A healer of the wilderness Henry Wellington Wack
In a wild Alaskan mining camp, Dr Dickson plots a night time plan with a patient, risking mutiny and disease to remove an Indian family suspected of spreading smallpox. The narrator assists, the doctor disappears, and the two depart with a dramatic, morally ambiguous, hazardous rescue.
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Elegant versatile walet pattern for home and street wear
Simple graceful pattern 5136 suitable for dressy or plain looks. Uses light silks or wash fabrics like linen gingham pongee serge cashmere satin and similar. Describes peasant style waste seamless shoulder surplice front vest back box print center, side center panel opening, optional band trim, size 32 to 42 bust. Requires fabric and trim amounts and pattern order details.
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Summer Skirt Pattern For Light Fabrics In Various Styles
A dainty summer skirt pattern shown in plain white lawn with embroidery and possible sheer fabrics like marquisette batiste or tulle. The upper part features fine tucks and insertion above a deep front tuck and gathered flounce. back opening. Pattern 6428 fits waist 24 to 80 inches. medium needs 3 yards of 36 inch material and 1½ yards of 15 inch flouncing. send 10 cents and size and pattern number.
A Chance Meeting With a Surgeon on the Street
A passerby recounts meeting a known surgeon who attempted to cut him off on the street. He intervened, warning the surgeon not to repeat such behavior to anyone. The remark is described as suggestive.
Disturbance Report: Office Whistling Employee
A manager reports a boy in the office who whistles at his work while his wife notes it is not uncommon and asks if it drives him mad. The manager replies that it does not, commenting on his rare working.
Clean Sanitary Floors With Varnish Like A Modern Floor
Varnish, seen as a beauty aid, serves as an efficient sanitary agent by sealing surfaces and trapping dust so microbes are not dispersed. A varnished floor stays clean, attractive, and wholesome while wiping keeps the environment healthier. The National Association of Varnish Manufacturers offers a free booklet Modern Floors from 636 The Bourse Philadelphia to show how to make and maintain wholesome floors. Varnish costs less than carpet and proves more satisfactory.
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Her Offering and the Missing Letter Lament
A young Indy boarder in a country household mourns the lack of a letter. Melba, the household pet, is coaxed to present a large worm filled chip to Miss Alice, who jokes that the postman did not bring a letter and that worms will free her from a garden errand. The next day a knock at the door leads Melba to emerge with the same offering.
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Street Sayings and Slang Through London History
The piece traces slang life spans from short lived street sayings to phrases with long histories like Does your mother know you're out and Not In these trousers. It notes revival and slight alterations of lines such as Where did you feel that batt and What! the same old hat tied to generational echoes from 1840 onward.
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Boston
Prince of Walon Islands
Caplan Copper Company
Port O’ Entry
Dor
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Abed
Dickson
Juneau
Mary Ann
Ketchikan
Dickeon
Ayer
London
Coffee Free Life Boosted by Postum Change
A Wisconsin creamery manager reports coffee caused digestion issues and heart palpitations hindering business. After switching to Postum, with wife help following box directions, he notes restored digestion, reduced fullness and palpitation, sharper mental function, and easier office work. He credits Postum as the greatest table drink.
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