A Tense Family Dilemma Divides Loyalists and Awaited News
In a Devonshire home a family debates sending Delight Desire and Sylvia to stay with Aunt Salome in England as war looms. Timothy Leland vows to oppose British oppression while daughters weigh loyalty and love, with Sylvia pushing to confront Dave about a doomed romance and Archie McPheadus awaiting a chance.
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Heland
Daughiers
Delight
Devonshire
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Lexington Green
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Cithren
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Dolly Lirte
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Desire
Samme
Educare
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Father
Boston
Archie McPheadus
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Late Fashion Chap. Gowns and Trimmed Hats Display
Fashion notes describe new late summer and early fall gowns with braid trimming, lace, and velvet details. Gowns feature yoked bodices, side tunings, and delicate lawn and satin fabrics. Designers emphasize artistry over heavy ornamentation, with plaited trims, scarves, and novel sleeve treatments.
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Taut Eine
Tila
Cuclue Semmer
Frank Thomson Pennsylvanian Railroad Leader Dies at Home
The renowned railroad executive Frank Thomson, longtime president of the Pennsylvania System, died at his Meson home near Philadelphia after a life of service from apprentice to Chief Executive. Born in Chambersburg, he rose through Pennsylvania Railroad shops, aided Colonel Scott in Civil War logistics, later leading the eastern division, and becoming president in 1897. A cultivated, affable man, he supported literature, music, sports, and hospitality, remaining vigorous until shortly before his death.
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Frank Thomson
Pennsylvania System
Frank Thoompsen
Pennsylvania Railroad
Meson
Philadelphia
Torrears
Rhenia Road
Frank Shomson
Clubersburg
Congress
Younus Thomson
Penneylvania
Tomas Scott
Scott
Lincoln
Assi
Young Thomson
Philadelphia and Erie Road
Pennsylvania
Sten
George B. Roberts
Thomson
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Great Pyramid of Cheops and Canal Costs
The piece cites the Great Pyramid of Cheops with base 1,1 feet square and height 448 feet, covering four acres. It estimates the pyramid’s cost at not less than 265 million dollars and Panama Canal costs at about 275 million, with Trinidad canal machinery and future work priced around 150 million. Also notes a poetical quip about an elephant’s voice.
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Cheops
Panama Canal
Trinaina Canal
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