Death Game at Mexican Border Camp Amid Villa Conflict
The scene unfolds at a camp near the border where Miss Dorothy Upton and Mrs. Mane await as Lieutenant Kynaston manages a tense standoff with Villa forces. A priest seeks a stolen emerald while prisoners are taken and negotiations threaten escalation into war.
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Dorothy Upton
Fane
New Mexico
Kymaston
Miss Upton
Kaynaston
Wennato
Villa
Kynaston
Cards of Death at Peak's Peril Whiskey Poker
In a tense scene at a miner’s retreat, Kynaston and Upton gamble with three whisky chips to decide fate. Kynaston wins a decisive hand but the stakes reveal deeper peril as both men face possible consequences and a need to protect Dorothy.
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Upton
Kynaston
Leutenant
Marion
Dorothy
Dorothy Upton
Ian
Killeg
Old Upton
Courage and sacrifice in young love
A question posed about a young man facing possible death to save a woman from shame if he believes her feelings are mutual. The prompt explores whether reciprocal affection justifies self sacrifice in a harsh social context.
Question on Kynaston trial fairness and fate
The fragment asks whether Mexicans will give Kynaston a fair trial and humane death or likely torture, describing the bloodthirsty savages. It appears as a contentious period piece with hostile generalizations and is labeled to continue.
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Wilkes
Senor
Senores
Mexico
Colonel Pesquiera
Mr. Upton
Upton
Kynaston
Tophet
Encampment Plans and Education News From South Carolina
South Carolina National Guard encampment at Styx to run from July 14 to 28 for the First Infantry and August 3 to 17 for the Second Infantry, funded by the War Department. High school diploma grants and state diploma requirements outlined for 1915-16 graduates. Tax and finance notes include June 30 deadline for federal income tax and Manning's New York talks with underwriters on insurance law impacts.
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Columbia
South Carolina National Guard
Styx
State Camp
W. W. Moore
United States War Department
Adjutant General
South Carolina Infantry
State Mobilization Camp
New Styx
Second
State Mobilization Camp Grounds
United States Army
National Guard
Coast Artillery
Charleston
State Department of Education
State College Association
State
New York Exchange
Post Office
Manning
New York
Journal of Commerce of
Gov. Manning
South Carolina
Waldorf-Astoria
South
F. C. Buswell
Home Insurance Company
Henry W. Eaton
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Company
Col. A. H. Wray
Commercial Union Assurance Company
German-American Insurance Company
Henry B. Rees
Aetna Insurance Company
David Rumsey
J. I. Lopez
Continental Insurance Company
George W. Babb
Northern Assurance Company of London
E. G. Richards
North British & Mercantile Insurance Company
Frank Lock
Atlas Assurance Company
John H. Stoddard
New York Underwriters' Agency
James Wyper
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
New Enterprises Authorized In State
The secretary of state chartered Minter W. Bobo company of Spartanburg with 5000 capital for general undertaking. officers Minter W. Bobo president treasurer A F Bobo VP secretary. Jordan Music agency of Charleston with 5000 capital. petitioners Frederick C. Jordan Edward D. Carney. Washington Realty company of Columbia commissioned with 25000 capital. petitioners W. 4. Clark Washington Clark J C Townsend. Peoples Drug Store of North chartered with 2000 capital. The Overland-Florence company commissioned with 10000 capital. petitioners M. M. Brown W. B. Rollins. Southern Clay company of Sumter commissioned with 76000 capital for manufacturing clay products. petitioners A C Phelps R L Wright and M Hall. Washington Realty company of Columbia commissioned again with 26000 capital. petitioners Washington Clark W A Clark J C Townsend.
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Minter W
Clark
Washington Clark
J. C. Townsend
Peoples Drug Store of
North
Overland-Florence Company
M. M. Brown
W. B. Rollins
Southern Clay Company of
Sumter
Tillman Pushes Charleston Navy Yard Growth
Special from Washington Senator Tillman seeks 750000 in the naval appropriation bill to enlarge Charleston dry dock. Representative Whaley won 175000 to remove two dangerous bars at the Cooper river mouth after a long fight. The house previously rejected the river and harbor item but later approved it. With these steps, Charleston yard nears historic prominence as the largest ships may enter safely. senate will consider soon.
