Cranberry Swamp Love and the Railroad Deal
Judith Gray agrees to a match for the cranberry swamp but a railroad plan diverts the fortune. Dr. Dedling denies the engagement. Judith seeks solace with Mrs. Redfield. A railroad through Miles Gray’s swamp brings a $5000 windfall to Judith’s sister and a twist of elopement at the end.
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Dr. Dedling
Judith Gray
Dedling
Judith
Miles Gray
Cranberry Swamp
Maria Pytchley
Mrs. Pytchley
Hobart Pytchley
Maria
Miles
Mr. Pytchley
Hobart
Deetor Dediing
Hesita
Railway Committee
Here
Glassville
Marmaduke Redfield
Deacon Cole
Redfield
Mother
Mrs. Redfield
Dale Redfield
Julius
Doctor Deadling
Witty Verses of Rev Rowland Hill on Punctuality and Faith
Historical sketches recount Rev Rowland Hill a witty English clergyman who lampooned religious hypocrisy with sharp quips. Anecdotes include blessings for those in place and on the road and a caution about using religion as a cloak or umbrella. He also notes progress in faith and the danger of merely professing belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland Hill
Mr. Hill
A Daring Hawk in a Vineville Household
A Vineville household recounts a singular event as a hawk swooped into the hall, pinned a woman’s hair with its talons, then fled from a cradle to the window. The bird caused broken windows and narrowly escaped captivity after a dramatic chase through the house.
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Vineville
General Lee
Macon (Ga
Material of the cross in legend and folk belief across regions
The piece surveys varied folk beliefs about the cross material from mistletoe in W England to ash by gypsies and relics tied to Helena Constantine and Charlemagne. It notes regional names and legends, such as Gethsemane in Cheshire and the dwarf birch in Scotland, with a closing reflection on enduring popular ideas.
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Peputer
England
Helena
Adriatic
Constantine
Church of
Santa Croce
Duomo
Milan
Treves
Christ
Cheshire
Mamre
Palestine
Scotland
Substitute for Sulphate Quinine In Demand
Physicians widely adopt a quinine substitute described as effective where Sulphate Quinine is indicated. It shares the same dose, causes no headache or stomach upset, and costs $1.50 per ounce. Available from Illings Clapp & Co. Boston Mass or by mail postage prepaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illings, Clapp & Co
Chemists
Boston
Mass
A Tramp's Narrow Escape and Odd Anecdotes
A Galveston suburb woman fires at a tramp who taunts her, missing as he escapes. The piece notes a near-miss and a boastful remark about past close calls. It also advertises Dr King’s New Discovery for lung ailments, with claims of cures and trial bottles.
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Galveston
Bark and Iron Iron Tonic Debuts in Medical Protection
Bark and Iron, marketed as the most efficient iron tonic, is introduced to the medical community by Nicnors & C. The claim emphasizes its superior effectiveness and protection claims for individuals seeking improved iron health.
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Nichols & Co
Nicnors & C
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