Bride Surprises Heiress Plot to Block Marriage
Mark Davenal, heir under a wary condition, endures a yearlong betrothal ban orchestrated by Bert Durham. Detective Gyp Dalziel abducts him on Durham’s orders, but Lois arrives secretly married to Mark, exposing the scheme. Durham flees as the truth emerges.
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Rockville
Wavenal
Mark
Bert Durham
Robert Tilden
Fats Griscom
Plattsville
Lois
Durham
Rock Wille
Gyp’ Dalziel
Dalziel
Davenal
Candidaois
Mr. Durham
Mark Davenal
In King's Mailbag Readers Send Odd Royal Post
A London correspondent notes the king receives vast, varied letters from obsessed fans and unusual claimants. Some claim to know end dates, telepathy, or new religions, while others seek debt relief or money. Private secretaries filter messages, but only the most diverting reach the king.
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London
Concrete for Building Materials and Mixing Quality
The article discusses concrete as a building material, noting proper mixing is crucial. It warns cement blocks sold in many areas are often too dry or low in cement, making them weak and dangerous. It advocates using plenty of good cement and a very wet mix to produce waterproof, durable blocks.
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Krapps
Bethlehem Steel
Arctic Coal Mine Patent at Corwin Bluff
The United States grants a patent for the farthest north coal mine on the American continent located on Corwin Bluff beside the Arctic Ocean. The coal veins outcrop over the water allowing vessels to dock and take coal. first observed in 1848, whalers and boats have long used the point for fuel. The patent is issued to Charles McIntach.
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Arctic
United States
Arctic Ocean
Corwin Bluff
Arctic Circle
United States Revenue Cutters
Corwin and
Thetis
Charles Mcintach
Patriot plea for health and manhood over arms
The piece argues health, strength, and vitality are vital for national defense, warning that military power hinges on capable men. It questions whether economic pursuits have overshadowed a duty to improve public health and physical vigor to preserve liberty and national security.
Schupp Praised as Best Pitcher by Coakley at Polo Grounds
Andy Coakley sits behind the catcher at the Polo Grounds to study Ferdinand Schupp of the Giants. He lauds Schupp's control and curve, saying he has the best pitch he has ever seen and would not trade him for any pitcher in baseball today.
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Andy Coakley
Polo Grounds
New York
Coakley
Ferdinand Schupp
Schupp
Cubs
Andy
Matty
Gooseberry Flummery and Rice Mold
Wash a half pound of rice and cook in four cupfuls of milk until soft. Stir in a quarter cup of sugar and lemon juice. Cool, butter a mold, line with cooked rice, fill with stewed Roose berries, and serve unmolded with custard sauce.
Flashlights on human nature and virtue in daily life
The piece argues that true success comes from equilibrium between public virtue and private self restraint. It notes people chase flashy cases to study human nature and that boasting virtue is often a new possession. It warns against holding grudges and urges saving kindness for home use.
Longing for the old days with a childhood friend
Judd Mortimer Lewis writes in the Houston Post of wishing to revisit youth. The piece recalls shared adventures along familiar roads and ponds where sunfish and bullheads provided simple joys. He imagines meeting the remembered boy and reliving carefree moments.
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Judd Mortimer Lewis
The
Houston Post
Jack Rabbits Survive Deserts Without Drinking Water
Deserts of the Southwest host jack rabbits that seemingly never drink. Observers note rabbits, quail, and other wildlife endure long distances from water, thriving on sparse vegetation. Campers report rabbits around water holes without any drinking tracks observed.
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Southwest
Callifornia
Nyer
Little Observations of Life and Humorous Insights
A collection of wry proverbs on love marriage luck and manners. Witty quips note human foibles from paying twice for the same experience to shy girls tangled in bold loves and husbands returning home grumpy to stir old maids into shared mirth.
When He Volunteers. A Wartime Portrait in Verse
A satirical verse about a minister trust and family reactions to a son volunteering for military service. It lampoons Doting Mother Pacifist Uncle Militant Father and the brave spirit in the family. James Gabelle in Life features a drill sergeant and neighbors reacting with pride and humor.
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Gee
James Gabelle
Modern Love Misunderstandings and a Witty Parting
A collage of brief exchanges touches on divorce relief, uneasy feelings after a court decision, and light quarrels about marriage plans. The snippets hint at humor and social quirks through dialog about relationships and wedding plans.
Witty Exchange Reveals Domestic Tension in Romance
A sharp dialogue shows a wife accusing her partner and a husband admitting his aim to curb her desires. The exchange underscores a playful yet pointed tension in their marriage as they negotiate wants and expectations.
Comic Exchange Over Hair Loss Pillbox Cure
A man tells his doctor his hair is falling out and seeks treatment. The doctor offers an old pillbox as a possible fix, delivering a dry punchline.
Window Glass Dealer Smith Accused of Trickery
A dialogue notes that Smith cannot misrepresent his goods because a trick would be easily seen through. The exchange asks what kinds of goods he sells and answers window glass.
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Praised by Aurora Woman
Mrs Kieso of Aurora Illinois reports seven months of female trouble with back and side pain, nervousness, and weakness. After six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained health and can do housework. The company cites many testimonials and invites others to write for free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Aurora, N
Lydia E. Pinkham
Carl A. Kiseso
North Ave
Aurora
Pinkham Laboratory
Lydia E. Pinkam
United States
Dialog on digestion and thought in a modern age
A Base Materialist discusses the era we live in, noting it provides ample food for thought but little for digestion. The exchange contrasts feminine and masculine perspectives on mental nourishment and practical processing of ideas.
Domestic Dispute Provokes Courtroom Exchange
A quarrel over marital conduct leads to a judge hearing a curt exchange. The husband declares his actions, while the wife defends herself, and the judge weighs the fault in a tense domestic matter.
Red Cross Ball Blue advertisement fragment
An ad extols Red Cross Ball Blue as pure blue fabric whiteness, urging use of the best with a large package sold by grocers for 5 cents. A brief aside asks readers what they think of fish crops for farmers, joking about the hired man claiming fishing as harvest work.
Dream of a Weak Coffee and a Receding Chin
A judge quotes a barbed exchange between a landlady and a boarder about dreams. The boarder asserts some dreams come true, while recalling a morning coffee imagined as weak and indecisive like a man with a receding chin and no job.
Dressmaking Not an Art Jurors Find Labor Not Art
In a U S district court decision Albert de Vroye husband of dressmaker Marie de Vroye was fined 1000 dollars for importing contract labor, the court ruling dressmaking is labor not an art though exemptions cover artists and actors. A Belgian witness testified she was hired in Brussels in 1911 for 375 francs a month and brought to the United States.
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United States District Court
Albert de Vroye
Marie de Vroye
St. Louis
de Vroye
Brussels
United States
He Was Cured From Sugar Craving in Growth
A Kansas City Star anecdote recounts a boy who stole sugar and was kept under a sugar magnet, resisting every day for two months. He finally grows to dislike sugar, preferring coffee and gooseberry pie as an old man. The tale emphasizes a boy’s long struggle with sweetness.
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Tie
Kansas City Star
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