The Night Winds Not Afraid to Die and Die
In a smoky lodge on the Oregon coast, a preacher recalls a past life as Siletz and Sandry confront fidelity and law. Hampden twists a web of deceit as Poppy Ordway schemes, while a dangerous fire encircles the group and choices force a perilous escape along a hidden trail.
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Kolawmie
Kabwanne
Siletz
Kalawmie
Eisa
Sandry
Hampden
Sendry
Jewud
Coosnab
Sirets
Poppy Ordway
Wsiter
Walter
Landry
Bandry
Spa
Black Bolt
Ilham
Biletz
Liletz
Stin
Arma
Shea
Panama
Hawaii
Rum
Hampion
Pappy Ordway
Ben
Cassowary
Eampden
Poppy Ordney
Sfrl
Coosnah
Bamy
Yao Ainodayt
Galt
Wotman
Black Suit
Mar
Aba
Perfect Husband Test From Pearson Weekly Quiz
A witty column describes a Pearson Weekly test to judge an ideal husband. It asks spouses about marriage dates, birthdates, wife’s attire, market prices, and shopping spots, plus whether husbands praise, admit fault, or identify their wife behind a curtain.
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Pearson
Spjon
Clarence Wolfe Overton on overhead triumphs at Chicago store
Clarence Wolfe Overton argues department store gains from scientific management have spurred office and clerk investigations in Chicago. He cites humorous anecdotes about a stenographer's reaction to clock strikes and the idea of stopping work to write a letter, highlighting workplace anecdotes.
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Clarence Wolfe Overton
Chicago
Chicago Athletic Club
Reinstated Policeman Hockenbrecht Sparks Borough Debate
William B. Hackenbrecht, a Philadelphia area policeman, was reinstated by the council despite Burgess Keiser’s push for discharge. The burgess claimed the officer was loafing in city hall rather than patrolling. Hackenbrecht admitted the conduct and the burgess then urged the borough to buy him a couch for use on duty.
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William B. Hackenbrecht
Burgess Keiser
Saskatchewan Farmer reprints settler testimony on taxes and liberty
A Saskatchewan landholder from Illinois describes 1680 acres near Eriercrest bought in 1912 and low tax burden of about 83 dollars per quarter section annually. He praises provincial laws, independence, and community life for seven children. The piece reprints a 1916 Saskatchewan Farmer article defending emigration from the United States and citing government steps to counter false war tax claims.
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Lee
Witnois
Saskatchewan
Eriercrest
Illnois
Illinois
Syd
M. P. Tysdal
Saskatchewan Farmer
Moose Jaw
United
Canada
Castoria ad cited as safe remedy for infants
Pittsburgh Gazette reports a seven year old boy Archie Burkett saved his fourteen year old sister Laura by throwing a piece of carpet over a loaded gun. The incident, prompted by a Castoria advertisement, avoided serious injuries as Laura’s clothes were snagged by a magazine. The mother’s instructions and the Castoria brand signature are noted.
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Archie Burkett
Laura
Pittaburgh Gazette
Stop Eating Meat If Kidneys or Back Hurt
An old health claim warns meat prompts kidney trouble by overworking kidneys and causing backaches and other symptoms. It advises four ounces of Tad Salts daily until kidneys act normally and promotes a grape acid and lemon salt mixture with thia to flush kidneys and prevent bladder irritation. The ad endorses Jad Baits as a safe effervescent drink to keep kidneys and urinary organs clean and prevent disease.
Repairing Beauty in Only Skin Deep
A playful exchange unfolds as two women banter about appearances. One sneers at beauty being skin deep, while the other retorts about swapping skin for a chance to change appearances with her. The line hints at vanity and flirtation in a coy conversation.
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Ceauty
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Great North West
Vingie E.roe
Miss Ordway
Siletz and
Poppy
Haimpien
Western
Dr. Pierce
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