Damory Court Awakens a Southern Heir
John Valiant, heir to Vallant Corporation, arrives at Damory Court to a neglected Virginia estate. He befriends Shirley Dandridge, aids Aunt Daphne, and muses on farming and a looming duel history with Sassoon as Rickey Snyder and others linger in the background.
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John Vallant
Vallant corPoration
Damory Court
Virginia
Shirley Dandridge
Shirley
Mrs. Dandridge
Major Bristow
Major
Vallant
Sassoon
Valiant
Mattie Sue
Rickey
John Valiant
Meredith Orchard
Greenie
Miss Shirley
Mattie Sue Mabry
Unc
Jefferson
John Vallant Makes a Discovery
John Vallant apologizes as he frees a woman from a trap and she thanks him. She notes no injury though her dress is damaged and she admits fear of a ridiculous dash before recovering composure. The scene ends with her blush and growing affection.
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John Vallant
Shirley
WASTED WEALTH OF COUNTRY Lament for Labrador's natural resources
Dr. Grenfell laments Labrador's exploitation of fish game and wildlife. He notes declines in auk curlew ducks deer seals and whales, rising fur prices failing protection and shifting poverty. He complains of no mines timber or water power development and warns that tourism is minimal as Labrador lingers in a passive stage of evolution awaiting industrial growth.
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Labrador
Dr. Grenfell
Norway
Straits of
Belle Isle
Judson’s Bay
If you pay then closed you will oblige me note
A Washington lawyer known for laconic wit sent a terse message to a stubborn client demanding payment. The note reads sir: If you pay then closed, you will oblige me. If you do not I shall oblige you.
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Washington
Ohioan W E Lewis Reveals Saskatchewan Harvest Promise
An Ohio native living near Dayton details his move to Saskatchewan seven years ago with 1800 dollars, a carload of stock and tools. He reports 22 horses, 15 cattle, 35 hogs on 1120 cultivated acres, wheat yields of 28 hundred bushels per year, and plans to plant 400 acres of wheat this season. He notes strong crops, cold winters, and belief the success can be replicated in new districts.
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John Valiant
Aunt Daphne
Blue Ridge
Tie
Chum
Valiant
W. E. Lewis
Dayton
Ohio
Saskatchewan
Immigration Department
Lecture Letter Mix Up Echoes Yonkers Tale
A Yonkers man receives a letter from New Rochelle praising a lecturer and sets off a chain of misstatements. The exchange reveals a purposely noncommittal line about the lecture being interesting and instructive, sparking a humorous misunderstanding.
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Yonkers
New Rochelle
Mr. Yonkers
Mr. B
Younkers
New York World
Prized Skin Cure for Pimples Promotes Face Healing
Miss Alma Rudroff reports a severe facial breakout improved by Cuticura Soap and Ointment after painful itching burning and pus. She used multiple cakes and three boxes and claims full cure with peeling skin now gone. Sample offers and world-wide sales noted with Boston mail request.
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Zeidler Ave
Maspeth
IL. 1
Alma Rudroff
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Customer asks for poems in big Boston store
In a book department dialogue the customer asks for Arnold's poems. The salesgirl turns to the department head and says Miss Simpson, have we Benedict Arnold's poems. The transcript captures a light exchange in a Boston store setting.
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Miss Simpson
Benedict Arnold
Boston Transcript
Castoria and moral quips in period ad bits
An assortment of early 20th century ad copy and quips. Includes warnings about Castoria with signature reference, a witty exchange attributed to Mrs. Sayers and a Puck magazine line on civilization. Ends with a note on Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops and a reflection on age and knowledge.
Pneumatica Promised Pain Stop Ad Increases Doubt
An advertised remedy claims to stop pain in one hour and break up an “yourcord” when used externally. The ad repeats the claim and price savings for druggists at two cents and signs as Ady. The text then defines a critic named Cordelia as someone who cannot do things as they think they should.
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Lis
Blackbird
Jefferson
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Faallie Erminie Rives
Lauren Stout
John Valant
Uncle Jefferson
Daphne
T” Eagure
Rickey Snyder
White
Vaillant
Mrss Poly Gifford
Western
Canada
Fogg
Arnold
J Rte
Fletcher
Mrs. Sayers
The
Earth
Mr. Sayers
Puck
Dean
Cordelia
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