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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1908

Page

6

Sequel of Barnes in Corsica Rescue Tale

Wealthy American Burton H Barnes journeys through Corsica with Anstruther and Marina to rescue Enid Anstruther from vendetta forces. They chase danger from Ajaccio to Vico, chase kidnappings, and uncover local plots as Marina aids the mission while Barnes plots to outsmart foes and secure marriage.

Burton H. Barnes Corsica Edward Gerard Anstruther Marina Paolis Enid Anstruther Leutenant Ajaccio Marseles Constantine London Marseilles Maring Barnes Iady Chartrin Nice Nid la Belle Blackwood Bijah Emory Covegto Saliceti Corregion Net Ward Mise Enid Cuevans Budd Hilt

Corsican Bandits and a Muted Hunt for Vengeance

Marina and Barnes ride toward Bu cogmine amid warnings from Corsican sources about Rochini and Romain bandits. They stop at an inn where locals discuss vendetta politics, danger to travelers, and a looming night ascent to the mountains as they plan to reach a mountain trail near Guagno. The tale blends romantic intrigue with insurgent violence and regional loyalties.

Corsica Rochini Mr. Harnes Rotondo del Oro Bocognano Sellacoscia Marina Lonelli Forscoth Antonio Marc’ Angell Giacomo Antonio Ronelli Teutons France von Moltke Barnes Dlavelo Saliceti Luigi Bocegnano de Belloc Senl Rechini Cospetto Sxliceti Mademoiselle Paoli Santos Madame Anstruther Thia Path Guagno

Beautiful Eyes and the Law of Vision

The piece contrasts eye movement with fixed gaze, noting how turning the head reduces eye exercise. It describes eyes that roll and perceive in all directions, the effect on men, and contrasts them with the small ferret eyes of a detective who appear to look down but see sideways through narrow slits.

Ollacoscia Monsieur Gambetta Bonaparte France Rochint Romain Guugno Neales Marina

Wet of His Money in School Hiring Negotiation

In a district No 1 school board meeting a young woman applicant for a teaching post is offered 45 a month. The trustee insists the amount must cover the full curriculum and expenses, while the applicant challenges the quote as insufficient. The dialogue highlights budget constraints and negotiations over salary and course coverage.

Tads Erickatum Unu Chicago Tribune

The Result of Habit The Value of Daily Profession Craft

A reflective piece contends that steady professional habit transforms a man guiding behavior. It recalls a minstrel era companion who claims daily practice hardened his sense of shame, making him eager to uncover family secrets whenever mentioned.

Sherman Says People Rule in Taft Nomination Night

James Schoolcraft Sherman accepted the Republican presidential nomination with a light joke about notification. He endorsed Taft's speech, highlighted tariff revision, and argued Roosevelt is the central issue, insisting the people rule through the party. Burrows praised the vice presidential pick and warned the era may demand presidential leadership. The ceremony at Genesee Street featured guests including Root, Hitchcock, and Hawlington College’s Stryker.

Uttea James Schoolcraft Sherman Burrows Michigan Sherman Chicago Mr. Sherman Mr. Taft Mr. Bryan Republican Party Barrows Bryan Roosevelt Mr .Sherman Sherman Hone Genessee Street Notification Committee Amog Root Hitchcock Stryker Hawilton College

Train Collision Kills Officials Near Seattle

One person was killed, Railway Mail Clerk Joseph Thompson fatally injured, and engineer W. A. Wishart killed in a head-on crash between an overland passenger train and a freight at Woodinville, twenty miles north of Seattle, on Monday. Five others were injured in the Northern Pacific collision.

Golliston Seattle Wash Joseph Thompson W. A. Wishart Woodinville Northern Pacific Railway Sealile Monday

Found Dead in Bath Tub in Sioux Falls

Tyler, a well known state figure and former legislator in both states, was found dead in his Sioux Falls home bathtub on Monday. Death is believed due to heart failure.

Sioux Falls D—L Tyler

Truth and Quality Laxative Endorsed by Physicians

A promotional note extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted laxative. It claims the product cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or dose escalation, approves its natural action, and urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. version from leading druggists.

California Fig Syrup Co

Looked for Other Two

Little Catherine on a farm questions a thrifty neighbor's wealth and forehandedness. She stares at Mr B and ponders his two upver hands, puzzled by rural expressions and the farmer's wife's remark.

Catherine Katherine

Cure for eczema by Cuticura products case report

A mother describes her infant niece suffering from widespread eczema that worsened on the face and hands. After a year and a half with doctors offering little relief, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, and the sores cleared in three months. The testimonial cites Alice L. Dowell of St Louis, May 2 and 20, 1907.

Alice L. Dowell Easton Ave St Louis

Unclear Excerpt of Dialog on Progress and Wit

A fragmentary dialogue recalls musings on progress and imagination with playful jabs at intellect and technology. Characters discuss riding without horses and telegraphing without wires, reflecting humorous social satire.

Choly Maude

Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Lasting Kidney Relief

A Virginia woman testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her backache and urinary troubles in 1903 and, four and a half years later, she reports no recurrence. The ad urges readers to trust the product and buy from the distributor Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y.

Doan James M. Long N. Augusta St. Staunton Foster Milburn Co Buffalo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Barnes Aphid Cutan Gunnex Colle di San Antonio Graham Vico Bernardo Burton Rocky Mountains Jno Nicole Haid Rocchini Mrs. Anstruther Auberge Rachini Romano Fartier Smotuntain Harges Muring Hochini Francis Joseph Tna Taft Cutiura
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