A Dangerous Errand Through San Francisco Streets
The narrator and Honey Wiltin, son of his father's companion, travel from the ferry to a bustling San Francisco hotel amid crowding streets and looming danger. A wary exchange hints at a planned encounter and looming chase as they move toward a private room to await their fate.
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Ferey
Capltan
Craic
Coe Aie
San Francisco
Curenius
Honey Wiltin
California
Ehane
Rae
Hiahiton
Lleney
Fatimahi
Elinu
Gio
Aid Henry
Tony Rome
Sin Pranciaco
Market Street
Wieledeivers
Hotebran
A Night in San Francisco Shadowed by a Mystery
I accompany Henry as we evade danger across a corrupt city block, exchanging disguises and seeking aid after a violent, unseen assault. A police alert follows our escape, while I, isolated and anxious, search Henry’s belongings for clues about the attackers and a path to my cousin’s fate.
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Henry
Batn—Boncow
Coyotes Invade San Joaquin Ranches Prompt Coyote Drive
A large San Joaquin county crowd gathered at the Hol Unger ranch to drive coyotes. Many vehicles and horsemen participated in two drives, but few coyotes were killed as the animals avoided sight. Livestock losses have prompted plans for another extermination effort.
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San Joaquin Country
Hol- Unger Ranch
Girls Wanted in New York City Immigrant Case
Since the start of the year five male immigrants have tended in New York City to two female immigrants, outlining a confusing family or care arrangement in the urban center.
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New York City
Upbuilding of Country Towns as Nation’s Safeguard
George H. Magwell argues that decentralizing trade and industry to suburbs and rural towns is essential to curb urban degeneration and social unrest. He urges country editors and merchants to lead a nationwide campaign promoting local commerce, keeping goods in local stores, and fostering growth in country towns to sustain the union. The piece includes a note on schooling in the Philippines, contrasting local books with U S examples.
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Charitel
George H. Magwell
Michigan Tradesman
Cies
Cowboy Bravado Over Subduing a Savage Beast
In an aged account the cowboys claim they were brave enough to ride a formidable beast, with Alexander the Great portrayed as subduing Bucephalus. The text mocks the notion that fear kept them from attempting such a feat, noting it as a political impression rather than fact.
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Alexander the Great
Bucephalus
Publicity and advertising drive merchant success
Publicity fuels success says the author, noting that persistent advertising and sound business practices build lasting trade. A pioneer store may fail without ongoing promotion and proper typography. editors and printers influence an ad’s impact through careful setting and word choice.
Manufacturing and commercial towns rely on trade radius
Cities grow where natural advantages support manufacturing and distribution. Towns rely on a broad trade territory while country towns face limited markets. Sustained effort, enterprise, and pull together work keep centers like New York or Chicago thriving amid rising competition.
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New York
Boston
Chicago
Avoid Narrowness in Business Costs and Staffing
The piece warns that extreme economy harms business by cutting expenses too far. It questions hiring cheap, inexperienced staff and argues skilled workers justify higher wages. It notes that merchants with penny pinching methods may fail from poor service and lack of advertising.
Hustlers In Demand
Optimists with drive push towns forward while pessimists hinder progress. A single hardworking, well‑balanced leader is worth many ineffective financiers in guiding a community.
Labouchere and a Donation Party Fire Up Courtroom Jests
The text recalls Labouchere’s costly legal battles and a courtroom toast from Sir Frank Lockwood. In London a flurry of laughter erupts as Labouchere’s wealth and influence gloss over the era’s satire. Maude Booth’s strenuous day in New Orleans features sermons at a prison and multiple receptions at detention houses and clubs.
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Labby
Truth
Henry Labouchere
Ibel
Frank Lockwood
Labouchere
London
Maude Booth
New Orleans
Maude Ballington Booth
House of Detention
Thin
Era Club
Practical Fashions Paris Pattern No 1911 for a child's frock
Pattern No 1911 describes a full body dress gathered to an all over embroidered round yoke with bishop or short puff sleeves. Suitable fabrics include cotton, lawn, linen. sizes range from one-half to five years. For a three year old, material needs vary by width and an embroider added. Pattern Department offers-send 10 cents, include name and address.
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Paris
Ladies Tucked Shirt Waist Pattern No 2346
Black and white dotted fabric shirt waist pattern features front fullness with narrow tucks, shoulder tuck, insertion bands, and a cream lawn jabot. Pattern includes six sizes and yardage details, with purchase instructions for pattern No 2346. Also includes miscellaneous notes and humor items from Hit or Miss column.
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Paris
Us Paj
Ainward
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Montgomery Street
Garth
Sam
Gane
Ergel
Puller
Thas
Weill
Henry Santted
Abe
Ste Lence
Holt
Ben
Yonkers, Statesman
Philippines
Mariquina
Pasin
Apelier
United States
Mangas
Pedro
John
Amanda
Rey
Dr. Fourthly
Flavius
Mrs. Fourthly
San Franciscan
Mary Mannering
Jamey K. Hackett
Spain
Great Peninsula
Jones
Janet
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