Visitors at Shotover and a City War of Wills
Sylvia Landis, a New York society leader, visits Shotover with Stephen Siward as Quarrier, her wealthy fiancé, presses for a match. Siward faces disapproval, drink troubles, and a feud with Quarrier over a disguised entrant to the Patroons club. Busy social and financial scheming entwines with love and blackmail as Amalgamated and Intercounty schemes unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shotover
the Ferralls
Sylvia Landis
New York
Stephen Siward
Sylvia
Howard Quarrier
Ferralls
Siward
Quarrier
The
Patroms
Major Belwether
Farrall
Stephen
Iv—Syylvia
Leroy Mortimer
Grace Ferrall
Vhce
Steven
Stephen VI
Beverly Plank
Black Fells
Mortimer
Belwether
Quarner
Lenox Club
Lydia Vyse
Plank
Montes
Agatha Caithness
X- Mortimer
Quartier
Amalgamated
Intercounty XI
Manon Page
Stephen XII
Intercounty
Harrington
Mortimer Quarrier
Kempt Ferrall
Grace
Howard
Silvia
Lenox
Sylsesear
Shotover House
Marion
Dougie
Minnesota
Youcher
Caie
Agatha Culthness
Schewe
Alderdene
Leila Mortimer
Swan's Harbor
Saratoga
Tony
Voucher
Lord
Fleetwood
Sleetwood
Frony
Lower Fifth Avenue
Astoy
Mitch
Bronx
Westchester
Feud at Saratoga Ends as Plank Seizes Inter County
In a summer of high society intrigue, Plank edges to power as a judge aids a covert bargain. Harrington and Quarrier face the shift while Siward, recovering, contemplates the changed social and political landscape at Shotover and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quarrier
Shotover
Sylvia
Lenox
Leila Mortimer
Agatha
Harrington
Seabright
Plank
Siward
Elis
Rings Little Liver Pills Promote Bilious Health
Patent medicine advertisement notes Rings Little Liver Pills ease biliousness and headaches by cleansing the system and improving skin. Priced at 26 cents and sold by O. W. Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Sparks
Dean's Kidney Pills Promised Permanent Relief
Rhode Island residents testify that Dean's Kidney Pills provide permanent relief from back ache and kidney disorders. Frans Lapse of Woonsocket recalls years of kidney trouble improved by the remedy, with a second 1905 affirmation of continued satisfaction. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole US agent. Remember the name Deans's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Rhode Island
Frans Lapre
Eagle Mill
Clinton Street
Woonsocket
R 1
Rouseau & Brown
Lapse
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Deans
Tax Exemption Debate Hits Connecticut Courts and Town Policy
The Hartford Courant reports on Stonington publishing Its vax Book listing taxpayers real estate and personal taxes with deductions, noting a ten year tax exemption for new manufacturing industry. Attorney General Holcomb in 1907 said towns have no power to remit taxes, raising questions about legality and fairness of such exemptions and potential legal challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Turner
Hartford Courant
Connecticut
Stonington
Board of Relief
Holcomb
Corbin
Maine
Tobacco Tags Spark Record Gift Boom
Local tobacco dealers report a historic surge in tag saving as buyers exchange tobacco tags for a wide range of presents. The program, backed by the American Tobacco Company, offers brands like Master Workman Town Talk Ivy Tinsley Eglantine Sailor's Pride Old Statesman and Jolly Tar with many more. Some offers include an Eng lish Steal Razor for 50 tags, prompting dealers nationwide to stock prizes while the company mails catalog selections to tag savers lacking local gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tobacco Company
Ivy
Tinsley’s Eglantine
Sailor's Pride
Old Statesman
Devoe Paint Letter Attacks High Gas and Paint Prices
A letter criticizes price gouging in gas and paint, comparing state regulations to inflated charges. It argues many paints claim low prices but are counterfeit, urging readers to seek Devoe paints as the strong, honest option. Signed by 55 F. W. Devoe & Co with Jas A. Miller & Son as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davos
Devoe
F. W. Devoe & CO
Jas, A. Miller & Son
Advertised Letters Week Ending April 18 1908 Bristol KR
Advertised letters for the week ending April 18 1908 listed L John Ooteo George Conta Fred Hommel C Hyte Mrs Pookham Mrs Mary Miller Fheabo Hreewan two entries Bertha Bosworth Antonio Pereira da Silva and others local post office notices Bristol KR reflects archival listing of names retrieved from the advertised letters column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol KR
John Ooteo
George Conta
Fred Hommel
C. Hyte
Pookham
Mary Miller
Fheabo
Hreewan
Bertha Bosworth
Antonio Pereira da Silva
Easter in Heaven: Whitman’s Imagined Resurrection in Verse
Poetic meditation by Mrs. A. D. Whitney reflects on Easter beyond earth, imagining saints in heavenly homes awakening to the day. The piece contrasts Mary at the tomb with angels, Christ’s return, and the idea that the risen Lord walks with believers, guiding them toward peace and new life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Mary
Dr Greene Offers Free Letter Consultations for All Suffering
A promotional notice touts Dr Greene as a top living specialist in nervous and chronic diseases. He offers free consultation by letter, promising thorough case explanations and cures without doctor fees or leaving home. Write to 84 Lompie Place, Boston, for recovery through correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jnst
Greene
Dr. Greene
Lompie Place
Boston
Masa
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Chance
Curtis Publishing Company
Robert W Chambers
Nobod
Leroy Martiner
Sarataya County
Phiunk
Stabick
Wollel
Mast River
Vinnke
Warrington
Mayo’s Eglantine & Ivy
Sailor’s Pride
W. N. Tinsley
Tinssey’s
the American Tobacco CO
Jersey City, N. J
W. M. Connery
New York Daily
Challilee
A. D. T. Whitney
James Dixon Carpenter
Church Street
iBristol
A. W. Orgelman
State Street
George W McGan
Water & Gas
Bwine
STREE
G M. Wilbur
Uundley
Hope Street
Kristol
L. Darbyshire
Rochester
N. Y
Providence
Edwin
Baker & Son
Main Street
Etigrsvnne EfeoMpany
Norfolk
Baltimore
Fall River
Philadelphia
Suintiopario
A. L. Bongartz
IASS
James Barry
Providence, R. I
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