Valentine Day Conflicts Lead to Public Slate Punishment
In a Thursday era scene, Serena Ann Wells and Tabitha Green face disciplinary exposure for writing valentines during class. Miss Cornelia Little questions their intent while the girls stand before the school with slates hung around their necks.
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Serena Ann Receives First Valentine in Village Mystery
In a small town a single valentine causes a stir as Lenzo, Grandfather Judd, Miss Littl, and Johnny Starr figure in a tangled sequence. Serena Ann Dodd finally learns Johnny Starr gave her the card despite multiple claims.
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Valentine Roundelay at Solomon Badger Store
In a small town school setting Serena Ann endures sneers for not receiving a valentine until a chain of gifts unfolds. Grandfather Judd arranges a grand valentine while Miranda Sall and Sam Wells each influence the event. Johnny Starr ultimately buys and gifts Serena Ann a modest valentine, sparking mixed reactions among classmates.
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Sam Wells
East Village
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Iron Wings Bank
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Pardon Granted in War Times Beneath Lincoln's Portrait
In early war days a young man close to death receives a pardon from the President as he lay sleeping. The scene recalls Fredericksburg where a wounded father clutched a picture of Lincoln and wore a badge reading Civil bless Abraham Lincoln, expressing debt and gratitude.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Cabin and Other Odds and Ends
A long feature recalls the Lincoln birthplace cabin near Nolan Creek Kentucky describing its rough construction, one room, and the Lincolns early life, interwoven with notes on Jefferson Davis and a Washington society scene about Lincoln’s inauguration. It also touches on Klondike relief ideas, reindeer as cargo beasts, and a piece on silhouettes in entertainment.
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Alze Sere
Shadowgraph portraits and fanciful tales in a London period piece
The article extols Mr. Devant and M. Trewey shadowgraph performers with dramatic stills of their hand and finger work. It describes lifelike, humorous portraits including a British bulldog and a swan, notes audience appreciation of movement, and closes with a humorous anecdote about a domestic tale and other oddities from Alaska and theatre culture.
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Crystal Palace
Puzzled Parent Weighs Slang Use at Home
A Washington Star snippet quotes a conscientious man fearing he will seem out of date if he uses slang before his sons and daughters. His wife worries slang might encourage the children, while refraining could label him a back number.
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Necessity and Inventions in a Proverbial Debate
A witty reflection contrasts necessity as a driver of invention with its being an orphaned force for many. It notes that cutting an acquaintance is simpler than carving a steak with a restaurant knife.
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