A Broken Leg Prompts Change in a Rural Courtship
In a farm community, Henry Pine pursues Almira Calkins while Samwel’s boast about Bet leads to a tumble and a broken leg. Mrs Peters tends Sam while Almira's cool heart softens toward him. Henry faces a humbling courtship reversal, and Sam's honesty wins quiet sympathy as moral lessons unfold.
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Henery Pine
Sam
Almiry
Henry
Creation
Hemlock
Betty
Peter
Samwel
Mrs. Peters
Almira
Mira
Almira Calkins
Siam
Dess
Miry
Mary
Squire Peters
Harpera
Tiny toddler bids farewell to ribbons and wears first pants
A brief, vivid note recalls a bright eyed toddler leaving ornate outfits behind to wear his first pair of pantaloons marking a small milestone in childhood growth and family life.
Dent remedy for teething disorders in children
A fragment describes Mrs Wimelow's remedy for diseases during teething in children. It claims to regulate bowels and ease symptoms, providing relief to both child and mother. The text markets the product as an old well tried remedy with noted health benefits.
Watchless Wood and Johnson’s Anodyne Liniment Ad
A fragmented medicinal and patent remedy advertisement notes Johnson’s Anodyne Liniment claimed to cure bronchitis sore throat and other lung issues. Also promoted Sheridan’s Cavalry Condition Powders for poultry aiding egg production with a thirty day timeframe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moxey
Sheridan
Venetian Liniment Promises Cures for Digestive Ailments
Dr Tobias offers Venetian Horse Liniment claimed to cure diarrhea dysentery oolio and spasms when taken internally and treats roup chronic rheumatism sore throats and bruises externally. The advertisement asserts universal family use after trial with 40 cent price for internal remedy and one dollar for pint bottles with no pay guarantee at 10 Park Place New York.
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Tobias
Parx Place
New York
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BE Beatty
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Spruce Street
NeLuis
Agt
Nellis
A.J. Nellis & CO
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Au Droge. Depot
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N.Y
American Newspaper Directory
GEO. P. Rowell & CO
Jones
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N. Y
Babbitt
Sabi New Cors
Minnesota
Northwestern
Iowa
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Land Department
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Sioux City
Reet Ara
Brice
Hosteas
Cetalogues & Cracucars
Cabiner
Oryone
Tewsler ‘Agensy
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R.Y
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Gecce
Waters
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Horroware - Pdons
A. G. Moses
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H. Wales
Scientific American
Joanne Rose
BS. H. Wales & Son
RF. A. Sinclair
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Ser Everett
Union
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