Polly’s Gifted Saving Bank Surprise
Polly Eldredge learns she can help Mrs Meriweather by drawing on her savings to aid baby Donald. Grandmother approves after Polly insists, then receives unexpected support from Cousin Pauline. The seaside trip follows with thanks and a large check.
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Polly Ann Eldredge
Amrach
Aunt Jo
Polly
Canada
Grandmother
Ohio
Uncle Amrach
Seacoast
Poolly
Dearie
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Prandma
Pauline
Brixton
Mrs. Meriweather
Meriweather
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Donald
Bennies Honest Decision Brings Circus Hope to Poorhouse Children
Bennie finds a stray dollar and faces a moral choice with friends Sylvia Kittie and Frank. He refuses to keep the cash stolen from Mrs Emmons and plans to return it, prompting a charity circus outing and a life changing adoption offer from Mrs Emmons for all four children.
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Sylvia
Wilkins Store
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Bennie
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Stone House
Ben
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Mrs. Williams
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Rose Geranium tale and playful head riddles
A Philadelphia newspaper narrative centers on a pink rose that joins a geranium, becoming its queen through clever trimming by a fairy. The poem blends floral fantasy with a social notice about a friend invitation contest using head riddles and a prize for correct answers.
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