The Luck of Ann Maria in a Small Town Plot
Ann Maria schemes to avoid a rich, aging groom to secure a black funeral gown and a future away from her controlling kin. Buddy Ezell’s plan, aided by Lem’s interest, spurs a lodge rescue as strangers and chance fortunes align to forge a new life for Ann Maria with unexpected support and marriage prospects.
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Anna-Maria
Ezell
Buddy
Sam Todd
Ann-Maria
Sam
Ana-Maria
Lem
Margaret
Aunt Margaret
Brother Bellamy
Panister
Ann-Marta
Old Sam
Dreside
Anh- Marta
Swifth
Feaf
Lem Ezell
Ann
Todd
Ydut
Ann-Matia
Nita Cooney
Addy
Len
Couse
Ann Virla
Furtila
Jimmy
Pistol Loaded for Witches Unearths Silver Charged Musket
A Pennsylvania farmer buys an old musket from a farmhouse site and discovers two silver shillings dated 1781 wedged in the barrel along with a hair lock. The weapon shows colonial manufacture and heavy rust. The find hints at superstition customs tied to witchcraft lore of the era.
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Pennsylvania
Carios
Infant speech sparks family plans for wealth and status
An amused infant chat prompts a mother to wish for talking ability while the father, a pretentious figure, mocks the idea and boasts of amassing names for Pullman cars to secure military funds. The exchange reveals ambitions tied to social climbing and profit through branding and travel car names.
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Hubert
It Was Bob's Banner Day At State University
A nostalgic college tale follows Bob Bennett a aspiring salesman and Mary Benson a sociology student as they navigate seating near neighbors in class a window brush sales pitch and a tumble into romance. Bob’s stance on cost and pride softens after Mary injures her ankle and Bob carries her home sparking a quiet engagement later noted in campus romances.
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Bob
Bennett
Mary O
Elther
Manson
Bob Bennett
Mary
Murs
Ali
Macy
Munson
Vary
Mansen
Aiss Dennett
Benson
Mr. Bennett
Miss Benson
Miss
Mary Benson
Tle
Tia
Delore le
Hob
Alury
Professor Munson
Golden Moments and Wasted Time in Everyday Life
The piece argues that wasted moments are golden when used for reading and self improvement. It contrasts idle travelers in stations, stores, and theaters with those who read, noting that books from pocket editions can accompany one everywhere, turning wait times into worthwhile moments.
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Plittsburgh
First Cablegrams Telegrams Era Undersea Link
In 1850 the first undersea telegraph cables carried telegrams linking England and France marking a watershed in global communications. The historic achievement demonstrated rapid distant messaging and spurred later transatlantic and international networks.
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England
Nash Six Sport Car Impresses With Elite Features
An outstanding new Nash Six Sport Model is showcased as the most completely appointed style-car yet. It offers refined engineering, a smoother motor, efficient carburetor, and greater power with economical fuel use. Visit the showroom to see the car that promises superior quality and values.
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Nash
License requirements and fees for merchants in Caroline County
Caroline County warns all persons and bodies exercising business or occupying licensed premises to obtain or renew licenses under Maryland law. It lists license rates by stock in trade, special provisions for milliners, hawkers, peddlers and brokers, and details for stallion and jack licenses including annual fees and penalties. The notice cites sections of the 1892 act and is signed by Sheriff William C. Andrew.
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Alb
Caroline County
Maryland
Tawe
Witt
General Assembly of
Circuit Court
Maltinore
Court of Common Pleas
Court of Common Preas of
Baltanore
William C. Andrew
Sherif
Dean's Kidney Pills End Back Aches, Neighbors Say
Mrs M Mitchell of 8 Dry St Denton endorses Dean's Kidney Pills as a splendid remedy for kidney trouble. She describes relief from back pain, sharp catches, and irregular kidney action after using the pills. The testimonial notes quick improvement and recommends the product. Sold by all dealers, Foster Milburn Co Milwaukee NY.
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Dean
Foster-Milburn Co. Mtrs
Buffalc
N. Y
For Sale 8 17 21 Last Week in April 1000 Chicks
1000 baby chicks of White Leghorn breed offered by Harvey Quillen of Preston Maryland. Price 13 cents each by the hundred or 2 cents each when ordered in 500 lots. Sale dates reference late April.
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Winte Leghorn
Harvey Quillen
Preston, Md
Red Raspberry Plants Offered by Joseph H Spence
About 40 000 St Regis Red Raspberry plants of the ever bearing variety for sale. Fine rice plants. Joseph H Spence Route 2 Federalsburg Md March 19 1921.
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St. Regis
Joseph H. Spence
Federalsburg
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Chas. H. Dean
Queen Anne
B. Kenosha
Mikvoukes
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Ecru
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