The Glendowie Monster and the Left Handed Earl
An elderly observer recalls the Glendowie castle tale of the Thing believed to roam the halls since 1200, linked to the Left Handed Earl who returned from Africa. On September 4 1800 a scream interrupted dances as the African servant escorted the heir to the door. The ballad ends with speculation the Thing was shot that night and carried to Africa, never explained to guests.
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Glendowie
Glendowie Castle
Mildred
Africa
Feu
Glendowle
Sen
London
Ilis
Correspondence Back to the Cool Nights
Pasadena letters describe returning from South Hancock Maine and Eureka Springs Arkansas. The writer notes cool nights in Southern California aiding rest, clam digging at Uncle Isaiah’s shore, and visits with Warrington C. Smith and wife now living in the area. mentions Maine readers planning trips, and hopes to report further.
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Pasadena
Cat
the American
Vere
South Hancock
Baroka Springs
Ark
Irving
Isaiah
Pook’s Point
Eureka Springs
Equator
Arctic Circle
California
Maine
Warrington C. Smith
Waltham
Mass
The Cracker Hex Philosopher
A fragmentary satirical piece mocks religious hypocrisy and gender norms with dialect, noting ugliness seen through thin veneers and urging self-improvement. It lampoons moral grandstanding, wealth, and arguments, ending with a note on faith and resilience despite chaos.
Mr Bok Advises Young Suitors On Marriage Values
Mr Bok answers a young man’s letter in The Ladies Home Journal outlining key points for a marriage. He urges friendship with one's wife, respect for her family, shared information about income, a regular allowance, life insurance for the wife, and leaving self behind to join a new world with another person. He also notes the critic Danbs painted a poor picture and cautions about individuality in advice.
Elisworth Markets Weighs and Prices Grain Bushels
A garbled market notice lists standard bushel weights for various grains and mentions prices and cash options. It references wheat, oats, rye, and beans with inconsistent figures, and notes farmers can expect price quotes from Kilnworth with grade or cash payments.
Winter Harbor Community News and Casual Social Notes
TV news from Winter Harbor lists residents visiting relatives and hosting dinners. Names include C C Hutchings, Walter P Hewins, John Whitten, Dr C C Larrabee, and families in Steuben and Hancock Point. Local school improvements under McKinley named. encyclopaedia funded as first project. Humorous exchanges from Mrs Gabble and Mrs Malaprop conclude the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Larrabee
Marcus Cleaves
Annie Handy
Steuben
Sibyl Cole
Miss Pendleton
Winter Harbor
Amelia B. McFarland
Hancock Point
Sarah Cole
Alfred Hamilton
Charlotte Hewins
Dorchester
Mass
W. P. Hewins
Week's Winnowings of News and Nonsense
Frank Leonard of Frankfort was instantly killed last Friday by accidental shotgun discharge by Thomas Caloon, a boy his age, while hunting. A huge fire burned Bangor Beet Co. and a nearby factory, with losses around 80 000 dollars and 25 000 insurance. Patents granted to E. Chave Old Orchard for stock support, J. L. Hadle Hartland for alarm attachments, and G. R. Hardison Goudsboro for mowing equipment. Portland Monor agency reports July to Sept sales under strict enforcement rose to 15 797 65 from 2986 55 under liberal enforcement, a gain of 13 031 10. Bowley of Skowhegan shot accidentally by B. L. Vail at West Hastings Brook. Bowley died instantly. Charles W. Morse bought the steamship Hines, linking Boston to Maine. The new Maine fleet includes City of Rockland Governor Dingley City of Bangor St Croix Kennebec Penobscot Bay State Surherland Tremont Sayadabo and others. Statewide wealth grows. Maine's assessed valuation rose from about 255 million in 1890 to just over 300 million in 1900, with gains from savings banks and railroads boosting net wealth.
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Frank Leonard
Frankfort
Thomas Caloon
Bangor Beet Co
C. M. Currant
Chave
Old Orchard
J. L. Hadle
Hartland
G. R. Hardison
Goudsboro
Portland Mqnor
Pearson
Rowley
Charles W. Morse
International and Portland
Hines
Amer
Boston
Maine
Roston & Bangorine
Portland Steamship Co
International Bns
Kennebec Stormy Coy
City
Rockland
Dingley
Bangor
St. Croix
Kennebec
Penobscot
Bay State
Suroher
Tremont
Sayadaboo
Natate of
Commonwealth
Pottle
State Board of Assessors
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the Cracker-Hex Philosopher
Danbs
Elisworth Markets
Wedmerday
Esses Ae
Japan
Porto Rico
Astraloff
St. Louis
Anita
TV News
C. Baker
McKinley
Gabble
The
Johnsons
Malaprop
Heaven
Shakespeare
Lisa
Kittery
Caribou
William Bowley
Skowhegan
More
West Hastings Brook
B.L. Vail
Houston
Bowley
Mr. Vail
Dean
Gistolke
Hue
Josh Billings
Chase 8
Sanborn
N.mass
Clarion Range
Wood & Bishop Company
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