Desert Price of Vengeance in McCann Family Feud
Wilson McCann, aiding friend with a broken leg, clashes with rival Stark family including Julia Stark and Ann Gifford. A wave of violence follows. Jasper Stark, Tom McArdle, and others are implicated as Matthew Stark is killed, Wilson is ambushed, and suspicion lands on McCann. Nora Gifford’s betrayal darkens motives as families feud.
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Julia Stark
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Julia
Wilson
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Ann Gifford
Ethel
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Peter McCann
Matthew
Nora
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Carl Gitner
Stark
Tom McArdle
Starks
McCanns
Nora Gifford
Phil
Patchwork of vengeance as McCanns and Starks face a deadly feud
In a tense Arizona valley Tapscott tries to broker peace between the McCann and Stark factions after Matt Stark is killed. Julia Stark struggles with revenge while Peter McCann, Will McCann, and Lyn McCann confront the danger to their son and the fragile chance for mercy. The gathering ends with guarded moves toward a fragile truce as doctors weigh prognosis and loyalties collide.
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Matt Stark
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Lyn
Pete
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Lyn McCann
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Sanders
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After Julia Delivers McCann's Message A Texan Probes Stark Kill Scene
In the Circle Cross ranch a Texan and Sam examine the Stark murder scene. They deduce the killer fled, leaving tracks and hid to flood the ditch, while Jasper Stark rages over pending will and power. Julia confirms Will McCann’s critical injuries and Phil’s certain loyalty. The will names Phil and Julia, cutting Jasper out, with legal battle looming.
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Julia
McCann
Stone
Matthew Stark
Sam
Banish Tyranny of Insomnia Through Sleep Control Insights
An Australian scientist claims to locate the sleep control center of the brain, provoking questions about whether sleep could be as simple as pressing a button. The piece discusses the conflict between routine living and healthy rest, noting five hours as insufficient, and questions practical ways to boost sleep without disrupting work. It cites F. H. Collier’s view on proper rest and warns that methods like running ten miles are impractical for most people. The article weighs physiology and psychology in sleep.
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F. H. Collier
St. Louis
Crat
American Military Genius and Civil War Generals
William Lyon Phelps notes that foreign experts rank five American Civil War generals—Lee Jackson Grant Sherman Sheridan—above any generals from other nations in World War I era assessments. He paraphrases Scribner's Magazine opinions, observing the growing prestige of American military figures since 1914 1918.
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Lee
Jackson
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
William Lyon Phelps
Scribner's Magazine
Standard English words definitions by Doctor Vizetelly
The standard word is one used by a master of classic English and accepted as good English by educated writers today. Foreign terms not naturalized and printed with language labels are not standard nor are dialects slang or vulgar terms. Today’s standard is English used by competent present-day writers and speakers.
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Doctor Vizetelly
Origins of Shinto Religion in Japan
The Shinto faith is a mild ancestor worship system with about 14,000 gods and 13 sects. It likely traces to Japan's native religious practices in ancient times.
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Japan
Napoleon as Nature's Superman and Cold Blooded Ruler
W L Phelps in Scribner's depicts Napoleon Bonaparte as a paradoxical figure of immense energy and charisma. He condemns religion, favors companionate marriage, and shows ruthless pragmatism. Despite acknowledging Europe’s peril under him, the author concedes the pull of his name would still tempt loyalty if he appeared again.
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Napoleon
Josephine
Europe
Earth
William Lyon Phelps
Scribner's
Lightning Strikes Ranch. Cow and Pigs Killed in Yard
In Richlands Virginia a bolt of lightning struck a tree in a yard killing a cow and six pigs beneath it. One witness, Rick Blankenship, was on his front porch and escaped unharmed though his pipe burned and his shoe soles were ripped away.
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Rick Blankenship
Richlands
Blankenship
Critic Always Abroad Faces Harsh Daily Critique
In a midcentury exchange, a critic complains about constant scrutiny as fellow writers debate the value of criticism. The dialogue reveals tensions between artistic independence and public judgment in a bustling cultural scene.
Be safe buy St Joseph's Genuine Aspirin for 10c
Public knowledge debunks high priced aspirin claims. Thousands buy 12 tablets for 10c, seeing no need to overpay. St Joseph's aspirin is advertised as genuine and pure, moisture proof wrapped to keep strength.
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St.Joseph’s
St. Joseph’s
Fire loss on farms from petroleum products cited
The Department of Agriculture estimates annual farm fire loss from kerosene and gasoline at about 7.5 million dollars. To cut losses, the department issues farmer bulletins on dangers and proper storage practices for these fuels.
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Department of Agriculture
Soldier writes will on battlefield before death in 1918
Philadelphia soldier mortally wounded in France filed a will with the register of wills for probate. Henry J. Keckhut died September 17, 1918, at St Mihiel after the American offensive. He left his war risk insurance of 2500 dollars to his mother and sister.
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France
Philadelphia
Register of Wills
Henry J. Keckhut
St. Mihiel
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