Cattle Thieves Face Court in Keniah County
George Williston pursues missing cattle on Lazy 8 ranch and uncovers an outlaw gang led by Jesse Black. Paul Langford, Mary Williston, Louise Dale, and County Attorney Richard Gordon figure in hearings, bribes, and a night attack as the band contends with justice in Kemah and Ind City.
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George Williston
J. R
Paul Langford
Jesse Black
Keniah County
South Dakota
Langford
Mary
Richard Gordon
Kemah
Jim Munson
Louise
Bill Brown
Munson
James R. McAllister
Ake Sanderson
Mag
Gordon
Louise Dale
Ind City
Williston
Desperate Night Siege Ends in Fire at Williston Shanty
Mary Williston and her father endure a night of ambush by outlaws as flames gutter the cabin. Williston leads a silent counterassault and frees his daughter, while pursuers converge and a mysterious rider foils the gang before a continuation cue ends the confrontation.
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Mary
Williston
Night Ride Sparks Mystery In Brief Chapter
Jim Munson rides a pony along the home trail at a slow walk and drifts into sleep in the saddle. It is not a late bedtime but his night to go to town, hinting at a mysterious moment to unfold.
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Mouch
Circle E
Jim
Williston's
Williston
Doc
Jim Munson
Becomes a Father at 86 as Birthday Celebrations Continue
John Henry Thiry of Long Island City New York celebrated his eighty sixth birthday two days after the birth of a daughter making him a new father at an advanced age. The Belgian born Frenchman credits cheerfulness and moderation as keys to his longevity and notes he is younger now than two decades ago. Thiry, a longtime educator involved with the school savings bank system, is connected with the board of education and oversees operations in 1098 schools across 22 states.
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John Henry Thiry
Long Island City
N. Y
Mr. Thiry
Ferdinand de Lesseps
de Lesseps
Belgium
Topsy Turvy Lunch Delights Robbie Walling in A Metropolis
A vivid dining scene from Upton Sinclair's The Metropolis portrays Robbie Walling at a lavish luncheon. Courses arrive in rapid succession from ice cream to roast beef, with multiple wines and an extravagant platter featuring six long silver legs, reflecting a satirical, decadent urban feast.
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Robbie Walling
Montague
Upton Sinclair
the Metropolis
American Magazine
The Pet Squirrel in Snowy Park
An old soldier on a crutch calls for his pet squirrel as several furred visitors rush to him in a snowy park, their tails and chatter filling the scene with a quiet moment of companionship.
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Buster
Rotation Irons Skewing Tree Trunks Across Hemispheres
A European inquiry reports trees twist opposite to the sun’s path, likely caused by Earth’s rotation. Belgian geologist Van den Broeck notes most twists run left in the north and right in the south, akin to cyclones and water vortices, with wind movement and active vegetation contributing.
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Europe
van den Broeck
Jean Brunhes
Bulletin of the American Forestry Association
Squirrel Witnesses Face the Lesson of Recognition
In a New Orleans Picayune excerpt a veteran trainer recalls naming seven squirrels, claiming likeness by face to tell them apart. A bystander questions the method, prompting the veteran to compare recognizing animals to identifying friends, even mentioning varied groups.
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Buster
New Orleans Picayune
The Man Who Smiles in Trouble and Stands Firm
A reflection on character praising the person who keeps a smile in hardship and gains strength from distress. It extols steadfast conscience and unwavering principles even unto death, contrasting with small minds that shrink.
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Thomas Paine
Cost of Education in London Public Schools
Public day schools in London cost 25 million dollars annually. The system serves 150000 pupils and employs 20000 teachers, highlighting the scale of education funding and staffing in the city.
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London
Hew Arrivals in Canada Reach Nearly 300000 in 1907
The article notes that almost 60 000 Americans declared their intention to settle in Canada in 1907, following similar waves in prior years. It highlights benefits such as mild climate, fertile land, low prices, free 160 acres, good markets, and favorable governance, with Winnipeg and Edmonton drawn as growing hubs and social conditions praised.
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United States
Canada
Republic
Winnipeg
Chicago
Edmonton
Omaha
Calgary
Defiance Starch Promises Thinner, Stronger Laundry Use
Advertisements claim Defiance Starch provides greater strength allowing a thinner application, avoiding the heavy paste that hides fabric beauty and dulls wear quality. It argues traditional starches require excessive amounts, while Defiance delivers stiffness with minimal coating.
Gentle request about horse favorites this year
Mia Torkins asks Charley to stop praising horses before races and abandoning them after. She notes his habit of focusing on personal popularity of horses rather than their racing merit.
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Charley
Mia Torkins
De Gustibus Some Men Favor Dinner At Any Cost
Bibbled text hints at rival opinions on dining value with lines suggesting some people prioritize a good dinner above other concerns. The excerpt shows mixed views on meals and social priority amid unclear context.
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A. B. Kimball
Rcandia
Kansae
Kate and
Virgil D. Boyles
Etter
Willis
Hamestead
Wililiston
Red
The
Elder
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