The Thorns and the Lost Pocket Book of Forgiveness
In New York, Arthur Wallace recalls losing a $20,000 pocket book that ruined him until George Thorne, Alice’s father, reappears. Thorne reveals he found the wallet, endured guilt, and repaid his own past misdeed after a Philadelphia crash. Wallace forgives him, honoring Alice’s happiness.
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Alice Thacoe
George Thorne
Tha
Ebous Theca
Geo
Alice
Mr. Thorne
Cartain
Meare
Overton
Uharne & Wallsee
Ponard
Thorne
New York
Philadelphia
Tuorne
Arthur
Beavena
Taleo
Proverbial Wit From Josh Billings Snippets
A collection of limericklike quips about bragging, poverty, enthusiasm, love, and social roles. The remarks poke at human folly and common vices with humorous, observational lines.
To Ruin or Salvation The Drunkard’s Narrow Escape
A man waylays home while drunk and lost within his village. An earnest Christian intervenes saying go to ruin. The phrase strikes the drunkard and he seeks help and prays, choosing grace over ruin, his feet set firm on the rock to become a better man.
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Amazing comet omen inspires Millerite tale of signs
A flatboat pilot on the Ohio reports a strange sky message as the comet tail formed words in the heavens. The sequence read WY then THE and finally PRINTER, prompting the crew to vow to pay the printer on return.
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Blindomn
Ohio
The Two Droits A-Scotchman and Trishmani Journey
Two travelers in a forest lose their way and find a deserted hut. After sharing an edible meal, they decide to reserve the remaining chicken for the one who dreams best. Sawney dreams of Angela borne to heaven in a basket, while Pat wakes and eats the remaining dish.
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Tele Nots Co-operative
Catelogue State c
Geo. P. Kuwelleco
Igmpeace KL
New York
Mick
Vicx
Viek
James Vick
Rochester
N.Y
Sneestora
Trishmani
Pat
Sawney
Angela
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Methodist Geren
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Acton, Ont
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Focal & Gott Newmparer
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BH. Lowry
McGarvin
Victoria University
Geigetown
Aston
Matheson
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Hemstreet
Wellington
Halton
Fura'Parss
Garber
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Canoa
United States
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Henry Grist
Ottawa
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Culverwell Medical Co
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Excelstor Bakery
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Boalaragtelay
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Seaaaun
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Bart Be
William Farr
Johnson & Conrath
Johnston & Conrath
B. Savace
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Optician
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Albert College
Belleville, Ont
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Commerial College
Alexandra College
Musical Academy
J. B. Jigurs
D.D. Belleville
Ontario
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New Magnet Telephone Co
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the Free Press
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Josh Billings
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