The Asplando and a mysterious manor summons
A narrator recalls a curious afternoon at the Asplando tea room where a poised older woman, Miss Hollister, probes his life and plans through sharp dialogue. He later receives a summons from Octavia Hollister to Hopefield Manor near Katonah, where Pepperton’s Tudor house promises professional interest in chimneys as autumn light deepens.
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Lesser Antilles
Andes
Switzerland
Caribbean
Miss Hollister
Rafael
Dante
Hopefield Manor
Iss Hollister
Katonab
Octavia Hollixter
Jewett
Wiggins
Cécilia Hollister
Katorah
Jariver
Pepperton
Pep
Curious Fireplace Conjurer Seen In London Building
Arnold Ames, a consultant in chimneys, interacts with a visitor who reads a card aloud. She notes the name and residence, mentions General Glen depning, and says Ames has rendered great service in adjusting fires at Shin-Recock. She intends to retain him and arrange an early appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendepning
Miss Hollister at Pefield Manor Conversation
A fragment shows Miss Hollister at Pefield Manor engaged in a formal exchange. Characters discuss lineage, connections to the Ames family of Hartford and Charlottesville, and a plan that leads toward friendship as the scene shifts with a poised, aging narrator reflecting on reaching sixty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tey
Asplando
Snd
Wiggins
Immersta
Miss Hollister
Mr. Ames
CUE THE HIGH COST OF LIVING AD CLAIM
Winnebago Nebraska man describes saving a doctor bill by using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for his two coughing children. Advertisement claims no opiates and asserts the product cured the cough after a single bottle. Presented as a consumer testimonial with locations in Winnebago and Stratford Avenue.
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W. H. Chapman
Winnebago
Neb
Foley
F. B. Brill
Stratford Avenue
Sixth Street
Novel M. A. G. SC gear shown at Madison Square Garden
At the Madison Square Garden automobile show visitors view a radical gear named the M. A. G. SC. Swiss made, cone frustum shaped with 11 inches large diameter and 5 inches small diameter. It features four concentric internal rings of gear teeth arranged reverse to usual. The large end provides low speed when engaged, with second speed to the next ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Garden
Martin Fischer
Zurich
Switzerland
Internal Gear Drive and Foley Kidney Pills Ad Note
Describes a compact M A G I C gear with automatic mesh guide and direct drive, plus an advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills praising kidney health. Includes notices on fourth class mail rules, a Winsted widow jackpot story, and Bridgeport probate and licensing town records from 1912 1913.
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Elay
Lewon
Peetok
The
Shelley Society
Naly
Sweetness and Light Club
Matthew Arnold
Asolando
Pippa
Francesca
Toneen
Arnold Ames
London
Pefield Manor
Wissner
Wissner Pianos
Bridgeport
W. R. Fox
Washington St
Noblesville
Ind
F.B. Brill
Washington
Parcel Post
Winsted. Com
Louisville Courier
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgepor Probate Cour
Ellen Reardon Hayden
Saie
Alo
John J. Phelan
Board of County Communiser
Coco
Washington Ave
Angelo Coco
Lexington Ave
Angelo, Coco
Bridge
Jean
John O'Connell
Con Callahan
John Wetcke
Louis Wasner
Haug
William Thomas
Jommisel
Board of County
Fairfield County
Op. Cronen
North
N. Wast'n Ave
Pasineert
Juan A. de
Angelo Coed
John O'Counsil
Joan Waicke
Louiz Wagner
Che. Haleg
POLIS
America
Arcadta
Spectarte Vanderbint
Moi Kenny
Nobody
Platt McDevitt
Kelly
the Policope
Eleanor Leveland
STCCE
Owen Wister
Clifford Bruce
Heh Kent
James Henry
Blach Cooper
Tom McTiee
Bivening
Chicago Grand OperaOo
Zam Curse of
Ints
Bridgeport High School
Conontal
A. Meseeerer
L. H. Remiz
Furrier
Arcade
W.K. Mollan
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