Foot Race Sparks Frontier Wedding of Echo Phonograph
On Frontier Day the Cowboys of the Flying Heart clash with Centipede ranchers over a prized Echo Phonograph after a close foot race. Yale sprinter Speed and Culver Covington may enter as guests while Helen Blake pushes plans to reclaim the trophy. The tale follows party intrigue, chaperon Roberta Keap, and a bold challenge from Yale's intercollegiate champion.
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Flying Heart Ranch
Centipede Ranch
Flying Heart
J. Wallingford Speed
Yale
Culver Covington
Helen Blake
Speed
Humpy Joe
Helen
Bill
Jean
Blake
Joseph
Stover
Miss Blake
Culver
Mr. Speed
Yale College
Jack Chapin
Jack
Covington
Fresno
Chapin
Berkeley
Glee Club
Mike
Carara
Roberta
Mrs. Keap
Willie
Texas Panhandle
Intercollegit Champeon
Cowboy
Gallagher
Obelisk of St Peter in Rome Faces Structural Danger
Italian engineers warn the 132 foot red granite Obelisk of St Peter in Vatican Square may topple due to weakened supports. Originating in Heliopolis and raised in the Vatican, it weighs over 500 tons and was placed on its current site under Domenico Fontana.
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St. Peter
St. Peter’s
Rome
Vatican
Heliopolis
Caligula
Vatican Circus
Sixtus VI
Domenico Fontana
What Did It Look Like A Gentle Man On Tour
A story portrays a courteous man on a motoring trip whose car breaks down near a location described in the tale. The scene focuses on his conduct and the unfolding events as he encounters help and weathered surroundings.
Neroli essence production from Prov ence orange trees
Neroli essence comes from orange blossoms grown as fruit trees in Prov ence. Flowers are picked in April and May and processed for perfume. A skilled worker gathers about 21 pounds daily, distillation yields two pounds of essence from 1,000 pounds of flowers, with 1,300 producers harvesting over 3,000,000 pounds annually.
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Provence
Harper's Weekly
When there is a will there is a way proverb note
A shortened proverb discusses the saying when a will exists there is a way to break it implying a twist on the old adage. The piece comments on opportunity and possible loopholes in applying a will.
Offbeat Exchange Dodgers Court Testimony
In police court a defendant quips that he was ostentatiously sober when asked if intoxicated, delivering a dry humorous moment during proceedings. The exchange highlights the lighter side of a routine hearing and the defendant’s quick wit under pressure.
Sentimental Tales of a Lady Pickpocket Visit
Practical Pete recalls a woman who slipped into his life, a gentle yet sly figure described as a lady pickpocket. The exchange blends sentiment with a brisk crime hint, hinting at charm and caution.
Not Yet Wasted Blank Sheets Inspire Poet's Lament
A sad eyed young poet pleads with his boarding mistress Mrs Broome about blank sheets left on the table. She confesses she threw them away as waste paper. The poet sighs that he had not written anything on them yet.
Fishing for Fish and For Justice
A tale told by a client about John Quincy Adams in which counsel delays a court appearance to finish fishing. He writes to the judge asking to continue the case until Friday because the smelt are biting, prompting the judge to declare that Adams is detained on important business.
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John Quincy Adams
Izaak Walton
Adams
Christian Herald
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Rex
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Pearson’s Weekly
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Fougera CO
Beekman ST
New York
Lymak Bros Toronto
Leclerg
Haverstock RD
Hampstead
London
Indianapolis
Ind
W.N. U
Chicago
Post
Postum Cereal Company, Limited
Battle Creek, Michigan
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