Broadway’s Return and Jonesville Intrigues
In Jonesville Broadway, once a New York dreamer, battles a heavy family trust and a tense business deal. He navigates a volatile reunion with Bob Wallace and Josie Richards, while Clara Spotswood adores him and the elder Wallace arrives, setting up a clash of loyalty, ambition, and town pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Jones
Broadway
New York
Jonesville
Abnar Jones
Ow York
Robert Wallace
Browd
Alncovers
Sucseas
Gerard
Eeeuthy
Wallace
Broad- Thia
Roadway
Wade Abner
Europe
Gale
Peter Pembroke
Consolidated Chewing Gum Company
Grace Take
Malsta
Spotswood
Preaeway
Josie Richards
Pesat
Watlaca
Aeway
Empployes
Pembroke
Broadway Turner
Tha Truat
Beery
Jones
Broadwik
Young
Jackson
Clara
Jesle
Bho
Joule
Josie
Nimi
Bob
Gunset
Mr. Wallace
Coca Leaves as Cure Alleged by Traveler in South America
Peter MacQueen reports in National Magazine on coca leaf chewing among Andean natives. The habit is widespread in high valley communities and was said to ease a stomach ulcer for weeks with no ill effects. Doctors in Bolivia and Peru debated its safety, uncertain how a layperson should act amid professional disagreement.
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Peter MacQueen
National Magazine
Andas
Europe
America
Bolivia
Peru
Napoleon’s view of family as cornerstone of order
The text argues Napoleon insisted on preserving French family life to maintain order, with the father accountable to him. It contrasts with America where the family unit is centered on the mother and domestic roles, noting mothers in France kept order and preserved the family, despite Napoleon’s ego.
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Napoleon
France
America
Jak Tha
Untitled Poem on Roaming and Regret
A reflective verse recounts wanderers drifting on water and life, noticing nature’s beauty while chasing elusive dreams. Some waste time in phantom worries, others toil in dull labor, and many fail to seize second chances before dusk. The poem laments missed opportunities and the cost of stubborn folly.
The Pessimist and The Optimist Opinion Parade
A lighthearted contrast article mocks education refinement and courage with humorous verse. It contrasts the pessimist’s gloom and the optimist’s cheer about daily life, berries, seeds, and common work, reflecting public opinion humor.
Jokes and Lines From Courtroom Banter and Daily Life
A collection of short, dated style quips and spoofs about marriage, aging, happiness, and social scenes. Each snippet presents a punchy exchange or wry remark, framed as courtroom or everyday life humor with characters like an old bachelor, a judge, and a wagging narrator.
Regular Job and Pension Surprise in a Shop Tale
An old worker, Bill Smith, with sixty years at a firm, is offered a pension by the two sons, who intend to keep his wage. He declines, saying he always believed the place was a regular shop, revealing a clash between generous intent and worker pride. In a separate note, Lord Wellington is depicted as a great soldier whose later political role did little to enhance his fame as a statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Ootewood
Rod
Wallace
Bob
Jackson Jones
Guvnor
Jones House
Rogers
Pembroke
Clara
Mrs. Spotawood
Mr. Wallace
Josie
Josia
Jones Place
Htle House
New York
Bill Smith
Mr. Smith
Lord Wellington
Peninsula
House of Commons
Waterloo
Duke of Wellington
Postum Co
Battle Creak
Mich
Thore
Postum Endorsed as Coffee Alternative in Health Claim
A Tennessee woman recounts leaving coffee and adopting Postum, claiming improved health and weight gain from 117 to 170 pounds. The advertisement promotes Regular and Instant Postum, citing favorable testimonials and urging readers to compare costs and benefits.
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Edward Marshall
Forer
Oga
Wilenes
Gro. Wallace
Empire Company
Pennsylvania
Consolidated Gum
Hm J ‘Pire
Jones Company
Hob
Guy
Millonaire
New York City
Ned
Tobh
the Earl of Cortland
South America
She Henry Howland
Tumbla
Avery Robin Thers
Jay
Theo
Gonday School
Deacon Spink
Remy Thad
Dono
South Dakota
Pilin
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N
Jow
Peice
Ben Moines
100 Son Company
Despaca An
Gotham
Madagascar
Glow of Health
Pontum
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