Winstanley faces betrayal as a court martial looms
In Portsmouth a tense confrontation unfolds as General Kenyon confronts Captain Noel a'Court Winstanley over missing papers and a possible impersonator. Ursula Hamilton supports Winstanley's claim of innocence while a pivotal witness testifies. The Gazette reveals Winstanley’s retirement, hinting at a larger mystery and future scandal.
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Noel
Court Winstanley
Annesley Heathcote
Gazette
Portsmouth
Southsea
Winstanley
Kenyon
Verdict of Guilty Echoes in Hidden Papers Case
Winstanley declares Miss Hamilton spoke truth and pleads not guilty of theft while affirming doubt that he acted with malice or memory of last night. He vows to marry Miss Hamilton but postpones until fully cleared as Colonel Hamilton faces potential inquiry and court martial amid a looming reveal of papers and possible ruin.
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Winstanley
Misa Hamilton
Hit
Tere
Kenyon
John
Ihent
England
Government Horse
Ursula
Captain Winstanley
Pam
Areula
Aho
Cerain
Urania
Ber
Mrs. Hanston
Soldie
Miss Hamilton
Colonel Hamilton
Gooddess
Noel
Hamilton
A.alk
Changed His Mind Over Accident Policy And Stage Banter
A street scene cartoonish exchange shows a Billville brother resisting an agent's pitch for accident insurance after joking about marriage risks. The clowns in a Texas finale comic send-up recount a mock rescue where the sheriff interrupts a dramatic scene. An old countrywoman reacts to a clerk selling porpoise skin bootlaces, provoking moral outrage about their use.
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Billville
Oase
Quirky Ocean Blue Exchange Sparks Travel Tale
A fragmented dialogue on the Ocean Blue recounts a windy storm and a tense moment as a vivacious girl and her escort discuss throwing up hands in despair. The garbled text hints at a playful miscommunication and lingering confusion among the speakers.
Phonographic Watch Delights Shop Crowd in Devon
A novelty in watches charms customers as Messrs Sparton and Plowing showcase phonographic timepieces. Watches speak in voices from politicians to preachers at one o'clock, drawing a large crowd though price surprises buyers. Bertie Bunster receives a talking watch as a gift, but the device soon drives him to near chaos until he discards it in the water pitcher.
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Sparton
Plowing
Bermner
Mr. Senarton
Wasa
Roosevelt
Ada Behan
Mr. Sparton
Mr. Spartan
Mr. Plowing
Prowing
Xtra
Ap Mans
Bia
Evi
Mr. Bunaner
Mr. Bunster
Mr. Bunsner
Mr. Plowman
Spartan
Bertie
Mary
Papa
Youngest Railroad Stockholder Gordon Thomson of Glasgow
A six year old boy in Glasgow Missouri named Gordon Thomson owns 100 shares in the Missouri Valley Central Electric railroad. Col Price of Glasgow Maine is vice president and gave his grandson 100 shares when he was five. The lad shows keen interest and may become an officer when older and experienced.
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United States
Gordon Thomson
Glasgow
Missouri Valley Central Electric Railroad
Black Soil
Missouri River
Colonel Price
Muster Gordon Thomson
Jad
Gordon
Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found in Country
An article notes the enormous gold nugget displayed, requiring two hands to lift, described as the largest ever discovered locally and worth thousands of dollars. It contrasts with a claim about the world’s largest ice block occupying Greenland’s interior, estimated around 900,000 square miles in area.
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Tess
Child Beset by Sores Healed by Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Mrs. Egbert Sheldon of Woodville Conn recounts her year and a half struggle with agonizing facial and body sores in her infant son. Doctors failed until she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, after which the sores vanished in about two months and the child recovered fully.
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Cutiura
Egbert Sheldon
Woodville
Conn
Notary Public Child Prodigy in Indiana Aged Fourteen
A fourteen year old girl named Jessie Johnson of Kollomo is described as the youngest notary public in the United States. The appointment was granted after careful state review despite her tender age, due to her education and character. Governor Hanley and Secretary of State Storms issued the commission. The article also includes assorted anecdotes and advertisements.
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Indiana
United’ States
Misa
Jessie Johnson
Kollomo
Hanley
Storms
Mise Johnson
B. C. Moore
United States
Artificial Wood From Peat Fibers Process Described
Frequent attempts to make artificial wood from peat fibers are outlined. Two methods are described: one uses an emulsion with blaster of parla and water, followed by heavy hydraulic pressing, drying, polishing, and varnishing to produce a durable, air dried plank. A simpler method washes peat, forms a moist mass with hydrated alum, presses briefly, then air dries to yield moisture resistant plates suitable for open air use without patination.
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Molda
Scientific American
Grape-Nuts Helps Sleep and Digestion Says User
A reader reports relief from insomnia and digestive trouble by switching to Grape-Nuts. She describes years of vomiting and bloating ending after starting the product, noting improved appetite and reduced diarrhea in her mother as well.
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Curie
J. A. Haywood
Lufkin
Tex
Voster Milburn Co
Buffato, N.Y
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