Orphans Ellen and Gibbs Meet at Port Washington Party
Ellen Latmer an art student and her guardian Aunt Blale live in Port Washington New York. Mrs. Sewall Rose funds Ellen’s studies and invites her to a Thanksgiving gathering where Ellen joins a party with Mr. and Mrs. Josselyn. Ellen grows uneasy and meets Gibbs Josselyn whose disapproval strains the visit. Gibbs drives her toward Port Washington after a missed train.
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Ellen
Joe Latmer
Blale
Port Washington
New York
Sewall Rose
Mrs. Josselyn
Gibbs Josselyn
Trolley Collision Near Columbus Circle Ends Rough Ride
Ellen and Gibbs escape unharmed after Gibbs veers to avoid a trolley and runaway horses. The car skids and overturns into a ditch but lands upright with Ellen on Gibbs, who sustains a wrist injury while the motorman and truck driver quibble over blame.
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Ellen
Helf
Gilles
Gibbs
Columbus Circle
Carmen
Illusions of Liberty and Love After a Narrow Escape
Ellen Latimer heals from a car crash and a spinal injury while Gibbs Josselyn watches, comforts, and contemplates a hesitant, unspoken bond. Ellen faces long illness, medical harness, and a quiet struggle for independence as spring returns.
Painted House on Lac du Flambeau Inspires a Summer Hotel
Lac du Flambeau Wisconsin in 1915 features Mrs Benedict Gauthier who funds a summer hotel for fishermen. She overcomes tribal opposition with council and hires an architect, a cook, and maids to run the venture. She bears an Ojibway name given by a pagan godmother in a wigwam.
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Lac du Flambeau
Wis
Lac du Flandeau
Painted House
Benedict Gauthier
Aunt Elsie and Joe Hear Ellen's Snow Spill Tale
Ellen recounts a snowbound ride with Mr Josselyn and notes to Mrs Rose, while Aunt Elsie and Captain listen. Ellen contemplates writing Gibbs but resists, fearing motive exposure. She mails the letter and heads to bed with a sore shoulder aching from the night’s exertions. Joe mails the letter the next morning after stopping at a drug store.
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Ellen
Joe
Alfred
Iallen
Elsie
Willa
Bobby
Ellen Latimer
Mrs. Rose
Bermuda
Thien
Latimer
Mr. Josselyn
Gibbs
Doling
Prince Charming Returns Soon In Picture Schedule
Reported schedule hints Prince Charming will rejoin the film lineup soon as production timelines tighten. Studios keep details tight while filming resumes pending wardrobe and location approvals.
Office Clothes and Aunt Sarah the Laundress
A Kansas City Star anecdote about Aunt Sarah the laundress who insists on ironing Mr. Smith's office clothes to look their best. Mrs. Smith suggests she need not starch the pajamas, but Aunt Sarah remains determined to present Mr. Smith's attire well.
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Sarah
Smith
Mr. Smith
Missis
Modesty Has Its Reward
A short quotation notes that modesty enhances how others perceive achievement. It contrasts Bacon’s line about greatness with quiet self-control and its recognition.
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Bacon
A Real Teacher Alice Talbott Emphasizes Service to Students
The article profiles Alice Talbott praising teaching as service and happiness. She highlights teaching high school for formative impact, favors small schools for personal influence, cites family teaching roots and strong education, and values Main Street community life over large bureaucratic schools.
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Alice Talbott
St. Louis
L. M
Miss Talbott
United States
Woman Credits Lydia Pinkham Product For Relief Of Ailments
Mrs. Maccie Waller of Glasgow Kentucky says after suffering years with pain and nerves she used Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Four bottles relieved pain and restored appetite and energy. she repeated the remedy and continued to feel improved and stronger.
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Glasgow
Kentucky
Lydia Pinkham
Maccie Waller
Husband Leaves After Bills Prompt His Escape
A Louisville Courier-Journal joke quotes a wife scolding her husband for defying orders to stay home. He explains he left after the installment man, newspaper carrier, and milk man came demanding small bills.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
For true blue use Red Cross Bal Blue
Advertisement touts Red Cross Bal Blue for reliable laundry results and snow white clothes. It claims grocers stock the product and hints at its trusted reputation. A playful line notes you cannot eat references while stressing prudent restraint in choices.
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