Don Torribio Arrives With Argentine Reinforcements
In this segment Don Torribio appears in an Argentine colonel’s uniform with an aide de camp badge and a mission from the President. He confirms 250 troops will arrive soon, then plans to meet them as he travels with the colonel. Mercedes seeks her brother Pedrito’s help to learn Don Sylvia’s whereabouts and vows to enter Indian camps to uncover his location.
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Don Torribio
Don Antonio
The
Republic
Canario
Tam
Torribio
Pedrito
Don Valentine
Mercedes
Sylvia
Pursuit and Escape Across the Pampa in Carmen
Mercedes and Dona Concha flee with Pedrito and Patito, disguising themselves as gauchos. They reach the Cave of the Cougars then plot to rescue Don Sylvio and strike at Carmen, joining bomberos Pepe and Lopez as they move toward the town amid danger and vigil.
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Mercedes
Bombero
Dona Concha
Patito
Estancia
Capatar
Don Jlas
Pedrito
Yona Concha
Concha
Senorita
Pattie
Don Valentine
Sen
Bomberos
Pepe
Lopez
Pampa
Don Sylvio
Don Pedro
Carmen
Aucas
Valentine
Tio Peralta
Poblacion del Sur
Tia Peralta
German Boss Raises Wages Then Fires Engineer
In Milwaukee a German factory owner discovers a trusted engineer has been earning $5 more each week for three Saturdays. After the fourth visit the engineer is fired for finally reaching $40 weekly, the boss admitting the raises were to make firing harder.
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Milwaukee
John
Wisconsin
Hindu Godmakers and village deities in India’s vast religious landscape
The piece highlights India's massive population and farming base, noting Godmaking as a major industry now challenged by foreign traders. It describes village gods and guardianship against disease, with examples like Mariamman in Tamil regions and various forms of village deities—from effigies to stone pillars and carvedrices—reflecting rural life and beliefs.
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Hindustan
India
Himalayas
Cape Comorin
Calcutta
Birmingham
Philadelphia
South
Mariamman
We could only tolerate one another
A young man and a girl debate marriage and comfort, while family plans shift. The couple spar over motives, Horace is proposed as a safe match, and a river outing reveals lingering feelings as uncle watches with a knowing smile.
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Horace
Millicent
John
Pagan Gods Save Ship Markland From Destruction
Captain George Heater of the schooner Markland reports a dramatic rescue at sea aided by a Siwash medicine man. During a fierce storm the trysail blew out and the ship capsized briefly before suddenly righting as prayers and rituals were performed by the crew and native helper. The vessel then proceeded to Dutch Harbor with its boats and gear damaged.
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George Heater
Markland
Victoria
B. C
Bering Sea
Heater
Moses Keill
Dutch Harbor
Seattle Times
Wooden clothes promised by Dresden professor
Prof Clavier of Dresden promotes zyzolin made from ground wood fibers to create wooden hats coats carpets towels and more. The material can be cheaper than wool or cotton and heat treated to sterilize garments. Doctors and nurses may adopt fireproof wear first with tests on shirts collars and neckties underway.
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Clavier
Dresden
Lft
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Gustav Aimard
Don Torri
Poblaciog del Sur
Uy-the-by
el Carmen
Caramba
Poblacion de Sur
Conchita
Poblacion
Miuuch
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