Broadway Jones Fights for Jonesville Gum Works
Broadway Jones rejects a proposed sale to Pembroke of the Consolidated Chewing Gum plant, rallies town support, and teams with Wallace to outadvertise the rival empire. Pembroke’s bid collapses as Jones vows to fight, while Josie, the judge, and workers rally around the plant’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarkeon Jones
Broadway
New York
Jonesville
Abner Jones
Judge
Robert Wallace
Gerard
Wallace
Broadway 13
Hig
Abner
Europe
Peter Pembroke
Consolidated Chewing Gum company
Judge Spotswood
Josie Richards
Clara
Josie
Jesh
Pembroke
Jackson
New York city
sald Wallace
Taft
Hartford
Oscar Jones
John
Andrew
Higgins
happy Higgins
lsd
Joste
Broadway Jones
allence
Ohio
fr. Wison
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Jones
Empire Advertising company
Empire
Jones’ Pepain gum
Rocky mountain
Artist Perking Finds Bread and Shelter in Rhode Island Barn
Ralph Perking, traveling sketch artist, stopped at a picturesque Rhode Island barn where a farmer and wife watched him work. After losing his eraser, he asked for bread. the farmer’s wife invited him inside and offered fresh bread with butter. She refused to hear his story, insisting no one leaves hungry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
John Wanamaker
Pembroke
Broadway
Wallace
New York
Egypt
Rankin
Tess
John
Henry
New York city
rush
Mr. Pembroke
Tye
Ralph Perking
Rhode Island
Lippincott's
Unfortunate Mix-Up With Flowers In A Shop
A gentleman ordered two bouquets in a stately shop. One for a lady friend and one for a deceased felon’s home. The first bore “To help you bear the heat” and the second “Sympathy.” The delivery mixed up the notes, prompting the lady to wonder why she needed sympathy. The man remained unaware of the ongoing error.
Jealousy and Contentment in a Parsonage Prayer
A devotional poem by Henry Howland expresses disdain for envy. The speaker rejects coveting neighbors possessions including land wife and status, affirming piety and obedience to scripture. He frames jealousy as sin and asserts contentment with his own riches and station under divine judgment.
Candid Opinion on Ambition and Caution in Life
The piece muses on rich captains of industry who overextend themselves to conquer hardship. It satirizes conscience, vanity, and parental naming, then asks if one saves for a rainy day or treasures the present. It warns against overwork and urges enjoying life while it lasts.
I Wonder If Mr Henpeck Shows His Age
A dialogue fragment shows Mrs Henpeck noting people think her husband does not reveal his age while he says he learns something daily. The exchange highlights curiosity about aging and self improvement in a domestic setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Henpeck
Back Handed Illustration of Family Humor
A humorous exchange features a fatherly warning about Uncle David and his serious advice to raise a child properly. The dialogue mocks a lack of humor in an uncle while implying family expectations and guidance in a light, illustrative tone.
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David
Igokattar
Fleeing From Care in a Distant Sea Layover
A shipboard moment shows a fleeing couple leaving their native shore as one person laments the coming memory of something forgotten. The dialogue reveals unease about true freedom and an imminent recollection that may disrupt their escape.
Wise, Likewise, Willie-Paw Deflects Cloudy Mood?
A riddle framing a man who sees the bright side, then borrows your umbrella as rain begins. The speaker questions a sunny disposition and playfully assigns a named persona to illustrate the trait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Paw
Alawathu and the Tune that Made Longfellow Famous
The exchange features a teacher prompting for information about Alawathu and Milo Henry linking T to the tune that brought Longfellow fame, suggesting a discussion of music and literary reputation within a classroom moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alawathu
Milo Henry
Laughter Aids Digestion Says Hurtuland Jester View
A historic notion asserts laughter aids digestion. Hurtuland claims laughter is a healthful exercise and an old practice of table mirth by jesters and buffoons rests on true medical principles, linking humor to bodily well being.
Hair and skin remedy claims with Cuticura ad
A 1912 reader testifies of scalp itch burning and hair loss improving after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Included are other ads and brief promotional lines for medicines dyes and a daily fly killer, all presented in a single scanned page fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
triad
C. M. Hamilton
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Adv
Feels Like a New Woman Testimonial from Piqua
Mrs Orpha Turner of 4013 Wayne St in Piqua Ohio reports severe organic weakness with backache hip pain and exhaustion. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she says she feels restored and urges other women to seek its help. She grants permission to publish her testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piqua
Ohio
Lydia E
Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
ORPHA TURNER
Wayne St
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cy J EDWARD MARSHALL
Jim
George
Jones
Empire Advertising Agency
Sam
Leary
bis
Wilson
Josia
Jopie
cuyons
Bob
Mount Kenla
Kilimanjaro
Onicite
HENRY HOWLAND
Jehovah
Harl
naver
dade
iva pleasent
Atchison Globo
SOMERS
De Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
Balmora American
Dr. Pierce
Putnam
wizely
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
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