Alan Wayne's Departure and Crisis at Red Hill
Alan Wayne leaves his home under a cloud of moral failure as Clem bids him farewell. The Lansing household and friends contend with looming marriage strains, warnings about drink and women, a surprise gift, and shifting loyalties set against Red Hill politics and art obsessions.
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Alan Wayne
Red Hill
J. Y
Clem
Walton
Africa
Alan
Firs
Gerry
Alix
Jim
Rock
Lansings
Europe
Mrs. Lansing
Jane
Waynes
Eltons
Nance
Aunt Jane
Red Gill
Wayne
Clematis
Judge Healey
Ten Percent Wayne sparks fly as Alix wavers aboard
Alix invites Alan Wayne into a dangerous game of attraction and power aboard the ship. The judge, Gerry, and McDale eye Wayne’s rising influence as Alix tests limits with passion and wit. Alan warns of moral danger while Alix grapples with growing feelings and risk.
Wise And Humane Provisions For Fishermen On Ocean Grounds
The article notes dangers faced by New England fishing fleets off Georges Bank and east of Cape Cod. It describes government steps to aid sick or disabled seamen, including the coast guard cutter Androscoggin with hospital equipment and the Public Health Service support, marking a shift toward federal welfare for mariners.
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Cape Cod
Uncle Sam
New England
Gloucester
Boston
Newburyport
Portsmouth
Georges
New York
Coast Guard
Androscoggin
United States Public Health Bureau
Burglar Envy Prompts Talk With Criminals Card Exchange
Brown asks Smith to send a burglar for study and even offers to pay travel. Weeks later a burglar arrives, but Brown requests the return of family plate and Mrs. Brown's jewels to resume social ties.
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Brown
Smith
Train Station Memory Game
A travel game for trains where players note objects seen at a station and then name unique items after departure. The last player able to mention a new object wins, offering practice in memory and concentration while providing simple entertainment.
Help for Working Women Helps a Kentucky Reader
A Frankfort woman diagnosed with female weakness reports regaining health after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits three bottles for restored strength and work ability and urges other women to try the remedy while noting its fifty year history as a tonic derived from native roots and herbs. She invites letters to the Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice.
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Frankfort
Lydia E. Pinkham
James Conley
St. Clair St
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Carter's Little Liver Pills ad promotes relief and cure
An old advertisement claims Carter's Little Liver Pills reduce constipation and cure biliousness indigestion and headaches. It notes a small pill, small dose, small price formula and mentions a genuine product with a signature.
Coyote Terror Strikes Por tola Town
A gaunt gray coyote frightened Por tola California residents after attacking two dogs at Thomas Dorithy’s home and nearly biting Mrs. J. Hardy. During a school recess children chased it off. Hunters scour nearby hills seeking to kill the animal.
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Portola
Cal
Thomas Dorithy
J. Hardy
A Respite For The Summer Mood In Town
An optimistic citizen asks about summer plans and receives a pessimistic reply. The latter notes many people will leave town for the season, signaling a quieter town ahead.
Miss Gladys Polished Manner or Face Enamel Comment
A brief comic exchange questions whether the term polish refers to Gladys' manners or her facial enamel. The dialogue suggests social polish as a matter of appearance and behavior in a witty, era-appropriate tone.
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Gladys
Concentrated Satisfaction Tea Coffee Alternative
Former tea and coffee drinkers discover a pure wheat beverage with pleasant flavor. It avoids sleeplessness heart-flutter headaches and other ills commonly caused by caffeine in coffee and tea.
Postum touted as caffeine free instant drink
Instant Postum offers a mild coffee like flavor without caffeine or harmful ingredients. The soluble condensed beverage is marketed as convenient for home travel and picnics, encouraging a switch from tea or coffee for comfort and success.
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Cem
Gerry Lansing
Angus McDale
McDale
Mr. Wayne
McDale & McDale
Solent
London
Piccadilly
Percy
Ten Percent Wayne
Merle
Collingeford
Pye
Alay
Aarmer
Sam
Mra. Conley
Carter
Coyote
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