The Password Ends A Hero’s Night Run With Daisy Wentworth
A narrator escaping captivity in a Mexican insurrectionevoked tale follows a tense night ride from Pulza toward safety. He frees himself, uses a boy's password, and reaches the Wentworth household to warn of impending danger and escort Miss Wentworth and her sister across the border.
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Mayena
United States
Harney Rosaiter
Pulza
Miss Wentworth
Rossiter
Wentworths
Rosaiter
Chihuahua
Mass Wentworth
Paiza
Sandoval Muerte
Palza
Wentworth
Misses Wentworth
Daisy
Got Lid at a Bargain in a Village Shop
Mistress McHayder barters for a sugar basin lid. The merchant quotes eleven pence for the basin without the lid, noting the lid is worth nothing. The clever buyer finishes with a penny and leaves with the lid, claiming it was her missing lid all along.
His Tree Nut Bearing Family
A playful exchange centers on a pun about a family tree that carries nuts. Jill replies affirmatively and asks for the meaning. Bill suggests the lineage is of the nut bearing kind, framing a lighthearted visual pun.
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Bill
Jill
Itching Scalp Relief Ad Promotes Cuticura Trio
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for itchy scalp caused by dandruff and eczema. Recommend a gentle Cuticura Ointment prewash, then a thorough cleanse with Cuticura Soap and hot water, plus a free sample by mail with a Book offer from Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Should Have Won a Prize
An editorial style remark argues against advertising marriage as a lottery and asserts that plenty is the foster child of peace. The tone suggests caution about taut political or social promises and promotes prudent, peaceful values.
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Plenty
Peace
True Philanthropist Vandergelt Left Gasoline Fund
Old Vandergelt bequeathed most of his vast fortune to a gasoline fund aiding indigent motorists. The quirky disposition of his estate highlights his unusual charitable interests.
Lure of the Rural and City Servants Question
The chatter asks who would work in the countryside as the city life season attracts help. A reply notes willingness exists only when urban living continues and picnic season is active.
Preservation of Elk Herds Across States
National Sportsmen estimate about 100000 elk in the U S with 2200 in captivity across 125 places. Yellowstone hosts the largest wild herd. Wyoming and the federal government fund winter feeding, and Congress allocated 50000 for 2000 acres near Jackson to feed elk each winter. Government transfers small herds to 18 states to restock reservations and keep elk in the country. The Adirondack herd neared extinction, prompting state action in New York. States may promote elk propagation where farming is unfit.
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Yellowstone
Wyoming
Congress
Jackson
Wyo
New York
Perfectly Good Dog
In Stray Stories a couple discusses sending their dog Fido to a show next week. The mother objects, claiming Fido is not good enough despite defending his good behavior.
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Mrs. Jones
Harry
Fido
Horry
Optimist? A Prizefighter Describes Forthcoming Bout
A terse remark frames an amateur or professional prizefighter discussing plans for an upcoming match. The dialogue hints at confidence and intent to dominate the opponent, reflecting a sportsmanlike or promotional tone typical of the era.
Afar Off Chasing a Scared Dog Spoils Dream of Millennium
A note on how a small chase by six men disrupts a grand vision of a perfect future, illustrating how immediate concerns can blunt idealistic hopes.
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Maceo
Wentaworth
Mr. Wentworth
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Merte
Quo
Zante i
Tap
Ompars
Castoria
Dean
Iowa Case Co
W. Emery
West Decorah
Iowa
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
N. Y
Skinner Mfg.co
Omaha
U.S.A
America
L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
San Francisco
Devey
Douglas
Absorbine, JR
W. F.young
P.D. F
Temgla St
Springfield, Mase
E. Hoe & CO
Ashinueon, D
Missouri
Star Ranch Co
Neeleyville
Dearborn ST
Rn. A
Chicago
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