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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1908

Page

6

Sequel of MR BARNES OF NEW YORK

Burton H Barnes a wealthy American touring Corsica rescues English lieutenant Edward Anatruther and his Corsican bride Marina from a vendetta. They travel from Ajaccio to Marseilles to London aboard the Constantine, with intrigue intensifying as Marina conceals key facts. Barnes plots to outmaneuver pursuers while planning a wedding with Enid Anatruther as danger closes in at Nice.

Burton H. Barnes Corsica Leutenant Edward Gerard Anatruthr Marina?aughter Paolis Enid Anatruther Slater Ajachia Marseilles Constantine London Marina Barnes Barnea Lady Chartris Corregio Port Gachors St. Tropez Enid Nice Maud Count Corregio Villefranche Musso Cipriano Cipriana Edwin Auould Miss Anstruther Lady Chartria Mr. Barnes Miss Maud Eddwin Burton Edwin Ghartris Ely Cousin Burton Victoria Danella Migg Anstruther Platol Barnes Villefranche Harbor

Night in Nice sparks romantic intrigues and threats

In Nice Barnes and Lady Chartris blend travel with wedding plans and rivalries. Enid, Maud, and Marina navigate romantic entanglements as whispers of Sally Spotts threaten Burton’s secret. A note from Sally hints imminent danger while a wedding looms and loyalties shift amid a glittering social scene.

Nice Mr. Barnes Charting Barnes Hotel de la Mediterranae la Blackwood Jove Sally Burton Cher Barnes St. Petersburg Sally Spotts

Brink’s General Store Elbows In On Expansive Line

A humorous Harper’s Weekly vignette depicts John Brink boasting the county’s largest general store. He instructs a clerk to upsell and never let a customer leave empty handed while offering everything from carpet tacks to mausoleums. A cautious patron feigns interest as the clerk pitches postal cards and stretchers.

John Brink William Mr. Brink Harper's Weekly

On the Death of Balzac

Victor Hugo reflects on Balzac's death, portraying it as a sublime transition from mortal life to a lasting, radiant immortality. He frames genius as wings that transcend the visible, turning death into a beginning rather than an end for an illustrious mind.

Balzac Victor Hugo

Boston Leads Nation in Phone Use Says New England Tel

The Annual report of the New England Telephone and Telegraph company notes Boston residents favor telephones. It records a daily average of 935,858 conversations in New England and one phone for every 11 people in Boston.

Boston New England Telephone and Telegraph Company New England

Ny Paris Pattern No 2432 All Seams Allowed

Pattern notice for a Paris No 2432 ladies skirt model adaptable to various fabrics. Describes front princess panel, left side buttons, back center seam, inverted box-plait, hip darts, bias trim, and optional plain hem. Provides fabric yardage by waist size and widths, plus 10 cent pattern request details.

Paris

Childs Empire Dress Pattern No 2412 for 5 sizes

Faris pattern No 2412 in pink and white embroidered French batiste shows an empire frock with a gathered waist, round yoke, Valenciennes edging, and beaded band concealing skirt join. Short puff sleeves with beading and options for high neck. Materials listed for a five year old. 30 cents to obtain pattern.

Valenciennes

Red headed lover plots calls from factory owner’s son

A York Times writer recalls a noisy telephone prank where a romance falters when a rival suitor’s calls are traced. The tale blends flirtation, mischief, and a hint of social notes about class and business in a domestic setting.

Eczema Patient Credits Cuticura Cure After 25 Years

A Mt. Que. woman describes a long battle with leg eczema. Doctors advised amputation before Cuticura remedies reduced swelling and healed the leg. She reports a seven year remission and credits Cuticura for saving her life.

Renaud Montana St Mt Que

Early Victim and Fractured Dialogues in Patchy Text

Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled dialogue with names Jack Catherine and Mathera, interspersed with ad copy for Castoria infant remedy and a nod to Nashville American. Mentions include a poet remark and a reference to a Lewis factory dealer. The passage blends dialogue, product slogans, and stray phrases with unclear narrative.

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