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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
6
In a bustling shopping district a nurse mistakes a child, triggering a chaotic chase through Silverman & Co. and a crowded avenue. Jack Vinton and Bertha Henley each lose count of the perambulators before realizing they have swapped babies, solving the mix up with a humorous reconciliation and a potential engagement dinner plan.
A collage of rural humor and domestic vignettes: Byron Williams recalls a mother bandaging Willie after a shed knife incident, Priscilla dressing for a town visit, and a mother tirelessly tending family needs. Fragments note a sick Mrs Means, wedding advice, church bake sales, and a lampooned garden tale amid editor jests about a Garden of Eden apple story and a monkey wrench etymology.
A refined portrait features Ella dressed in a duchess style gown, exuding aristocratic poise. The image emphasizes heritage fashion and courtly elegance.
Two Tul a girls caused a stir around Green's livery stable on Thursday afternoon. They tried to water their horse but the animal could not reach the trough due to the check rein. After a discussion they concluded and one girl unfastened the crupper to free the horse.
The Van Buren Current Local editor recounts a scare when subscriber Wm Wakefield entered the office with a long shotgun. He explains the incident, the mistaken robbery worry, and how Wakefield later handed over eight dollars to renew his subscription as the gun was being fixed.
An Iowa editor expected a cracking story from a friend who traveled a long distance. The friend arrived with a tale but, once settled, could not recall the story, leaving the editor disappointed and puzzled.
A Florida newspaper reports that President Theodore Roosevelt shot a black bear during a hunting trip and then headed back to Washington. The incident is portrayed as a decisive hunting success as Roosevelt returns to the capital.
The Southwest Missouri Drummers Association, a social group for traveling men, adopted resolutions protesting the parcels post bill advancing in Congress. Copies were sent to Missouri congressmen and senators in Washington. Similar resolutions were also adopted by the Retail Merchants Association and the United States Commercial Travelers organization.
Miss Brent fancies a prize as a post delivers a thick package. She hides the letter but finds it worthless, while Dolly comforts her in a worn room. A lonely evening meal follows as Bess contemplates hope dashed and nerves fray.
Dolly Brent, a poverty stricken young woman, struggles with self control and vanity while caring for her sick sister Bess. An editor returns her lengthened story offer, sparking hope and prompting Dolly to write anew about her own romance with Tom who has pursued them.
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