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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1909

Page

6

Encapade Romance Sequel Opens With Castle Pursuit

The Encapade opens after Ellen Siocum’s Puritan marriage to Lord Carrington of England. Carrington castle hosts a jealous family tilt over Ellen with Lord Strath-Bate. Ellen and Deborah flee toward Portsmouth aboard a ship bound for America while Carrington Seton pursue, misidentifying vessels until Seton’s craft runs aground near capture.

Ellen Siocum Lord Carrington England Carrington Castle Carringtons Lady Carrington Lord Strath- Bate Ellen Carrington Ander I. O Lady Cecily Lord Strathgate Deborah Debbie Portamouth Sal America Seton Strathgate Portsmouth Even

Duel on the Sea Ends in Cold Confrontation

In a harbor chase a ship evades Carrington and Strathgate as Ellen races toward safety. A heated dispute erupts aboard Haight's cutter culminating in a potential duel stalled by the crew who refuse harbor violence.

Flying Star Carrington Strathgate Ellen Deborah Haight Ife Cooper Lord Carrington Lord Strathgate Hilen Earl Lady Ellen Blackguard Strathcare Jack Ned

Revival of Piety to Curb Graft in America

An editorial from the Wall Street Journal argues a return to daily family prayer and modest living to cleanse the nation of graft and greed. It warns that great wealth erodes virtue and praises humility over wealth, citing Carlyle’s remark that bravery lies in choosing poverty over quick money.

The Wall Street Journal America Rome Miachurta

Practical Fashions LADIES CHEMISE Pattern 2699

Paris Pattern No 2699 chemise features a gathered body to a front yoke inverted box plait for fullness at back wide ribbon straps and a deep lace trimmed flounce. Made in cambric muslin jaconet or Persian lawn sizes 32 36 40 44 bust. Send 10 cents to Pattern Department with name address size and pattern number.

Paris

Paris Pattern No. 2676 Dress For Girls

Paris pattern No. 2676 features a Hunters green Venetian dress with two back tucks, gathered waist, long tight sleeves, and a narrow skirt with an inverted box-plait. Dress closes on the left with cloth buttons, and gold bullion embroidery decorates the waist center front. Pattern department offers the pattern for 1 cent with size and number details.

Paris

Why Western Canada Attracts Land Seekers Says Iowa Writer

A Iowa State Register essay argues land in Western Canada offers better chances for ownership at lower prices than Minnesota, the Dakotas, or Iowa. It cites climate, soil productivity, social and legal conditions, and abundant land as advantages, supported by letters from former U.S. residents praising Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

Iowa State Register Western Canada Minnesota Dakotas Iowa Western Canada Hbe United States Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta W. R. Conley Lougheed Detroit Garden of Eden

Conch Shells Valuable In Indian Temples

The conch shell is highly prized in India and blown in temples daily to scare away malign spirits while the god takes his meal. A right handed spiral conch reportedly worth its weight in gold once appeared for sale in Calcutta with a reserve of a lakh rupees and was bought for 20009 dollars.

India Calcutta

Castoria Safety Reminder for Infants and Children

Important notice urges careful examination of every CASTORIA bottle to ensure safety and trust in this remedy for infants and children, highlighting its intended use and safeguarding actions.

The Idealist The Bride I Want a Piece of Meat

Dialog from Harper's Weekly humor column features a butcher and a customer trading blunt quips about meat. The exchange satirizes taste and demand in a brisk, punchy tone.

Harper's Weekly

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