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Tillman
Charleston
Washington
Charleston Navy Yard
Whaley
House
Cooper River
Mr. Whaley
Senate
SC Railroad OKs Wooden Trestles for First Line
The South Carolina railroad commission permits Carolina Rapid Transit to build wooden trestles using standard timber due to steel shortages from the European war. The concession aims to deliver service to communities along the route as early as possible.
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South Carolina Railroad Commission
Europe
Carolina Rapid Transit Company
Governor Manning Declines Gompers Invitation to AFL Opening
Governor Manning received an invitation to attend the July 4 exercises at the new American Federation of Labor building in Washington. The invitation was extended by Samuel Gompers, but Manning was compelled to decline.
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Gov
Manning
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Samuel Gompers
Crop Conditions For The State Of South Carolina
The June crop report from the bureau of crop estimates shows South Carolina’s wheat forecast at 2,310,000 bushels with last year’s final at 2,430,009. Oats are forecast at 7,700,000 bushels with last year’s final 9,976,000.
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Washington
South Carolina
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Lydia E Pinkham remedy praised by Wisconsin reader
Mrs Anna Kelly of Burlington Wisconsin reports relief from side and back pains using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She urges other women to try the remedies, noting them as unequalled for female troubles and offering confidential advice from the company.
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Burlington
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mros
Anna Kelly
Chestnut Street
Lydia KE
Senator Blinks Remembered for Faces Before Election
A brief political exchange notes Senator Blinks’s memory, joking about never forgetting a face before elections and never keeping promises after. The remark humorously contrasts pre election recall with post election behavior.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Summer Strength
The advertisement asserts the tonic strengthens the old and young alike to endure summer heat. It claims to purify and enrich the blood and build up the whole system through regular use.
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Grove
Soc
Where He Fell Down
One year ago today Meeker led the woman he married to the altar, but afterward his leadership ended as Bleeker notes. The exchange marks a turning point in their relationship and hints at marriage dynamics.
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Meeker
Bleeker
Best Remedy for Sores a Virginia Woman Recommends
Mrs C A Butler of Salem Virginia writes that Hancock Sulphur Compound is the best remedy for sores she has used. She recalls an eight year old with a solid facial sore and a 19 year old with a leg sore. both healed quickly after use. Hancock Liquid Sulphur Compound and Ointment are sold by dealers and Hancock Sulphur Co. in Baltimore Maryland. Write for Booklet.
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C. A. Butler
Salem
Hancock
Had to Hunt for It in Bensonhurst Interview
A reader recalls a long house hunt in Bensonhurst after moving from the West, noting six days spent locating a home and mentioning an aide in the process.
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Matbush
Bensonhurst
Freckles Remedy Promises Clear Complexion
An advertisement touts ethine double strength to remove freckles. Apply nightly and morning with guaranteed money back if it fails. Most users need one ounce to clear skin, and lighter freckles may disappear entirely.
Candidate’s Record Questioned at Campaign Hall Meeting
A campaign event features a speaker praising a candidate while a heckler challenges the integrity of the candidate’s record. The crowd reacts as questions about honesty and past actions are raised during the discussion.
How to Treat Dandruff Ad for Cuticura Ointment
A retiree offers dandruff relief using Cuticura Ointment for itchy spots then a morning wash with Cuticura soap and hot water. A clean scalp is promised to reduce dandruff burning crustings and related discomfort. Free sample by mail with a book to Cuticura Dept ly Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Dept. Ly Boston
Hie Class Acclaimed Police Motorist Remark Sparks Debate
A classroom exchange features a quotation about a police officer as a "motorist" and a student calling it a "pinching bug." The dialogue hints at tension over authority and behavior in a school setting.
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Senor Upton
Pesquiera
Jes
Mr. Kynaston
Kyington
Deall
STYK
State Capitol
Tutt
Virginian
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