Broadway Jones and the Gum Trust in Jonesville
In Jonesville Conn a young man nicknamed Broadway resists family pressure to run the Jones Gum factory. His uncle Abner presses him toward a trust sale while the judge counsels loyalty to the town. Broadway contemplates New York life and his impending inheritance as he navigates family duty and independence.
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Jonesville
Conn
Academy
Broadway
Jackson Jones
New York
New York City
Odd Fellows Ball
Clara Spotswood
Jesse Richards
Josie
Bex
Josia
Jackson
Clara
Josha Richards
Spotswoods
Abner
Jones Gum Factory
Grandfather
Abner Jones
Jonesaville
Babylon
Werhart
Mors
the Gum Trust
Jones
Brandway
Mrs. Spotswood
Jockeon
Judge Spotawood
Hberty Aselous
Joneville
Tia
New Haven
Jones Gum Company
Steag & Grown Man
Jackera
Journyide
Cowboy gains entry after coat swap at theater mystery
A centless cowboy buys a theater ticket and is barred from seating in the parquet. The manager lends his own coat to disguise the cowboy, who is admitted after a brief office interview. A warm note shows the manager foregoes a refund, keeping the dollar as a loan. Mike the dog is left a $100 lifetime maintenance legacy amid tax questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Mike
Madalen Hendrickson
Creethmoor
Edward Martin
Flushing
Philip Frank
Borough of
Queens
Mantin
Frank
Western Canada Prospect for 1914
The winter trip through Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta shows excellent crop conditions. Spring wheat is well above ground May 10, with seeding largely finished and farmers active across the three provinces. Mixed farming expands as cattle, hogs and sheep rise, alfalfa grows, new pig houses and cow stables appear, and settlers from eastern states arrive seeking success similar to western markets. A Panama Exposition route via Canadian Pacific, Canadian Northern, or Grand Trunk Pacific offers inviting travel through prairie, woods, and mountains.
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Tims
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Canadian West
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Northern
Grand Trunk Pacific
America
Time Serving in a Clock Maker's Estate
A judge notes the quiet difficulty of winding up a clock maker's affairs, remarking that executor duties can be more demanding than they appear. The exchange underscores the precision and responsibility of settling a specialized estate.
Cuticura Cure Spreads Relief After Severe Facial Sores
George Miller recalls a painful facial ailment that started as a pimple, caused itching and burning, and worsened to sores covering the face and eyes. After failing salve treatment, he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for twenty six days, reporting full recovery and urging others to try the products.
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Union St
Aurora
Dept. L
Boston
Andy
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Broadwy Jones
Andrew—Jackson
Sammy
Saiid Jackson
Spotswood
Pang
Broadway Jones
Judge Spotswood
Western Canada
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