Matrimoney Rampant in Brush Creek Town
The Brush Creek scene erupts in a month of weddings as Anne Saxton, Dr. Helm, and Leander Green vie for partners amid gossip and family feuds. A two page romance unfolds with Grandma Green and Grandma Towle arguing over Leander’s legacy and what fits best for a widow. The local paper reveals three marriages in a surprise announcement and readers react with mixed disbelief and predictability.
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Doctor Helm
Tommy Barton
Tommy
Helm
Grandpa
Leviticus
Andrew
Leander
Grandma Towle
Anne Saxton
Anne
Mrs. Taylor
Grace of God
Tomy
Molly
Vyhus
Brush Creek
Sally Joyce
Harmony Church
Qud Fellows Hall
Saxton
Congress
Thomas Barton
River Band
Mary Duke Taylor
Joseph Helm
Leander Green
Sarah Joyce
Explanation of electricity as heat from lamp filament
The Bureau of Standards explains that light from an incandescent lamp is produced by filament heat from electric current. Electricity itself is not visible. it is inferred from the effects it creates.
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Bureau of Standards
Milk Peddler on Bowery Wears Bright Turban
The New York Sun describes a Bowery milk peddler with a large white metal container slung over his shoulder. A splat protrudes from the end, flowers and flags decorate the top, and he offers three cent milk in a paper cup. He sports a red turban and bold red trousers with a broad moustache, reminiscent of Turkish lithographs.
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Bowery
New York Sun
Oil Efficiency Surpasses Coal In Steam Production
The article notes oil yields 50 percent more steam per weight with proper burners. It claims oil is easier to handle, produces no dust or smoke and no ashes, and can be lit instantly with absolute control.
Coaxing It. A golfer talks to his ball in earnest
A Birmingham Age-Herald item notes Mr Duthwaite showing little improvement in golf yet he is earnest. The quip says he speaks to the ball as if addressing a pair of dice, illustrating a humorous approach to practice and mindset.
No Peace From Fate Won By Subterfuge Or Argument
Quote by Rustin on peace arising from victory over shame and sin. No specific event, person, or place referenced. Framing a moral lesson about peace through moral victory rather than forceful measures.
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Rustin
Poultry Farm for Sale Near Denton Maryland
Seventeen acres cultivated among sixty two total with woodland remainder located about two miles north of Denton along main roads. Soil is fertile, 2500 chickens kept seasonally, seven room dwelling, orchard, well built poultry houses, outbuildings. Price 4500 with at least 2000 cash due at sale. Owner rejected 3500 six years ago and invested over 2000 in improvements. Authorized by J. E. Baines of Denton Maryland.
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Denton
Denton Station
Flowers for Sale by Emily Deford
Red tulips 2 for 6c or 2l per dozen, large yellow daffodils 2c per dozen, mixed peonies 40c each or 2 for 76c, lemon lilies 15c, white August lilies 25c each. Now is the time to plant. Cor 6th and Franklin Sts. EMILY DEFORD.
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Emily Deford
Cor
6Th
Franklin Sts
Denton
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J. E. Baines
Denton, Md
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Prest
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Goldsboro, Md
Robert Jarrell, JR
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Preston Motor Co
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Norman Clark
W. J. Miller Bennett Todd A. M. Willey
John W. Noble
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