Emerald Stone Bargain Endangers Upton Family
Mexicans seek a green emerald believed by Upton to aid their rebellion and offer prisoner Lt. Kynaston in exchange. After tense negotiations and a night of waiting, a long range shot wounds Upton as Dorothy discovers a newspaper clipping accusing him. She realizes his fate may hinge on the emerald and his life is more valuable than wealth.
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Mr. Kynaston
Wilkes
Upton
Mes
Manuel
Soldado
Dorothy
Nolan
Lewis
Mayer
Teara
Charity
Father
Fred
Miranda
Iit
Indies
Liittle
Kynaston
Old Wilkes
Colquez
Senorita
Mr. Wilkes
Emerald Bell Reveals Its Dread On Office Floor
Dorothy confronts a startling sight as a pasteboard box breaks and reveals the Emerald Bell lying on the office floor. Marian recalls a cavalry camp discussion with Thor about the same issue, adding tension to the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sos
Marian
Thor
Sbe
Dorothy
Emerald Bell in Camp Confronts a Swap
In a desert camp, Dorothy confronts her father over the stolen Emerald Bell as Wilkes and Manuel return with prisoners. Colonel Mayer cowers before the Bell promising money and arms for a patriot cause, while Upton presses for Swift action and a swap that could free Kynaston.
TIME TO BUY AUTO PICK THE RIGHT CAR FOR YOU
World Salesmanship congress at Detroit highlights concerted individual cooperation in selling autos. Articles by auto editors influence more sales than ads. August to October offer best driving, conditions, and dealer service. Read ads carefully, call a dealer for a demo, and buy now to enjoy life.
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Detroit
Enliax
Sient
Lubrication Method for Clock Springs Described
The article advises prying open clock springs each spring season and applying lubricant between the leaves. It suggests using graphite with a sprayed atomizer and a carbon disulphide ether mix, noting cost and odor differences.
Comfortable Driver Space Highlighted in New Models
The latest models emphasize driver comfort with exceptional leg room deep cushions and low-set seats with high backs. Design distributes body space to maintain tonneau room while enhancing seat comfort and support for long drives.
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Tonneau
Motor the Heart and Its Fragile Motor
A surgeon’s conceit of a heart that runs under any strain parallels motors in cars. Even the most elegant body cannot save a machine when its engine falters, a warning echoed by a dancer who lamented that without power there is no ball or car.
Tall Home Comforts Inexpensive Auto Deluxe With Telescoping Apartment
The article describes a new automobile luxury called the telescope apartment, a light, modular add on that expands to a comfortable room with bed, stove, drawers, and bath facilities. It attaches to the car in minutes, uses engine exhaust heating and car electricals, and costs about $100, offering Pullman like comfort on wheels. It notes the unit is detachable, compact when telescoped, and aimed at travelers seeking hotel style amenities on the road.
Prices of Autos to Rise and Insurance Change
President George Grabar of a Houston auto firm says rising raw material costs and tight supply will push car prices higher. He notes manufacturers fear not matching current dollar-for-dollar values soon as demand climbs. Also New Jersey insurers now base auto premiums on vehicle weight, with thresholds at 3,000 pounds for liability and property damage.
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George Grabar
Houston
Tex
Toledo
Indianapolis
Graham
New Jersey
Pure Castor Oil Usage Among Racing Drivers
The text notes that only one or two drivers use pure castor oil in major races. It adds that some now mix castor oil with alcohol, and that certain drivers may employ a private mixing process not shared publicly.
Liquid Air for Autos Opens at Bowton
A Bowton company forms to produce liquid air for autos and machinery. It claims vehicles can travel 100 miles on this fuel at very low cost, promising a new driving power for transportation and industry.
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Bowton
Western Mining and Oil News Highlights Copper Finds
The Western Mining and Oil News reports metal prices for Spelter and Lead in Denver and New York, copper casting at 23.128, bar silver at 0. It notes Br Peterson’s discovery of golf copper ore on the Baca grant in Yavapai County and two ore occurrences in rapid development at the Gallen Plonger mine. The Oatman United has new machinery and is advancing quickly. Finney Copper Company plans to extend a shaft from 16-foot to 200-foot, with drift to follow. A vast natural copper ore body near White Mesa, about 120 miles northeast of Flagstaff in Coconino County, is described by mining engineer Robert Mitchell as possibly the largest in the U.S. and world.
