Keziah Faces Choice as Grace Chooses Nat Hammond
In a coastal town, Keziah Coffin counsels minister Ellery while Grace Van Horne accepts Nat Hammond’s proposal after Captain Eben Hammond’s death. Ellery learns Grace will wed Nat, and Keziah plans to shield him from heartbreak as Grace writes a final farewell note to him.
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Keziah Coffin
Wempoose
Trumet
Stow
Ryan Pepper
Elkanah Daniels
Keziah
John Ellery
Ellery
Ilery
Eben Hammond
Grace
Nat Hammond
Eben
Nat
Daniels
Annabel
Elhanah Daniels
Elkanah
Gracie
Captain Eben
Nat ‘Hammond
Dr. Parker
Trumer
John
Sartin
Grace van Horne
Cap’n
Hammond Tavern
Mr. Pepper
Grove
Troth
Tham
Mrs. Keziah
V Shapes a Rally Verse and Red Cross Seals Push
A varied poem extols the letter V as victory and vitality in a wartime chorus. An adjacent notice urges Red Cross seal sales, noting a port campaign goal of up to $400000 with most funds staying local and seals priced at one cent each.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
Ecclesis
Red Cross Seal
Union Trust Building
Washington, D
Fragmented insight into letters and dialogue on writing
The text presents playful definitions of literary terms and a humorous dialogue about marriage and writing. It includes items like Autograph and Dialect, then a witty exchange between a bride and groom about why she chose him and a joke about stormy times in June.
Made-to-Order Kind Dentist Toothpowder Joke
A man tells a friend his wife brings home excess toothpowder while he prefers bathtub cleanser and Strub toothpaste. Walking down Chestnut Street his companion is shocked. The punchline reveals the products are the kind bought at the dentist.
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Chestnut Street
Fletcher's Castoria Ad Quelling Pediatric Ailments
An advertisement for Fletcher’s Castoria promotes a safe remedy for infants and children. It claims “In Use For Over 30 Years” and urges parents to give Castoria, noting children cry for it and the product bears its signature.
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Castoria
Fletcher
Just Shopping. Tired Clerk at Counter
A Boston Evening Transcript item shows a tired clerk overwhelmed by a piled counter. A customer asks for the nearest exit, reflecting a brief street interaction. The piece blends a casual shopping moment with a wry note on appearances and honesty among people.
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Boston Evening Transcript
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Selede
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Carter
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