Debby and Merton wed in a tavern reunion twist
In a wartime romance told through a brisk memoir, Merton Balfort and Deborah Philipse marry again in a dim tavern as relatives watch. Debby’s wit and courage help them evade danger, then a command from Putnam elevates Merton to major. They ride eastward toward uncertain futures with steadfast vows and loyal friends.
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Hazeltine
Majoribankas
Deborah Philipse
Captain Merton
Debby
Hazelina
Geneval Patterson
Northomard
Iam Merton Balfort
George the Third
Merton Balfort
Mistress Balfort
Atherton
Verplancks
Gowan
John Acton
Robert Curtis
Philipse
Marvin
Deborah
Merton
Acton
Curtis
Salag
Yillain
Martie
Balfort
King
Robert Curtis Philippe
Putnam
Connecticut
Ada
Yorktown
Boston
Robert Curleg
Him
Evermore
Ingenious fim-flam puzzle outwits barkeeper in New Orleans
A Times-Democrat report describes a clever film-flam using paper money to fool a barkeeper. Two men employ a $1 and a 5 bill with laundry item notes on the back, then swap payments to trigger a claimed mismatch. The trick, staged in a downtown bar, leads to a polite dispute, a miscounted bill, and a reveal of the laundry list written on the back, exposing the scam.
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Barkesper
New Orleans
Times-Democrat
Harkeeper
Foy
The Runaway Ice Boat Romance in a New England Tale
A springtime romance collapses into danger as Hattie Stewart’s suitors are tested. Herman, her concealed rescuer from Chicago, foils an iceboat crash near Bar Harbor. He saves Hattie, later reveals himself as her fiancé, and marries her. he rises to lead a major Chicago firm.
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W. R. Hearat
Hattie Stewart
Herman Musgrava
Herman
Hattie
Bar Tarbor
Chicago
Stewarts
Tus
Stit
Tie
Inen
Massachusetts
Bay
Vanteal
Resene
Thhem
Hattle
Garnest
The Sermon Was Querripn A Quizzical City Page Exchange
The Boston Transcript and Washington Star pieces mix quotes about a sermon or phrase called ge ymon with names like Parson Aridbranc h and Deacon Slow, noting readers’ reactions as ripe thought and playful remarks about golf and Hamilton. The fragmentary text hints at a broader spelling and speech puzzle in a crowded column.
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Boston Transcript
Deacon Slow
Unusual Collection of Human Brains At Cornell
A Cornell professor, Burt Green Wilder, heads a brain collection as part of neuroscience study. He seeks brains from gifted and ordinary individuals to explore whether brain development can surpass inherited traits, soliciting donations from notable figures and ordinary people alike.
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Burt Green Wilder
New York Mail and Express
Cornell
Mark Twain
Cornell University
Wilder
Webster
Websters
Little Thomas
Richard
Henry
Professor Wilder
Jersloddhat
Tillzabelth Cady Stanton
Willer
Too Many for the Farmer
Irate farmer argues with a lone fisherman over a "Private No Fishing" sign. The fisherman ignores the sign, claims not to read it, and heads up the road with a fine catch of fish, leaving the farmer stunned.
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Baltimore
Fragmented Royal Dialogue Reveals Family Survival Talk
In a clipped 19th century exchange, Mrs. Kingdon and Mr. Kingdon discuss Wade Roger and Cousin Tang among a list of relatives. The dialogue notes Cousin Jane the dress maker as a survivor in a nest, implying a family setback.
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New York Times
The Hansons Happy With Dodd’s Kidney Pills
J H Hanson reports recovery from Rheumatism of the Heart and Dropsy after taking Dodd’s Kidney Pills. He says he can work again and feels better than in five years. His wife Mrs Hanson also improves and supports the remedy.
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Hansons
Ashley
N. D
J. H. Hanson
Dodd
Mr. Hanson
Sisters of Charity Endorses Peruna Cure Claims
Letters from Catholic Sisters and patients praise Peruna for throat ailments and general health. Dr. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio, is cited as founder of Peruna. readers urged to write for a free book and medical advice.
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Sisters of Charity
Perwin
Parton
United States
Detroit
Mich
Jetter
Perma Medicine Cn
Columbus
Olu
Dr. Hartman
Conini Ameekisun
Napoleur
Cita
Perua Megiere
David Meckison
Dy. Hartman
Formule Perugi
Bering
Harter
Germits
Addai de, Flortman
Iortman Sauitarjumn
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Frank A. Munsey
Dadi, Mead 2 Company
Almaelf
Josh Wink
Baltimore American
Walker
Washington Star
Btormington Barnea
Iterar
Wee’ Mustang Liniment
Kemesyron
Winchester
Fess
Ays
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
New Haven
Conn
Pais
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