Noted General Turner Promotes December Seance in London
London reports extraordinary seance plans led by Gen. Sir Alfred Turner with prominent figures including Sir Oliver Lodge and Lady Muir Mackenzie. Mrs Hoskins, a famed medium, will host at Peckham, aiming to contact the late William T. Stead and reveal post death secrets.
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London
Sir Alfred Turner
Sir Alfred
Sir Oliver Lodge
Sir W. Barrett
Muir Mackenzie
Bartford Platt
F. R. Benson
Peckham
More Foot Legislation Reflects on Marriage Fear
The Argonaut argues that new laws regulating gender relations deter marriage, noting “lazy husband” style measures and exam questions for suitors. It warns against extradition schemes and invokes fear that banning or policing marriage pushes men to delay or avoid matrimony.
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Harding
State of Washington
Monument to Gridley Unveiled in Liberty Park
Philadelphia Press recalls Charles Vernon Gridley captain of the Olympia who fired the first shot at Manila Bay in 1898. Gridley faced illness yet his calm leadership helped shape naval history. A monument in Liberty Park will be unveiled by Gridley’s two grandchildren honoring a brave Pennsylvania son.
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Gridley
Philadelphia
Charles Vernon Gridley
Dewey
Olympia
Manila Bay
Gridiey
Liberty Park
Pennsylvania
Gary school reform contrasts with traditional methods
M. J. Patterson of Irving School explains Gary Ind second system creates a child centered world. It aims to arouse desire for broad information to enable successful living. The article notes 743 cities and towns in the state with properties valued at $25.
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Ekansan City Star
Gary
Ind
M. J. Patterson
Irving School
Mae
The Day of Souls in the Midlanders Saga unfolds
Chapter excerpts show Wiley Curran planning a congressional bid while dealing with rural supporters in Broad Bottoms. Hemminger, a backwoods board member, pressures Curran to engage local farmers, suggesting soil analysis and community gatherings. Curran reflects on the grit and generosity of his rural constituents as a storm approaches and Aunt Abby waits at home.
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Jewett
van Hart
Wiley
Purcell
McBride
Earlville
Jake Vance
Arne
Janet Vance
Thad
Hemminger
Arne Vance
Agricultural School
Mr. Curran
Congress
Boyd
Burt
Curran
Abe Smith
Abe
Monk
Lohe
Abby
Washington
Dteamiy
Rolling Stones Gather Moss in Old Town Rome
In Chapter 2 a lively Rome moves through a week of returning figures and the McFetridge twins. Hen and Ben replumb the town with tall tales of stock schemes, a livery, and a plan to buy the tin opera house while Wiley and Rube Van Hart chart a path back to old acquaintances, imagining future gossip and show business.
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Rome
McFetridge
MecFetridge
Old Mowry
Hen McFetridge
Ben
Iowa
Allerton
Axtell
Bud Doble
Hen
Ben McFetridge
Carmichael
Alaaddin
Rube van Hart
Parsons House
Miss Amelia
Vawter
Cal Rice
First National
Mowry
Dickinson's
Endeot
Court House
Beno
Ken
Wiley’s
Wiley
Odd Fellows
Hell
O14
Fen
Ltm
Cal Rice J
Thad
Earlville
Bic
Tulare Fields
California
Fresno
Canon
Los Angeles
United States
Los
Old Town
Farlville Mercury-Journal
Amelia Parsons
Ridges
Hicks
Expressman
Rube
Grunk
Frube
Cubs
Wiley T. Curran
Gem
Gell Ringers
Flint
Ark
Burlville
Warlat
Frisca
Jon Ben
Tin Opera House
Gamble Estate
Morris Feldman
Main Street
Chronicle
Chicago
Morris
Old Lindstrom
High Street Zooks
Peare Club
The New Patriotism and Moral Duty in Democracy
A fragmentary polemic arguing that religion must guide national life with militant righteousness in a democracy. It asserts patriotism and faith must align to shape the state and warns against discord between belief and civic duty.
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Ba Mony
Paris police official asserts night aiming device for revolvers
Charles Fechard, a Paris police official, claims a lens lamp and mirror tube attachment lets a shooter target with greater accuracy in darkness than daylight. The device beams a focused sight through a lens and lamp, uses a battery, and can be mounted on a pistol for defensive use or as a weapon of force.
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Charles Fechard
Paris
New York Independent States
Child’s Clever Stop Line Sparks Laughter At Sermon
A small girl listening to a long sermon remarks to her mother that she wants to go home. After the minister repeats his message, the child blurts that he has “gone and blowed himself up agai” revealing she believes the sermon will never end.
Easy Money and the Trust Magnate’s Clever Quip
An investigator quotes a line about fooling people and a trust magnate retorts that there is profit in fooling half the population half the time. The exchange hints at cynical attitudes toward manipulation and business power.
Skin Clears With Food Change Says Relieved Eczema
A reader recounts eczema relief after switching to Grape Nuts, noting doctors blamed indigestion for eruptions. The author credits improved digestion and disappearance of the skin condition, urging others to try the cereal over medicines. Pontum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. is cited as the producer.
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Kangiri
Pontum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wallville
Postal Mix-Up Ends With A Sharp Exchange
Mrs Peck scolds John Henry for not mailing a letter and insists she gave no order to mail. Henry confirms holding the letter but does not drop it into the box. The exchange ends with a firm denial from Mrs Peck.
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Mrs. Peck
John Henry
J. Henry
Alberta Crop Yields Highlight Record Barley and Wheat
Alberta reports show exceptional grain yields across districts. Wheat mostly No 1 up to Oct 1 with averages around 28 bushels per acre. Marquis and Red Fife varieties produced high weights and yields. Experimental irrigated Red Fife reached 59.40 bushels per acre. oats and barley also strong. overall harvest bustle and congestion noted in southern Alberta.
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MacLeod
Alta
Inverary
Alberta
Acra
Lethbridge
Monarch
Milk River
Iuxperimental
Oate
John Turner
Rosthern
Arcola
Calgary
Moose Jaw
Sask
Bassano
Noble
Atta
Canadian Pacific Railway
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Alechat
the Centaur Company
New York
Granteed
Footast Edeee Aces
Wrepper
Bears
Castoria
L. Anderson Smith
Killam
Theas
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