My Lady Peggy in Farnham Heath Flight
In a mad chase across Farnham heath, Sir Percy de Bohun pursues Sir Robin and a hidden bride, Lady Peggy Burgoyne. The coach slips away with Peggy unconscious, while Percy battles thieves, rescues her and confronts rivals, ending with a dramatic escape and return toward Kennaston castle.
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Peggy
Farnham Heath
Kenmaston
Percy de Bohun
Diana
Garret Lane
The
Heath
Robin
Kent
Percy de Bobun
Curess
Corp
Quality Corp
James
Kennaston Castle
Sir Robin
Peggy Burgoyne
Thomas
Garret Jane
Percy
Grigson
St. Thunderstruck
Sir Percy
Kennaston
Tooting
Percy da. Bohun
Out in the Air Poem Encourages Morning Nature Walk
A poem by J. A. Edgerton extols going outdoors at dawn to feel God and nature. The speaker links fresh air, flowers, grass, and sunrise to spiritual renewal, harmony, and a balm for the soul. It urges readers to shed misery and discord and embrace life growing like a song through the air.
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J. A. Edgerton
Races Hint Ailing Husband Keeps Family Home
Mrs Turkins says her husband has been ill all week and could not go to the track, saving money on betting. The remark comes amid a conversation about financial restraint and risky gambling.
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Turkins
Leprosy in Antiquity and Medieval Beliefs
The text discusses leprosy as a chronic, debilitating disease unseen in ancient Rome, contrasted with smallpox. It reads like a moralizing description linking leprosy to poor sanitation and life in medieval society, noting imprisonment of patients and superstitions about mold and moth holes as evidence.
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France
England
Baldheaded Eagle Mates for Life and Remains Widowed
The article describes the baldheaded eagle as a symbol of America that mates for life. Once a mate dies the male eagle does not remate, staying solitary in the nest or tree den.
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American Republic
Nover
Career of Sir Clifford Sifton outlined in early life and service
The article traces Clifford Sifton born March 10 1861 in London Ontario through education at Victoria College and Manitoba bar to a legal and political career. It covers his roles as Attorney General of Manitoba, Minister of the Interior in Laurier government, involvement in school question debates, Yukon exploration, Alaska Boundary tribunal work, immigration focus, and repeated Brandon elections. It notes his marriage to Elizabeth Arma Burrows in 1884 and his lifelong Liberal affiliation.
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Clifford Sifton
London
Ont
John W. Sifton
Manitoba Legislative Assembly
Catharine Watkins
High School of
Boys’ College
Dundas
Victoria University
Cobourg
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Brandon
Western Judicial Board
Queen's Counsel
Lord Aberdeen
North Brandon
Greenway
Dominion
Sifton
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
D’alton McCarthy
Methodist Church
Elizabeth Arma
H. T. Burrows
Ottawa
Wanted Urging in Quiet Engagement Debate
A terse exchange shows a bride ready to marry only if Harry shows genuine commitment. She notes he has asked her three times over the past year, signaling uncertainty about his resolve.
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Harry
How did you come to develop such wonderful muscles
A humorous exchange contrasts building muscle with the effort of lifting a mortgage, implying a heavy or burdensome task rather than physical training. The jokey reply frames financial strain as an equivalent to strength training.
Winter Garments Shed for Summer Bloom
A verse urges a seasonal transformation and self renewal as parks shed winter dress and people shed beards to match the coming summer. The poem uses playful imagery of nature and personal grooming to mark the change of seasons.
Knew Their Value Penny for Your Thoughts Exchange
In a quaint dialogue, Mr. Blank and Miss Bright trade playful banter over thoughts and value, hinting at a humorous exchange. The light exchange echoes penny for thoughts motif with a clever pun.
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Mr. Blank
Strength Quote Sparks Debate In Wisconsonite Column
A short newspaper line quotes “Naturally a strong man requires strong soul” and a humorous aside “Limburger?” prompting readers to consider character and jokes in the era.
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Lady Peggy
Frances Aymar Mathews
Bowen-Merrill Company
Derbuss
Spur
Slife
Grigeon
Robbin
Slire
Percy de Bohbun
de Bobnn
Siir
Mr. Highwayman
MR. Sifton
Weally
Miss Bright
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