Emerald Bell Bargain Endangers Upton Family
In a Mexican uprising, Upton guards an emerald stone while Dorothy discovers a note proposing prisoner exchanges for Lt. Kynaston. A night chase follows as Wilkes plans a nighttime capture, and Upton is shot while debating the message and the fate of the emerald. Dorothy realizes her father’s life is more precious than wealth.
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Mr. Upton
Dorothy
Wilkes
Manuel
Soldado
Mr. Wilkes
Upton
Nolan
Lewis
Mayer
Bell Exchange and a Rebel Standoff in the Camp
The girl confronts a theft of the Emerald Bell by her kleptomaniac father. Upton Wilkes and Captain Colquez threaten a swap while Colonel Mayer pleads for concessions. The plan shifts toward returning Kynaston as the price of peace, with General Obispo awaiting the outcome.
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Dorothy
Kynaston
Wilkes
Manuel
Upton
Mayer
Old Wilkes
Colquez
Mr. Wilkes
The Emerald Bell Reveals Its Hidden Truth
Dorothy recalls Marian’s past counsel as a pasteboard box drops to the floor revealing the green luster of the Emerald Bell in the office. The moment arrests her with shock as the artifact sits unwrapped at her feet.
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Dorothy
Upton
Charity
Father
Marian
New Head for Columbus State Hospital and health warnings
Columbus health officials, echoing a state board warning, urge strict isolation for suspected infantile paralysis cases as Ohio sees rising cases in 1916. Dr. William H. Pritchard named head of Columbus State Hospital, starting July 15 at a salary of 2083 dollars.
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Columbus State Hospital
Columbus
Ohio
State Board of Health
New York
Bowman
State Board
New York City
State Health Board
William H. Pritchard
Gallipolis
State Board of Administration
Pritchard
Harmon
State Hospital
C. F. Gilliam
C. C. Philbrick
The
Board of Administration
State Medical Board
Anna Johnson
Yellow Springs
Harriet L. P. Friend
Delaware
State Association of Nurses
Camp Willis
Charles Harrison
Lee Monroe
Supreme Court
Epoch Producing Company of
Ohio Board of Film Censors
Wiit
I. V. Lyons
Counsel for Wedded Folk on Harmonious In-Laws
An article extols spouses avoiding fault finding about in laws. A wife notes her husband loves her family as his own, signaling unselfish restraint. Authors urge pardoning, cross family tolerance, and reducing spiteful judgments to keep marriages and roofs united.
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Virginia Terhume van de Water
Mother's Magazine
Lydia E Pinkham Product Endorsed By Richmond Woman
Mrs Lena Wynn of Richmond Virginia reports relief from hot flashes dizziness and nervousness during the change of life after taking seven bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The notice urges others to use the remedy to ease suffocation headaches backaches palpitations eyespots irregularities and related symptoms.
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Mrs. Wynn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Richmond
Lena Wynn
E. O Street
Did as He Was Told Golf Tale
Reggie boasts he never played golf before and asked an old Scotchman for guidance. He recalls the reply and his own reaction, claiming he “hooted” in return, sparking laughter at the odd exchange.
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Reggie
River Above Suspicion and Rio Grande Improvement Debate
Senator Sorgum argues against pork barrel accusations in a proposition to improve conditions along the Rio Grande. The exchange emphasizes focusing on genuine river and harbor needs rather than political pork.
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Sorghum
Rio Grande
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Otate Board
George H. Hamilton
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Wapakonetta
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W. J. Schenck
Bucyrus
Willis
W. D. Fulton
Newark
Hildebrant
Carl T. Antenen
Hamilton
Fulton
Antenen
Thornton J. Snyder
Cincinnati
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J. B. Allen
Athens
Adjutant General
Capt. Allen
Adjutant General’s Office
State House
Chase
John Lutch
Westerville
Lutch
State Board of Agriculture
E. W. Harrington
Gov
Arlington
D. E. Nettleton
Cleveland
John Eklundh
Turner
Montgomery
Attorney General's Department
State Treasury
Department
Edward Nichols
State Supreme Court
Clinton Collins
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