The Broken Compact Leads to a Double Wedding
In 1922 rural life, Shadrach and Jerry form a housework compact after Jerry helps with Miss Sally and Widow Tripp. Jerry courts Sally while Shadrach confronts Melissy’s memory via Marthy Tripp. A fire-damaged pact is destroyed as Jerry and Shadrach celebrate with plans for a double wedding.
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Shadrach
Tunket
Jerry
Jerry Webb
Melissy
Dustin
Melissa
Tripp
Sally
Miss Sally
Sally Dakin
Jeremiah Webb
Scott
Marthy
Marthy Tripp
Watts Studio Mystery and the Warm Clean Linen Quote
The quotation recounts a visit to Mr. Watts studio where screens and curtains hid the easel. After the reveal, the speaker addresses Watts asking for feedback and declares a preference for warm clean linen.
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Mr. Watts
Thomas Carlyle
Whistler Journal
EB. R. and
J. Pennell
Small Boy Outwits Chickens With Note Trick
A Indianapolis Star tale recalls Frank Wallace as a boy entomologist who bored corn kernels, tied notes to threads, and lured a neighbor's chickens. Chickens read the messages, fled home, owner confronted Wallace’s father, and the plan ended without further incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wallace
Indianapolis Star
Frank
Wallace
Osten
Explorations of air reveal definite layered structure
The Washington Star notes Ley of England studied balloons to learn how earth topography affects air. Disturbances from hills and valleys reach high elevations, influencing lower and middle air layers. Wind speeds rise over hills and fall in valleys, suggesting a true topography of the air.
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Ley
England
Washington Star
Mont Saint Michel Abbey Restored to Worship
Tourists visiting Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy will find the Benedictine abbey atop the summit restored for worship. The present church buildings date mainly from the Thirteenth to the Sixteenth centuries, with granite transport from the Isles of Chausey by boat. Since 1874, architects appointed by the Ministry des Beaux Arts have guided research and restoration, returning the abbey fortress to near its former grandeur.
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Mont St. Michel
Mont Saint-Michel
Normandy
Isles of
Chausey
Mahogany and Oak Chifforches For Christmas Gift
A Gyles Andrews Furniture Company shipment announces mahogany and oak chifforches available as acceptable Christmas presents. The notice notes a 1951 date and highlights quality materials likely appealing for holiday furnishing.
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Gyles-Andrews Furnt. Co
College Girls Coming Home for Christmas
Am ericus shoppers are urged to buy early for holiday gifts as college girls return from the South and North. Suggestions include Huyler’s or Nunnally’s Candies, Mary Garden and other perfume sets, fountain pens, razor sets, Christmas cards, and baby gifts. Fathers may borrow back cigars and cigarettes.
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Americus’ College
Huyler
Nunnally
Fellows
Dyer Kiss
Mary Garden
Dad
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By Elizabeth R. Greene
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Ansley
Americus Drug Company
U. S
del Monte
Libby
Tangerines
Durkee
Welch
Stokeley Bros
Stokeley Bros. Peas
Adc
del Monte Bartlett
Peae
Mrs. Duke
Rome
Knox Gelatine
Lea & Perrin’s Sauce
Jello
Zenberg
Rogers
Jackson Street
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