Phyllis Sears Wins tale of love and paternal hope
Colonel Sears, retired, pushes his daughter Phyllis to craft a tearful love story for a 500 prize. He pressures the editor with his war record as Phyllis writes and revises, believing her work will move the judge. After months of suspense the manuscript is rejected then a prize notice arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rownder
Sears
Phyllis
Phyllis Sears
Bounder
Tar
Onida
Jess
Phylis
Nest
Siuuit
Rufian
Phyllis Becane
Phyliia
Colonel Writes Editor and Reforms Literary Tastes
A colonel in the Rounder circle drafts a letter to the editor declaring himself without sentiment and laments the end of duels. A family visit leads to a reader’s critique of Phyllis tale faults and a clarifying talk with the editor about plot and scope. The colonel vows to abandon melodrama and pursue straightforward writing.
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Rounder
Phyllis
Tie
London
Phyl
Phal
Bind
Sonar Law
Tounder
Going Berrying and Weather Wit in July
A collage of lighthearted newspaper snippets on berry picking pleasures from mid July to September, choosing days with clouds, companionship cautions, and seasonal hints. It also includes a long column on weather personality, plus short quips and jokes from various papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cath Strumer
Pase
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted by Local Testimony
A Smyrna Delaware resident reports three years of kidney trouble after pneumonia improved after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. The advertisement claims universal availability through Foster Milburn Co. and urges readers to remember the brand Doan's and avoid substitutes.
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Bright
Dean
Joshua J. Farrell
Union Street
Smyrna
Del
Elis
Duan
Rodney
Price Socents
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Bargain School Supplies Sale at Bargain Headquarters
First season school sale runs ten days with regular 10¢ items. includes pencils pens penholders crayons and school goods. Promotions advertise hosiery pants shirts caps pictures enlargements frames and cheap prices to attract shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jock
Key
Cowea Bae
Bo S
Gil
BOVY
Lee Birgeuis
Maryland Governor Proclaims Constitutional Amendment Submission
The 1909 general assembly proposal to amend Section 1 of Article 1 of the Maryland Constitution would allow voting rights based on residence and other criteria. Governor Crothers orders publication in two counties and three Baltimore papers, including one German language edition, ahead of the November 2, 1909 election.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
United State
Baltimore City
Congress
United States
Lon
Menorusdun
Sears
Supreme Court of the United States
Cone
Comet of Appeal of
Baltiasore
Board of Officers of Registration
Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
General Assembly
Therepore
Tihl
Baltimore
Annapolis
Austin L. Crothers
N. Winslow Williams
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Denton Journal
Howard Melvin
Ben
Melvin & Johns
G.jo N
Hnson
Donald Allen
Associated Literary Press
ASTAS
Wintiln
Suluitild
Lasher
SPA PE
AE Phiy
Eloud
Shelley
Chicago News
Papa
Wile
Wilie
Mrs. Jones
Mr. Jones
Manchester Guardian
Wickwire
Timmins
Simmins
Indianapolis Journal
Bargain Headquarters
Tay Chisago Portrail Company
Ain
Seu
Wil, Bullock
Carter Cloeck Denton
Ar Wood
Falk
Ani Boe
Wogd & Sons
Seedensen
Richmond, Va
Henferson
Greensboro
Ridgely
Hillsboro
America Corners
Preston
Federalsburg
S. G. Nuttle
Caroli County
Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Harry Ross
J. Dukes Downes
Thais
Mary A. Glandes
Caroline
Swarry S. Darley
Eixecutor
Fifth Avenue
Denton
T. Pliny Fisher
DEENS
Childrens
Hogy St
Madras
Suis
Sik Mulb
Leiwa
Fowling Creek, Md
Burrsville, Ald
Largez
Burrsville, MD
Homestead Market
Baynard
Phone No. 2
Brockway
D. S. Brockway
Wrirng
Trenderson’s Wharf
Fell Street
Captain Kidd
Eaton, Crane& Pike
Eaton, Crane & Pike
Duffey’s Drug Store
S. E.cor
Efranix Liewis
Pensions and Claims
P. O. Box
Denton, Md
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bulletin
New York City
Henry Hudson
Hudson River
Sandy Hook
Troy
Robert Fulton
Hudson
Clermont
Great Britain
France
Netherlands
Italy
Germany
Argentine
Guatemala
Mexico
Cuba
Pennsylvania Barrow
Hne
Renee
The
Talbot Bank of
Easton, Md
Offici.l
Nisi
Harvey L. Cooper
J. Frank Jones
Ruth A. Jones
Caroling County
Thomas L. Day
James W. Davis
Sallie C. Davis
Caroline Counts
Peter L. Davis
Leary Anne Davis
Equity
Adaline Jackson
Alexander Jackson
Oscar Clark & Bro
Paul Holsinger
Harry Clark
Queen Anne
Charles B. Harrison
Frank W. Wagner
Maryland Fire Ins. Co
Aston
H. Charles St
Baltimore, Ed
Hosbarpel
Windsor Hotel
Filbert ST
Philadelphia
Journal
Hlye
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