A Providential Daughter and a House of Secrets
Avice Dane, sheltered at Kenwood Farm, becomes central as Ellersly, presumed dead after a crash, survives through her singing. Madame Dane shields the family, aiding Ellersly’s recovery and covering a hidden lineage that ties to Frank Ellersly, uniting fortune and providence through a miraculous bond.
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Avice
Alice
Kenwood Farm
Madame Dane
Madame
Ellersly
Weyburn
Huersly
Ufe
Mme. Dane
Constant
Rats In Virginia City Mines Warn Miners Of Quakes
In Virginia City and Gold Hill Nevada immigrant rats thrived in furnace hot mine depths, scavenging scraps while tolerating heat. They warned miners of impending cave ins by becoming uneasy and scurrying about, guiding crews to safety before disaster struck. A quoted joke closes with a judge’s quip about driving while drunk.
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Virginia City
Gold Hill
Nev
Adventure Magazine
Teeth Parted in Middle Exchange Joke
A humorous exchange where Little Jimmy teases his father by noting two front teeth missing. The scene centers on a playful moment highlighting the child’s amused perception of his dad’s smile.
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Jimmy
Papa
Chicago society mystery over McCormick engagement
Miss Mary Landon Baker drew out a February to October drama as speculation swirled about the engagement of Allister McCormick of Chicago to Miss Joan Stevens of London. Paris rumors set a October Paris wedding while Baker delayed the ceremony in Chicago attracting society’s attention.
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Mary Landon Baker
Society Beauty of
Chicago
Allister McCormick
Paris
Joan Stevens
London
le Touquet
The
Herald
Miss Baker
Lord Birkenhead’s US Speech Draws Wide Comment
British attorney general Sir Frederick B. Smith known for prosecuting Sir Roger Casement stirred broad press reaction with a public address in America. Henry Breckenridge criticized his remarks at Williams College Institute of Politics calling them distasteful to Americans.
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Viscount Birkenhead
Frederick B. Smith
Roger Casement
America
Henry Breckenridge
Wilson
John W. Davis
American Bar Association
Lord Birkenhead
Institute of Politics
Williamstown
Hope
United States
Europe
Mellon Signals Continuation in Cabinet After Europe Trip
Secretary Mellon returned from Europe and announced his decision to stay in the cabinet at President Coolidge's request. He reported back on European conditions after a six week trip and warned that reparations talks have no clear path forward. He noted France prospers yet its policy weakens credit and England fears world trade declines amid potential uprisings, while urging a German Ruhr settlement to unblock global improvement.
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Treasury
Mellon
Europe
Coolidge
American World War Foreign Debt Commission
France
England
Uhrany
Ruhr
United States
General March’s World Honeymoon Amid Royal-Style Marriage
General Peyton March surprised friends by marrying Miss Cora Virginia McEntee of New York in London. The 26 year old bride is 32 years younger than the groom. They plan a world tour with a likely return to the United States via Asia. March’s first wife was Mrs. Josephine S. Cunningham, who died in 1904. March, former chief of staff, resigned in 1921 and joined the retired list later that year.
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Peyton
March
London
Cora Virginia McEntee
New York City
General March
Rome
England
United States
Asia
Josephine Smith Cunningham
Washington
M ‘Has
John MiUlliken
Paul R. Frank
Joseph M. Swing
Lewis March
Army Officers Permitted Civilian Dress in Washington
Army officers on duty in Washington DC may wear civilian clothes but must don uniforms on specified occasions. The new directive clarifies dress standards for officers in the capital, balancing practicality with regalia.
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Army
Washington, D. C
New Order
The Mighty Oak Met a Nut Like You
A light exchange between a self doubting worker and a heartened typist. The typist urges perseverance, comparing growth to an oak tree that started as a nut. The quip captures quiet newsroom encouragement.
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Boston Transcript
Book Store Exchange Reveals Marriage Plans
In a small shop a clerk asks how to help and a nervous young man seeks a book on husbandry as he declares an impending marriage. The brief dialogue captures a domestic milestone in a simple storefront setting.
Dry Hand Mops promise long life and easy care
Boiling water and strong soap can brighten floors with the Dry Hand Mop without injuring hands. Mops use best grade yarn with no rough ends, outlasting ordinary mops two to three times. Renewable heads allow easy replacement. extra heads priced at 75e. Manufactured by Dry Hand Mop Co Inc New Orleans Louisiana.
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Wiise
O., Inc
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Frank Ellersly
Nature
Mrs. Ellersly
Frank Eilersly
Mrs. Hilersly
Mrs. Dilersly
Allister
Watero 'S
Waterman
L. E. Waterman Company
Broadway, New York
Boston
San Francisco
Medical
Stude
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Superior
Chevrolet Motor Company
General Motors Corporation
Detroit
Michigan
Superior Light Delivery
Flint, Mich
New Orleans, Louisiana
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