Amberson Family Saga Weaves Wealth and Motives
In a Midland City tale from Amberson wealth to social pride shapes the lives of Isabel Ambergon Minafer and her daughter Lucy as George Minafer grows restless and intertwined with Eugene Morgan, love, intrigue, and a looming family decline unfold through chapters of courtship, gossip, and tragedy.
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Wilber Minafer
Isabel
Wilbur
George Ambergon Minafer
Eugene
Isabella
Wilbur Allnafer
George
Lucy
Fred Kinney
Mary Tage
George confronts Aunt Fanny after secret actions
George locks his door to avoid his aunt as she bursts in with startling news. Aunt Fanny praises his behavior and insists the father would approve, while George rebels against her meddling and questions her mysterious detective talk.
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Fanny
George
Lusiness
Mel
Beaur
Family Gossip Traps George in Town Rumor
George Ambergun confronts Aunt Fanny about town talk that his mother Isabel is involved with Wilbur, Morgan, and a possible remarriage. Fanny confirms widespread gossip, hints at past engagements and Wilbur’s death, and implies George’s mother’s reputation is at stake. The scene ends with George’s resolve not to discuss the matter further.
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George
Eugene Morgan
Amelia
Fanny
Tugene
Lucy
Isabel
Morgan
Uncle George
Wilbur
George Ambergun
Charle Johnson
Sue
World is cheerful says Doctor Johnson's schoolmate
A Quoted line from the Unpopular Review argues cheerfulness fuels human nature and that vigor equals joy. It notes mankind experiences moods and despair yet harbors an inexhaustible wellspring of energy.
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Johnson
Dairy Exports Rise as Europe War Demand Grows
The article notes American dairy products gain European favor with condensed milk exports increasing from 16 million to 60 million pounds by 1913. Other dairy exports also rise mainly due to wartime demand, signaling potential for further expansion if U.S. field crops increase.
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Europe
Government adopts installment tax plan
A reader notes the government has finally devised an income tax plan using installments, stating familiarity with such a method and endorsing its practicality for meeting tax obligations.
The Best He Would Say
A humorous exchange centers on a husband who jokes that his wife believes little yet patiently accepts all he says. The dialogue highlights witty banter about trust and storytelling within a marriage.
Wedded at Grave's Edge Protects Russian Jews in Epidemic
In Philadelphia a ceremony at a graveyard bonded two Russian Jewish lovers during the influenza outbreak. More than 2200 spectators saw a rabbi unite the pair as the group gave gifts totaling up to 2000 dollars. The wedding was followed by a feast at the graves, part of a historic custom revived to ward off disease.
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Philadelphia
Jets Ist
Russia
Senes
Ralis
Gal
Sethes
Rise of a laborer to parliament and a farm mine venture
Joseph Arch, once the sole workingman MP in 1865 England, died at nearly 70. He championed rural laborers, helped found the National Agriculture Labourer Union, and befriended figures like the future King Edward VII. Also noted is a local mining and sand quarry operation near Ot0 with open coal potential and steam-shovel extraction.
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Plowboy
Joseph Arch
House of Commons
Arch
Jno
Hinteas
Unfien
London
Bishop's Shire
England
Enyglands
Prince of Wales
Edward
Tewis
Oto
Selentitle Alverican
Bishop Refuses to Dwell in Castle Action debated in Worcester diocese
In Worcester England the question of whether a bishop should be compelled to live in a castle is debated. Bishop Ernest Ufurold Pearce recently declared no bishop truly wants to reside in a castle and that financial duties should be borne by the diocese rather than the bishop.
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Worcester
England
Ernest Ufurold Pearce
Radium Found in England In Lake Lampe stead region
Reports from Lampe stead near Dattawor indicate a considerable body of pitchblende ore containing radium. Samples were sent to a federal defense development department for analysis and the experts confirmed presence of pitchblende and radium compounds.
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Lampestead
Dattawor
Foberal Cefence Development Department
Iabrbons
Saad
Salt deposits found deep below surface in Texas and Louisiana
Drillers report large salt beds in Texas and Louisiana, located a few hundred feet below the surface. Some deposits extend to about two thousand feet, suggesting abundant salt resources lasting long after other supplies may dwindle.
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Texas
Louisiana
Full Duty Not Being Done In Social Endeavor
A brief philosophical note quotes W Clark Blall urging toward the best social effort for children, urging progress beyond current actions. It contrasts with a movie theater quip about staying for an ending, and a light joke about a camel’s storage needs after July 1.
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Clark Blall
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Doubleday, Page & Company
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Ajor Amberson
Amberson Avenue
Midland
Lucy Morgan
Etranger
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Fanny Minafer
Eorge
Tash
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Ife
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Kohn
United States
Hichschila
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Baltimore
Nisi
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Caroline County
Chy
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Lawrence B. Towers
Griffith & Turner CO
Baltimore, Md
Lucas
Thomas & Messer CO
W. Balto, St
Jonan D. Slaughter
Anthony's Mill
Paige Larchmont
Paige
Larchmont
Detroit Motor Car CO
Detroit, Michigan
Bullock’s
Eastern Shore Paige Distributor
Rod Reynults
Tubaccy Co
Prince Albert
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
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George D. Reed, JR
Denton, Md
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