Nellies Legacy Abloom With Kindness and Love
Nellie Willett inherits Aunt Janet's work basket and uses it to mend more than garments. She befriends Chester Dorsett and his lively nephews and nieces, helping with daily needs and forming a hopeful romance that culminates in marriage and a cherished keepsake.
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W. G. Chapman
Nellie
Old Peter Brierly
Uncle Peter
Nellie Willett
Janet
Peter
Mary
Nelle
Chester Dorsett
Mr. Dorsett
Danny
Betty
Mr. Dossett
His Probable Identity on a Hill Car Trouble
Mr Gap Johnson of Ruinpus Ridge recalls a well dressed man whose motorcar stalled on Woyback Hill. The vehicle balked and rolled back, toppled a tree, caught fire and burned. The man escaped injures and fled toward a doctor, accused of being idle rich.
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Kansas City Star
Day of Progress: Curtiss Foresees 1000-Horsepower Triplane
Glenn H. Curtiss, the airman, spoke in New York about the 1,000 horsepower triplane and what may be expected of it. He declared the day of skeptics in flying is past and that rapid progress interrupts every doubter who says it cannot be done.
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Glenn H. Curtiss
New York
Douglas
W. L. Douglas
San Francisco
I Men
Sani
W. I. Douglas
Greenland Ownership Question Spurs National Debate
The article discusses the United States potential claim to Greenland lands traced to Peary and questions the value of Greenland. It notes Alaska’s surprising value after purchase and highlights Arctic exploration by Canada and others, suggesting Arctic development may belong to snow nations like Norway Sweden Denmark and Canada.
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United States
Greenland
Denmark
Danish West Indies
Penryland
Admiral Peary
Peary
Spain
America
Iceland
Alaska
Alaskan
California
Spitzbergen
Arctic Circle
Stefansson
Prince Albert Land
Canada
Arctic
Pole
Norway
Sweden
Gambling Scheme Targets Uptown Homes Women Players
A New Gambling scheme spreads through high class uptown apartments, run by women proprietors. Respectable married women are lured with homey luncheons and bridge games, then forced to feed a kitty and forgo refreshments. As debt grows some pawn possessions, triggering hornet’s nest in marriages or police detentions.
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New York
Cor
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Revival of Shipbuilding on the Pacific Northwest
The Pacific coast rebuilds its shipyards with 37 ships totaling 292000 tons. Eleven are wooden with semi Diesel power, the rest steel. Vessel value reaches 32000000 dollars with about a dozen firms interested. Seattle launched a steel steamer of 8800 deadweight tons, another near identical launch planned. The Manufacturers' Association of Seattle hosted a banquet honoring shipping and shipbuilding interests.
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Pacific Coast
Pacific Northwest
Seattle
Manufacturers’ Association of
Wife’s new flat draws mixed reviews
Mrs Dobson dislikes the new flat though Mr Dobson notes an encouraging sign. She appeared content for a week, two days longer than her prior high record.
Aviation Stock Boom Sparks Suspicion Across Markets
A discussion notes sinister influences behind a surge in an aviation stock while questioning how to target the person higher up in the hierarchy. The debate centers on uncovering the source of the boom and seeking accountability from executives or insiders.
Cuticura Ads and a Playful Cartoon Exchange
An old advertisement touts Cuticura comforts for babies with hot baths and ointment promising instant relief and sleep, offering free samples by mail. A humor panel follows about a boy cutting from a paper a joke on wooden slippers becoming fashionable, featuring Wise Youngster and Little Dick dialogue.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Johnny
Mineral Production, Medical Ads, and Oil Output notes
A stitched-together panel notes Alabama ranking first among southern states in mineral production. It also reports Argentina oil output at 274000 barrels in the previous year. A medical ad touts Doctor Paterce's Golden Remedy for pimples boils carbuncles and dry skin in tablet or liquid form.
Vanishing Trick Outsmarts Dinner Guests
The noted magician admits his abilities extend beyond stage props as he promises to make the steak Brussels sprouts and salad disappear. His friends challenge him during dinner and he asserts he can perform the feat anywhere on short notice.
Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children advertised relief
An advertisement claims Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders cure sickly children by cleansing the stomach and acting on the liver. It markets as a pleasant worm remedy used by mothers for 29 years and available from druggists for 25 cents with a free sample.
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Osler
United States Territory
Castoria
Frockton
Mass
Alabama
Argentina
Watson B.coleman
Washington, C
Ign
Home Remedy Co
Dept
Dearborn St
Chicago
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