Daughter of David Kerr Brings Gloria to Belmont Society
Gloria Kerr, a motherless girl, arrives at her father David Kerr's Belmont home amid political intrigue. Editor Joe Wright fights Kerr's graft to expose the franchise plot while Gloria grows torn between loyalty and love. Wright contemplates leaving Belmont as Gloria contemplates warning him.
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Gloria Kerr
Belmont
David Kerr
Jearoing
Kendall
Chicago Packers
Judge Gilbert
Kerr
Joe Wright
Reform
Gloria
Belmont Society
Gilberts
Europe
Wright
Belmont News
Kerra
Gilbert
Underworld
Ella
Tou
Mike Noonan
iHelmont
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Dr. Hayes
Mr. Wright
Mrs. Hayes
President's message to congress on state of the union
The president outlines priorities to congress including preserving peace with nations and press to end Huerta's rule in Mexico, plus domestic measures on banking reform, rural credit for farmers, Sherman antitrust, primary presidential elections, and governance of overseas territories. He urges policies on Philippine independence, Alaska development, railways, mines safety, and workers' compensation.
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Washington
Congress
Union
Mexico
America
Huerta
United States
Victoriano Huerta
Republic
Europe
Californian beekeeper loses fourteen chickens to enraged bees
Arthur J. Holmes of Beresford California found a honeybee colony in a hollow limb and poked it with a stick. The bees swarm erupted and, after the man fled, fourteen newly hatched chickens in a nearby pen were killed. The tale ends with a Montaigne quotation on nature and clothing.
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Arthur J. Holmes
Beresford
Cal
Antoine Borel
Arthur
Bes Tree
Nature's clothing and borrowed forms defy the weather
A reflective essay argues that living beings are naturally equipped against weather while humans rely on artificial light and fashions, leading to a loss of innate protection. It laments how borrowed forms degrade true attire and nature's adequacy.
War Talk In Small Town Over Sweden City Act
In a brisk scene the town debates a wartime measure labeled an anti alien act as rumors swirl about Sweden declaring war. Peleg Brown writes to Guy Johnson of California seeking guidance on enforcement while residents wonder about the broader conflict.
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Board of Selectmen
Peleg Brown
Guy Johnson
Californy
Sweden
Child asks for a last thing after dessert
A Chicago Tribune quote captures a cousin visiting with a young boy who, after finishing dessert, asks with childish gravity if there is any last thing to come. The remark shows endearing curiosity and a parent's gentle response.
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Chicago Tribune
Unclear excerpt hints at impersonating a congressman on phone
The fragment notes someone named Calkins gaining a right and references an impersonation of a congressman over the telephone. No clear event date or location is provided. Further readable details are insufficient for a complete card.
Complimentlight On Witty Domestic Exchange In Bystander Tale
A humorous fragment records a man named Jitthe Hennypeck boasting of a compliment from his wife. He quips she called him nearly as foolish as her previous husband, framing it as a light domestic jab in a brisk, period voice.
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Hennypeck
Luder
Romance at the Beach Rescue Averted
A reader letter recalls a beach incident where a rescuer not described as handsome aided a stricken person. The correspondent notes no romance occurred and adds uncertainty about the rescuer's appearance and identity.
A Lesson in Politeness. His daughter questioned
A mother asks why her daughter did not tell a young man to stop kissing him. The daughter replies that she was taught never to interrupt anyone, prompting a quiet defense of politeness over intervention.
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Kerr
Ryan
Kelly
Dr. Hayes
Wright
Patty
Gloria
Mr. Wright
Joe Wright
Miss Kerr
Tam
Calkins
Congress
Premium tobacco coupon list sparks public interest
A debate arises over a "premium" tobacco coupon list as readers question its purpose and scope. Officials defend the compilation noting it highlights items readers may want while ensuring accessibility to available offers.
Worse Luck Troubles Roughed Townsfolk
In a clipped exchange Miggins and Muggins discuss a worried Guezine unable to meet his bills. A cryptic line hints at a numeric clue or mispronounced figure, adding tension to a scene of financial worry.
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Miggins
Rokeuy
Guezine
Muggins
German Kurs Not Cures In Medical Reporting
An essay notes common mistranslation of kur from German as cure. It explains kur means a method of remedial treatment rather than restoring health. The piece compares kur heilung cura and illustrates with a physician misquote from the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Germany
Journal of the American Medical Association
Contagious wit quoted as Maeterlinck reflection
A brief quoted line attributed to Maeterlinck about benevolence and depth. The note suggests kindness fosters reciprocal gladness among those around you.
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Maeterlinck
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Doc
Dr. Norton
Arthur Morrison
Hayes
Wilson
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Treasury of
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Hawaii
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Alaska
Bureau of Mines
Montaigne
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Vrus
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Wisconsin
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