A Christmas Idyl of Blossom and Mabel in Sorrow
In a poor Christmas tale, Blossom hides her sister Mabel's missing thimble and uncovers a sealed letter from Arthur. The note reveals a long buried reconciliation plan and a hopeful reunion as Arthur returns to claim Mabel and their promised life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blossom
Mabel
Arthur
Mamma
Miss Miller
Little Blossom
Mammy
Pet
America
Miss Mabel Langley Miller
Darlin
Dartine Mapen
Not His Regular Time Yet Teacher Questions Jakey
In a mission Sunday School scene a teacher asks Jakey if he cleans his nails. Jakey replies he cleansed them last Christmas and insists he is not a dude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Sunday School
Jakey
Frep Hunt
Glenville
Nox
Dr. Pierce
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Other Remedies Adverts
A collage of medical cures and personal anecdotes touting Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy for catarrh, plus Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for sore throat. Included are testimonials from named individuals, medical claims, and a Nebraska farming pamphlet offer from the Chicago & Quincy railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Quinsy
Dr.Thomas
Letta Conrad
Standish, Mich
If conversation be as art it owes its charm to nature
The text argues that conversation mirrors art in painting sculpture and literature. Its strongest appeal comes from natural spontaneity and is ruined by formal artifice or contrived phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Patent remedy advertisements pledge quick cures and child teething relief
A collage of vintage drugstore promotions extols Transon's Magic Corn Salve with money-back guarantee, teething tonics for babies, and Piso's Cure for coughs. It touts Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co as the preferred gentle laxative for children and praises its pleasant taste for youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup. Co
Portrait Redo Delayed As Leisure Airs Odd Question
A shopper hovers over a painter, asking if the portrait will be finished. The artist replies he is awaiting an opportunity to see the sitter’s expression first, leading to a curious exchange about timing and appearance.
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Royal Baking
Royal Baking Powder CO
Wall ST
New York
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Halls Family
Bennett Byron
Fisher
Burdock
Bitters
Adelaide O’brien
Exchange St
Buffalo N.Y
Hicks—Gigson
Wicks
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
P. & Eustis
Q. BR. B
Chicago
Col Sores
C. Ug, Clark, Co
Haven Wk
Ma. Winston’s
Piso
ML Buung
Sprague
Maren
Maxi
Baaek
Walter Baker & CO
Fou Fnak
OOERS
Dorchester
Mass
Colchester Rugber Coe
W.N. Us
Din
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