Under the Copper Moon Death in the swamp romance on a railroad crew
In a moonlit swamp near a river railroad project workers struggle with malaria and hunger. Mag, the wife of Jim, plots with Gus to escape the abuse while Jim’s drunken violence ends in a fatal accident. Gus saves Mag by not acting on a deadly urge and honors Jim’s dying wish by planning to marry Mag after Jim’s death.
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Gus
Mag
Jim
Mug
Tom Bolus
Lke
Enel
Gua
Stars Seen When Head Is Struck Real Phenomenon
A medical note explains that a blow to the head causes retinal pressure from the blood vessels, producing darkness or a blue light that flashes before the eyes. This phosphenes sensation, often mistaken for stars, arises from eye physiology and is frequently triggered during sneezing or sudden shocks.
What In Sky Detact The blue Color Of The Sky
A short reflection on why the sky appears blue and the sea holds its blue depth. It notes childhood perception and scientific curiosity about color, comparing the mystery to the philosopher's stone and to the admired sea hue as observed by people along coastlines.
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Atlantic
Rest Style and Clarity in Expression Analysis
The passage discusses how clear language often accompanies clear thought and contrasts niceness with carelessness. It cites Browning and a French critic to argue that insight and simple speech coexist, noting the Governess of modern writers would condemn a lack of introspection as a flaw.
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Browning
Doris Ware Chooses Love Over Arranged Marriage
Doris Ware abandons duty to marry Lord Lessington and elopes with John Jardine Dynely, her tutor, after a morning of flirtation and a reveal of true feelings. Jardine declares his devotion and wins her heart, promising a life together despite social odds.
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Doris Ware
John
Cedric John Jardine Dynely
Lord Lessington
Jacob
Rachel
Forgetful German historian eats his lunch unseen
Professor Theodor Mommsen, famed German historian, is tucked in deep study when his servant awakens him to lunch. The serving of fish and soup goes unnoticed as the professor continues work. The mislaid meal is later discovered eaten, prompting a surprised confession of forgetfulness.
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Theodor Monimsen
Momuisen
British Rulers Ended Suttee and Thuggism in India
A historical note recounts 1820 reforms under Lord William Bentinck ending suttee and banning abetment as culpable homicide, citing Bengal deaths in 1817 and claiming the practice died out thereafter. It also mentions St Fagan’s Castle in Wales, early missionaries, and a 1048 battle with 2,600 killed and 8,000 captured.
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India
William Wendey
Bengal
William Bentinck
Wall
St. Fagan
Peter de Vele
Horton
Saved From Terrible Death By Dr King’s Discovery
The family of Mrs. M. L. Bobbit of Bargerton Tennessee watched her near death from consumption despite skilled doctors and remedies. Dr King’s New Discovery gave immediate relief and, with continued use, cured her. It is advertised as certain for threat and lung troubles with bottles 50c and 1.00. Trial bottles free at Henry M. Langerak's drug store.
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M. L. Bobbit
Bargerton
Tenn
Dr. King
Henry M. Langerak
Dyspepsia Cure Helps Middletown Man After Years
B F Hare of Miami Cycle and Mig Co Middletown Ohio suffered ten years with dyspepsia and wasted money on medicines. He tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after reading an article, felt better after the second dose, and after two bottles was stronger and better than in years. Sold by all druggists.
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B. F. Hare
Miami Cycle & Mig. Co
Middletown
DeWitts Little Early Risers Vest Pocket Pills
A vest pocket vial of DeWitts Little Early Risers guarantees relief from headache biliousness and torpid liver and all ailments from constipation. The pills act as a tonic and liver strengthener and are sold locally.
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DeWitt
100-Dr. Decthon Antidiuretic and horse remedies
An old advertisement touts a $100 Dr Decthon antidiuretic claiming value for bedwetting and child water control. It also promotes Keablen druggin, Wn. English Spavin Liniment for horses curing spavin ring bone squirts and related ailments with a guaranteed claim and broad usage.
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