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Abbeville Press And Banner

Location

Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1908

Page

6

Psychological Romance Chapter XII Continuation in Dinan

Gertrude pursues her estranged husband across Brittany as a Breton landlady and a loyal driver aid her search. After traveling from Dinan to St. Malo by steamer, she learns Mr Lawrente Sommes and party are already lodged at a nearby hotel and plans to join them at dinner.

Lawrence ‘Beames Meester Lawrence Sommes Mme. Filippo M. Filippo St. Malo Dinan Madame Gertrude M. Sommes Nung Tad Mont St Michel Mont St. Michel Normandy Brittany Dol Pon~torson Dta Mont Ife Fleason Deguté Ehlorgsarm Mant St. Lichel Syalt Rafgon Qwatame Our

Journey of Gertrundle Through Damp Night on River Steamer

On a miserable steamer a lone Gertrundle endures cold air and dew in a white mackintosh, watching moonlit river scenery with quiet resolve. She plans to press forward seeking her husband, tracing his erratic path from Dinan onward, while hoping for a decisive confrontation or recovery. The voyage hardens her, yet offers a glimpse of calm resolve.

Gertrundle M. Pilippo Dinan M. Filippo Che Restiff Landine

Looking Ahead Clergy Discount Mixup in Town Store

A stationer in a country town offers a clerk’s discount to clergy. A charming young lady asks if reductions apply to clergymen, then reveals she plans to marry a theological student this term if nothing changes. The storekeeper’s prompt reply and the awkward exchange are noted in Castell's Saturday Journal.

Castell

A Sure Cure Excerpt From Oral Medical Exam

An excerpt from the December Journal recounts an oral examination at a medical college. The examinee grows increasingly nervous as questions focus on treating persistent issues with a patent remedy. The student remains confident, pledging further examination if current therapies fail.

Eeuneber Journal

At the Church Bazaar Card Trick Provokes a Retort

A brief humorous exchange at a church bazaar features a woman ask to take a chance and a man replying he has already been married three times, ending the moment with a witty remark.

Dick-MeDyp

Cracked Hair Fragment Sparks Odd Phrase in Weekly

A damaged clipping from a weekly features a garbled quote about hair and forehead, with unclear attribution. The readable bits suggest a humorous or puzzling snippet rather than a full story.

White Plague Tuberculosis Not Always Deadly

The ninth annual meeting of the American Therapeutic Society featured discussions on tuberculosis in its phases and treatments. Dr Lawrence Flick of White Haven Sanitarium led the first paper on restoring the affected to normal capacity and enhancing disease fighting, noting tubercle bacteria are not highly virulent and recovery is common. W Sohler Bryant of New York stated that the first signs of pulmonary tuberculosis begin in the ear.

American Therapeutic Society Lawrence F. Flick White Haven Filek W. Sohler Bryant New York

The Sense of Distance Reflects Liberty in Travel

A New York Sun excerpt quotes Mr. Glimmerton on how distance from city life expands vision and renews strength. He admires open country, mountains, and the sense of space, which relaxes the contracted city mind and brings daily renewal through change.

Mr. Glimmerton New York Sun

Hollow Horn Bear on Five Dollar Bill Incident

Sioux City correspondence reports Hollow Horn Bear, returning from Yankton, requested a loan from Judge Witten for food. The judge kept a five dollar bill showing Hollow Horn Bear, noting his fame after a 1889 Congress speech. The man’s portrait had earlier appeared on five and twenty dollar bills.

Bill Hollow Horn Bear Ehiet Bronx Bewater Yankton Iterpreter Hillston Judge Witten Tripp Elliston

Wrights early essay on air ships quoted by Crimmel

Ernest Crimmel recalls Orville Wright in Dayton High School where a school essay on air ships predicted flight. Wright spoke with such enthusiasm that classmates laughed, yet his youthful vision foreshadowed the future aviation success of the Wright brothers and the era of air travel, as cited by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Dayton Tme Orville Wright Ernest ¥. Crimmel Wright Cleveland Plain Dealer

Big Texas Melon Grows Giant Near Shafter Lake

Robert Longbotham, a farmer near Shafter Lake, raised an eighty pound Georgia sweet melon from Texas seed. Seed planted July 2, vine bloomed August T, matured September 18. Growth averaged two pounds daily, with a maximum four hour gain of six pounds. from Galveston News.

Big Texas Robert Longbotham Shafter Lake Galveston

London Clubmen’s Wager On a Dying Bet Tale

London Chronicle reports a White’s and Almack’s gambling craze causing a man to collapse outside a club. Patrons bet on his death, a doctor is summoned, and fellow members interfere with treatment claiming the bets would be altered by the outcome.

