Gold Mine Conflict in Mexican Border Town Saga
Bud Hooker and Phil De Tancey abandon a Mexican claim due to a revolution then pursue title through Cruz Mendez in Fortuna near the Eagle Tail mine. Aragon accuses them of jumping, Phil fancies Gracia Aragon, rebels threaten the venture, a rich vein is found, and romance unfolds amid rurales duty and war.
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Bud Hooker
Phil de Tancey
Mexico
United States
Gadsden
Bud
Henry Kruger
Kruger
Hooker
de Lancey
Fortuna
Cruz Mendez
Aragon
Mendez
Phil
Gracia Aragon
Manuel del Rey
Rurales
Sultor
Gracia
Fortuna Mill
Sierras
Chihuahua
Eagle Tail
del Rey
Pardner
Agua Negra
Madero
Amigo
Amiga
Mexican Mine Heist Sparks Duel and Desertion
Bud Hooker battles Aragon and Manuel del Rey while securing the Eagle Tail claim. He becomes Mexican citizen to keep the mine, forges alliances with Amigo the Yaqui, and faces raids as rebels threaten Fortuna. Gracia’s fate and Phil’s letters weight his decisions amid siege pressures.
Buckwheat and grains fed Neo lithic peoples in later stone age
The article notes that Neo lithic populations consumed buckwheat pancakes and a variety of grains including corn barley flax rye and oats. It suggests cereal cultivation began with Asiatic invasions and cites corn as an ancient plant found in Ras d Azil layers, indicating Asiatic origins.
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Ras. d'Azil
Man Fires Off Mouth To Make A Quick Buck
A terse ad style piece hints at quick sales pitches with phrases like ten smiles for a nickel and urging purchases of Red Cross Ball Bl lune clothing. It frames advice as common sense and urges readers to follow the familiar sales script.
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Red Cross
Your Own Druggist Will Tell You Comfort
An advertisement promotes an eye remedy from Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago. The copy urges readers to consult their druggist for comfort and references a book of the remedy.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Disappointed Wife Quips About Eligibility for Front Seat
London Opinion reports a witty line about a married man being refused a front seat. The remark reflects social attitudes and humor of the era.
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London
Revenge and Superiority Through Forgiveness
A pithy philosophical note states that revenge keeps a man equal to his foe, while choosing to forgive and pass over the offense elevates him above. The maxim emphasizes restraint as moral superiority and reflects on justice transcended by mercy.
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Promotion Note
An old advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a remedy started 40 years ago. It claims to regulate and invigorate stomach liver and bowels with sugar coated tiny granules.
Poor author and the flaws of cheap presses
A witty remark comparing a poor writer to a low quality press, noting wasteful ink and poor impression. The line suggests the author fails to create a strong effect despite effort.
Judge Miller Praises Dodds Kidney Pills for Heart Trouble
Philip Miller, Probate Judge of Gray County Kansas, shares a testimonial praising Dodds Kidney Pills after six boxes cured years of heart trouble and dizziness. He notes weight about 200 pounds, 63 years old, claims no palpitations since using the pills about a year ago. He invites correspondence and mentions the advertising offer for free Household Hints and National Anthem music and recipes.
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Dodds
Gray Co
Philip Miller
Cimarron
Kan
Judge Miller
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Adv
Cottage meanings and American usage contrasted
A London Chronicle excerpt explains how the term cottage differs between England and the United States. It notes that cottage denotes laborer housing in Britain but has literary and sentimental connotations in America, where it now links to grand summer homes and independent residences.
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England
America
London Chronicle
For Sale Complete Modern Improved Near Atwood Property
Classified notice lists a near Atwood property in Kosciusko county offered as complete modern improvements. Mentions Newaygo usage and outlet notes with brand names RB Bourbons Ind. and Jorbn Rr. among entries.
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Kosciusko
Bourbons
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Dane Coolidge
Hidden Waters
Texican
Frank A. Munsey
D2 Lancey
Mr. Hooker
Manuel Jel Rey
Hal
Senor Gringo
Philip
Senor
Manuel ‘del
Rey
Bernardo Bravo
Don Cipriano Aragon
Flinger
Claim
Texas
Capitan
Muchas Gracias
Mira
Sonora
del. Rey
Mrely
Nadie
Yaqui
Yucatan
Tropics
Porfirio Diaz
Ain
Fatima
Arizona
Crasdall & Feurr
Cochise
Arizonas
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