Polaris Timber War Sparks Fire Fight and Impersonation
Steve Drake battles a forest fire at Polaris to save Flynn timber interests while scheming against Franz. Old Jim Flynn’s influence, a mistaken identity as Young Jim, and a race to secure $25,000 amid danger propel the drama. Kate’s ailing brother, a Chicago romance, and looming betrayal shape the tense frontier tale.
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Stephen Drake
Jim Flynn
Drake
Steve
Old Jim
Jim” Flynn
Ware
Polaris—woods
Franz
Flynn
Polatis
Jim
Kate
LaFane
Woods
Young Im
MacDonald
Scotsman
Polaris
Chicago
Steve Drake
McNally
Flynns
Martin
G—d. Jim
Wartin
Mac
Ojibway girl and white trader tale in peril
In a tense Ojibway setting Mary resists Jim Drake's plan to marry white and stay with the Indian ways. He confesses travel alone and departs, leaving Mary hungry and unsure. A new figure, Kate Flynn, arrives with a wrapped fate as a blindfolded clue to events ahead.
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Mary
Steve
Franz
Jim
Drake
McNally
Diana
Kate Flynn
Kate
Crimson Gulch Resident Replies About Orderly Town
A traveling salesman praises local order while Cactus Joe unveils a new plan to handle troublemakers by sending them to Chicago. A Boston youth describes the wider country as a large park with uneven upkeep.
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Crimson Gulch
Cactus Joe
Chicago
Peppery Parent Questions Impudent Suitor for Daughter
A jesting father challenges a bold suitor who vows to marry his daughter and provide the life she’s used to. The dialogue mixes old world sarcasm with hints of temper and resolve. A collage of quotes from newspapers and authors adds ironic contrast to the matrimonial scene.
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London Mail
When Yours In Need Of Advice Who Do You Go
A witty London Tit-Bits quip contrasts a committee with one that keeps minutes and wastes hours. It jokes that people seek advice from specialists who mind their own business, reflecting satirical views on committees and expertise.
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Béy
London
High-Toned Guest and Family Dialog Quip in Montreat Star
A Montreat Star snippet features a witty exchange about awakening times and money talk in a humorous tone. The dialogue includes a playful reference to a stock-in-trade of brains and a jab at a sample case, reflecting light local wit.
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Montreat
Block Head
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Old Mac
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Bri- Nally
Duffer
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S Wastrel
Quifer
Vilil
OUR Comic
Little
Nik
Finney
Snoop
BeEcuz
Hood
Csniffan
Boston
Boston Transcript
Carlyle
Louisville Courier- Journal
Tommy
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