A Patent Elopement Ends In Revolving Plot Twist
In a Chicago Times Herald style tale, Farmer Smith opposes his daughter Alice’s match with Leslie Austin. A con man, Bob Townsend, poses as a scientist and pitches a hay rake powered by an air brake. A bungled machine ride spurs a dramatic elopement plan, but the lovers’ chances hinge on the farmer’s stubborn consent and a family reconciliation.
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Jabez
Farmer Smith
Alice Smith
Ebedi
Leslie Austin
Bob Townsend
Leslie
Bob
Alice
Iire
Jabez Smith
Gregulse
Jean
AL. Smith
Mr. Smith
Bez
Ghumly
Ice
Old Jahez
Rim
Chung
Hob
Sid Jabez
Leslie Anzlin
Nob
Porst
Jabex
Chicaga Times-Herald
Old Smith
Jones
London
Fearmer Smith
Les
Bob's Punishment and the Honest Boy
A deviant scheme of a boy named Bob ends when a benevolent boss lends him a dollar and tasks him with errands. Bob's early greed and misdeeds are tested as he starts and then worsens his practice of distributing bills, while a guardian figure watches his growth and warns of consequences and mercy.
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Bob
Genviemat
Tgo
Stub
Ms. de Foe
Porbert
Tleman
Mr. de Foe
Jil
Rocal
Mr. de Poe
Gut Stub
Rob
Golden Dare
Plans and Peril in a Rural Courtship Plot
In a rural tale, Bob urges Leslie to elope with Alice amid Farmer Smith’s overprotective watch. The plan unfolds as Bob assists, a letter reaches the prisoner, and the conspirators’ motives and risks surface while Farmer Smith tightens controls to thwart the match.
Oath of the Boers Pledge in 1879 Unity and Liberty
A reproduced pledge from 1879 records burghers of the South African Republic vowing to unite for their children and restore liberty. They recall English interference, 40 years of struggle, and pledge faithfulness to their country and people under God.
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Woncerfonteim
Natal
South African Republic
Cape Colony
Orange Free State
Transvaal
Permanent Nursery Labels That Stand the Test of Time
Edwin C. Powell explains how to create durable plant labels for nursery stock. He suggests heavy six to eight inch metal labels coated with white lead, written with a soft pencil, and copper wire loops to hang around branches. This method resists weather and lasts for years.
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Edwin C. Powell
National Stockwan
Justice by wire in Abilene warrants case
A Chapman warrant for assault and battery prompts a chain of telephonic actions. Senator Messin files the appearance by phone, pleads guilty, and the justice fines five dollars plus costs, paid by draft. Also notes Peoria mintillers and a jailed Christian Science adherent in Ameracua, Ga. Maj. Logan’s remains ordered disinterred for shipment home.
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Chapman
Senator Wessin
Manhattan
Hessin
Justice of the Peace
Peoria
Peorie Mintillers
War Department
Maj. Logan
Philippines
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promoted for Various Ailments
An 19th century ad-style notice touts Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo offering free medical advice and promotes his Golden Medical Discovery for weak stomach liver and bronchitis. It praises his Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute and claims remarkable patient testimonials including weight gain and improved cough, urging readers to seek his medicines and free counsel.
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Erly
Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
Dr. Pierce
A F Novotny
New York
WWV
Bow
de. Pierce
Special Holiday Gift Goods Catalogue Offer
A promotional note invites readers to order samples from a 256 page illustrated dry goods price book focused on holiday goods. It highlights wool fabrics and gift items, with themed booklets titled Holiday Glove Tips and Goods for Men, urging customers to take advantage of advance ordering and broader selections.
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Adsy
Hfe
Jimming
Oie
Alr
Defoe
de Foe
Lisened
Mel
Dhesair Preoner
Smith
Porhe
Pepa
Hitaide
Shigie Peea
Beitind
THE
Hoerticattarizia
Justice BY Wire
Kanata
Ameracua
Slant
Cha
Watt
Tele
Ravest
Wwer
Ube
Boggs & Buhl
Department X
Allegheny, PA
Wive
Kro
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