The Man on the Hill and a Dalliance
A tension filled scene between Grant and Phyllis as their bond deepens amid confession and desire. Phyllis reveals complications with Frank and links with Wilson while hinting at plans for a late night visit and bringing a boy to spend the night.
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Phyllis Bruce
Phyllis
Denny
Godis
Grant
Transley
Frank
Wilson
Sarah
Dean
Linder
Wilson Transley
Rome
Murdoch
Murdochit
Bey
Grant and Linder clash over the Big Idea and a ward of the heart
Grant confronts Linder about motives behind the Big Idea and a surrogate family tie with Mrs Transley. After a tense dinner and a stormy night with Wilson, Grant faces doubt about his ethics and his responsibility to the boy, realizing Linder’s accusation mirrors his own inner conflict.
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Linder
Murdoch
Grant
37&S
Weil
Zen
Transley
France
Wilson
Prince
Willie
Daddy
Mamma
Teddy-Bear
Uncle Man-on-the-Hill
Pig
Teddy
Grom
Sarah
Experience Experience in Teaching Walled by Verpoteng
A fragmentary line notes that experience is a course of teaching that eventually becomes enclosed by verpoteng, a term likely misread or invented. The readable portion hints at a metaphorical enclosure around learning.
Tanlac credited with restored health in San Antonio resident
J M Ireeman of 807 Camden St San Antonio Texas asserts Tanlac improved his digestion appetite sleep and weight after a year of sickness He reports rising from 143 to 215 pounds and says four bottles cured his fatigue and headaches He notes a friend also benefited and recommends Tanlac sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold Tanlac Vegetable Pills also touted for constipation by the same manufacturers
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J. M.” Ireeman
Camden St
San Antonio
Texas
Bulgaria Czechoslovakia sign trade pact for machinery and tobacco
A new agreement between Bulgaria and Czechoslovakia commits Bulgaria to buy machinery and railroad equipment from Czechoslovakia while Czechoslovakia agrees to purchase Bulgarian tobacco for its state monopoly.
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Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Czechovakia
Playmate Marjorie Knox Brings Back Dolls From Europe
Thirteen year old Marjorie Knox of Kew Gardens L I returns from a year in Europe with two trunks of dolls. She met representatives from many countries and started a doll collection the moment the family arrived in Europe.
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Marjorie Knox
Kew Gardens
L. I
Europe
Marjorie
Voice Run Typewriter Alwise Inventor Claims New Machine
Inventor claims a perfected machine types directly from spoken words. The device operates electronically and purportedly drafts at speeds from 0 to 100 words per minute, about the rate of normal dictation, as reported by Popular Science Monthly.
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Alwise
Popular Science Monthly
Swamp Root Ad Promises Purity and Relief
An advertisement for Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root kidney liver and bladder medicine claims purity strength and safety with a sworn statement of purity in every bottle and offers a sample for ten cents. The copy notes non stimulant properties and urges purchase at drug stores and to mention the newspaper.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Envelopes Draw 6000 at Legion Weekly Observation
In a historic address the speaker addressed 6,000 listeners yesterday, described with a wry punchline by The American Legion Weekly as an exercise in envelopes rather than oration. The remark highlights a light moment reflecting the event’s broader civic flavor.
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Jack
American Legion Weekly
Petting Dispute Echoes in Reading Boy-girl Talk
In this brief excerpt from Everybody's Magazine a man and a woman debate the subject of petting. The dialogue hints at differing views and a wish for agreement.
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Guy
Everybody's Magazine
Nature's camouflage crab spider blends with bloom
A white crab spider changes color to match the flower it inhabits, gaining protective camouflage. The piece contrasts physical courage and moral courage, noting moral strength often leads to cold sweat.
Preaching and Practice Are Twins
A brief reflection on how preaching and practice diverge. It argues true integrity lies in aligning words with actions and urges consistent conduct across beliefs and deeds.
Provision Made for Cats
The article notes that cats are valued by the postal service and receive an annual congressional appropriation for their maintenance. The reward is a cat meat allowance costing about $184 yearly.
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Postal Service
Congress
Mind on Important Things He Dolly Dear
Or a playful dialogue about time and priorities with a wink to mahjong and motor lessons from a London humor column.
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Dolly
Johnny
London
A Ticklish Job Repairing a Broken Watch
A brief note describes mending a broken watch as delicate work with careful handling required. The piece hints at precision and patience as keys to successful repair.
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Boston Transcript
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