Delayed Letter Brings Peace at Duckum’s Gap Mine
In the Duckum’s Gap area near the Tennessee border a mountain mining community watches for a letter that finally arrives. Sarah Jane Sanders runs the local store and post office while Clem Woolbright seeks news of a missing letter, their exchanged glances darkened by longing until the long awaited note arrives. The scene ends with Clem revealing a letter’s contents and the pair moving closer as a whippoorwill calls from the ravine.
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Jarah Jane Sanders
Duckum’s Gap
Sarah Aye
Sarah
Io Sarai Jane
Sarah Jane
Clem
Benerrh
Alen
Clem Woolbright
Clem Woolhright
Clon
Dane
Repir
Srecken
Yuly
Sarah June
Hlm
Castoria Ad Promises Safe Relief For Colic In Babies
An advertisement extols Castoria as a pure vegetable remedy for infant colic and digestive issues, claiming quick comfort with no harm. It urges keeping a bottle at home and notes the authentic wrapper signature of Chas. Hi. Fletcher. The text also references a historic stronghold and grounds, noting extensive 17th century additions and picturesque surroundings.
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Chas. Hi. Fletcher
Voices From an Audible Museum In Berlin Plans
The German ministry of posts will open an audible museum in Berlin featuring phonograph records of voices from diverse lands and eras. It will include Count Zeppelin’s 1908 recording urging support, and voices of Edison Marconi Lindbergh and other historical figures along with 18 sounds from other lands.
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Berlin
Ministry of Posts
Count Zeppelin
Echterdingen
Edison
Marconi
Lindbergh
Famous Scotch House Sold in Peeblesshire to Blatkborony
A historic Peeblesshire estate long associated with the Murray family of Wibank has been sold to Blatkborony. The property, famed as a centuries old seat of family influence in Scotland, changes hands after generations of ownership.
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Scotch House
Blatkborony
Peeblesshire
Scotland
Murrays
Wibank
Phillips Milk of Magnesia for quick stomach relief
An old consumer ad promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia to soothe stomach upset and indigestion. It claims fast relief, safe use for men women children and babies, and lists 25c and 50c sizes. Endorsed by doctors and used in hospitals.
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Phillips
Smith praised as a skilled liar by debate peers
In a terse exchange the speaker mocks Smith as an awful liar, while a counter view suggests he is quite adept at deception. The remark captures tension over credibility and honesty within a small group discussion.
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Smith
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OUR Comic
Little
Finney
Alexa
Havn
Mlagge
Charles Sloan Reid
Coosa
Blackbarony
Bayer
Bayer Manufacturs
Cutivara Laboratories
Malden, Muss
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