New York to Mexico Voyage Surprises and Romance
On a sea voyage toward Mexico the party reaches New York harbor aboard a steamer and continues to Logis, Texas, and into Mexican territory. Dick Denver and Pauline of New York join Dora and Professor in a tense political plot with Senor Lopez over the El Dorado Mine as romance and danger mingle amid bandits and Mexican intrigue. The group faces threats, a possible upheaval, and a test of loyalty as events unfold on a perilous journey toward the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Eines
Barcelona
Wolf
Devers
Tim Immemaria
Liberty
Matsie
Horder
New York
Mexico
Logis
Texas
Leredo
Bob May
Penar Lopes
Tardis Barcelona
London
Dora
Bob
Dore
Shu
Herseif
Luthas
Emall
Ean Etnod
Abe
Valley
Ixtacct
Dick's
Weill
Mina Cord
Philadelphia
Merceria
Setarita
Dick Denver
Senor Lopex
Pauline
II Dorado Mine
Deene Mice Westerly
Senne Lopes
el Dorado Mine
San Luiz Potoni
Nottves Goly
Halding
Senor Lopez
Pirates seize tram and threaten city in remote rescue tale
A fragmentary tale depicts pirates attacking a tram, kidnapping or threatening travelers near Merion. A guard or watcher warns of danger as a signal flag, fear, and a tense confrontation unfold aboard the vehicle. The narrative follows a vigil and the arrival of security with looming peril.
Gov Hubbard Garden Joke From Connecticut State House
A tale recounts how Governor Richard Hubbard of Connecticut facetiously comments on a visitor’s attire during a presidential style visit to the State House. The man, wearing greasy attire and a button hole bouquet, asks for an appointment and exchanges banter about the origin of the garden attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Hubbard
State House
Washington Man Lives Cheaply Through Social Season
A Washington man avoids work during the social season for ten years, living on tea and luncheons. He follows guests from house to house, rarely being asked to leave, and his attire consists only of afternoon attire. A naval officer recalls a London counterpart who lived similarly, noting two cakes and a cloak as essentials.
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Washington
Washington Star
Chronicle of a Drunken Squire and a Decayed Law
In a Philadelphia area town a longtime wine cellar keeper faces temperance pressure after a neighbor references temperance reform and fines. The Squire and his wife insist they have not consumed alcohol, claiming they kept only a single drop for medical reasons and that law changes will not move them or their views.
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Squire W
Philadelyne
Teletiratel
Dini
Ryutre
Fragmentary dialogue excerpt from a legal scene
A terse exchange shows a lawyer reproving a witness about a trip home and a mysterious place called the Green Bag. The fragment hints at a courtroom interrogation with phrases like never was there, jet home, and interim.
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Witheem
Unclear fragmentary lines from an old exchange
The passage shows garbled dialogue about meeting a person named Miss Pechis and remarks on appearance. It includes stray phrases about an automobile and confusion, with no coherent story or verifiable facts.
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Weil
The Choice of Paint For Our Homes and Hives
Aimed at homeowners and trades, the piece argues modern ready for use paint vs old oil and white lead mixtures. It asserts prepared paints save time and labor, emphasize brand reputation, dealer reliability, and neighbor experience as buying guidance, noting growing consumption and broad accessibility.
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Ws & Lone Vielt
Lemier
Borsbhack
Rome
Deafness and cures in old time remedies scattered
Fragments describe ear disease cures and a patent powder for foot comfort. Mentions Allen's Foot-Ease and Red Cross antiseptics. Also notes a new baby’s arrival and a steamship quarantine fear of the bubonic plague prompting marine hospital and Philadelphia quarantine interest.
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Allen
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
Red Cross
Bombay
Philadelphia
Reedy Island
Delaware River
Marine Hospital Service
Washington
Philadelphi
The Love Philter In a Noble Heart’s Delicate Plot
Count Georges Perady adores the widow Verady and learns of a so called love philter from a book. He crafts a poison in a bottle to win her over at dinner. The philter is poured into her wine but a doctor saves both, amid rumor that love may still win with a priest’s aid.
