Love Story of Sabron and a Desert Dog
The Comte de Sabron, captain of French cavalry, raises a motherless Irish terrier, Pitchoune, in his quarters. In the Sahara, the Marquise d Esclignac and Miss Jo Redmond influence plans as Sabron seeks to keep his dog and escape a larger conflict, crossing paths with Bedouin Fatou Anni who negotiates safety amid danger.
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le Comte de Sabron
Mameste Pitchoune
Marquise d'Esclignac
Jo, Redmond
Algiers
Sadbron
Goubte
Julia
Red Cross
Toerconrimearch Bulla Eete
Rabron'sa
Tremont
Sabron
Hammet Abou
Beni Medinet
Fatou Anni
Sahara
Hammetboy
Hammet
Into the Desert with Julia Redmond and Madame de la Maine
A week after a caravan left Algiers, Julia Redmond travels with Madame de la Maine into the desert. The two women seek daring freedom as the desert’s beauty and danger unfold around them. They share visions of pioneer spirit and inner longing in a nocturnal, perfumed setting.
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Duc de Tremont
Algiers
Julia Redmond
Madame de la Maine
Julia
Madame
Comtesse
Miss Redmond
Therese
Juia Redmond
Madame de’ i Maine
Rue de la Paix
Chere Amie
Robert
Comtesse de la Maine
Julian
Allah
Akbar
The Charm of Motherhood
An article promoting Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for expectant and new mothers. It argues unprepared mothers face nervous strain and health shocks, urging reliance on the product for strength, health, and beauty. It also invites readers to write for confidential advice to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Therese
Julia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Dream and Career Reflections Echo In Family and Truth
A Milwaukee Journal column contrasts a high achieving father in New York with his tired looking wife and children, noting the cost of success on family life. A second piece recounts Reverend Washington Gladden’s dream tale where a dog and house greet him, ending with a wry joke about remembered familiarity.
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New York
Milwaukee Journal
Washington Gladden
Doctor Gladden
Mr. Deshler
George
Edison dreams of a sleep free future
The article reflects on sleep as a waste of useful hours and cites Edison's belief that humanity may one day abolish sleep. It notes natural sleep in animals and the earth's constant motion as context for Edison’s speculative claim about a time when only rest may be unnecessary.
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Edison
Meaning of Yankee origin and usage through American history
The origin of Yankee is debated with theories that it derives from a corrupted Indian pronunciation of English or from Anglais French. It began referring to New England natives and later extended to all U.S. inhabitants. During the Civil War Southerners used it as a reproach for Northerners.
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New England States
United States
North
Porto Rico Sugar Industry Exports in 1914
The sugar industry dominated Porto Rico exports with sugar valued at over 20 million dollars out of total exports of 43 million for the year ending June 30, 1914. Sugar accounted for about two thirds of export value, the lowest sugar total in five years under normal conditions.
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Porto Rico
Arborologist Jolly and Polly Exchange Tree Gags
In a playful exchange, Mr Jolly asks Miss Polly what tree her family resembles. Polly guesses a peach tree. Jolly replies a nut tree, prompting laughter from all as the judge observes.
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Mr. Jolly
Miss Polly
Tired Eyes and Murine Eye Advice After the Movies
A vintage beauty note urges readers to keep eyes youthful with Murine after films and to not reveal age. It promotes eye drops as a simple reminder of looking younger through refreshed vision.
Salt Mines in Poland Tie 600-Year Working Streak
Some salt mines in Poland have been worked uninterruptedly for more than six centuries, demonstrating long standing mining traditions and enduring industrial activity across generations.
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Poland
When a Man Says He’s Thinking It Over He Won’t Act
A maxim suggests that when a man declares he is thinking over a matter it signals a decision not to proceed. The saying frames hesitation as final inaction.
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Marie van VO
Ray Walters
Victor
Oasis
Desert
Therese de la Maine
Marquise d’Esclignac
Carter
Dean
Doan
All Stores Co
Prope
Buffalo
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