Carol Mitford Chooses Reform of Prairie Towns
Carol Mitford, an orphan with a college background, dreams of transforming a small Minnesota town. After returning to Gopher Prairie with her modern ideas, she confronts social pressure from the town elite and her fiancé Kennicott. Erik Valborg, a Swede, becomes entangled as Carol seeks excitement beyond conventional courtship and neighborhood norms.
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Carol Mitford
Mankato
Mass
Minnesota
Garot
Uuta
Hon
Deat
Georgia
St. Paul
Kenphote
Reeturn
Gopher Prairie
Carol
Yennicott
Elttle
Frances Pairchild Bryant and William Cullen Bryant
The piece recounts how Frances Pairchild won poet William Cullen Bryant’s heart before marriage. It notes his reluctance to marry, her lasting influence on his poetry, and their thirty years of wedded happiness followed by her decline and illness in later years. It ends with a brief reference to Octavia, wife of Emperor.
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Frances Pairchild
William Cullen Bryant
Tig
Biles Fairchild
Bryant
Zoris
Europa
Nimeel
Merciare
Bryant O
John Rudeliff
Long Hil
Hal
L. H
Old Parlor Rock Park
Bridgeport
Minutes of Main and Fairfield social notes and plans
A crowded, gossip filled column from Main and Fairfield details local society: Mrs Bernard Brady and relatives, the Triangle Guard hosted Hamilton Commandery ball on February 22 at Stratfield, and many residents and vendors milling about. Mentioned are the Philippine squadron crew from Bridgeport, Elks fair prizes, and impending Shrine ball preparations.
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Main and Fairfield
Bernard Brady
W. KX
Goliar
Brady
Gorge Sundertin
Dyodwer
Docser
George
Sha .Hamilton Commandery
Stratfeld
Triangle Guard Associaton
Meigs
Frank Reynolds
Frank
Moe
Patrick Fireprick
Strees
Bern
King
Phillipine
Bridgeport
Pacific
Gene Larkin
Park Avenas
Tevin Kane
Jim Conners
Sullivan
American Hardware Benefit Association
Duncan
Ipakk
Peter Bellew
Harry Julott
Monty
Montanye
Hela
Gos
Nellis Luldian
Noetsor
Tokyo
Vera
Frances ‘Johnson
Katie and Lilian Plan a Subtle Kitchen Plot
In a tense domestic scene, Lilian and the narrator coordinate with Madge and Katie to manage household and potential police presence. Lilian brims with schemes while Katie’s jealousy and the looming “Missis Teer” threaten the delicate balance. The crew debates who should face Mother Graham and how to keep Dicky oblivious to their plans.
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Lile Jian
Katie
Deva
Tnlan
Lian
Tigatia
Lidia
Lilian
Madge
Abe
East Indian Traders Go Into Bankruptcy Now York
Jan 18 Involuntary bankruptcy petition filed in federal court against Agutrdt Childs and Joseph exporters with 45 creditors totaling 288000 in claims. Creditors extended credit as of December 30 and a committee of creditors sought to steer affairs out of court. The firm did extensive business in India and the Far East and had trouble collecting payments.
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Agutrdt Childs and
Joseph
Couct
Tewaa
India
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New Antonia Road
Willis
Qywoodford
Harvey Dillon
Woodfords
Ike
Jedy
Kia
Britt
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Cartie
Harry Haydock
Inka
Anstead
Dor Thors
Haydock
Dyers
Clarks
Harry
Erik Stammerea
Haydock Aidat
Eanicott
Sand
Carrie
Porest Hilla
del Monte
Gorter Prairie
Kennicott
Hoe
Susan 3
Mony
Mre
Dillon
Willis Woodford
Rose
Garth
Emall
Fie
Heydeck
B. J. Gougering
Wren
Erik
Kardocks
Juantte
Erik Valoorg
Valbors
Juanita
Govey
Cave
Doc
Kennicottt
Paire
Dan
Nat Uielts
Kennicote
Nat Hicks
Frances Fairchild
Cullen Bryant
Octavia
Peroriero
Salle O'Neil
Albert W. Dow
Belle
Otto Lehmann
Otto
Able Motion Picture
Machine Company
Brooklyn
Fox
Herry Nash
Phiuipine Islands
Harry Nash
Catherine McCullough
Redman
Margaret
Dave
Elk's
Nellie
Miss McCann
Howland
Billy Macuisie
Eleventh
Hara Cy
Rees
Aren Canal
Chiffe
Batol
Adele Garrison
Lyllian
Hage
Tsala
Lillian
Aby
Vulea
Dinky
Jim
Dicky
Mother Graham
New York
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