Fragonets Visit Crest Lake as Jo Debuts at Inn Dance
In Chapter Thirteen Jo Darien meets Peter Fragonet and Douglas Marsh's party at Crest Lake Inn. Jo bonds with Fragonet while Barstow escorts her to the evening dance, where Mrs. Marsh's coolness adds tension as Jo feels left to navigate social currents alone.
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Fragonets
Marsh
Doug
Fragonet
Edna
Mrs. Fragonet
Pete
Hollywood
Jo Darien
Miss Darien
Peter Fragonet
Crest Lake
Mr. Fragonet
Mr. Marsh
Crest.Lake Inn
Bret Paul
Paul
Sen
Todd Barstow
Mrs. Marsh
Todd Barston
Barstow
Three Minute Relief From Your Headache
An ad for B. C. headache relief promises three minute soothing effects from a pharmacist blended formula. It claims fast relief for muscular pains colds neuraglia fever and nervous distress without opiates or habit forming components, available in 10c and 25c packages.
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B. C
Get “B
Adv
Miners Led by Mitch in Alabama UMWA District
The 20 000 plus members of the United Mine Workers of America in Alabama coal fields are under the leadership of William Mitch president of District 20 UMWA.
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United Mine Workers of America
Alabama
William Mitch
District 20
British Officers Released After Detention in Hejaz
Captain Joseph Chiauberlain and seven companions freed by Wahabi followers in Hejaz after a week in custody. Emir Saud appealed to Ibn Saud. British officials call arrests a mere formality and the case closed. They head back to the Transjordan frontier.
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London
Joseph Chiauberlain
Jerusalem
Hejaz
Emir Saud
Saudi Arabia
Ibn Saud
Austen Chamberlain
Zerka
Ening
Transjordan
Dancing With Actors Sparks Hidden Feelings
A narrator recalls a social dance where Jo shares a moment with movie star and Barstow. She feels a surge of curiosity about Tubby Davis and notes the crush of envy toward Tubby’s screen image, while watching Jo dance with Peter Fragonet. To be continued.
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Todd Barstow
Fragonets
Barstow
Tubby Davis
Tubby
Crawfords
Harlows
Colberts
Peter Fragonet
Visitor’s arrival stirs crowd at uncertain trial
Miss Ila Hallmark was found dead June 17 near Springdale cemetery after Thompson allegedly abducted her from a street corner and killed her with blows. State's Attorney Champion says a death penalty is possible, citing Thompson's confession and corroborating evidence. Venue set for 32. 100 salesmen to testify later. defense plans not indicated.
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Peoria
Loai Hughes
Gerald Thompac
Ila Hallmark
Miss Hughes
Tall
Thompson
Miss Hallmark
Springdale
Edwin V. Champion
Champion
Marcus Olson
Thurman
Local Act Introduces Decatur Morgan County Relief
State legislative session notes a local act for the relief of Decatur city in Morgan County. Minutes from the Alabama State Highway Commission dated January 19 1926 discuss petitions to build a river crossing bridge over the Tennessee River near Decatur and Albany as a statewide strategic improvement.
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Decatur
Morgan County
Bama
Alabama State Highway Commission
Ortis Alabama
Tennessee River
Albany
Alabama Highway Commission Bridge Financing Plan Placed
The Alabama Highway Commission discusses funding for a Tennessee River bridge at Decatur. Citizens pledge $100,000 to the state treasury to support construction, with refunds to contributors if future state funds allow. Decatur bonds issued in 1925 and merged with Albany in 1927 are part of the financing, with a multi‑year repayment schedule from the road and bridge fund.
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Alabama
North Alabama
Highway Commission
State of
Alaoa
Nevege
Highway Commission of
Way Commission
Albany
Bridge
Decatur
Tennessee River
Department of the State of Alabama
Untitled fragment on medicines and ointment use
Fragmentary text notes melted ointments and tested medicines, with unclear details. Mentions feet and a medical context, but lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable names.
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Mio Wen
Battle memories linger in Atlanta with Confederate remnants
Miss Huff recalls four days before the clash around her home as Confederate forces led by Johnston and Hood occupied nearby sectors. She notes refugees marching into the city after Sherman and finding lead and metal fragments traded for food. Old bullets and relics from the Civil War still surface around them.
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Miss Huff
Joseph FE. Johnston
John B. Hood
Liam
Johnston
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Albany Grain & Coal CO
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Ella
Mitch
Slayer
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William
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Five Atlanta
Cleve’s Coffee Shop
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