Vendetta Clings to New York Man in Corsican Rescue
Burton H Barnes a wealthy American rescues Edward Anstruther and Marina from a vengeful Corsican clan aboard a French steamer. Barnes learns he is marked and plans to thwart the feud while racing to save Marina from Corsica after his bride is kidnapped and his detective is murdered. The tale follows conspiracies, disguises, and a perilous pursuit to secure their marriage and freedom.
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Burton H. Barnes
Corsica
Edward Gerard Anstruther
Marina
Paplis
Enid Anstruther
Leutenant
Ajac~cio
Marseilles
Constantine
London
Barnes
Build
Met
la Belle Blackwood
Elijah Emory
Cerregia
Saliceti
Count Corregio
Anstruther
Emig
Harnes
Monsieur
Signore Barnes
New York
Bocognano
Zay
Bernardo Salicetl
Madame
Mr. Burton H. Barnes
Thompson
Danella
Landing Pice
Leboeufs
Madame Anstruther
Feliz
Monasteur
Nake Barnes
Graham
Villefranche
Corsican Vendetta Forces Honeymoon Escape
Marina and Barnes plot a secret Corsican escape to Bocognano avoiding Saliceti’s allies. They sail from Villefranche, disguise as locals, hire ponies, and head through Del Oro toward Monte Rotondo, with threats from vendetta and path secrecy looming.
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Namnes
Enid
Edwin
Ajaccio
de Hellee
Bocognano
de Belloc
Marina
Gravona
del Oro
Barnes
Universal calculating machine proves profit in poultry tale
A seller demonstrates a calculation device to a merchant by detailing a year of chicken farming. The machine computes costs and returns, showing a loss of 126.80 dollars on two dozen leghorn chickens, a coop, feed, and six eggs, leading the merchant to buy five machines for his own use.
Evasions, Dusty Roads and a Wealthy Parishioner in Court
A wealthy parishioner and his pastor drive through dust cleared roads as police bar their progress. At a crossroads a barrier and a lawman appear. In court the man accuses officers, while the clergyman and the magistrate spar over profanity and mentions of the devil. The exchange reveals temper and humor in a local dispute.
The Love Note in Fiction and Western Novels
The essay notes the dominant role of love in western novels, arguing that universal resonance with love exists in most readers. It suggests every tale ultimately honors the primary law of human nature by prioritizing love in its final outcome.
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Paral
Bombay
Friendship of David and Jonathan love and loyalty in scripture
A compact study notes Jonathan as Saul's crown prince and David’s steadfast ally. It highlights Jonathan’s courage, unselfishness, devotion to David, and the deep bond described as a joint soul with David. It cites 1 Samuel passages on their covenant, surrender of kingship hopes, and protection of David from Saul's anger.
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Tian al
Jonathan
Saul
David
Mount Bilboa
God
Sam
Blaikie
Jesse
Wrath of William T. Kivans Over Bogus Paintings
A Chicago art dealer described the anger of New York collector William T. Kivans toward dealers who sold fake paintings. He spoke of Kivans's fury at being duped and compared his rage to a waiter's discovery of a dead fly in a dish, noting the biting humor of the moment.
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Chicago
William T. Kivans
New York
Evans
Woman Recovers From Eczema Using Cuticura
AArk woman describes two years of eczema in her ankles with persistent itching and sores. After three uses of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills her sores healed quickly and she has had no return for a year. Mrs David Brown Locke Arkansas May 18 and July 13 1907.
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David Brown
Locke, Ark
Defiance Starch Promises Better-Laundered Goods
Miss Yellem and a professor exchange quips on favorite airs and laundry, praising fresh air and white goods. The professor notes home laundering can rival shops with proper starching, stressing the need for starch with strength to stiffen without thickening. Defiance Starch is recommended for improved appearance.
And She is Proud of It
Two Colonial Dames members discuss eligibility during lunch. One woman recalls a long lineage as she considers joining, noting she has descended for many years.
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The
Colonial Lames
Colonial Dames
Emily Rhodes
Lippincott's
Starch brands promise easier home laundry and better finish
A reader touts Iron and Defiance Starch for shirtwaists claiming superior stiffness and finish with less wear. The note argues home washing with a quality starch is as good as a team laundry and adds a quotation from Plato about avoiding evil company.
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Mr. Barnes
Mr.barnes
Leboeuf
Tomasso Monaldi
Sagone
Vico
Monte Rotondo
Monte del Oro
Uhon
Signore Suliceti
France
Machine
Merchant
Wrath
Walter
Ateam
Dodds
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