Fairchild and Beamish Race to Save the Blue Poppy Claim
In a Colorado mine tale, Thornton Fairchild and Harry Harkins battle setback and treachery as they pursue a hidden vein. A cemented drill hole reveals a possible cavity likely to yield riches, with Squint Rodaine looming over the contested Blue Poppy claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Fairhild
Robert
Fairchild
Colorado
Henry Beamish
Capter IL
Hreamish
Telt Chadi
Denver
Odaine
Chad Rapren III
Chad
Obadi
Horward
Patrchild
Squint
Ktodaine
Chadi
Harry Harkins
England
Beamish
Teday
Hmarkina
Marry
Tle
Judge Richmond
Anits
Lareen
Thornton Fairchild
Anita
Maurice Rodaine
Maurice Ro Caine
Viarkina
Agita
Roedaines
Prairdis
Harry
Larsen
Blue Poppy
Rodaine
Fairrchild
Sissie Larsen
Fairchild Bravely Dives Into Fresh Storm Toward Town
Fairchild hurries from the scene carrying the watery conglomeration in a tobacco can. He puts on his coat and climbs the shaft, then dives into new storm drifts singing as he heads toward town without stopping to inspect the fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairchild
Chadi
Robert Falehita
Fairehild
Chastine
Sen
Hke Fairchild
England Faces Decline in British Film Battle
London reports that American film imports dominate English theaters as British producers struggle to compete with Goldwyn Paramount Griffith and Ince releases. Despite efforts to boost local stars and stage legends, audiences prefer American pictures and lavish productions, while English actors and wardrobe pale by comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Ocean
John Bull
Goldwyn
Paramount
Griffith
Ince
West End
Ellen Terry
Sybil Thorndyke
Phyllis Neilson-Terry
America
Britain
East
Cleopatra
Prohibition Aims and Morality Talk by Rev Hubbell
Rev Hubbell calls for stronger enforcement of Prohibition and moral reform. He cites 45 wet groups, critiques alien liquor violations, and urges defense of the Constitution while stressing Sabbath observance and church leadership in creating ideal citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hubbell
America
Hubbell
United States
Missouri Women Call Reed Traitor in St Louis
The Association of Missouri Women, opposing U S Senator Jas A Reed after his renomination over Breckenridge Long, vows to continue the fight and "belt" Reed in the election. They label him a bolter from the Democratic party and a traitor to Woodrow Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Reed
ST. Louis
Association of Missouri Women
United States
Jas. A. Reed
Breckenridge
Today
Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
Esther and the Eternal Triangle of Fate in Scripture
A Sunday school introduction on the Book of Esther discusses women, Jews, and the enduring questions of society. It highlights Queen Vashti, Esther, Mordecai, Haman, and King Ahasuerus, framing the tale as a study of passion, pride, providence, and sacrifice that saves a people.
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Vashti
Ahasuerus
Esther
Haman
God
Thaleseen
Exether
Moline Mayor Arrested Over Park Notice Tearing
Mayor Co P Skinner of Moline Illinois was arrested for contempt of court after tearing down United States injunction notices posted by a deputy marshal at Riverside Park. He faced a Peoria federal hearing on August 28 and was released on bond. Silvia strikers met at Riverside Park with clergy and prominent speakers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
United States
Marshall
Riverside Park
P. Skinner
Moline
Louis Fitzhenry
Peoria
Ill
Skinner
How to Wash Jewelry With Ammonia
To wash jewelry use warm suds with several drops of ammonia. This cleans thoroughly and helps stones shine.
Copper wire and copper alloys power early radio systems
The article details how copper dominates radio construction from headphones to aerials, noting that aluminum fails to match copper’s conductivity. It cites U.S. Bureau of Standards tests ranking bare No 14 or No 16 copper as best, with phosphor bronze strands for large antennas. It also highlights Marconi’s Elettra as an example of copper bronze and brass use in high tech radio ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Bureau of Standards
Elettra
Marconi
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Che Cross-Cut
Aby Courtney Yle
Cooper
Mother
Harkins
Laura
Bouint’ Rodaine
Coes
Maurice
Canon City
Cornwall
Rodaines
Chenen
Ay R.b.van Nice
U.S
Shakespeare
Thorndyke
Old Vic
Portia
Shylock
Bassanio
Mordicai
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