Mystery of the Ravenspurs Bees Attack Plot
In the ravenspurs serial, Geoffrey and Ralph inspect a black bee specimen said to be imported by Mrs May. The deadly insects sting unseen and kill victims quickly as Tehigorsky and Tchigoraku devise sulfur and bellows methods to purge two hives. Vera confronts Geoffrey at supper as danger looms.
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Malon
Geoffrey
Ralph
Mrs. May
England
Orsky
Tehigorsky
Vera
Tchiky
Dow
Tchigorsky
Techigorsky
Le _r abe von dee
Marion
Tchigoraku
An Unexpected Guest Revealed in a Dark Terrace
Geoffrey and Tchigorsky hear a wounded cry and discover a trapped woman on the terrace. They note hawk-like watchers and a labyrinthine trap laid by loyal aides to capture the elusive visitor, an alluring and skilled figure known to all as a dangerous soul.
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Geoffrey
Ralph
Vera
Marion
Tohigorsky
Rey
England
Geof
Tchigorsky
Geofrey
Techigorsky
Elphick
Wise banker aids county youths with purebred pigs
A North Dakota banker distributed purebred pigs to county boys under guidance of County Agent W. W. A. The program taught proper stock care and the benefits of blood lines. The banker bred pigs returned by boys, who kept the gains and learned farming, with potential for future deposits in his bank. The article praises banker, county agent, and the boys as future farmers.
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North Dakota
Ward County
W.W. A
Berlin Population Declines Sharply as War Drags On
Berlin shows a sharp population drop in April with 168,715 residents, down from 1,061,722 in 1914. The May transport fall mirrors this: street railways 47,612,723 riders, down 5.5 million. elevated lines 6,234,750, down 1.6 million. taxis and other vehicles 1,663,586, nearly 5 million fewer riders.
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Berlin
Berliner Tagevattr
Derlin
Holland's Frontiers Warned Against German Aggression
Opinion notes Holland would be vulnerable if drawn into war by German attacks on ships or infringements on rights. A German strike could invite invasion and trigger allied responses from Britain, France, and Nordic neighbors who would suspend neutrality and halt trade with the aggressor.
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Germany
Holland
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Toronto Mail and Empire
Thrift Tale From Scottish Bonnet Gift
An illustration shows a Scotswoman who accepted a bonnet as a gift from a lady. Asked to choose between felt or straw, Mrs. MacDuff replies she will pick straw to save money, remarking it may save a bit if she finishes it herself.
Inventor Maxim Promises New Gas Defense and Weapons
Sir Hiram Maxim discusses experiments on chemical gas methods and trench defenses. He claims to have tested chlorine dispersion and praises immediate pressure changes while promising unreported safety devices and several other inventions to aid national defense.
War Dog Fend Air Saves Soldier At Neuilly Hospital
A true WWI tale from Field and Fancy recounts Fend Air, an Algerian soldier’s dog, who found his wounded master buried after a trench explosion. The dog led rescuers to the man, enabling his evacuation to the American hospital at Neuilly where the dog was admitted with his owner.
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Armer Corry
Neuilly
Fend Air
Marseilles
France
Belgium
Marne
Soares
Wneuilly
Mrs Finnerty's Good Behavior Blessing Two Boys
Mrs Rooney visits Mrs Finnerty to see tidy lace curtains and a scrubbed floor. They discuss two Sing Sing inmates due for release tomorrow after ten year sentences, reduced by three years for good behavior.
Bus Conductor Urges Passenger for Westminster Abbey Ride
The motorbus halted and the conductor scanned the steps. A man atop hesitates then answers yes to Westminster Abbey but is told to come down so the conductor can bring it aboard.
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Westminster Abbey
Donts for Drivers of Horses Warned by ASPCA Leaflet
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issues a leaflet titled Hot Weather Hints for Horse Users. It urges drivers to avoid overloading, ensure proper tack, provide shade, water, and bran mash, wash the horse’s mouth, remove collars at night, and wash pressure points. It stresses ample bedding, light, air, good food, and humane care to keep horses healthy.
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Socity
Mae
Patie
England’s aging strength and the chained smoker tale
The piece contrasts England’s enduring power with aging infirmities and a public health note on smoking. It cites Lord Haldane described as a “chain smoker” and mentions Edward VII and golfer Edward Ray, noting their tobacco use and opinions on consumption.
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Lord Haldane
Dog rescued from burning trawler amid shell attack
After the last trawler was hit by 66 inch shells and ablaze a white dog appeared on deck. An officer ordered a launch to evacuate it and, at considerable risk, the animal was rescued. It remains with the crew.
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Standard
Silo project near Englewood touted as world’s largest
The Silo Record notes John Edwards near Englewood starts a massive silo building with dimensions 11 feet high 50 feet across and 15 feet deep to store 2500 tons of ensilage. Edwards reportedly owns 10 000 cattle in Kansas City Journal.
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John Edwards
Englewood
Kants
Edwards
Kansas City Journal
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Ravenspurs
Erin
Tommy
Faian
Nic
Ifliam Maxim
Gertand Poston
Flanders
War Office
Hiram
Wham
American Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Emerson
Mother of Nations
Cap
Nohbstee Patel
E. Ston
Canada
Tisdale
Tisé
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