O Rourke in Monte Carlo Seeks a Woman and a Dream
In a dim Monte Carlo hotel, Irish financier Terence O Rourke obsesses over a beguiling singer whose voice haunts his memory. From his window he lures a mystery woman to appear, only to confront a lift shaft and a stranger named Voltaire as his plans unravel amid luxury and longing.
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O'Rourke
Orient
Monte Carlo
Castle O'Rourke
Galway
Ireland
Terence O'Rourke
Legion of Honor of
France
Monte Cristo
Monaco
Mowan
Danny
Rue de la Paix
Cognoscenti
Eve
Femme de Chambre
Opposite Side Testimony Sparks Religious Debate
A reflective piece contrasts reactions to a religious figure among believers and scoffers. The subject is described as a standing minority voice, portrayed as a cunning agent provoking conflict and challenging the church. The passage uses allegorical language to warn against deceitful influence.
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Goethe
Devil
Blue light as unexpected anesthetic noted by surgeon
The Boston Physio Therapeutic group hears Dr. E. B. Titus report blue light as a powerful anesthetic. A glass rod mat transmits cobalt blue light with white light nearby to numb areas within twenty minutes, lasting half an hour or more. Minor surgeries have been done under this method, with no pain or discomfort.
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Journal of Surgery
Boston Physio Therapeutic Sect
EB. C. Titus
Finsen
Our Life's Story and Life Diaries
A Charleston News and Courier monarches reflection on how life reads like a diary. It notes how early efforts shape later years and how promised sincerity fades with time. The piece cites Barrie on recording truth versus vows and urges ongoing honesty in life’s record.
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Barrie
Charleston News and Courier
Spanish Actress Sacrifices Stage to Revive Dying Pearls
Senorita Tortola de Valencia supposedly possesses a gift to revive pearls by touching them. Women entrust necklaces to her for restoration, with the luster reportedly returning. Legends say the Russian czar sought her services to restore Catherine’s imperial pearl strand. She quit acting to save fading pearls and is reportedly well paid for her rare skill.
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Senorita Tortola de Valencia
Csar
Russia
Catherine
Pearie
Dispute Over Domestic Duties Ends With Witty Judge Line
A humorous exchange in a domestic dispute features a wife and husband trading barbs about chores. The husband vows to endure hardships for his wife while the wife counters with a quip about discharging the cook. The judge adds a laconic closing remark.
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Ilane
Elleworts
Louis Joseph Vance
Prince de Monaco
the O'Rourke
Terence
Tie Bereek
O'Rourke Caught His Breath
Astern
Mas
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