Moir family of Glasgow overcomes ruin to build fortune
Andrew and Helen Moir rescue their late father John Moir's estate from railway crash losses. They reorganize the Cowcaddens store, pay debts, and expand into clothing. Helen's philanthropy grows as Andrew gains success, and romance blossoms with Isabel Malcolm as they marry Doctor Lindsay.
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Andrew
Helen
Jobn Moir
Joln Moir
Rutherglen
Andi
Phaeon
Glasgow
Andrama
Isabel Malcom
James Blair
Clyde Bank
Noobody
Mary
John Moir
Tocher
Tim
Brodie
Blackie
Laing
Baith
Buz
Nolen
John
James Blau
James
Finka
Andrew Moir
Fatuea
Vetely
Helen Moir
Mr. Lindsay
Scotland
Geneva
Andrew Mobr
Speer
Moir
Isabel
Bailie
Malcolm
Kith
Stirling
A Boy Writes Of Family Ties In A Composed Tale
A boy narrates his family, naming his mother Mrs Shrimp and father Mr Shrimp and his own name John George Washington Shrimp. He describes a complex set of relatives including Aunt Jerusha and Aunt Jerushi, mentions a grandmother who brings money toys and says his pa dislikes her. He recalls incidents from childhood and a scene of eating cabbage with a knife.
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Mua
Mrs. Shrimp
Mr. Sheigg
John George Washington
Shrimp
Grandma
Jeruaha
Dicky Moopa
Rose
Jerushi
Mopps
Jerusha
Boy Seizes Chance to Profit from Pup on Train
A boy who valued a pug puppy over selling it starts with a plan to profit. On a downtown D train he attracts buyers as the dog plays, and a man offers $25. The boy delivers the dog at the agreed hour and receives 26 dollars.
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Doge
Hele
Let a man lead at home and avoid trying to rule
The author argues that women should not try to command their husbands. A husband who yields his household to his wife gains harmony, while domineering causes rebellion. A patient, gentle approach strengthens both partners and keeps a happy home.
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Doro
Amin
Walt
Hheme
Gerce
The Dear Little Girl Then And Now
A reflective piece contrasts the bygone sweet modest girl with today’s overdressed child chasing fashion. It laments fewer gentle girls across classes and warns of children slipping toward destructiveness, urging mothers to value inner virtue. A second tale recalls a horse owner’s clever reunion with a lost horse after two years, ending with the horse returning to its old home.
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Missousire
Careeta
Aead
New Orleans
Frugal Comforts and Affection Amid Loneliness
Poem fragment contrasts material luxuries with emotional care. It argues gifts, meals, and money cannot heal heartache without steady affection. The speaker recalls how small tokens of love sustain relationships and comfort during hard times.
Baboon Switchman At Cape Railway Station
A highly intelligent baboon worked as a signalman near Port Elizabeth at Uitenhage Junction. Trained by his human owner the animal operated levers and set signals, reducing need for the legless master. Passengers initially protested but the baboon never failed in years of service and even correctly handled a misread signal.
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Cape Colony
Port Eliandyth
Instrac
Uitenhage Junction
Port Elzabeth
Name Harder at Bogth Inn Ends With Steel-Thomas Breek Joke
A group of commercial travellers in Bogth Lanarkshire share laughs when a visitor introduces himself as a knight of the road. A name challenge ensues with puns about Harder versus Breek, ending with an amused Canadian Tracence reference.
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Bogth Lanarkshire
Steel
Thomas Breek
Speel
John Harder
Harder
Unique county shop anecdote sparks weigh loss quarrel
A Trenton man recalls a countrywoman disputing a grocery weigh in a county shop after she says soap affected the batter weight. The tale pivots to a pamphlet pitch for Golden Medical Discovery claiming cures for skin diseases and blood cleansing with testimonials.
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Trenton
Toalee
Golden Medical Pac
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Blaney
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Guelph
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Mausece Guelpil Brandie
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Rd High Grade Weekly News
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ST. Georges Square
Guelfe
Eosketter
Alesmes
Goodies
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Xtremines
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