Quiet Porch Genesis of a Georgia Writer
A young man in a small Georgia village reflects on early dreams of fame and a quiet, fulfilled life on a porch behind a three room cottage. He recalls his sister Jane Wornum, their late tailor father, and the modest fortune that funded a restrained but stable upbringing amid village currents.
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Ufe
Oconee
Willam Wornum
Jane
Sister Fane
Logie
Jine
Jane Wornum
Cupid
An Old Friend and a Curious Village Portrait
The narrator recalls a sunlit porch life with sister Jane and a cat named Tommy Tinkins, detailing Colonel Cephas Bullard and his refined wife, and Mary Bullard’s arrival. Mrs. Sally Beshears, two elderly sisters, and gossiping evenings reveal social tensions, class hints, and hidden affections fueling a quiet, unfolding domestic drama.
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Sister Jane
Tommy Tinking
Jana
Thera
Colonel Bullard
Mary
Ald
Renee
Philadelphia
Jane
Jang
Sally Beshears
Jans
Sally
Mrs. Beshears
Mrs. Besheara
Polly
Becky Pike
Miss Folly
Misa Becky
Miss Polly
Miss Becky
Alster Jane
Pap
Uriah
Myself
Becky
Thomas Browne
Bally
Sister
Tommy Tinkins
Chis
Cephas
Aasie
Jance
Ted Bhears
Mrs. Beshraras
Sweetgum
Trey
Filddlasticks
Faeghears
Mra. Beshears
Mary Bullard
Tommy ‘Tinkins
Aber
Chan
Dr Shoop Restorative Offer Promises Cures and Refund
A historical ad promises Dr Shoop's Restorative with no money required to learn about it. The author claims 355,000 cures and a 39 in 10 payment rate, offering six bottles via a druggist with a mail order and a monthly cost of 550. He asserts the remedy strengthens internal nerves powering organs and invites postal inquiries to explain why, pledging payment if unsatisfied.
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Walt Gure
Jaye
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promises Free Sample Offer
Advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It touts quick effects and urges readers to request a free sample by mail, citing testimonials and a guarantee. The notice lists symptoms, hospital use, and global availability with address in Bing hamton New York.
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Bilmer
New York
Robert Berner
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. C
Atlanta Sunny South
Bright
Kilmer
Elimer
Binghamton, N
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Joel Chandler
Marrus
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Tinkins
Tinkius
Tane
Cephag Bullara
Nelehbar
Court House
Coronel Bullard
Cephas Bullaie
Cephas Bullard
Ifa
Colona
Mar- Seles
William
Wiliam
Mrs. Heshears
Providence
Mrs. Sheshears
Cephas B Bullarda
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Ian Dyspepsia
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