The Count Demands A Daughter’s Betrothal
In a dim study a ruined Colonel Annesley faces the scheming Karloff as a $180,000 bundle and a $20,000 note tempt fate. Karloff demands Annesley’s daughter as his wife to shield both from exposure, while the daughter pleads for truth and protection.
An Old Time Sexton at Broughton Place Church
The article recalls Jeems the doorkeeper of Broughton Place Church Edinburgh. A kindly humorous Christian, he guided two intruders to seats, exposed their plan, and led them to the correct place. He also quipped over a crown coin and aided fainting parishioners by safe procedures with Dr. John Brown.
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Edinburgh
John Brown
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Majorie Fleming
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Broughton Place
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Aweel
Teems
Pattern Department Shoots New Blouse Waist Design
A blouse waist features box pleats and a surplice front with a chemisette under a high lace collar. Elbow length sleeves end in fancy turn back cuffs. Indicates fabrics like Brussels lace and chiffon taffeta and lists yardage for bust sizes 36 and smaller. pattern costs 10 cents with order coupon included.
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Shrewd Old Redskin at Librarian Convention
At a librarians convention the New York Tribune records a Geronimo anecdote. He is asked about products of civilized life and muses on ice making seen in New Orleans. He notes the process as a miracle beyond human craft, crediting the Great Spirit.
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Geronimo
New Orleans
Girls Dress Pattern 5570 in Mohair Brown Details
Pattern 5570 presents a little girl dress in brown mohair with left side blouse waist closure and a fanciful yoke. Full sleeves with tucked cuffs, a gathered straight skirt attached to the waist, and adaptable fabrics include cashmere serge al batross pongee and linen. Medium size uses 3 1/8 yards of 3 1 2 inch material. Sizes 8 9 10 12 years. Size address.
The Worst to Come in Language Tales
A foreigner notes English is very difficult to speak while a friend from the United States counters that spelling poses a greater challenge. The Detroit Free Press captures a light exchange on language hurdles.
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Detroit Free Press
The Way to Live Well and Sleep Eat Forget
A brief imprint urges readers to sleep well eat well and forget worries for a pleasanter life and sweeter disposition, noting initial effort may be hard but benefits follow.
The English of Commerce Bootery Advertised
A Chicago shoe firm calls its shop a bootery yet claims no link to a separate pantorium business. The note clarifies branding and separation of unrelated trades in the city commerce scene.
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the English of Commerce
Chicago
Smart Set Identified Says Filson Young
A London Outlook quote labels the smart set as a body of sinners comprising only other people. Filson Young remarks on social hypocrisy and collective moral judgment.
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Filson Young
London
The First Fire Escapes
A Parisian safety innovation history notes fire escapes first used in 1761 reflecting early urban building design and public safety efforts.
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Paris
Hay Fever Relief Promoted by Peruna in Ohio Testimonial
In Columbus, Ohio 444 E. Mound Street a reader endorses Peruna for hay fever and catarrh. The letter explains hay fever as endemic catarrh caused by atmospheric irritants and weed pollen. It notes changing location may help, but Peruna can stimulate resilience to pollen and potentially prevent attacks. Numerous people rely on Peruna for relief.
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Mound Street
Columbus
Ohio
Patience True Empowers and Elevates Worth
A quotation from Dr. McElveen notes patience shapes character and reveals inner value. The saying emphasizes restraint as a powerful force in personal growth.
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Dr. McElveen
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised for tired feet
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure tired hot feet and ease tight shoes. It invites readers to try free trial racks and provides the address A. 8. Olmsted, Le Roy, New York.
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Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Purple Mood Turns to Flattery in a Moment
A tense exchange shifts to light banter as a jealous moment fades when the woman compliments the young man. She boasts to friends that George is the cleverest, while he muses that the purple glow matches her waist and finds it becoming.
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Col. Annesley
Karloff
Monte Carlo
Portiere
Annesley
Mademoiselle
George
Dr Williams Pink Pills Backed by Kansas Testimonial
Mrs Rachel Gardner of Wilsey Kansas recounts long stomach pains headaches and indigestion until Dr Williams Pink Pills supplied relief and she endorses the remedy. The pills claim to cure indigestion bloodlessness influenza headaches backaches neuralgia nervousness and spinal weakness with no opiates. Available at druggists or from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY postpaid 50 cents per box six for 2.50.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
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