Mrs Dolby Contemplates Death Then Seeks Divorce
Mrs Dolby and the deacon spar over a long marriage and a rumored divorce. She accuses Samuel of cruel jokes and past misdeeds while he dodges discussion, as she recounts local gossip and threatens possible self harm or separation. The piece unfolds with comic domestic tension and the couple's quiet stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Dolby
Mr. Dolby
Samuel
Farmer Brown
Atlantic
Senator Foraker
Mar
A Concession on Judgement and Marriage
A Washington Star dialogue portrays Miss Cayenne arguing that men are quicker to judge practical matters than women. She notes men heed newspaper warnings and stop buying gold bricks, while women continue to marry for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Elopement Plot Spurs Bold Chauffeur Ad Demand
A curious note from the town newspaper office describes a wife attempting to flee with their chauffeur. The scene prompts a request to insert an advertisement for a new chauffeur Fun Magazine as part of the unfolding domestic tale.
Grange Reform Debates Proportional Representation
The Ohio Farmer argues current national Grange voting gives small states the same power as large ones, urging proportional representation and direct member voting. The 1912 Spokane session is eyed for reform, with calls for shorter meetings and stronger democratic processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grange
Ohio
Michigan
Spokane
Wash
Wilson
N. P. Hull
National Dairy Union
George M. Whittaker
Hull
Pennsylvania
Clearfield
Massachusetts
Springfield
Maine
Portland
New Hampshire
Nashua
Rhode Island
Providence
New York
Buffalo
Delaware
Newark
Illinois
Belvidere
Connecticut
New London
Vermont
Rutland
Salem
West Virginia
Charleston
New Jersey
Atlantic City
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Sault Ste. Marie
Minnesotan
Minneapolis
W. H. Vary
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Crawfords
A. J. Haynes & Co
Maynard Agents
Walker & Pratt Mfg. CO
Union Street
Boston
Robert. M. Prentiss
Concord
Junction
Mass
Wilfrid Wheeler
Concord, Mass
Grant Street
H. J. Hansen
Walden Street
Concord Junction, Mass
M. Quad
Associated Literary Press
Dolbys
Samnel
Mrs. Qualifications
Jimmy Stiles
Jimmy
Penny Pictorial
4. W. Darrow
Chatham, N. Y
New York State
Grange
Maynard
Clarence McAuslan
Bedford Hardware and Plumbing Company
N. B
Lucas
Bedford Hardware & Plumbing Co
Bedford
A. G. Ziegler
Concord Junction
South Acton Coal and Lumber Co
South Acton Coal & Lumber CO
P. Fletcher
South Acton, Mass
HubeMark
Boston Rubber Shoe CO
Malden
the Wilson Lumber CO
R. L. Wilson
Prop
T. A. Wilson
Mgr
Fitchburg
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