London White's Almack Walpole London Chronicle

Fragmented excerpt from a desolate London Sunday page poem

The readable lines hint at a devotional piece about seeds sown by the Lord and growth through years of life. The text references the opening buds, rich perfume, a fertile field, and fruitage at hand, with a religious tone and distant notes of a London Sunday press.

Carnes London

The Old Priest and the Boy Who Found Joy in Faith

In a New England village Father Holmes, aged and frail, inspires warmth and faith in a congregation. After a cold night meeting he laments never guiding someone to the higher life, yet a teen confesses that Holmes’s words moved him to pursue a righteous path and commit to living for others.

Father Holmes New England Jesus Holmes Ind

Leave To-morrow With God Preacher Bird Story

A short inspirational anecdote from an autobiography recounts Martin Luther’s fond reference to a tame robin as his daily preacher. The bird retrieves crumbs at night, sings carols, and ends with the idea that tomorrow will look after itself.

Martin Luther Raphy Roble H. W. Webb-Peploe

Filled With Love and Trust in God

A George Eliot quote extols a life full of love for every creature and steadfast faith. It declares that nothing, not catastrophe or pain, can separate believers from God who fills souls with peace and joy, affirming that all things work for good.

George Eliot

Kansas City teacher cleared in lip sealing case

The Kansas City Kansas teacher Miss Balt Wirt faced cruelty charges over sealing a pupil s lips with court plaster. Prosecutor Taggart moved to dismiss the case. Harvey Galloway, nine, had been the subject of the dispute, and was removed from the school by his parents after the incident.

Balt Wirt Kansas City Kan Taggart Harvey Galloway Hay Yiro Thast

Boltgian Govern proposes loan of £50,000

Boltgian Government proposes a loan of fifty thousand pounds to finance public works. The plan outlines four installments and a repayment schedule, with authorities seeking parliamentary approval and outlining interest terms.

Boltyin Cuere

Solomon Chooses Wisdom and Divine Favor at Gibeon

Observes Solomon seeking an understanding heart at Gibeon, acknowledging Jehovah's kindness to David, and preferring wisdom for the people over riches. God grants Solomon wisdom and abundance, with conditions on longevity tied to obedience, as the narrative links Tabernacle symbolism to Christ and divine meeting.

Solomon Plac Abeon Gibeon Tabernacle R.V God Himelf Christ Jno R. V David Jehovah Himselt Ghrom Deborah

Burglary at Denver Optical Company Steals Glasses

A burglar broke into a Denver optical firm harming the window front and stealing seventy two glasses, six dozen elmsa eyes, and several opera glasses and field glasses. He left one footprint on the window ledge and ransacked two showcases before escaping by a back entrance.

Denver Col

Woman Weds Ex-Husband's Father After Divorce

Within minutes of divorcing her husband John Tucker, Lulu Tucker married her former father in law Albert T. Tucker of Akron Indiana. The divorce was granted on grounds of desertion as her husband had left her.

Lulu Tucker Albert T. Tucker Akron Ind Jobn Tucker

Tragedy at Broottine Mass Fire Claims Horses

A sixty five year old craftsman for the Goddard family died in a burning barn while attempting to save horses from the blaze at Broottine Mass. Fire crews fought the flames as the structure and animals were destroyed.

Goddard

SITTER WAR ON INTEMPERANCE 4 Saloon Catechium

A late 19th century police or moral reform item condemns the saloon as a source of social ills. It cites verses and quotes from newspapers, warning that drinking leads to poverty, crime, and ruin, and notes commentary on women’s drinking and prohibition sentiments. It also covers corporate moves to dismiss intoxicated workers and the broader temperance debate.

Not a Citizen's Privilege for Saloon Keepers

The text discusses whether saloons are a privilege or immunity of citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. It notes U S Supreme Court and Indiana Supreme Court rulings denying saloon keeping as a protected liberty or property right, implying that possessing a saloon is not a constitutional entitlement.

United States Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court of Indiana

Setting an Example in Parliament Pledge on Government Goods

British labor members pledge not to buy or use square by government buildings and related facilities as a moral stand amid parliamentary debates. The move aims to press government for changes in procurement and public spending practices.

Temperance Notes and Canada Prohibition Venture

A fragment from a temperance column argues against saloons and liquor, cites quotes about alcohol and health, and notes Dr Cutten’s statistics on pneumonia outcomes for alcoholics versus non drinkers. It also mentions Canada launching a Winnipeg prohibition journal named The Better Day with a motto urging sacrifice for Dominion prohibition.

Canada Winnipeg Dominion

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