Lost Fortune Motive Shapes Estate Plot in 1905 Tale
In a northern setting Sister Theresa warns Glenarm that Arthur Pickering seeks the grandfather’s hidden fortune to control Marian Devereux. Glenarm pledges to resist, knowing Pickering’s plans include marriage to Marian and eliminating rivals. Olivia Gladys Armstrong and mislaid assets loom over a wary, cautious community.
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Sister Theresa
Theresa
Arthur Pickering
Miss Devereux
Mariana
Olivia Gladys Armstrong
Olivia
Marian
Journey to Cincinnati in a Midwestern mystery
A narrator boards a Washington sleeper and travels toward Cincinnati after nightfall. He plans a secret visit to a house in Ohio while dodging hosts, maps a risky route from Glenarm House, and prepares for a deceptive return while observing a lavish party at Doctor Armstrong's residence.
May Find Market in Sudan
A British officer in the Sudan suggests that educating natives in apparel will take time. He notes their purchasing power exceeds expenditure, with many Arabs owning 200 cattle but only one shirt. In Massachusetts, illegal sale of street railway transfers is punishable by fine up to 50 dollars or 40 days imprisonment.
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Sudan
Massachusetts
Breakers to Remain Closed as Vanderbilt Plans London Estate
Word from abroad says Mrs. Vanderbilt will take a large estate near London and the Breakers will not open this season in Newport. It marks the second consecutive year of closure with social and financial impact on Newport as gossip shifts away from Robert Goelet and Miss Vanderbilt toward a new mysterious suitor.
Equitable Life Reveals Texas Investments After Withdrawal
The Equitable Life Assurance Society discloses its asset distribution after fleeing Texas to dodge a 75 percent reserve invest in state securities. It reports 10.96 million dollars invested in Texas, double the new law's requirement, with 37 percent of total reserves in southern and western states and 35 percent of policies in those regions. Investment figures span Alabama to Wyoming with numerous state totals.
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Texas
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable
Ala
Ariz
Ark
Cal
Fla
Idaho
Ind
Ter
Iowa
Kan
Mich
Minn
Miss
Ore
Ss. C
S. D
Tenn
Utah
Wash
W. Va
Wis
Wyo
Bathing in the Dead Sea Warns Of Rash And Burns
Rev Haskett Smith warns that immersion in the Dead Sea can cause severe slips injuries and a burning sensation as salt and bitumen cling to skin and mucous membranes. He recommends a quick move to the River Jordan for a second plunge to wash off the salt.
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Haskett Smith
Dead Sea
Jordan
Weather Describes Calm to Hurricane Scale
The article defines wind conditions with numbers: calm for less than 3 mph, strong breeze at 34 mph, gale at 40 mph, storm at 75 mph, and hurricane at 90 mph. It outlines a simple scale for describing atmospheric motion.
Coffee complexion claims Postum cures blotchy skin
An anecdotal testimonial alleges dark facial blotches from coffee vanish after switching to Postum Food Coffee. The speaker credits improved nerves and complexion to Postum and proper nutrition, urging readers to read The Road of Wellville for reasons.
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Postum
Wellville
New Methodist Church Dedication and Local Developments
The Plattsmouth Methodist church was dedicated last Sunday while towns Wymore and Blue Springs consider a link. Omaha Y M C A seeks 90 thousand dollars for a new building. York assessors miss 20 thousand in personal property. Dick Bolte, 69, found dead near Utica likely from heart disease. Mayor Colton urges cleanup of yards and alleys. Frederick Fienne sues Jacob Weist for 5100 dollars in malicious prosecution. Tecumseh votes July 9 on 16000 bonding for a new electric plant. Cuming county raises total assessment by about 50000. William Frankel commits suicide. Tecumseh band to disband for the summer. Old Settlers’ reunion set for August 23-24 at Union. Shaughnesey residence fire injures Collet. Minden residents oppose liquor license. Land near Bladen sells for 170 per acre after rains improve crops. North Platte Presbyterians raise 10000 for church. organ arrives from Chicago, largest in state. Gessle of Nemaha county faces double tax on Minnesota mortgage. Minnesota law vs Nebraska law conflict. York water works option debated for municipal ownership. Fairbury special election on initiative referendum postponed to July 3. Hastings banks refuse 3 percent interest on state funds. James L. Paxton named manager of Union Stock Yards South Omaha. A damaging storm at Creighton causes $10000 in town damage and electrical display loss.
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Plattsmouth
Wymore
Blue Springs
Omaha
York
Dick Bolte
Utica
Colton
Frederick Fienne
District Court of
Antelope County
Jacob Weist
Tecumseh
Cuming County Board of Equalization
William Frankel
Washington County
Old Settlers’ Association
Cass County
Union
Shaughnesey
Valentine
Collet
Minden
Bladen
New Presbyterian Church
North Platte
Chicago
Gessle
Nemaha County
Minnesota
Gopher
Nebraska
York Water Works
Cater Works
Fairbury
First National Bank
German National Bank
Hastings
Peruna and Manalin Credited For Cures In Letters
Aline DePasse of New York cites seven years of head and digestive catarrh cured after using Peruna and Manalin, noting twelve bottles completed recovery and benefit to her children. Mildred Grey of Appleton Wisconsin adds a stomach catarrh cure after six bottles, with full relief following persistent symptoms.
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Aline DePasse
New York
N. Y
Peruna
Manalin
Mildred Grey
Weimar St
Appleton, Wis
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Cincinnati
St. Botolph
Chicago Express
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Doctor Armstrong
Ohio
Africa
Mid-Western and Southern Railway
Annandale
Marian Devereux
Morgan
Bates
Pickering
Gibraltar
Insurance Investments
James L. Paxton
Union Stock Yards Company
South Omaha
W. J. C. Kenyon
Illinois Tunnel Company of
Creighton
Peru-na
Man-a-lin
National Lead Company
Boston
Buffalo
Cleveland
St. Louie
Philadelphia
Johnal T. Lewis & Bron. Co
Pittsbersh
Mational Leed & Oi Oo
Carters
Defiance Starch
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