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Pease
Fliarek
Sante Teresa
Emir Thorning
Wefety
Secur
Geylang
Merion
Georges Perady
Georgy Perady
Hove
Georges
Abelent Girecow
Georges Verady
Die Bouse
Philter
The
Royal Magazine
Revenge Bridget An How Do Ye Neric Prima Donna
Mary Ann and Bridget discuss habit of a maid named Nico with Mary Ann saying she faces contempt. To get even she raises her voice at the top and draws neighbors’ attention, causing others to blame Nico for the disturbance and think she is getting rotten.
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Bridget
Nico
Mary Ann
Cleveland
A Candid Avowal by a Literary Woman
A literary discussion features Mrs Trénan admitting she cannot recall authors' names and says the books that benefited her were mainly cookbooks, as reported by Washington.
Kidney Aches Prompt A Doctor's Cure In Ad
A dated ad recounts kidney trouble and back pain, praising therms of Down's Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims relief after starting the remedy, noting improved kidney secretions and lasting wellness for two years. The copy cites Veeter Milburn Co Buffalo NY and a social motto about sounding interesting.
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Col RS Harshon
Sarthal
Lake Charton
Veeter-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Running Sores on Limbs From Eczema Case
A Tennessee mother credits Cuticura remedies with curing her daughter’s obstinate eczema in six weeks. She reports initial physician treatment failed and reliance on Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills provided almost instantaneous relief, measuring the family’s distance from a doctor as twelve miles and high travel costs.
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Lara
Listle Vincent Themes
Fairmount
Walden's Ridge
Tenn
Notable Woman Singer Julia West Dies at 73 in Brattleboro
Julia Hourton West a Boston church and oratorio soprano famed for Old South tenure died at 73 in Brattleboro retreat after a noted career shaped by devotion to home life Her public fame included singing The Star Spangled Banner at the 186? peace jubilee in Boston under Patrick Gilmore with a 20 000 chorus and organ bells Her husband James F West of Haverhill died earlier and she later suffered insanity with hallucinations appearing before audiences
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Carter
Julia Hourton West
Boston
Brattleboro
Patrick Sarsfeld Gilmore
Julia Houston
James F. West
Haverhill
Mr. Wert
King Courts Seclusion on Mediterranean Itinerary
A historical note claims King Edward intends maximum secrecy for his Mediterranean voyage. Truth asserts the plan avoids public receptions and ceremonies and spares the king from being tailed by pushy followers, described here as Vic toria and Albert observers.
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Edward
Mediterranean
A busy woman turns life around with Grape-Nuts and Postum
An energetic New York area woman describes juggling farm life dairy care children garden and a mail based exchange business while pursuing writing. After a personal loss and digestive troubles she credits Grape-Nuts and Postum Coffee with restoring digestion sleep and daily vigor. The advertisement credits Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and invites readers to read The Road to Wellville.
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New York
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Pub
Beaver
William T. Quinn
Om Teke
Nester Sowmty Ettion
Oklahoma
Albert Wellborn
Ollice
Cousty
Wriel
F. P. Madison Beaver
Okla
L.S. Munsell
R.H. Loofbourrow
U & Lasd
Ofer
Praver
Dean & Laune
US Land Office
Woodward, Okla
HO Rover
Swindall
Oavedinn
Tex Woodward
Gila Hoover
Ghae
Jon & Bapee Alexander AL Hayes
All Course
United Dates Land Office
Woodward, Ok
Briggs & Wybrant
Land Office
Woodward
Fred C. Tracy
Buaver
Oslahoma
R. Wright
Liberal
Kansas
Bearer
Co. W
Woodeeya, Oklahoma
Clyde H. Wyand
H. D. Meese
Geo. H. Healy
Sul Fevesel
Riverside, Orla
Alexander
Hdaly, Woodward, Oulahemi
Telegreps Company
Alvumer
Ulkhos
Coloeel
Lancoed
Galle San Felipe Neri
Effernove
Hotetturbe
Tate
Curanel
BOB Lobes
Leper
Seth
Pasir Wemertz
Conker
Gale Property
Mickie
Peculiar Man
Aimee
Gov. Hubbard
Bate
Mra. Ferme
Ferma
Hima
Avian Fk
Diane
the Love Philter
Fallieres
Fallieror
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