Pirates Exiled by Ingenious Rescue Plan at Cove Cave
In Chapter XVIII continued, Dugald Shaw praises sharing profits with Cookie while Cuthbert Vane solves a crisis by sending two pirates to their comrades. The two pirates are captured, guarded, and imprisoned in the old buccaneers cave, with only spades provided. The group plans to breach the tunnel later using dynamite and crowbars.
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Dugald
Peter
Cookie
Cuthbert
Dugald Shaw
Mr. Tubbs
Jane Harding
Aunt Jane
Cuthbert Vane
Chris
Magnus
Lytle
Treasure on Leeward Island Draws in Pirates and Politicians
A party including Dugald Shaw and Miss Higglesby Browne meets Senor Don Enrique Gonzales on Leeward Island. Gonzales reveals a Santa Marina claim over copra rights and a vast treasure tied to an old sloop with Spanish coins. The exchange ends with caution about fraud and hints at further mysteries surrounding the treasure and its discoverer.
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Dugald Shaw
Rufus Smith
Mr. Shaw
Don Enrique Gonzales
Dugald
Republic
Santa Marina
Senor Gonzales
Miss Higglesby-Browne
Miss Browne
Hamilton H. Tubbs
Leeward Island
Senorita
Dagald Shaw
Senorion
Suled
Wigore
Permleaton
Kania Marlins
Astana
Ryanileeeel Setushdant
Leeward
la Golon
Irma
Massachusetts
Jeremiah Bowles
la Golondring
Leewardsland
Dugald Slaw
Islanol
Misa Vieylada Harding
Hair nets and Armenians clash in charity cost debate
A Chicago Evening Post snippet weighs the cost of hair nets against funding for Transcaucasian famine orphans. Experts estimate $1.80 could clothe a child for six months in unbleached muslin, while milady's hair net bill could vastly exceed that figure. The piece notes relief groups recently purchased 300000 yards of muslin for summer garments and ends with a witty jab at pawnbrokers.
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Milady
Armenia
Far East
Transcaucasian
Transcaucasia
Chicago Evening Post
When Should a Woman Marry According to a UC Professor
A column on women in business and marriage cites Professor Ralph L Powers advising about five years in business before marrying. It notes women pursue college training to be better home managers and includes several humorous exchanges about marriage and independence.
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Ralph L. Powers
University of California
Made Poor Rent Collector
Joe Stokes a druggist and landlord in an Industrial district undertook rent collection himself after poor returns from a broker. He reported widespread borrowing instead of payment, ending his tour with the realization that tenants borrowed money from him rather than pay. The Indianapolis News story notes his peevish resolve and unusual gains.
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Joe Stokes
Joe
Mr. Stokes
Indianapolis News
George's Future Home and a Naval Courtship Tale
A Washington widow, wealthy and widowed, plans a future with a marine who wins her heart. They share a dance at Quantico's Hostess House as officers and brides sway to a waltz. She asks if she will keep a fine home, and he fears the idea of moving.
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Chris
Jane
George
Washington
Quantico
Tre
The Sliver Lining. Jones notes Blinksville quarantine
In a light excerpt from Wayeside Tales, Jones jokes that Blinksville’s quarantine is amusing to him after revealing he bought a new car and inherited $20,000. Smith questions the optimism as Jones boasts that many inlaws reside in Blinksville, highlighting social quirks during a local ban.
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Jones
Blinksville
Smith
Tee
Fragmented Neighbors’ Money Sparks Unclear Dispute
A garbled passage notes a disjointed argument among neighbors over someone’s money. The fragmentary text suggests social tension but lacks concrete facts, names, dates, or locations to establish a clearer news item.
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Kix
Ellie
ROYAL
Doetor
Birmingham Age- Herald
Jake
Bride
Clarence
Indianapolis
Manch
Gonotig Fe Bel Tie Cte
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