Prudence and Rod Entangle at Prosperity Farm
Prudence Schuyler arrives at Prosperity Farm to start anew with her brother David. On the second day she falls for Rodney Gerard, a wealthy neighbor, while Len Calloway pressures labor for Rod. A circus visit triggers Chicot’s death and feuds flare as Milly Gooch and Rod grow closer. Prudence suspects Calloway’s hand in events.
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Prudence Schuyler
Prosperity Farm
David
Prue
Rodney Gerard
Prudence
Len Calloway
Rod
Jean
Chicot
Milly Gooch
Milly
Calloway
Rodney
New York
Prue suspects underground dealings amid house renovations
Prudence Schuyler frets over Walter Gerard and Calloway while awaiting Rod Gerard and his crew. A letter from Rod reveals plans at High Ledges and a rescue mission backdrop. Prue debates security of a safe and ponders Milly Gooch’s photograph as Jane Mack alarms with a night-time scream.
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Prudence
Walter Gerard
Calloway
Herelf
Gerard
New York
Miss Prue
Jean
Armatrong
Jim
David
Armstrong
Schuyler
David Schuyler
Dave
High Ledges
Prue
Rod
Rodney Gerard
Milly Gooch
Jim Armstrong
Jane Mack
Macky
Uncle Rod
Provence
Mr. Calloway
Rodney
Metropolitan Museum
Little Mother of Six After Anna's Honor Slaying
Chicago court records sparkled with public sympathy as fifteen year old Anna Maletta defends her family after shooting her father to prevent further abuse. The shot wounded her mother fatally but Anna was released by the grand jury. Now she assumes duties of mother to her six siblings under care of a great uncle.
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Chicago
Anna Maletta
Anna
James Maretta
James Maletta
Carmel
Dolly
Longest Welland Canal Lock at Humberstone Highlighted
Detroit News notes the Humberstone guard lock on the Welland canal at 1,380 feet is the world’s longest but shallow, serving only to adjust canal levels. It compares lengths and lifts of locks on the Welland, Sault Ste Marie, and Panama systems, noting Panama’s Gatun Miraflores Pedro Miguel trio as most critical from an engineering view.
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Welland Canal
Humberstone
Detroit News
Lake Erie
Sault Ste. Marie Canal
Thorold
Gatun
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Pacific
Miraflores
Pedro Miguel
Panama Lock
First Use of United States Name Traced to 1776
The article notes Thomas Jefferson likely first used the name United States of America in 1776 while declaring independence. It explains the Twelve United Colonies unity in a 1775 resolution and switch from United Colonies to United States in 1776 continental instruments. Georgia’s absence kept the 12 colonies count.
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United States
Thomas Jefferson
United States of America
United Colonies
Georgia
Prisoners Flee? No, It's Horses This Time
In Michigan City Indiana a herd of horses at the Niemer prison honor farm six miles south escaped from a driver. Officials initially feared inmate escape but later confirmed the animals were attempting to flee before being recaptured. A passerby who saw the driverless horses on the road alerted authorities.
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Michigan City
Ind
Honor Farms
Niemer
Here
Gypsy fortune teller fleeced girl of large sum
Isabella Majer went to a gypsy woman in Belgrade for a fortune tellin g and was warned of a coming tragedy to her family. Terrified, she paid increasingly large sums to avert the disaster, eventually giving more than 1 000 000 dials. police were informed after a friend heard of the affair.
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Belgrade
Lsabella Majer
Dog steals perch from anglers on Burlington lake
Dr and Mia P H Ewart of Springfield Mass fished near Burlington and landed about 40 to 80 perch before their dog snatched the fish and dropped them back into the lake when they looked away.
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Burlington
Mia
P. H. Ewart
Springfeld Mass
Housewife’s Idea Box Cream Puff Filling Tip
A simple tip for filling cream puffs suggests using a pastry bag instead of a spoon. Whether filled with whipped cream or a thick custard, the bag is presented as more efficient and easier for the home cook.
English Expert Claims Apes Evolving Like Stone Age Humans
Miss Ella Tarleton, an English missionary, says apes show signs of advancing from primitive to Stone Age behavior. Observations include warfare, village-building by brooks, leafy umbrellas, and vegetable fly swatters, with Lincoln Park Director Floyd Young noting limited data to confirm trends.
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Ella Tarleton
Rome
Chicago
Miss Tarleton
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