Mystery at New Metico Border Jewel Bell Heist
Dorothy Upton and Mrs Fase travel toward the Mexican border when their auto breaks down near New Metico. Lieutenant Kynaston escorts the women to his camp then investigates a report of Villagun Funners as Mexican troops cross and surrender to him. A blind priest appears seeking an emerald bell stolen from a shrine, leading to a pursuit and capture of valuables before the bell vanishes again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Upton
Fase
New Metico
Kynaston
Upton Enttier
Zapata
Biz
Barranse
Department
Uphe
Priest
Emerald Bell
Borier
Old Upton Family
Wilkes
Senor
Senores
Mexico
Pesquiera
Senares
Mr. Upton
Upton
Tophet
Marion
Dorothy
Sont
Card game pits Upton and Kynaston against fate in Mexico
In a tense mountain shelter near the Mexican lines, Upton and Kynaston gamble with three chips and a dangerous plan to deter a hostile advance. Dorothy and Marion worry as the duel tests trust, honor, and a covert promise to protect a sister.
Western Canada Offers Big Wheat Prospects for Farmers
Western Canada with Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta is highlighted as a prime agricultural frontier. The piece notes high wheat yields averaging 32.34 bushels per acre in Alberta versus 17 in the U S, low land costs, free homesteads, and large tracts of first class arable land awaiting development. It compares population, education, and tax structure to U S states and urges ambitious farmers to consider relocation for profitable wheat farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaters
Western
Canada
Canaon
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Himness
United States
North Dakota
No Worry. Why the cogitation and substitute fuel
A fragmentary quote depicts a speaker and Vittsburgh Fost joking about gasoline substitutes. The line suggests preference for walking as a solution and hints at a lighter, humorous exchange without further context. The text is sparse and leaves key details unclear.
Wedding Gift Dilemmas and Soap Ad Jests
A fragmented Reader lists wedding gift queries and a Boston mail order offer for Cuticura soaps and ointment. It includes jokey notes such as a running debt joke from Detroit Free Press and a quip about a bachelor avoiding marriage by claiming bachelorhood.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Adv
Budd's Crossing Bank Heist Ends With Heroic Twist
Netta Clare guards a bank during a dam threat as Harry Fisher is bound by robbers. Netta seizes a revolver, halts the theft, and Harry frees himself to capture the criminals. In the aftermath, the town resumes life, and the couple’s quarrel ends as they stand together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud
Netta Clare
Telephone Ce
Harry
Netta
Trudd
Lake Lomond
Budd
Colton
Newboro
Gasthaus
Rudd
Col
Red Mills
Danchester
Paintsbury
Durham
Exeter
Labury
Lim
Will
Ned
Marrs
Harry Fisher
Salt and thirst in the body a simple science note
The text explains salt as a natural element of blood similar to ocean water. It states that excess salt triggers thirst because the body needs more water to dilute the salt, and any food that absorbs bodily moisture also induces thirst to maintain balance.
Popular Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Swamp Root Use
An advertising notice from Dr. Kilmer & Co praises Swamp Root as the most popular kidney remedy. The ad claims a long history of selling the product, urges readers to request a sample by sending ten cents, and promises a booklet with information on kidneys and bladder. It notes a fifty cent and one dollar size are for sale at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghasston
N.Y
Photographer's job sparks family request for altered portrait
A parent asks a country photographer to modify a photo of their Joe for an advertisement seeking a “smart looking and honest” boy. The mother worries as the photographer quickly develops a negative and a band photo is shown. The scene mirrors older ad culture and humorous exchanges about images and face changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Seph
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ends Menopause Sufferings
Richmond Virginia resident Mrs Lena Wynx reports relief from headaches dizziness and nervousness during the change of life after using seven bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad lists hot flashes suffocation headaches and other symptoms as conditions it treats and urges others to try the remedy for restoring normal health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wynn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Richmond
Lena Wynx
E. O Street
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Kynascon
Einaston
Senor Upton
Villa
Mr. Kynaston
Daddy
Tekin
Old Upton
Country
Fes
Mies Brown
Indy
Detroit Free Press
Eee
WG Chapman
Harty
China
Consucianianu
Jen
Wlunkville
Denver
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