Retreat to Quebec and a Bold Frontier Trek
Colin Cabot journeys from Cambridge with Col. Botts to rally western settlers for the war effort. Along the way he braves bear attacks, visits Skenesborough, and encounters the tough innkeeper Rachel Bowlby who pits a militia defense against Mohawk raiders as whispers of British moves echo from Canada. The tale blends frontier hardship with political intrigue surrounding Sim Botts and Washington’s rangers.
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Colin
Skenesborough
Cabot
Cambridge
Bowlby
Rachel Bowlby
Schuyler
Here
Canada
Quebec
Ticonderoga
Fort
Colonel Brentwood
Washington
Vermont
Albany
Mm Hands
Mrs. Bowlby
How I Broke Into the Movies by Hal C. Herman
An actor recalls his New York early training in physical culture and dance and how he photographed well to become a film star. He credits Lois Weber and Douglas Fairbanks for pivotal chances, outlines key titles, and reflects on the demanding work and luck shaping a film career.
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Hal C. Herman
Mateur
New York
Constance Talmadge
Polly
Lois Weber
Douglas Fairbanks
First National Pictures
Revolutionary era romance in Boston ends with battles and duels
In July 1775 Colin Cabot sails from Cambridge to meet Patience Fayerweather under rebel skies. He earns Washington’s regard as secretary and captain while a British plot to seize him unfolds. A duel with rival Harry Gage wounds Gage. Colin is demoted to the ranks by Washington, and Pat visits headquarters before returning to Boston.
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Boston
Colin Cabot
Patience
Pat” Fayerweather
Cambridge
Amos Farnsworth
Colin
Washington
Pat
Farnsworth
Harry Gage
Gage
Mrs. Washington
John Halliday Career Highlights and Early Setbacks
Unwise investments sent John Halliday to stage, with a half million lost in the Sacramento stock market. He joined Nat Goodwin’s repertory company, toured with T. Daniel Frawley, then appeared on Broadway in The Circle and The Whip. He later acted with John Drew and in Scarlet Pages Captain Applejack Fifty Million Frenchmen and joined RKO.
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John Halliday
Nevada
Sacramento
Nat Goodwig
T. Daniel Frawley
John Drew
Mr. Halliday
RKO Radio Pictures
Ruling Voice
Men of Chance
One Cent Daily Policy Promises $1000 Accident Cover
Independent Life Insurance Co offers a $1000 accident policy for $2 a year open to ages 5 to 60. coverage increases 10 percent yearly up to 3500 with no premium rise and includes loss of hands feet or eyes. No money required for 10 days inspection. send name age address and beneficiary details.
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Independent Life Insurance Co
Iit
Independent Life Insurance Company
Independent Bldg
Nashville
Tenn
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the Master of Chaos
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Simeon Botts
Revere
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Botts
Springfield
Sim” Botts
Sim Betts
Western
Sim Botts
Congress
Harvard
Sim
Franklin
Battses
Europe
Philadelphia
Colonel Botts
Eph Kittle’s
Samson Creek
Womern
Colonel
Billie Dove
Unwise Investments
St. J ’S
Peery
WEY
Duke Vermitage Wrights Pill Co
Gold Street, N. Y. City
Dr. Lee
Dr.Lee
C.O.D. Lee Laboratories
Detroit
Mich
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Iowa
Tiley
Blanchester
Needle Guild
E. 43Rd St
Chicago
America
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Congressional Book Shop
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