Skeleton in the Closet: A Rich Man’s Downfall
Beverly Westlake, a prosperous merchant, hides a dangerous past as a convict Jack Lecon exploits his former life. Lecon robs Westlake and threatens exposure. an officer captures him after a deadly escape. Lecon dies, and the Westlakes seal their family skeleton, fearing scandal.
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George Ethelbert Walshit
American Press Association
Beverly Westlake
Jack Lecon
Lakeville
Pullman
Jack
Tand Street
Beverly
Mr. Westlake
Alice
Westlake
Ijbe
Sheldon
Jansen
Holden
Road Grades and Loads and Haulage Limits
The article explains percent grades on roads, 1 percent equals 1 foot rise per 100 feet, 10 percent equals 10 feet per 100 feet. It notes horses pull less uphill, with 1000 pounds on level only 810 on a 1 in 50 grade and 250 on a 1 in 10 grade. It advises keeping highways under 3 or 4 percent grade to maximize load and lower costs, suggesting relocation around hills when needed.
The Law of Success and Self Confidence
The passage urges unwavering self belief regardless of others opinions. It argues that self reliance sustains effort after loss of property health or reputation, and that persistent endeavor and inner faith attract opportunities and eventual recognition. It emphasizes that success grows from a strong source of expectation and vigor.
He Can who Thinks He Can and He Can’t Who Thinks He Can’t
A reflective maxim on achievement linking belief and performance. It asserts that confidence governs success and that mindset determines whether one rises to ability or remains limited by self doubt. The quote contrasts capable potential with negative self perception.
Census Story and Miscellany From North American Notes
A New Brunswick correspondent recounts census quirks from the last Dominion count including a misclassification of a man named Smith who twice married and had two wives under his roof. The item also notes smallpox in Dauphin, political campaigns in England, a false death report for Walt Mason, a Missouri miners and operators accord, a Niagara whirlpool motor boat stunt, and a Royal Bank of Canada investment offer for three million dollars. Infantile paralysis outbreaks in Hamilton and rising adult deaths are reported.
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New Brunswick
Dominion
Smith
Dauphin
England
Walt Mason
Royal Bank of Canada
New Westminster
Nationals of
Montreal
Hamilton
Ont
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Missouri
Sporis River
Hartney
Winslow
Ek Larsen
Niagara Falls
Edmonton
Peace River Post
Minor Heir
Indianapolis
Lunber
Russell
John J. Moon
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