Old Story of Power and Class in Murray County High
Principal Robert Lynn consoles Evelyn Dronglee a Ute assistant after she laments disrespect on a morning train. She later debates Virginia roots and Southern manners, and their bond grows through shared humor and a tentative confession of feelings. Evelyn’s sister letter reinforces the harsh social frustrations.
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Winston
Robert Lynn
Murray County High School
Lynn
Evelyn
Emelyn
Virginia
South
Evelyn Dronglee
Mississippi
Virginia New York School Romance Sparks Surprise Party
Jimmy Dean confesses love to Evelyn Wins ton after a tense moment, admitting bias and fear of shocks. Eve Lyn learns he values honesty and vows to be polite. The revelation triggers a campus stir ending in a cheerful surprise party for Prof. Robert Lynn and Miss Evelyn Winston.
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Vin
Evelyn
Virginia
New York
Dean
Jimmy Dean
Robert Lynn
Evelyn Winston
Douglas Fir Named for Man Who Discovered It
The Douglas fir was named for David Douglas a Scottish explorer who found the tree on the Pacific coast in 1825 after arriving via the Columbia River. He gathered specimens during travels to Mount Hood and sent seeds home, with tall trees now growing in Scotland.
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David Douglas
Lower Columbia
Avery
John Muir
Detroit News
Douglas
West Coast
London Horticultural Society
Columbia River
Mount Hood
Scotland
Question of Marriage Sparks Sympathy Across Spheres
A dialogue on marriage and sympathy unfolds with the claim that women feel sorry for other women's husbands, suggesting social perception shapes intimate life. The exchange hints at shared sentiments about marital dynamics and female empathy within society.
Raccoon Tricks Reddy Fox With Hen Feather Trap
In a woodland tale a clever Raccoon plans to trap Reddy Fox using a hollow log, hen feathers, and twine. After Reddy traps himself, the Coon feigns innocence and helps pull him free, discussing the staged rescue as he departs with the hens’ feathers tucked away.
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Coon
Reddy Fox
Reddy
Mr. Rabbit
Mr. Coon
Mr. Fox
Cait Reedy Fox
Mr. Coen
Glind
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Illiterate note sent to doctor sparks a puzzling exchange
A villager asks for a simple remedy for a headache and misreads a word. The doctor responds with a hint that the misspelled term will be clarified. The back and forth reveals a humorous misunderstanding in a brief encounter.
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Villacer
Electric Locomotive Reaches 100 MPH In Tests
A speed of 100 miles per hour was attained by an electric locomotive in tests at Erle, Pennsylvania, with 200 railroad men observing. The electric locomotive proved superior to steam engines after a slow start at five miles per hour.
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Erle
America
Majestic
London Morning Post Slams British Telephone Service
The London Morning Post denounces twelve years of government control of the British telephone system as coldly formal and unprogressive. It argues Britain trails U S and continental systems in service quality and affordability, urging reforms to humanize operation and improve public utility.
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London Morning Post
Great Britain
Post Office
Morning Post
London
The
Lineman’s quick aid saves hunter’s life in Findlay
Ohio Bell lineman Joseph Lee heard a call for help and used his first aid training to stop bleeding from Pelmer Balr’s self inflicted arm wound. The doctor arrived late but Lee’s actions kept Balr from bleeding to death until treatment could be provided.
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Joseph Lee
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Pelmer Balr
Findlay
Ohio
Cleveland
Lee
Telephone Inc
Ball
Lee Hnd Hale
Glimpse of a Dignified Retiree’s Cool Reply
A retired actress recalling a New York rehearsal recalls a moment when the room sweltered yet one member remained unfazed. The anecdote notes a formal request to refrain from perspiration and a referenced manuscript from an earlier era.
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Riehl
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Thompson Hardware & Supply Company
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Mary Roberts Rinehart
United Artists
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Rosita
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Hollywood
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Denton, MD
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William L. Jester
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Geo. A. Deakyne
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Jersey
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