The Squire's Heart Quicks to an Oakdale Trap
Gladys Ray faces marriage to Squire Harding despite a hidden family heart trouble. Aunt Phoebe plots to intervene as Harding clings to a health standard he cannot relax. A maid’s deception and Ned Dick’s quiet pledge threaten the planned Oakdale wedding in a tale of social pressure and urgent family loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Harding
Oakdale
Squire HiarCing
Gladys Ray
Matilda
Eply
New York
Harding
Ciimatis Corve
Prisbe
Phoebe
Eise
York
Gladys
Deoamiel
Byuire Waring
Grandpa
Squire Holarding
Phoebe Ray
Maday
Mrs. Ray
Aunt Phoebe
Squire
Tam
Liverpool
Bayport
Dick Archer
Archer
Hfe
Waverley Magazine
Strawberries Fly In All Directions At Family Dinner
A miscast dessert at a small family party leads to strawberry projectiles flying across the table. The bride and guests turn mishap into laughter as a rector and vestryman cope with the snow of fruit and a red nose in a comical domestic scene.
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Detroit Free Press
Gladys Marries Wealthy Squire After Leaden Troubles
In Bayport, Gladys secures a prosperous match after family upheaval. The squire leaves for Liverpool for a year, triggering anger but ending in Gladys marrying the wealthy target. Aunt Phoebe mediates and guides, helping Gladys and Dick Archer settle into stable, contented lives with children.
Diplomatic Librarian Refuses Bribe in Boston Library Tour
Boston librarian Mr Putnam hosted a ward leader seeking a paid library position. He toured all departments explaining duties and requirements and suggested an application if the candidate applied. The politician left convinced no job would be offered, and Putnam remained busy and respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Boston
Collier’s Weekly
Mr. Putnam
Seka
Wariher
Christ in the Ship Sermon on Peace Be Still
R Talmage preaches from Mark iv in Gennesaret ministry of Jesus amid storm at sea. He asks readers to keep Christ in the ship through life’s tempests, warns against fearing revivals and persecution, and portrays Christ as both man and God who hushes the tempest.
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Louis Klopsch
R. Talmage
Europe
Capernaum
Gennesaret
Christ
Jesus
Gonnesaret
Mount Hermon
Thial
God
Apostle of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
St. James
St. Philip
St. Matthew
St. Mark
St. James the Less
St. Thomas
John Huss
Hugh McKail
Church of God
Church of Jesus Christ
Judah
Richard Baxter
England
Robert McCheyne
Dundee
Jonathan Edwards
Northampton
Somerville
N. J
New Brunswick
John Livingston
Mr. Livingston
Livingston
Murn
Nazareth
Sea Shells for Slippery Streets in London
The St. Giles board of works uses small sea shells along curbstones to sprinkle wet asphalt pavements instead of sand or fine gravel. The shells are stored in bing places around the district and are proposed as an excellent substitute for gravel to reduce slipping on smooth shod horses.
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Board of Works
St. Giles
London
Paris
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