Ferociously tangled escape ends in sea tragedy and reunion
A chaotic pursuit near Folkestone ends with Iris rescued aboard a steamer after Reuben de Fontaigne and Fred Scribner fight aboard. Scribner is slain, Reuben disappears, Iris returns safely to London with her family. A quiet wedding follows ten months later at The Grange.
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Saintebury
Francks
Reuben de Fontaigne
Fred Scribner
Coe Ge’ Voy
Scriber
Reuben
Aten
Franckis
Ross
Wes
Ira
Tris
Fred Beribner
Princka
Beribner
Reiden
Scriner
Scribner
Reuben de Fontaign
Iris
Calais
Night Mail
London
Jimmy Francks
Aaron
Roberts
Sen
Grange
Iri
End of a Secret Romance Tale
A narrator reflects on hiding away and enduring sorrow to deepen love. The voice recalls the risk of discovery, the longing for admittance, and finds beauty in pain, concluding with a resigned and affectionate close. The text centers on love's transformation through hardship and secrecy.
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Tarning
Obliging horse and clergyman duel over temper
A doctor and a clergyman ride horses in a country lane to settle which animal has the better temper. The doctor’s horse refuses to jump, while the clergyman’s mare clears the hedge after showing temper. The clergyman argues his mare helps him over, not hindering him, unlike the dog in the manger stance of the doctor’s horse.
Sentences on the board reveal misstatements and odd grammar
A New Orleans classroom exercise presents two misstatements about a hen and a crime. Student Harry writes The hen never done it. God done it. The scene shows grammar teaching and student activity amid stray supermarket notice jargon about bread wrapping.
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Providence
Harry
Handicapped by Fashion Era Quip Sparks Debate
A witty exchange on fashion ends with the remark that times have changed since men once hid behind women’s attire. The back seat cynic counters with a sharp comment about day skirts ending that era.
The Doctor's Gift Food Worth its Weight In Gold
An Eastern doctor recommends Grape Nuts to a patient with indigestion and biliousness. After starting the food, the patient reports instant improvement, lasting vitality, and a clearer mind over two months. The Canadian Postura Co. endorses the testimonial with the catchphrase There's a Reason and notes readers to check The Road to Wellville.
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Canadian Postura Co
Windsor
Ont
Wellvilley
Bigs
Record Train Speed Mystery and Friendly Advice
A vivid railway scene presents a record speed journey with a pale passenger challenging the guard and conductor about cow catchers. The exchange ends with a casual quip and a practical product plug for Holloway's Corn Cure following the dialogue.
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States
Ain
Navy Study Urges Oil Over Coal For Future Steam Navy
London Chronicle argues the naval future lies with oil rather than coal. Oil offers equal tonnage, faster ship speeds, 4 percent greater range, quicker replenishment at sea, and weathered sea travel. costs per knot lower, and oil supply appears abundant. Coal is domestic but oil is strategic, with implications for national existence and imports.
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Admiralty
London Chronicle
Ninard Liniment Relieves Neuralgia At Home Visit
Johnny, silent under social pressure, endures awkward questions from guests. A mother busy in another room misses the scene as a gentleman teases the boy about his age. The group dismisses Johnny as an idiot, while he remains mute and unresponsive.
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Johnny
Sphinx
Liniment Cures Burns And Odd Beliefs In A Snowbound Tale
A quirky local piece blends a maker of home remedies with classroom mishaps and a snowday. A farmer’s boy jokes about eggs and a budding financier fears misfortune, while a waiter and a curate debate charity, beer, and better choices in a rural town tale.
Playing the Game on a Crowded Rail Car
A pompous railway director arrives at a small station. the porter fears a tip and a whispered warning from the stationmaster. A tale unfolds with a misread gratuity and a witty exchange about company regulations. A crowded car becomes a stage for a scornful glance and a frustrated exit, ending with a poet’s quip on glory.
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Gladstone
Bill
Lord Blank
Two Editors End Bitter Feud In Harsh Retort
Two longtime editors clashed in a fierce word battle and have effectively exhausted themselves. One editor hurls a final jab and is said to lie buried in mud as a turkey buzzard symbolically marks the end. The piece mocks the aggressor and claims high honor in being attacked while condemning the feud's excess.
Richest Strip of Toronto, King Street Frontage Estimate
A historical estimate places two blocks on King Street in Toronto as the richest property strip in Canada. Land value is about 16 million dollars, with buildings at 900 thousand and new structures costing 6.5 million under construction this year, predicting total land and value reaching around 35.09 million by year end.
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Cana
Toronto
Canada
King Stree
Youse
Bay Streets
City of
All Night with Asthma Promises Quick Relief
A promotional blurb touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy as a rapid cure for nocturnal asthma attacks that disturb sleep and hinder the next day’s work. The rounded anecdote contrasts dreamlike warnings with a claim of decisive recovery. It also includes a humorous, unrelated vignette about a touring car and a domestic wages remark, reflecting mixed short items.
Two Bandts Limit a Daughter's Piano Prospects
Mrs Bagrox asks if her daughter can become a great pianist while Herr Vogleschnitzie doubts her talent. He concedes she has two bandts, implying limited potential.
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Silvera
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Tam
Francis
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Scrimer
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Lady Meyer
National Food Reform Association
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Wilts
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Surrey
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Great Northern Railway
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London and Brighton Railway
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Westinghouse
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Onano
Hm R.A Off
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Cat Farrh
Hal Ghtarsh
FJ. Che. EY & CO
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