Cattle Thieves Battle In Kemah County
George Williston pursues a band of cattle thieves long defying Kemah county proved by the recovery of the Mag steer. Mary Williston and Louise Dale aid the case as Langford’s men rescue Williston and Mary amid a fire and gunplay. The final revelation comes when Williston, missing for months, is identified as a key witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williston
Brand
J. R
Paul Langford
Jesse Black
Kemah County
South Dakota
Langford
Mary
Williston
Louise Dale
Hammond ‘Dale
Wind City
Richard Gordon
Kemah
Jim Munson
Louise
Bill Brown
Mag
James R. McAllister
Jake Sanderson
Gordon
Three Bars
Dale
Red Sanderson
Sanderson
Night Wind and Fire Threaten the Cow Country Town
Louise and Mary wake to a fierce northwest wind and a town fire rumor. The courthouse and county records face destruction as townsfolk rush into a windy, crowded night, seeking notes and safety amid flames and a restless crowd.
Alive and Safe Mary Delivers Shocking Reunion
In a tense scene at the Whites' claim, Dick reassures Mr. Williston that Mary is alive and with friends in Kemah, after weeks of fear she was murdered. The men brace for trouble, then split up, planning to lie low as Gordon orders a cautious wait and signals for aid.
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Mary
Mr. Williston
Kemah
Gordon
Queer Names in China Mentioned by Law Student
The law student states that in China many names are unusual and reflects on gendered naming. He describes girls with poetic names like Cloudy Moon and Spring Peach and boys with stern virtues such as Practical Industry and Discreet Valor. Slaves are said to have names like Not For Me and Humble Devotion.
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Mabel
Jenny
Matilda
Manage Finances in a Quiet Conversation
A woman reproaches an artist for lending money, saying she would rather throw money away. He retorts that she spends it in dribbles, recalling a previous repayment of two dollars from five borrowed for a watercolor. He vows to stop her from spending foolishly.
Real estate offer in Texas rents and land sale ad
An advertisement highlights 10 to 640 acres of farm land and 2 town lots in South Texas offered at 120 dollars with 10 dollars monthly payments. It promotes the climate and land as abundant and invites inquiries to Dr. Chas F Sim mons in San Antonio. It contrasts married women and made wills with a satirical jab about fashion expenses.
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United States
Texas
Chas. F. Simmons
San Antonio
Queen of Actresses Endorses Peruna Patient Testimonial
Julia Marlowe lauds Peruna as beneficial for digestion and nerves, noting it goes to the bottom of digestive issues to relieve symptoms. Mrs. J C Jamison of Wallace California claims six years of stomach trouble and nervous dyspepsia resolved after taking Peruna.
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Peruna
Julia Marlowe
J. C. Jamison
Wallace
Cal
The Worst of Enemies Cardinal De Retz Quote
A compact proverb notes that ill founded enemies are the most obstinate, attributed to Cardinal De Retz. The line reflects wary counsel on conflict and persistence despite weak footing.
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Cardinal de Retz
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Kate and
Virgil D. Boyles
Justice
Prairie Hotel
China
Libby’s
Libby
McNeill & ‘Libby
Chicago
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