A Goddess of Africa in a South African Night
Hastings and a small expedition camp under a bright moon near Matabele country as they pursue a rumored treasure. Bludsoe orders rest while Professor Jules and others reflect on empire and civilization, with Hastings haunted by a mysterious captive goddess.
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Bludsoe
Lord Bruno
Professor Jules
Hastings
Darwin
South Africa
England
America
Luna
Adaim
Bludsee
Quiet camp scene in enemy country with Rex and Lora Bruno
Rex awakens at a small camp in hostile territory where a camp breakfast is shared with Lora Bruno. They scout from a hill for a view of the surrounding country to aid Hastings and study smoke signals while pondering what lies ahead. The narrative shifts to a unrelated note about robes of state and ceremonial dress.
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Rex
Lora Bruno
Bruno
Hastings
Jim Bludsoe
London
Political Mercenary Advice Sparks Cash Talk
A Washington Star cartoonish exchange features a politician and a mercenary, debating sameness in arguments. The mercenary suggests moving away from $10 bills and using twenties to mix up payments.
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Washington Star
Treating Sensitive Children for Healthier Development
The Washington Star warns against harsh punishment for sensitive children who may become morally damaged or deceitful. It advocates gentle care, frequent air, seaside outings, plain nourishing diet, and cod liver oil with steel wine as tonics to restore balance and promote honesty.
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Washington Star
Interests For Yourselves and the Ideal Love
The piece urges women to choose substantial interests such as religion philanthropy or intellect and watch their growth while tying this to the idea of realizing ideal love. It argues many girls marry from fear of aging or dependency rather than love and urges self sufficiency through hard work to gain freedom.
Useless Accumulations and the Need to Minimize
A discussion on keeping useless items such as worn gown scraps and trim, noting Lydia and Charles Lamb as examples. The piece argues for reducing clutter through periodic cleanouts and dispersing unnecessary possessions.
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Lydia
Charles Lamb
Mary
Kolborn
Tottenham
True Sympathy in a Chicago Robbery Scene
A short comic exchange shows a robber demanding money while a belated citizen explains his recent loss and receives a dollar from the robber to start anew in business. The dialogue captures mid-century urban street life and humor from the Chicago News.
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Chicago News
Virginia Drawn Work Promises Durable Home Craft
A new drawn work style highlighted by The Ladies' Home Journal offers a cheaper, durable alternative to Mexican drawn work. It features fringed edges with buttonhole stitches, fine feather stitches, and midweight linen or scrim practice pieces. The article notes silk versions for centerpiece work and outlines simple borders and stitching methods for beginners. Also included are hints on color and pattern variety and a light anecdote about a memoir piece.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Ecria
Delaware Frost Hits Peach Crop Prompt Debate
Editorial note quotes from the Philadelphia Times discussing Delaware's frost impact on peach crops. The column argues the state faces regulatory constraints on freezing or harming crops and reflects ongoing agricultural policy tensions.
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Delaware
Nervous Strain of Examinations Warned by Health Advocate
An editorial condemns the stress of competitive exams on public and high school students. It cites pale weak children and exhausted nerve force, urging Dr Chase's Nerve Food as a restorative to restore vitality and color.
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Africa
George Rathbone
Lucknow
Laeckman
Boulawayo
India
Egypt
Natal
Zululand
Pasutoland
Swaziland
Eryrt
South America
Indies
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Central
Cape
Limpopo
Carl Peters
Cameroons
Germany
Togoland
New York State
North Atlantic
Virginia
Atlantic
Zealand
Australia
United States
Matoppo
Nile
Cape of Good Hope
Sons of
Mor
Impis
Rex Hastings
Monsieur Jules
Sensitive Childres
Edward
DR. Chase
Bers Bates & Co
Toronto
Alers
Edmanson
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