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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1912

Page

4

O'Rourke Lured To Dinner In Enigmatic Trap

The dismayed Colonel Terence O'Rourke receives a cryptic invitation from a mysterious note carrier. He accepts, hoping it’s a ruse or trap but chooses to proceed at six thirty to the Villa d Orleans in St Eugene as the enigma deepens.

O'Rourke Belike Terence O'Rourke Monsieur le Colonel O'Rourke Monsieur Des Trebes Biskri St. Eugene

Pool of Flame duel atop Villa dOrleans in Algiers

O Rourke and the vicomte Parry duel over the Pool of Flame after a tense dinner at Villa dOrleans. The plan centers on a note and a ruby, with each man risking his life to claim or deny the treasure. They step into a moonlit lawn, blades drawn, as the night conceals their fate.

Henderson Walnut ST Kansas City Nsas City Domand Tuckiudy the Vicomte Monsieur d’Orlears Algiers Des Trebes O’rourke Monsieur Glynn Vicomte Bertie O'Rourke Monsieur le gouverneur-Generale Tharye Chambret Colonel O'Rourke Monte Carlo

Overheard Quip In Smoking Car Dialog

A brief street overheard exchange describes a boyish remark about wishing to be a man and another boy questioning the aim. The dialogue hints at immature reactions to cursing and spitting in public.

Prices for Job Printing and Cards Noted

A list of printing prices including letter heads on bond paper 60c per 100 HOO 38.50 per 1000 envelopes 60c per 100 2000 for 1.25 500 for 2.50 calling cards 35c per pack of 50 100 for 60c business cards round cornered 4 ply milk wickets 50c per 100 shipping pages 50c per 100.

Westward Timetable Shows Colorado and Rockies Trains

J. A. Merrill, agent, lists daily and flag stops for multiple trains including No 89 Colo. pas., No 7 Rocky Mt. limited, No 5 Colo. pass., No 27 local passenger, No 07 fast freight, The Jersey No 098 fast freight, local freight No 88, and Chicago pass No 66. Timetables note daily stops or flag duties with specific early morning to evening arrivals and departures.

Colo. Pas Rocky Mt. Limited Colo. Pass the Jersey KC Pass Chicago Pass Rocky Mountain Limited WE. C J. A. Merrill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alice Fac Simile Signature of New York Bears the Centaur Company New York City Free Museum OF Ana Peelay Pacific KK. P. Laird, Agt Villa d’Orleans Des ‘Trebes Suave Monseur Des 'Trepes Monsieur le Colonel
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