Circus Romance in a Ring of Sawdust and Clamor
In this vivid circus romance Polly, daughter of the Great American Circus, grows under the care of Jim and Toby amid band music, colorful costumes, and the perilous leap of death. Amid gossip and ambition, Polly’s ascent from ring hopeful to standout performer tests love, loyalty, and family ties within a traveling troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Bingo
Jim
Toby
Deacon Strong
John Douglas
Ruth
Naomi
Barbarian
Fragmented rural tale blends slang and romance in yesteryear
A garbled mosaic of dialogue and scenes shows characters in a western setting. Polly and Jim clash amid a parade and mounting tension while others discuss society, wages, and church life. The piece also notes a wedding for Miss Howsle Me Coy and Irwin Amier at Franklin Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howsle Me Coy
John McCoy
Pranklin Station
Irwin Amier
Franklin
Stokely Fisher
Walnut Street
Toiaw
Polly Receives Alligator Bag Gift At Circus Tent
Polly sits in a dressing tent while Jim in the lot opens a small leather bag he bought for her that day. He recalls his long time with the circus and plans to present the gift with ribbons and a careful touch as the outdoor life meets her indoor surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeas
Yewsg
Polly
Poll
Betty
Tafa
Milo
Eloise
Barker
Roentit Lot
Toby
Jin
Inga
Jim
Wigan
Catly
Poly
Minnter
Jim Ad Pelly
Hinself
Bingo
Burt
Big Dino
Emerson
Uitation
Jhu
Rewly
Gage
Tim
Ray
Dim
Wolty
Grem
A. N. Matthews
Callahan Furniture Co
Cone
Oklahoma
Noted Woman Lingers in Poor Health Amid Potent Medicines
A fragile woman in town suffers prolonged illness with worsening appetite and weakness. Despite trying many prescriptions, doctors and medicines seem to harm more than help as she drags through the day, while locals recall past health and note a druggist claiming a mighty remedy eased similar cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderpsan
Governor bans diseased cattle entering Ohio
State Board of Live Stock Commissioners reports conditions justify a ban on importing breeding and dairy cattle into Ohio. Governor Judson Harmon issues order requiring tuberculin tests within ten days prior to shipment, veterinary or federal certification, and proper tagging or description for identification. The decree, dated March 23, 1909, mandates test temperatures records and adherence to U S Bureau of Animal Industry guidelines.
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State Board of Live Stock Commissioners of
Ohio
Thin Alte
Judson Harmon
State of
Chin
United States Bureau of Aulimal Industry
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Ohio State Board of Taye
Colombars
Hume
Birthday Card Shower for Henry Kanavel
Henry Kanaval Nascoe received a postcard shower on his birthday anniversary after several weeks of illness. One hundred thirty cards were sent to him during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kanavel
Nascoe
Mr. Kanavel
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Po Aer I Facez
Noahi i Pas Cusp
Leavo
Boby
Chese
Che Elise
Jing
Polly Kits
Tonteht
Deda
Stond Masten
Hanself
Missouri
Nui
Amy
Jadge Lynet
Wil Caime
Huttress
Oldetand
Iran
Roosevelt
Mombasa
Ohto
Jereton
Elem
Sumner
Pete Bberd
Tase
Abe Infield
Patten
James Costra
Crazy Snake
Carrie Nation
Cosherton
the Times
Jha
Singo
Jack
Signet
Judson Thorton
Vartai A Thompson
Alnielo
Richard Clark
Clark
Mr. Stinger
Jenute
Wis
William Matters
Ashman
Columbus
Dudge Osborn
Murray
Detroit
Ciy
Udncalyt
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