Recluse of Ith Avenue Sparks Family Turmoil and Plans
In a tense domestic drama, Nita confronts her father Milman and his friends over a scheme linked to Paul Raxon and high finance. Milman defends his past, while Nita resolves to help, revealing Bradney and Mulet’s roles and Raxon’s social ambitions as they navigate loyalty, truth, and risk.
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Tilm
Nita
Milman
Barnes
Peter Milman
Mulet
Bradney
Peter
Neel
Matet
Mr. Milman
Paul Raxon
Mr. Bradney
Peter Ahlman
Avas
Social scheming at a high society hotel
Mrs. Ruxon faces pressure to master hostess duties as Paul Wyndham plans renovations and social prominence. He orders strategic alliances with McKimber and others while she considers hiring a well bred woman to teach her. A poised Miss Brown arrives to advance the plan (TO BE CONTINUED.).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellington
McKimber
Hst
McKimbers
Robin McKimber
Je Paul
Gertrude
Miss Brown
Hamilton Buxton
Small Tribe Resists Russian Domination in Svanetia
A long passage describes the Svans of Svanetia, an isolated mountain tribe in a rugged domain claiming ancient republic status. In 1921 Soviet forces attempted conquest along the Ingur river. a 400 member Russian battalion was ambushed by forty Svans, though Russia later pressed in. The piece emphasizes the Svans’ enduring resistance and refusal to yield to outside dictation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Througe
Svanetia
AEC
Black Sea
Symnctin
Syanetia
Ingur
Asla
Appetite of Kangaroo Ove Kangaroo to Eat Daily Grass
A historical note reports a kangaroo may consume as much grass each day as six sheep. It discusses feeding capacity and comparisons to common livestock, reflecting early animal studies.
Wanted More Than His Fair Share of Wives
Abbe Domenech recounts in a London 1883 book an amusing Brownsville tale of a Presbyterian minister who vowed to marry off his three daughters. He offered each daughter with 9000 dollars to any suitor and invited names after service. One quick-witted congregant shouted he would take two wives, showing the crowd’s sharp humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbe Domenech
Texas
London
Brownsville
Kansas City Star
We Stop the Press to Announce Nothing of Sufficient Interest
William Lord Wright a newspaper man and once editor of a country paper grew tired of rival editors stopping the presses for last minute news. His own front page eventually carried the line We stop the press to announce that there is nothing of sufficient importance to justify the stopping of the press. Giddap!
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William Lord Wright
Bill
Los Angeles Times
Doesn’t Believe in Spooks Bride Marries in the Tower
Louise Austen daughter of the warden of the Tower of London defies ghost superstition and weds in the chapel royal near the graves of Ann Boleyn and other victims. The bride recalled a childhood fondness for the chapel and preferred it to any other place.
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Louise Austen
Tower of London
Chapel Royal
Tower
Ann Boleyn
Brooklyn
Auction in East Putney Showcases Antiques and Cars
A Vermont sale in East Putney features a large antiques collection. More than 100 cars are parked in a nearby field and buyers from several states attend the event.
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East Putney
Pick the Winner It s the man with the smile that wins
A brief exchange highlights a confident, smiling man as the likely victor in a competition. The dialogue underscores charm and demeanor as a decisive edge, suggesting the winner smiles through challenge and triumph.
Red Cross Feeds Vast Livestock Flood Relief Effort
The article notes mass aid to poultry and livestock during floods, citing Opelousas in St Landry Parish Louisiana where a large temporary yard fed 100000 chickens driven from roosts, plus 80000 hogs 10000 mules and 30000 cattle while owners were sought.
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Red Cross
Popular
Maragzine
Opelousas
St. Lanay Parish
Thuettnitea
Swedish Engineer Invents Non Slip Road Surface
A Swedish engineer has developed a new road improvement that remains non slippery when wet. The invention aims to reduce accidents caused by slick pavement and enhance driving safety in wet conditions.
Reapers Centenary Marked by Bell Invention History
The centenary of the reaping machine recalls Dr. Patrick Bell of Carmylie Arbroath Scotland who invented it as a student at St Andrews University. A committee of the Arbroath presbytery considers pricing the centenary of his invention.
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Patrick Bell
Carmylie
Arbroath
Scotland
St. Andrews
Presbytery
Mammi's Darling Defends Child Amid Mild Reproof
A grandmother quiets a child by turning a rebuke toward the mother while praising manners. The exchange hints at affectionate family discipline and a playful insistence that the child is pretty and valued.
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Grandma
Mammi
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Chapter
Pau
Raxon
Wall Street
America
Pheldea
Paul
Wyndham Martyn
United States
WSNU
Washington
Sxoneth Tekotoxototoz
Russia
Aera
P. Co., Inc
Postum Company, Inc
Battle Creek, Mich
Reaper
BAYER
Lumbago
Aspire Fe
Bayer i
Cuticura
Cuticura Laborasries
Madan
Mitchell Eso
Anita Ducca
Hall & Rockel
Waverly PL
New York
C. O. D. Deseret Book Co
East Sc. Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah
Buasloss
Aldama
Los Angelos
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