Life and politics collide in a delirious 1913 panorama
The fragment surveys 1913 Britain with fevered tone, noting German courtship and Kaiser greetings, major strikes, disasters, and political clashes. It portrays public passions, progress, and a narrator Sabre wrestling with convictions amid a year of crises and partisan fervor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabre
Germany
Berlin
Otway
Prince of Wales
William
North Sea
German Ocean
Adventures of the Twins Continues on Ten Cent Stores Mountain
Nancy and Nick climb the Five and Ten Cent Store Mountain with cheerful spirits as Twelve Toes schemes harder crossing tests. They notice signs stating Nothing Over Ten Cents and discover small coins in their pockets, hinting at tricks ahead in the Seattle Star serialized tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chocolate Mountain
Jack Frost
North Wind
Twelve Toes
Nancy
Nick
Seattle Star
The Old Home Town Reflections Amid War and Politics
Stanley records a rant on factionalism and shared human fate, praising acts of aid in fires and rail disasters while condemning shouting and smashing. He recalls Pike the editor of the County Times and his volatile rhetoric, illustrating tension between Tory tradition and radical changes. The excerpt ends with Sabre opposing both sides, promising continuation tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike
Tidborough County Times
County Times
America
London
Breed
The
Sabre
The Telling Of A Tale Sparks Paul And Violet
Violet tells Paul a carefully crafted account of the studio party and homecoming with George Barray. Paul confronts her and longs to hear Polly’s side while warning against hidden truths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet
Paul
George Barray
Polly
Pig Attack and Barn Rescue Recalls Family Tale
In a recollection from a Seattle era, Libby recounts a wild pig charging toward children near a barn. Mrs. Herritt hollers for help as the pig closes in to grab a child, and Mr. Herritt arrives with a pitchfork. Uncle Sam shoots the pig on return visits, leaving a scarred but safer homestead. Bam the water-loving pup adds comic relief to peril.
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Asm Hutchinson
Scott
Antarctic
Herolem
Senghenydd
M. Pegoud
Juvisy
Brooklands
Simplon Pass
Alpe
Colonel Cody
Hawker
Great Britain
Mr. Lloyd George
Walton
Epsom
Arcot
Ulster Volunteers
Crison
Nona
Effie
Adventures OF the Twins
Clive Roberts Barton
You
Miss
Fisher
Miss Fisher
Flight OF Stars
Office
BY Ahern
VETER
Stanley
Lloyd George
Asquith
High Street
Alegill
Gideon Henshaw
Tom
All
AMD
Freckles
BY Blosser
Walla
Polly and
Paris
Rative
Harray
Barray
Sam
David
Pig
Father
Mother
Uncle Sam
LA Conner
Bam
Seattle
Everett True
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