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Comapaper Union News Service
Spelter
Denver
New York
Bar Silver
Boulder
Cole
Arizona
Br. Peterson
Baca
Yavapai
Gallen Plonger
Oatman United
Finney Copper Company
Winkelman
United States
White Mesa
Flagstaff
Coconino County
Robert Mitchell
Mining activity expansion across Colorado districts
Leadville miners lease the Hope property and start operations while enlarging the Pe rose shaft station. Hillman and Johnson open the Cleveland vein near Lake City and report strong mineralization. Belcher property near Sultan mountain to be opened, Silverton district sees about thirty carloads of high grade concentrate monthly. Silverton ships 2100 tons of concentrate in June. Trails reopen and district work continues. Major Ehrman sells Emma H property to Ira B. Cos of Ordway. tungsten and molybdenum showings with gold and silver runs. Emerald claim on Anvil mountain yields strong gray copper ore with high gold and silver values. Central Colorado districts gain from high metal prices. Wellington D Mines in Breckenridge shows substantial profits with two $200,000 dividends this year.
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Leadville
Hope Poperty
Perose
Lake City
Hillman and Johnson
Cleveland
Belcher
Belcher Basin
Sultan Mountain
Silverton
Iowa
Maj. H
Ehrman
Emma H
Ira B. Cos
Ordway
Pitkin
Durango
Anvil Mountain
Colorado
Eagle
Summit
Lake, Park
Chaffee
Gunnison
Wellington D Mines Company
Breckenridge
Gold digging and mining activity across New Mexico fields
Albuquerque men dig for gold in the Red River district near Taos with Fred W. Mister and C. H. Bernard assisting. Dr Fayette A. Jones, president of the State School of Mines, evaluates the Franklin mine group in Sierra county. Gas at 121 feet on a Fitzsimmons ranch well near Raton excites locals as development nears. C M Cotton of Deming sells San Miguel Mining property to Californians and Arizonans for a Deming smelter plant. New parties invest in Sam Juan oil field and have bought plots for development. several new rigs are expected to start soon.
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Albuquerque
Red River
Taos County
Fred W. Mister
H. Bernard
Fayette A. Jones
State School of Mines
Franklin Group
Sierra County
Fitzsimmons Ranch
Raton
C. M. Cotton
Deming
San Miguel
Sam Juan
Wyoming oil and quarry booms spur new jobs in Basin Greybull Riverton
Basin reports a new fifty-barrel off well. A lime rock quarry near Greybull will employ forty to fifty workers. Hall Company has completed three off wells at Riverton in recent weeks. OM shows promising drilling results on the EA Corfield tract north of Basin.
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Wyoming
Basin
Greybull
Riverton
Hall Company
Focal Company
EA Corfield
Canadian rancher profits from cattle and sheep boom
Alberta rancher Gleichen, near Gleichen, reports disposing of 1.24 percent of cattle for 101304.50 as a season surplus. December shipments averaged over 50 per head, with a Seattle lot at 70 per head. Five miles from Pincher, six carloads to Spokane fetched 10028. American buyers seek Canadian beef. Calgary yards shipped thousands of livestock in 1915. John Young touts sheep farming economics, selling fat lambs and ewe lambs with strong wool returns. Demand for mutton and high wool prices spur herd expansion in Manitoba.
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Canada
Ner Gleichen
Alberta
Fapch
Seattle
Pincher
Alverta
Spokane
United States
British Columbia
Carstairs
Calgary
Dept. of Agriculture
John Young
Simes
Man
Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
Sensational Reporter Tales From a Western Gambling Den
A sensational item describes cow punchers in a Western gambling den reacting to news of a shooting involving Dickson. An eager newcomer delivers the report that he was shot "down at the store" while patrons clamor for details. The tale echoes a filmic frontier mood.
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Far West
Dickson
Revolver
What is the Mother of Vinegar in Fermentation
The mother of vinegar is the mass of germs that convert alcohol from hard cider into vinegar. It can be divided by strong oxidizing agents but is killed by that treatment.
Wise Dont Don't Knock A Man Who Is Making Good
An Atchison Globe observance notes that when a man makes progress his success often benefits the whole community, urging support for productive effort and recognizing shared prosperity.
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Atchison Globe
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Janess
Western Mining and Oil News
New Mexico
Western
Ohio State Journal
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