A Quiet Valentine Scheme Ends in Fortune and Folly
In a 1903 tale Miss Leafy Bean plots revenge by sending a grotesque valentine to Ellen Drake, who shares a room at the Old Ladies Home. Ellen reveals a real lace shawl and a life of hopeful plans, while Leafy learns of a costly deception born from jealousy and a lawyer’s letter about a costly, ironic match.
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IS Leafy Bean
Miss Leafy
Valentine
Ellen Drake
Millen’ Drake
Miss Leafy Bean
Mrs. Drake
Mrs. Brown
Miss Piper
Miss Lenny
Leafy
Elen Drake
Ellen
Eilen Drake
Teafy Bean
Pye
Leafy Bean
Tome
Lilen Drake
Miss Bean
Abe Harmon
West
Maryland
Europe
Fergusson and the Rabbits Quipus in Colonial Notes
A short historical note recalls poet Robert Fergusson at St Andrew's in 1764 65 and his rabbits grace invocation at meals. It also explains the Inca quipus system with a main cord and colored knots signifying soldiers gold silver corn and more, detailing knots and their meanings per the New York American.
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Fergusson
Robert Fergusson
St. Andrew's University
New York American
Wade & Butcher
Paic
United States
Hudson Supecy Co
Street
New York City
Cyril's Breakfast Excuse Captures Morning Mischief
At the breakfast table Cyril admits he did not wash his face, offering a hesitant excuse about a small spill or distraction before rising, prompting gentle motherly admonition and a light, domestic moment.
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Cyril
aterial”—Dellnocator
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Longtime User
John Maag Jr of Dover Delaware confirms a 1903 endorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills after a severe kidney complaint. He cites relief from back pains and other symptoms, notes lasting health, and urges use of Doan's with Foster Milburn Co as sole US agents. price 50 cents.
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Denton
Dean
John Maag, Jr
S. Governors Ave
Dover
Del
Doan
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan’s
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Henry Holland
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Duffey’s Drug Store
Sherwin-Williams
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Emma J. Jackson
Caroline County
Circuit Court
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James W. Davis
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Hersapeake Steamship Company
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York River Line
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Pyay Ny
CVR
Diamond Telephone
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ACME
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Dhntist
Mall
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Brown
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Tuckahoe Neck
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Whiteleysburg
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Ars Farm
Lto
Price Farm
Lord
Charles Thomas
John N. Dennison
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Dexton, Maryland
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Geo
York
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Preston, MD
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Lexington and Eutaw Sts
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