The Street and Its People in a Turbulent Romance
A queer stranger K Le Moyne becomes a roomer at the Page home run by Sidney and her ailing mother Anna with Aunt Harriet. Dr. Max Wilson influences Sidney into nursing at a hospital where IX and Joe Drummond admire her. Sidney meets Carlotta Harrison and learns sorrows, while Christine Lorenz marries Palmer Howe and they stay with the Pages. Max discovers old friend Doctor Edwardes alive, Sidney’s mother dies, and Palmer Howe proves unfaithful.
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K. LeMoyne
Page
Sidney
Anna
Harriet
Max Wilson
Joe Drummond
Carlotta Harrison
Wilson
Christine Lorenz
Palmer Howe
Max
Edwardes
Christine
Palmer
Mother
Lttle
Carlotta
Wardwell
Christmas Crisis at the Hospital Ward
Sidney faces a tension filled Christmas as Johnny Rosenfeld and Grace navigate a wrecked car incident. Dr. Max Wilson and K. weigh loyalties while hospital duties, gifts, and a suggested outing test friendships and duties in a winter tale.
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Sidney
Johnny Rosenfeld
Johnny
Christmas Hospital Return Ends Sidney's Journey Home
Sidney returns to the hospital by Christmas with a wan but resolute spirit. She and K. share a tense farewell as she worries about relying on others, while K. feels deep gratitude and vows there is no other place he would rather call home.
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Miss Page
Linton & Hofburg’s
Sidney
Christine
Palmer
Grace
Howe
Tonneau
O'Hara
Johnny Rosenfeld
Katie
Harriet
Question on Dr. Max Wilson and Sidney Ney's character
A reader speculates whether Dr. Max Wilson would tarnish Sid Ney's reputation if given the chance. The remark hints at concern over personal ethics and reputation within the community.
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Max Wilson
Sidney
Canada offers 160 acre homesteads to attract farm labor
The Canadian government in Ottawa announced a plan to grant 160 acre farms to farm hands who move to Canada. The time spent working for a farmer will count as residence duties on the homestead, reducing the usual three year requirement to two. Western Canada faces a labor shortage of about thirty thousand as many men go to war, prompting this unprecedented incentive.
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Canada
Ottawa
Mistress confronts cook over loud quarrel downstairs
A mistress questions the source of loud noises last night. The cook reveals she and her husband made the racket, explaining she married one of her lovers after the mistress accused her of not being married.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promises Easy Child Laxative
Classic big town print ad urges mothers to switch from castor oil to California Syrup of Figs. Presents it as a pleasant fruit laxative that cleanses stomach, liver, and bowels, with dosing guidance and a 50 cent bottle price.
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California
Alaska fur bearing noted by examined teachers
In Columbus an examination for teachers' licenses included a question on Alaska. The answer stated Alaska is noted for fur bearing animals like seals, and Eskimos. Samuel Sharp, county school superintendent, vouches for the story. Dealers were surprised by the response.
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Alaska
Columbus
Samuel Sharp
Soothing Skin Care Ad With Cuticura Products
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment and Soap for itching scalps and daily toilet use. It mentions free samples by mail from Boston and includes quirky ad copy and short jokes about relationships and a note on stewed smoked pears.
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Cuticura
Dept
Boston
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