Mad Maitland and the graze of a gray girl mystery
In New York Maitland discovers a woman's fingerprint on his desk and a related letter while Bannerman urges action on Graeme's Dougherty case. They discuss Anisty jewel thieves and Maitland plans to move heirlooms to safe deposit as Maitland weighs risks and a late night trip to Greenfields.
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Dan Maitland
New York
O'Hagan
Dan
Maitland
Bannerman
O’hagan
Vissor
Mr. Maitland
Madison Square
Broadway
Destiny
Man
Graeme
Dougherty Investment
Dougherty
Greame
Greenfields
Anisty
Great Anisty
America
Europe
Maithland
Coat
Twenty-sixth Street
Cressy
The Bravery of John Brown Unmarked Elba Grave
Article recalls John Brown’s early life in Ohio and New York, his Osawatomie victory, and the Harper's Ferry raid. It notes his martyr status, burial at North Elba, and that this month his grave at Elba remains undecorated despite his fame and enduring influence.
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Elba
John Brown
Pittsburg
Akron
Nebraska
Kansas
Osawatomie
Connecticut
Summit County
Ohio
Owen Brown
John
Brown
United States
Richmond
Essex County
New York
Stephen A. Douglas
Illinois
Texas
Missouri River
Ruthlssly
Massachusetts
Contiguous Territory
Harper's Ferry
Jeffersonco County
Charleston
North Elba
Wendell Phillips
The Hint Genteel Conversation at Twelve O'clock
The dialogue features Mr. Laphead and Miss Smart as they discuss punctuality and social proprieties. A light exchange centers on timeliness and prudence with playful banter about not delaying tasks. The vignette captures etiquette and genteel manners.
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Mr. Laphead
Arabs outlive Eskimo in age study claims
Dr. Luigi Sambon cites recent research suggesting Arabs live about 25 years longer than Eskimos. He notes coast South American peoples outlive mountain groups, and older ages are likelier in southern Europe. He compares Spain to England with 401 centenarians per Spain's smaller population and 144 per England.
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Tropics
Luigi Sambon
South America
Europe
Spain
Skin Rash Like Bark Healed By Cuticura Remedy
A Yukon Oklahoma family recounts a two year old son’s severe skin rash with large blisters driving intense itching and crying. After weeks of worsening treatment finally cured by Cuticura Soap and Ointment with no recurrence for over two years. This item also notes prominent women supporting anti tuberculosis efforts and lists several donors and campaigns.
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J. W. Lauck
Yukon
Okla
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Englishman's Withering Reply in Wordplay
An American abroad meets an Englishman named Pthorne pronounced Thorne. The American jokes about pronouncing the P, while the Englishman asks what the H adds to horse, delivering a wry, humorous exchange.
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Pthorne
Thorne
Prompt obedience as cornerstone of success
The text argues that unquestioning obedience builds power and success. It claims leaders advance by taking orders without questioning and that true authority comes from promptly obeying superiors. It contrasts large versus small men, asserting the former recognize superior authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Succes
Grape-Nuts Credited With Restoring Health in Newburyport Letter
An old Newburyport man recounts severe illness in October, losing 47 pounds before trying Grape-Nuts. He notes quick relief, regained weight, and improved health after six weeks, claiming the cereal saved his life. He and his wife offer affidavits, urging readers to consider the product.
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Newburyport
Mass
Old Orchard
Wellville
Pligs
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Sosepeff
Yy Vance
Baby Boy
Cutiura
W. K. Vanderbilt
Keith Spalding
Chicago
Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
Collis P. Huntington
Borden Harriman
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