Confessions of an Old Maid in Leap Year
A humorous, self aware slice of life diary about a single woman plotting marriage in a leap year. The narrator recalls a failed engagement to Charlie Patterson, romantic schemes with Wally, and family pressures from Molly Primrose and the Patterson clan, ending with a vow to marry only after careful plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling
Sid
Molly Primrose
Pattersons
Trailville
Chariie Patterson
Charlie
Marty
Agyiarel
Alea
Breck Opinions Tightly Limit Iowa Saloons to Individuals
Iowa Attorney General Breck rules saloons cannot be owned or run by corporations including breweries. Half of town saloons are brewery controlled, forcing operation by individuals liable for all debts. Prosecutions may target brewer owned saloons when property not transferred within a reasonable time. Drink Crazy Well Water No 1 for kidney troubles distributed by Gaon-Cal Housing Co.
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Holdy
Bes Moines
Iowa
Breck
State Executive Council
Deny Stores
Ang Saleons
Gaon-Cal Housing Ca
The Delectable Sinking Room in Philadelphia Bulletin
A Paraian diplomat describes sinking rooms in Persia as luxurious retreats to escape oppressive heat. He and a girl discuss shaded rooms, cooling baths, and singing, dancing girls serving sherbet as better than the heat of the city. The dialogue contrasts hot sun with cool Lake Nims and Persian pomp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormond
Panania
Webewary
Persia
Ghisa
Nims
Anttebla
Nils
City Steam Laundry Co Names Services and Manager
The notice lists cleaning, pressing and repair of ladies garments with Sacks and specialties. BEN M. WOFFORD is named as Manager. Also mentions Bord Hardware Co with stock such as staves paints glass and related items. MM. Maracheau noted in the fragmentary notice.
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The
Bord Hardware Co
Cub Piles
Worth
Students Demand Open Investigation at Agricultural College
A San Antonio A M Club urges a public, open inquiry into conditions at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Elders promise a meeting time and place for a full investigation while striking students return to studies. Alumni pledge support to restore the college’s good name.
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Vie Bane
A. & MM. Club of
San Antonio
A. & W. College
A. & M. Club of
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Board of Directors
H. H. Harrington
A. Db
A. MM
Soma
Uanally Hashtal
Tawyer
College Suirit
Alamo Wittiemal Bank
Matwan
S.A. Minear
Secat Lib
Wilkin
Prof
Harrineing
Arthur We
Y Shropshin
Allgek
George 1
Tiester
Robert Lee Dinwiddie
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief Trial Offer
An old advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a miracle treatment for piles claiming hundreds of cases cured in days. It offers a free trial sample from Pyramid Drug Co at 143 Pyramid Building and urges readers to mail in for the sample before purchasing a full box from a druggist.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Sea tale of Kinross voyage and rogue steering incident
Wibady narrates a Kinross County tale aboard the Athona Prince bound for Colombo. A steamship shadowing their course rams and cuts their bow, killing one crewman. The wheel jams causing sudden, unpredictable turns. two apprentices fear to jump. The ship steadies as they approach a three masted vessel and press forward along a perilous coast toward the Shes Canal.
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Kinross
Sui
Willi Melville
Colombo
Barry
Atrang Alle
Idaho
of Kinross
The Flying Dutchman Again Sighted Over the Sea
A fragment recalls claims of the Flying Dutchman appearing on the night, described as a well‑sighted phantom vessel under masterful handling. The crew and wheel seem real, with ships named nearby, while a sister ship is said to have vanished ten days earlier.
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Gian
Cayitary Cele
Collng
Uust- Ness
Klotoss Horn
Harrington
Dorey
College Station Students Debate Return to College
Marion Law of Bryan Texas led a College Station student body debate over whether to return to campus. After urging early action to aid investigation, students voted to go back, pledging to resume college discipline. R W Faust of Comfort advised returning students amid charges against President Harrington, with Civic of San Antonio planning alumni involvement.
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Marion Law
Bryan
Texas
College Station
Avery
R. W. Faust
Comfort
Rawaris
Harrington
Cnar
A. & M. Civic of
San Antonio
Olger
Securitist Party
Tan
R. W. Eaust
Comsfort
I.c. Mentsebled
R. T. Heanengard
H. Ft. Veber
New Braunfels
M. Mooker
Montreal trotting record set at Delor Park races
A new world record for trotting was reported at Delormor Park in Montreal. Dave K led the first heat with a 2:16 time, while Phoshe W had the prior Ottawa record last year and was later surpassed in the event.
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Montreal
Canada
Dave K
Ottawa
Phoshe
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Hy Arletts & Canfield
Trousseau
Margaret
Hrldecouis
Marna Patterson
Patterson
Heighel Wella
Bulla
Thas
Vino
Jeb
Emmet Bank
West Commerce Street
Philadelphia
Bulletin
T. Hurnett & Co
Undertaxera
Hurl
A. & M. College
Rexall Orderlies
Bexar Drug Company
Rexall Store
Short Stories OF
Seven Seas
Corman
Shipmares
Waiiresd
Gone Tay
Shes Canal
the Light
William
Mikailo Bhat
Ayallalla
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