The Border Patrol That Came To A Stop For Romance
Lieutenant Kynaston encounters Miss Upton and Mrs. Fane beside a broken motor on the Mexican border. Amid gun-runner rumors and frontier duty, he lends aid then fields a quick warning about threats to travel south. A budding flirtation blooms as the camp settles for night.
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Kynaston
Villa
Villista
San Pedro
New Mexico
Tia Juana
Miss Upton
Mrs. Fane
Daniel Upton
Santa Cruz
Mexico
Mr. &Ynaston
Washington
Tibet
Changing Climate and Daily Temperature Effects
A Journal of the American Medical Association piece argues that cooler nights sharpen morning air and stimulate activity. It notes that notable achievements arise in the variable climates of the north temperate zone and questions the blanket use of mild climates for invalids.
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Journal
The
American Medical Association
Our
South
Riviera
Message Breaks Monotony for Camp Reader
Ordinary Kynaston would have welcomed any message from his camp as a relief from the log day. The main variation was the shifting long shadows moving from west to east, marking the passage of time.
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Kynaston
Love Tests in Lieutenant Kynaston’s Heart
A fictional inquiry pits Mrs. Fane against Doro for Lieutenant Kynaston’s affections. The piece hints at romantic tension and the appeal of each woman, exploring whom he may choose.
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Lieutenant Kynaston
Mrs. Fane
Dorothy
Something Different Promises in School Tales
A fragmentary exchange recalls a father’s bargaining to influence a child’s school behavior. One version vows a reward to deter running away, the other promises a reward if the child flees. The lines mirror each other as contrasting incentives.
Peru Accepts U S Silver at National Mint
Peru will take silver disks or blank coins minted in the United States from holders with government permits. They will be coined into 1 sol pieces worth 48.6 cents each, up to a total of 500000 sols.
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Peru
United States
African coast agreement on progress against disease
The text notes that along the African coast the general agreement is that they do not make satisfactory progress against their disease. It mentions a shared view among observers but provides no specific names, dates, or organizations.
Mountain sheep mutton praised as best wild game
Transplanted Pennsylvanian Howard Haton from Wolf Wyoming notes Uncle Sam has 75 000 elk in Yellowstone and 45 buffalo calves this spring. He says most will survive and lauds mountain sheep mutton as superior game meat, better than buffalo bear deer or elk.
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Howard Haton
Wolf
Wyo
Philadelphia
Sam
Yellowstone Park
Girard
Philadelphia Public Ledger
It Might Have Been The Gardener’s Quiet Confession
A speaker invites an unnamed listener to visit and view pictures of thriving gardens, describing how vegetables and seed ambitions were thwarted last year by failed seeds, hinting at a missed harvest and nostalgia for better yields.
None Left. European War Ends Peace Talks May Vanish
A witty exchange notes the growing duration of the European conflict and jokes that if it continues neutral ground for peace negotiations will run out. The quip underscores fatigue with the war and the search for a venue to broker terms.
Swamp Root Ad Claims Kidney Liver Bladder Remedy
The advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a premier treatment for kidneys liver and bladder diseases with a sworn purity certificate on every bottle. A sample bottle can be obtained by parcel post for ten cents by sending the payment to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY, and it is sold in two sizes at local drug stores.
Oratory Skill Spurred by Married Life
A reader notes reduced college speech activity but says married life has increased their exposure to public speaking. The exchange hints at personal growth through domestic duties and social duties rather than formal training.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Offer Free Sample
Heal your skin troubles with Cuticura Soap for bathing and Ointment to dry and apply. They stop itching instantly and clear pimples, blackheads, redness, roughness, dandruff, scalp irritation, and sore hands. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
The Proof on Conscience Fund Joke
A skeptical line in The Proof notes some believe the world grows honest while others joke the conscience fund offsets the national debt. The quip hints at public funds and moral rhetoric in a witty aside.
Free Book on Rheumatism by Jesse A Case from Brockton Mass
Advertisement promises a free book titled Rheumatism I ta Cause and Cure authored by Jesse A Case from Brockton Massachusetts. The notice urges anyone suffering from rheumatism or neuritis to request the book, claiming it is the most wonderful book ever written and entirely free.
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Jesse A. Case
Dept. C. W
Brockton
Mass
Adv
Taking Her Seriously in a Light Way
A humorous quip about romance notes a man’s caution in courting. The speaker jokes that repeated theater outings without any kiss signals genuine affection rather than casual flirting. The exchange highlights perceptions of love and proper dating behavior.
Fighting Race Reveals Dubwaite's Humiliating Defeat
In a sharp exchange a fighter nicknamed Dubwaite is taunted after a brutal beating. Onlookers note his mistake in challenging a man who wore a waist watch and a soft collar. The crowd learns his rival's true name is Mike rather than Elizabeth.
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Dubwaite
Elizabeth
Mike
Political talk at the convention a nerve-wracking affair
Mrs Twobble laments politicians mocking favorite sons while Mr Twobble notes the stress of a typical political convention and delegates feeling entitled to relaxation amid the proceedings.
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Mrs. Twobble
Mr. Twobble
Difference Is Intense Gyer Plans Michigan Woods Vacation
Gyer plans a summer trip to the Michigan woods. Myer asks about sights while Gyer notes there is much to saw.
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Gyer
The
Michigan Woods
Myer
Woman Avoids Operation After Vegetable Compound Aid
Astoria resident Mrs. John A. Koenig credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and avoiding a planned operation after two years of illness including back and stomach pains. The letter promotes sending inquiries to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicines, Lynn, Mass.
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Astoria
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
John A. Koenig
Flushing Avenue
Pinkham Laboratory
Lydia K.pinkham
Lydia EK
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
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George B. Tee
Rodney
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