Balinese Mystery Romance on the Golf Course
Jimmy pursues Iris Van Schoon amid a tangled romance with Miss Van Schoon and her Bali dancer, while golf rounds, motor rides, and social games unfold. The young pair clash over affections as the net of flirtation tightens during an unsettled morning and a moonlit, rain-soaked night.
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Jimmy
Miss van Schoon
Elsa van Schoon
Lis Jead
Mr. Watson
Netherands
van Schoon
Timmy
Iris
Weakened Child Rescued by Light in Newfoundland Tale
Fragmentary prose describes a sunlit dawn with a dramatic embrace between Jimmy and a girl, as he expresses desire to live among mountains while she hesitates. He asks to come nearer but she fears and resists a kiss with anxious longing and unspoken risk.
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Jimmy
Mountain Romance on the Bali Golf Course
A tense scene unfolds as Jimmy and Elsa flirt amid a jungle shadow and a dutch hostess. A cautious Controleur Van School warns of tigers while a late morning drive leads to a tentative kiss and a hint of future conflict.
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Jimmy
Controleur van School
Juany
Goff
Elsa
Quips Fly Between Mr. Watson and Jimmy in Quick Banter
The dialogue shows playful back and forth as Jimmy questions the truth of Mr. Watson. A car ride frames a quick exchange about saying things and holding back words. The speaker reveals self deprecation and a wry sense of humor.
Asaya Neurall Promoted For Nervous Exhaustion Relief
An advertisement touts Asaya Neurall as a remedy for nervous exhaustion. It claims night sweats signal weakness and promotes free samples from Davis & Lawrence Co in Montreat.
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Asaya Neurall
Davis & and Lawrence Co
Montreat
Otter debates diction with new partner over wording
A new partner urges the otter to use grand diction in letters. The otter concedes but warns against pretentious phrasing that signals vanity and leads to muddled, showy prose.
Visiting Etiquette Revealed in Quip Exchange
A snippet shows a character defending informal visits versus guests arriving by invitation. The speaker contrasts freedom to leave a house on own terms with the obligation to host when visitors come, highlighting differing social expectations.
Prayer and harmony with the Giver guiding trust
A religious reflection by Francis B. Mornbrouke on Confederation Life. Sig emphasizes constant prayer not for gifts but communion with God. He frames prayer as aligning the soul with divine will to foster trust.
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Sig
Francis B. Mornbrouke
Try Davis Menthol Salve For Mosquito Bites And Skin Ailments
A 23c tin of Davis Menthol salve by Davis & Lawterce Co Montreal offers relief for mosquito bites stings scratches ringworms and skin injuries with a mentholated remedy.
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Davis
Davis & Lawterce Co
Montreal
Telegrams Fail To Beat Pigeon In Sea Run Race
The article notes two messages sent to a safe destination by telegraph and pigeon. The pigeon arrived first, beating the telegram by ten minutes, in a small race described as a gallant effort.
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Little Bird
Mee
Ian
Fragmented Quote on Women and Inheritance Debate
A fragment from a 20th century exchange discusses women’s role and future rights. The speaker asserts predicted social shifts while another line echoes a biblical sum of meek inheriting the earth, leaving the broader claim unfinished.
Notice to travelers to the United States from St Johns
Public notice directed to all seeking entry to the United States via St Johns. It cites a 1929 act section detailing penalties for entering by deceptive means or evading inspection. Convictions carry up to one year imprisonment or a fine up to 1000 dollars.
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St. John’s
United States
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Remark
Canada
Stumid Kisses
Elmer Brown Mason
van Schhoon
Dodd
Kidne
Bottica Davis & Lawrences
J. W. McGrath
St. John's
Newfoundland
Bali
Simonds Canada Saw Co
Toronto
Vancouver
Davis & Lawrence
W. McGrath
Statin’s
Newfoundald
Feaver N. P. Hunt
Mfld
Forwarding & Transhipment Co
P.O
Oke
The
Humber Herald
Corner
Confederation Life
R2- News
B.C. Lake
Lighthouse Department
Marine & Fisheries Dept
A. Barnes
Dept. of the Colonial Secretary
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