Ghostly kiss binds a ghostly prank in high society
In a New York town house, Mrs. Kinsolving hosts a dinner and a ghost tale spirals. Mrs. Bellmore reports a real sighting of a colonial era specter in the guest chamber. Terence, her host’s son, weighs shyness and depth as romance lingers.
Uncle Bonbon and the candid elder relative
An elderly uncle in a humorous exchange lectures his nephew about forthright home truths. A friend notes the town’s once lively character was well preserved, while the nephew retorts the uncle is unpleasantly candid. The remark reflects a witty clash of generations from Youth’s Companion.
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Bonbon
A Debated Definition On Gentlemanliness
A lively Exchange questions what makes a gentleman in a modern era. One view says a gentleman feels discomfort watching a woman drink tea in a car, while another retorts that true gentlemen do not stay seated long enough to feel uncomfortable.
No Returns Wanted and Political Debate Reflections
A clipped exchange mocks tariff disputes as Republicans rail against Democratic terms while a Democratic House once trimmed tariffs. W J Brown urges vigilance, warns against overconfidence, and questions party continuity as Roosevelt's stance reshapes policy debates dating back to 18 years prior.
Auction Notice for Ziegler Estate Balance Due
The sale requires a remaining $2,600 balance by January 1, 1913 with a satisfactory deposit due on sale day. Tithe papers are at purchaser expense. T. Pliny Fisher represents Daniel Ziegler as attorney. P. L. Covny acts as auctioneer.
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T. Pliny Fisher
Daniel Ziegler
Covny
Public Sale Near Burrsville Promises Notable Farm Stock
Intending to discontinue farming I will sell at public sale at my farm one mile from Burrsville on the Greensboro road. A bay horse five years old, a fast roadster, and a black mare eight years old safe to drive for ladies. A pair black mules seven and eight years old, cows fresh in December, a healer, a John Deere corn planter two seasons used, a large carriage good as new, a Dearborn, a wagon, a Deering binder used one season, an Adriance Buckeye mower, a Empire drill, a wheat rake, grain fan, speed cart, wheelbarrow seeder, cultivators, plows, hoes, shovels, spades, harness sets, four-horse tree, and more. Six stacks of hay, five stacks of top fodder, 500 bundles of blades. Most items will be sold for cash under ten dollars. over ten dollars, 12 months credit with note secured by bank. John W. Stephens. F.P. Covey, Auctioneer.
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Tie
Terence
Mrs. Bellmore
O'Brannigan
Fischer Summpkins
Captain Kinsolving
John Deere
Dearborn
John W. Stephens
F.P. Covey
Protect Your Eyes With Proper Eyewear And Exam
A persuasive early 20th century ad argues that eyes require in person professional exams and properly fitted glasses. It warns against mail orders and ultra low prices claiming such deals ruin eyesight. It emphasizes value of skilled optometrists and reasonable pricing.
Notable Achievements of Progressive Era Reforms and Actions
A survey lists key U S reforms and actions including the Dolliver Hepburn Act extension of forest reserves the Pure Food and Drugs Act safety standards railroad labor hours and the establishment of the Department of Commerce and Labor It notes naval expansion Cuban intervention canal work civil governance in insular possessions and anti trust prosecutions along with settlements of strikes and debt reductions and ongoing conservation and governance initiatives.
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Dolliver-Hepburn
Forest Reserve
Department of Comerce and Labor
St. Navy
Canal Zone
Cuba
Santo Domingo
Alaska
Standard Oil and Tobacco Companies
China
Portsmouth
Governors of States
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Catskills
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Denton, Maryland
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Kent County Mutual Insurance Company
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E. 39Th St
Brooklyn, N.Y
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Liggett & Algers Tobacco Co
Durham
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Velasca
ST. Louis, MO
Bullock’s Cheap Cash Store
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Baltimore, MD
Cooper, Wright & Cooper
F. J. Wright
Journal
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KA ‘Ikeen Pleasure
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T. C. West, Cashuter
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Dulany-Vernay
N. Charles St
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J. Virgil Moore
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Hekel’s College of Embalming
Philadelphia
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