Death, justice, and family ties in Spencer's Folly
In a confession scene spanning decades, Archibald Ostrander recounts his struggle with guilt after a murder and the vow to protect his son Oliver. Oliver explains his part in the events, revealing motives, misunderstandings, and the path to reconciliation and future hope for the family. The tale ends with a deathbed pledge and a vow to pursue honest work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scoville
Beoville
Coville
Oliver
Archibald Ostrander
Scoville
Mr. Andrews
Mr. Etheridge
Father
Reuther
Avery
Sunset Chapter XIX Fragment in Silent Window Mood
Fragmentary excerpt from Chapter XIX evokes intimate, near window scenes and subtle social restraint as characters weigh selfishness and restraint. The clipped prose hints at interior tension and reflective dialogue without a defined event or setting.
Wool growing in Canada a success
Alberta wool growers expect 25 cent wool this year as demand rises from war tied mills. A Grassy Lake sheep man notes a propitious season, even winter, and strong profits for those expanding sheep farming in Western Canada.
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Alberta
Grassy Lake District
Western Canada
Didnt Need To Lock Door Ends Odd Poker Tale
Ed Heffernan, famed in monologue, travels with Charley McDonald and Billy Maloney. In a touring trio they gamble, fail to find games, and play a last three handed cut throat in the room Heffernan and McDonald share. Heffernan asks if the door is locked.
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Ed Heffernan
Charley McDonald
Billy Maloney
Heffernan
McDonald
Maloney
Postum Cereal and Instant Postum End Coffee Sleep Troubles
A Topeka woman credits Postum with curing insomnia and nervousness after abandoning coffee. She reports rapid improvement, six years of stable health, and says Postum replaced medicines. Ad copy describes Postum Cereal and Instant Postum, prices, and a slogan “There’s a Reason.”
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Topeka
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Sireep
C.D Rhodes
Dodd Mead
Bela
Spencer
Shade
Algernon Htheridge
Mrs. Scoville
Scoville’s
Ben
United States
Canada
Howard
Louis J. Scott
Ontario
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