Millionaire Ardmore Impersonates Governor on Train
An idle rich man Thomas Ardmore and UVA professor Henry Griswold flee Atlanta by rail. Ardmore pursues a girl, encounters Governor Dangerfield intrigue, and ends up posing as governor to aid a stranger. A mysterious jug exchange foreshadows further plot twists as the journey nears Raleigh.
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Thomas Ardmore
Henry Maine Griswold
University of Virginia
Atlanta
Griswold
Ardmore
Gov. Osborne
South Carolina
Ardsley
Collins
Frank Collins
Ardy
Mr. Billings
Bronx Loan and Trust Company
Billings
North Carolina
Dangerfield
the Secaan
Sf Ballywinklie
Monte Carlo
America
New Orleans
Raleigh
Miss Dangerfield
Tar Heel
Miss Rangerfield
Gov. Dangerfield
Sir Walter
Queen Elizabeth
Kildere
Kildare
Gov'nor Dangerfield
Carolina Commonwealths
Gov'nor
Sir William Arbuckle and Sir Harry Smith Dinner Anecdote
A gala tale from a South African dinner features Sir William Arbuckle praised as a popular capital speaker. The anecdote recounts Sir Harry Smith, Cape commandant, addressing soldiers about shortages, followed by an old sergeant’s blunt request for boots rather than rhetoric.
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William Arbuckle
Harry Smith
Cape
Sir Harry
Arry
Anderson brothers claim color motion picture by wire patent
A Copenhagen letter in a Paris paper reports the Anderson brothers patent a wire transmission apparatus showing color and motion. They failed to fund models in their country but were aided by a Parisian firm that paid 80,000 francs for all rights and will receive eight percent of earnings.
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Anderson Brothers
Copenhagen
Paris
Parison
Thus Begin Each Day Inspired Banished Self and Sin
The message urges a simple sincere serene life this day. It emphasizes discarding discontent anxiety and self seeking while cultivating cheerfulness magnanimity charity self control and the habit of silence. It calls for economy in expenditure prudence in speech and diligence in entrusted duties.
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Vincent
Pessimium Resolves Fears on Adherence to Goals
Pessimium expresses concern about meeting self imposed targets citing difficulty sticking to resolutions and maintaining discipline. The remarks underscore anxieties over long term commitment and consistency.
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Pessimium
Stray Stories Reflect 19th Century Social Ironies
Readable fragments from a 100 year old tale set describe a man who never wore a dress suit and the social gossip surrounding polite society. The piece includes quips about laughter as human privilege and a note on cures and money back guarantees.
Stomach Ills and Spring Fever Warn of Health Risk
Early spring brings winter impurities and stomach weakness. The notice urges taking Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to cleanse the system and prevent sickness. It links weak digestion to fatigue, headaches, indigestion, dyspepsia, malaria, and general debility.
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Ray Walter
Gov
Danger Field
Easly
Tibet
Ciaresy
Leigh Hunt
Carter
Carters le
Oklahoma
Opportunityy
Grant County
Lemen Bros. Regi Estate
Nashville
Okla
Cascarets
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