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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
3
A catalog item illustrated by Edgar Bert Smith for a 1920s publication. The entry notes the artist and copyright details, reflecting period publishing practices.
In Chapter 17 of the tale, Pa Jennings is reported engaged to marry a prince while the sanatorium owner, a doctor, dies. Dicky Carter, a scapegrace grandson, inherits after a date and runs the sanatorium for two months or forfeits the inheritance. A mumps case arrives as Mr. Thoburn hovers hoping to claim the place as a summer hotel.
Minnie records a feverish night at a rural sanitarium where misfits and lovers scheme to keep up appearances. Mr Dick Carter’s planned arrival triggers mock heroics as Miss Patty and the bishop plot while Alan Pierce disguises as Dick to avert a social scandal.
A streetcar overhears two women debating a 1913 14 hat purchase and deposit after a host gift buys trouble. The tale critiques fair dealings, while noting Q Blair and Company expanding with five new tables and a cork mat floor amid strong patronage.
A fragment reflects on a powerful figure described as a giant among many smaller players, highlighting tension between stature and influence in the community. The remark underscores perceived dominance and sparks discussion about hierarchy and equality.
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