dispute
A Northern Missouri farmer staying at a Kansas City hotel learns of high room rates. After a false fire alarm, he refuses to pay the bellboy for the bed, quipping he won’t pay for the bed if awakened at such an hour.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Kansas City Star
Borrowing Trouble Owing Trouble
A court scene deals with a dispute over neighbors using a telephone and the resulting friction. The judge weighs the social expectations against property and privacy concerns in a light, domestic legal vignette.
Money Makes the Mare Go in Weekend Humors
A witty exchange from Harper's Weekly and a Reno visitor tale highlight money’s pull. The mare goes where funds take it, and a judge quips about marriage after a snorer remark.
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Dubbleigh
Wrigley
Harper’s Ar’s
Reno
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