Legend of Dan Failing and the Cougar Night
In the Divide, Dan Failing sacrifices fear to save the girl as a cougar lunges. He kills the animal with his bare hands, earning his name and paying a debt in the code of the hills. Dan then resolves a vengeance plan to expose Cranston and end the arson ring, amid winter's approach and a treacherous scene with few clues.
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Whisperfoot
Dan Failing
Dan
Hemet
Cranston
Hildreth
The Payment and Alpine House After Dan’s Fall
The Lennox home at the Umpqua Divide is a sheltering refuge for Dan Whistlerfoot Snowbird and Lennox after a deadly fight. Dan, badly injured, but slowly recovering, plans to endure the mountain winter while Snowbird regains nerve and Lenox contends with looming snows and missing neighbors. The tale follows medical care and the unsettled future as the Divide keeps its grim questions.
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Lennox
Umpqua Divide
Dan
Whisterfoot
Bill
Snowbird
Bert Cranston
Umpqua
Federal
Sandy Hildreth
Trail Murder Mystery Deepens In Bindle Woods
Dan follows a single clue from a torn body to Cranston and a hidden log where a white object hints at the wounded Hildreth’s route. The search yields a half buried brass cartridge matching Cranston’s rifle and suggests he hid or altered evidence before fleeing toward Hildreth’s cabin.
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Dan
Cranston
Hildreth
Whisperfoot
Davon micro telescope aids naturalists with deep focus
The Davon micro telescope offers enlarged views of distant objects and intermediate observations for naturalists. Its short focus type provides 10 to 18 inches working distance and 15 to 88 diameters magnification, with an adjustable rubber-tipped rest for studying insects, plants, and rocks.
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Davon
Chief Ailment and the Bone in the Head Comment
A Col umbus column notes a facetious theory that many troubles stem from excess bone in the head and a deficiency in the back, presented as a satirical remark in the Record.
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Columbus
Dawes Committee Report Marks Legion Victory in Relief Plan
The Dawes committee report speeds through in two days under Brig. Gen. Charles G. Dawes. It backs centralized relief for disabled veterans, hospital funding, and disability payments, aligning with American Legion aims. Other members include Galbraith, Olier, Roosevelt aide, Lewis, and Rea among notable figures.
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National Capitol
Harding
Charles G. Dawes
Chicago
Dawes Committee
American Legion
Legion
F. W. Galbraith, Jr
Franklin D’olier
Thomas W. Miller
Delaware
Theodore Roosevelt
Navy
Douglas Robinson
New York
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Henry Rea
Pittsburg
Milton J. Foreman
Henry 8. Berry
Hendersonville
Tenn
T. W. O'Connor
Buffalo
Longshoremen’s Union
Buck Private to Commander in North Dakota Legion
C L Dawson of Beach North Dakota rose from private to department commander and national executive committeeman in the American Legion. He served in the Balloon corps after enlistment and spent fifteen months at Fort Omaha. Dawson later became North Dakota state attorney at Golden Valley and chaired the legislature's chief clerk role.
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C. L. Dawson
Beach
N. D
American Legion
North Dakota
Dawson
Balloon Corps
Fort Omaha
Legion
University of North Dakota
Golden Valley
Ideals of American Legion outlined by Chadron post
Bill Dowling Post of Chadron Nebraska publishes a public announcement defending Legion aims. It clarifies the group is for policies not politics and urges unity among ex service members while addressing capital labor and the public.
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American Legion
Bill Dowling
Chadron
Neb
Legion
Middle West
Samuel Gompers
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Claims Calomel Dangers
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant alternative to calomel for liver and bowel cleansing. It promises quicker relief without griping or salivation and claims a money back guarantee if not effective, urging readers to ask their druggist for a bottle.
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Dodson
His Hobby
A humorous exchange notes a husband’s pastime as complaining about his wife’s perceived extravagance. The quip frames domestic banter around money sense and personal habits in a light, witty tone.
But here comes the author of all our troubles
A substitute teacher recalls reading aloud during class when the principal entered to a roar of laughter from sophomores. The brief disruption ends with the principal leaving to restore order and later understanding the joke.
Knocks at the Worker The Boss Cite Gossip
A Boston Transcript snips at workplace discipline with jabs about girls watching the clock. Miss Playne stands out as punctual while The Stoing Shewerd is mocked for fearing interruption.
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Miss Playne
Boston Transcript
Advice Like Castor Oil Cited As Easy to Prescribe
A quip notes that advice is simple to prescribe yet hard to take, comparing it to castor oil in its ease of recommendation but difficulty in adoption. The line reflects skepticism toward practical adherence and personal discipline.
Snowstorm scene recalls Napoleon centenary mischief
Three young brothers near London staged a Napoleon Crossing the Alps reenactment for the Napoléon centenary. To imitate snow they emptied a feather bed into the garden while their parents were away, creating a mess and testing patience.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
France
London
Napoleon
Alps
Mother
Father
Death in the Dishrag
A government report shows influenza case rates of 824 per 1000 inmates who eat from hand-washed plates versus 108 per 1000 inmates who use machine-washed dishes. Hand washing permits at least one disease to strike three times as many people as dishwashing machines.
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Ahern
Buck
North Dakota Legion
Chadron, Neb
South
Bellans
Texas
Peden Iron & Steel CO
Houston
San Antonio
Rankin Audit CO
W. H. Rankin, Pres
Certified Public Accountant Audits — Accounting Systems
Income Tax Service
Union National Bank Bldg
Houston, Tex
Houston Pleating & Button Co
Kiam Bidg
Houston,Tex
Ce Ee Perar Mer
Sia Habndeked Isda
Mi Tetan
Canals
Barry
Main St
Owt Cran Ce
Nee Postum Cereal Company
Sele Gow
Mich
Tia A Bever
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