Speed Competes to Retrieve Lost Phonograph in Texas Ranch Tale
Helen Blake arranges a race to win back the Flying Heart’s prized phonograph from the Centipede ranch cook. J Wallingford Speed faces pressure from Miss Chapin and her guests as Stover introduces a quirky cast including Lawrence Glass’s trainer, a rash Fresno, and a four-eyed rider Willie. The plot propels toward a forthcoming race and mounting tension among cowboys, guests, and rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flying Heart Ranch
Shampton
Centipede
Flying Heart
J.walingford
Speed
Yale
Calvert Covington
Helen Blake
Jean ‘Chapin
Covington
Helen
Mr. Speed
Miss Blake
Jean
Stover
Mr. J. Wallingford Speed
Roberta
Lawrence Glass
Mr. Glices
Wally
Berkeley Fresno
Mr. Stover
Devine
Willie
Latin Inscription on Pension Seal Baffles Readers
Major William Grebe asks for meaning of the seal inscription Thesaur Amer Septent Signt. A girl of sixteen deciphers it as north first form of septem meaning seven stars of the Great Bear. James Whitcomb Riley recalls an old man’s potato hoe tale and a Bible verse urging full effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grebe
Bonner Springs
Kansas City Star
Eptent
Itis
Ingorineion
Eptem
James Whitcomb Riley
Riley
Baye
Very Many Like Him. A Boy Observes Family Dynamics
A mother describes neighbor Mr. Tate as a strong but fair man. Her son Rob listens and comments that Tate talks a lot yet lets Mrs. Tate act as she wishes, noting his gentle leadership in the home. The scene illustrates quiet observations of adult behavior through a child’s eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob
Mr. Tate
Mrs. Tate
Foot-Kase Comfort for Dancing Parties and New Shoes
If you are sensitive about your shoe size wear the smaller by shaking Allen's Foot-Kase antiseptic powder into them. Instant relief for tired aching swollen tender feet and it eases corns and bunions. Free samples offered. Address Alton 5 Olmsted Le Roy NY ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy, N
Ady
No Fault There Blagg Statement and Teething Syrup Note
A fragmented item mentions Blagg and a dentist aiming for eloquence. It also includes an advertisement line for Mrs Winstow’s Soothing Syrup for Children alleging teething relief and soothing gums. The snippet references a tablecloth stain and hunger remark.
How This Woman Found Health
Utica Ohio and Nebo Illinois readers report relief from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs carta Earlewine says it cured weakness and dizziness, restored strength, and allowed her to work and walk without fatigue. Mrs Hettin Greenstreet credits long-standing ailments and nervous weakness improved and lasting health regained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
Ohio
Lydia
Nebo, Til
Lydia E. Pinkham
The Way Out Parson Grabbitt Funeral Exchange
The Parson and his wife debate how to handle Brother Grabbitt's funeral. The parson fears offering a hypocritical eulogy, while his wife suggests a tactful alternative praising another deserving person who has not used the town for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Parson
Grabbitt
Theophilus
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AC Beach
Paul Armstrong
Mike
Carara
Misa Blake
Bols
J Wallingford
Culver
Iit
Humpy Joe
Aurelio Marta Carara
Preemeer Roper
Maduro
Cloudy
Ruattin
Savage
Harper Om
Bay Sthers
Lys
Lydia E.pinkham
Weil Bros.&Co
Old Square Deal House
Daisy Fly Killer
Iarold Bombeza
DeKalb Ave
Brooklyn
oGrey
Serta
Ke, Hackerlin
Riveralde
Calif
Articulara
Hunter Specialty Co
Greenlawn Ave
Columbus
Leeds Supply Co
Kokomo
Ind
Wintomini
Wintomini Co
Writsburg
W. V
Starvord
Nouston
Fort Wayne
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