Intrigue Between Ardmore and Griswold Over Governors
Ardmore and Griswold clash as North and South Carolina governors’ quarrel spins political intrigue. Griswold backs Barbara Osborne of South Carolina while Ardmore backs Jerry Changerfield of North Carolina in a border feud. Appleweight is captured, Jerry abducts him, Ardmore arrests a man claiming to be Gov Osborne, and militia actions unfold as Col. Gillingwater investigates retreat.
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Ardmore
Henry
Maine
Griswod
North
South Carolina
Griswold
Barbara Osborne
Jerry Changerfield
North Carolina
Appleweight
Jerry
Ardsley
Gov. Osborne
Col
Gillingwa
South
Potina
Mrs. Atchison
Col. Daubenspeck
Dangerfield
Mr. Ardmore
Bhurted Ardmore
Miss Dangerfield
Piothas
Henry Maine Griswoertd
Sonth
Carolina
Fee
Ore
Admiralty
Camp Buszari
Turner Court Horse
Mingo Counts
Thomas Ardmore
Daubenspeck
Bugle
George
Grissy
Battle over the Raccoon Ends in Truce Exchange Plan
Ardmore and Jerry confront a tense standoff as South Carolina and North Carolina forces clash briefly across the Raccoon. A flag of truce arrives bearing a prisoner exchange proposal, revealing Appleweight jailed in North Carolina and Griswold’s bold handwriting drives the political maneuver.
Imitations and Temptations in a Cigar Advertisement
A fragmented notice hints at a tobacco product promotion titled Lewis' Single Binder. The text juxtaposes warnings about imitation with a whimsical line about a lamb near a mint bed, suggesting a satirical or filler note rather than a clear event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
American Illustrators Elevate Quality and Artistic Value
The text notes illustrators have improved over recent years, moving beyond mere accurate depiction. It argues true value lies in illustrations that both illustrate and possess artistic merit, steering away from mechanical draftsman and photographer approaches.
White Island Sulphur Bank in Bay of Plenty New Zealand
An island in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty called White Island rises 800 to 900 feet above sea level and hosts a vast sulfur centered landscape. A perpetual vapor cloud vents from the crater area while a 40 acre acid lake boils at the center. Blow-holes discharge steam and fumes as boats can navigate the lake with care. The sulfur is very pure though exploitation remains limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay of Plenty
New Zealand
White Island
Woman's Club of Lynn Creates Inclusive Community Hub
The Lynn Massachusetts Woman's club promotes an open, welcoming atmosphere with splendid reception rooms a large banquet hall and multiple meeting rooms. The building houses two business floors already hosting a millinery shop and an art store. Built for 60 000 the club funded it through whist parties fairs and other events.
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Woman's Club
Lynn
Mass
Ten Years of Suffering Reversed by Dean's Kidney Pills
Mrs Narcissa Waggoner of Carterville Illinois suffered a decade with back pains headaches nervous spells and kidney secretions. After three doctors diagnosed paralysis she used Deans Kidney Pills and was permanently cured becoming stronger than before. For sale by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dena
Narcissa -Waggoner
Carterville
Ill
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
A Treasure of Clever Lines from Pele Mele
A short quip celebrates a discreet new maid who even knocks at all the drawers before opening them, highlighting a humorous bit of domestic wit from Pele Mele.
Judge Longworth and the Egg Incident
Judge Longworth once known for his Ohio Supreme Court seat appeared gravely puzzled after a neighbor nicknamed him Judge Longworth. The following day a maid disrupted his wife’s garden party with the toast that the judge had laid an egg in a curious remark.
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Nicholas
Longworth
Ohio
Supreme Bench
You Know Them Frayed Boss and New Bite Bridle
The fragment hints at a character with a recurring role and a new gear change. It mentions a frayed boss and a curious attention shift toward a bite and bridle, suggesting a theme of adaptation or distraction within a familiar setting.
Bernhardt as Sculptor in Stage Bust Prank
Sarah Bernhardt was asked to model a bust on stage but did not sculpt it. The bust is pre-made and baked, with damp clay placed over it to hide the handiwork, then removed to reveal the head beneath. Critics cheered the illusion while misreading the artistic technique.
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Ray Waite
Webb
Gov. Dangerfield
Papa
Capt. Webb
Bronx Loan and Trust Company of
New York
Foster
Hazel
Daubensspeck
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battie Creek, Mich
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