Devonshire Village Feud Sparks Doctor’s Appointment
Devonshire faces a school committee crisis as Laura Tisdale case prompts reform. Dr. Holbrook, a favored newcomer, is elected inspector of common schools to resolve disputes and determine if local girls match basic schooling standards. An incoming patient arrives at his office, hinting at a budding romantic disruption.
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Devonshire
Tiverton
Squire Lamb
Whittemore
Laura Tisdale
Judge Tisdale
Holbrook
Carey
Boston Holbrooks
Dr. Holbrook
Madaline A. Clydh
Madeline Clyde Visits Aikenside And Encounters Old Friends
In this scene at Dr. Holbrook’s office in Aikenside, Madeline Clyde arrives with her grandfather and meets Guy Remington and Agnes Remington. Dr. Holbrook contemplates testing Madeline for a teaching post while Guy contemplates Lucy Atherstone as a future wife. The chapter promises more on Madeline’s visit and the intertwined lives.
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S Holbrook
Sorrel
Madeline Clyde
Grandpa
Dr. Holbrook
Grandfather Clyde
Devonshire
Guy Remington
Agnes
Jessie
Papa
Agnes Remington
Dr. Remington
Guy
Aikenside
Remington
Holbrook
Boston
Eurone
Clyde
Adam
Lucy
Alkenside
Lucy Atherstone
Europe
American
Ife
Margaret
Madeline
Walk Time Sparks Banter From Swampburst Residents
In Swampburst, a light exchange unfolds about travel to the station. Claimed estimates differ as Clttman questions walking time while Subbubs jokes about the town’s habit of not walking, noting an eight and a half minute run.
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Clttman
Subbubs
Swampburst
Philadelphia Press
Parsonrow Sparks Debate Over Reappointment or Salary
Deacon Slicker urges discharging the parson for not being progressive enough while Deacon Hardshell suggests raising his salary. The quip ends with the wry line that extra pay might kill him.
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Deacon Slicker
Deacon Hardshell
Puck
Jealous Widow Grieves Husband and Shares Heaven View
Jealous and half frantic after her husband’s death, a Houston Port note says she believes he is in heaven and she has read that most angels are women. The brief quotes reflect her grief and curious faith.
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Yeas
Heaven
Houston Port
Gotham
Yonkers
Madge
Marjorie
Puck
Chicago Daily News
Justin
Mra. Wyss
Mr. Wyss
Leslie’s Weekly
Hicks
Somperville Journal
Cleveland
Blanche
Irlharlette
Johnny
Waashington
DC. OC
Quip Log From Ragtime Humor Columns
A collage of joke snippets from cartoons and magazine humor pages. It includes lines about aged creatures, close to nature remedies, misheard phrases, newspaper quips, and light banter between characters and vendors.
Peruna Seen as Both Tonic and Catarrh Remedy
The article argues Peruna is both a tonic and a catarrh remedy, noting its action on mucous membranes and nervous system. It cites Hydrastis Canadensis, Cubebs, Copaiba, and tonics Colinsonia Canadensis Corydalis Formosa Cebron Seed, with testimonials supporting Peruna’s efficacy for catarrh across body sites.
Flies Envelop German Ship Off Galapagos Coast
Seattle Times reports a dense swarm of flies or gnats enveloped the German steamship Amnion sixty miles off the Galapagos Islands. The insect cloud forced all on deck below as passengers sought shade from the tropical sun, leaving crew puzzled by the phenomenon.
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Amnion
Seattle
New York Times
Galapagos Islands
South America
Sark
Old Soakers Get Saturated with Caffeine
A Huntsville Alabama resident reports long term coffee use caused stomach tremors and insomnia. After stopping coffee and trying Postum, health improved. she can eat and sleep better. Her letter endorses Postum and notes a book recommendation.
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Huntsville
Ala
Gually
Wellville
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Philadelphia Record
Miss Witherunp
Miss Frank
Persia
Thomas Rott
Dashaway
Beypt
Pyramids
Home Magazine
John
Harper's Weekly
London
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