Orham youth Bradley Nickerson gains new clothes and friends
In 1905 Orham, Captain Titcomb trades for a boy’s wardrobe at Weeks store while townsfolk discuss Ez Titcomb's schemes. Bradley Nickerson, a ward of the Allen sisters, moves into school life with Gus Baker, dogs, and a mix of censure and curiosity as he begins upstairs classes and forms new friendships.
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Seth
Allen
Prissy
Tempy
Captain Jabez
Cap'n
Titcomb
Ezra
Eri
Bradley
Allen Sisters
Ron
Saunders’ Billiard
Lem” Mullet
Vier
Peter
Rags
Winfield
Pradles
Granita
Bradley Nickerson
Imme
Brad
Baker
Augusta
Gus
Ravelin
East Harriss
Winfeld
Winfield Scottr Daniels
Orban
Wellmouth
Granama
Brawler
Pradler
Miss Trissy
Clara Hopkins
Achoolhouse
Ali
Daniels
Ium
P Bradley
Sam Hammond
Dandruff Cure Ad Sparks Odd Schoolyard Chase
A fragment combines an ad for Newbro’s Herpicide with a chaotic classroom incident. A dog named after General Winfield Scott Hancock causes a stampede as Mr. Daniels pursues it, slips, and floods the aisle in a spilled water scene. Bradley’s interference and a wheeled closet gag fuel the misadventure. To Be Continued.
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Gus
Mr. Daniels
Bradley
Winfield
Daniels
Sle
Brillaut
Gen
Hancock
Winfield Scott Hancock
Sam Hammond
Balancing the Horse Shoeing for Proper Balance
The piece explains exact shoeing to balance a horse like merchant scales. It urges matching inside and outside hoof height, correct shoe length, and proper nail placement. It suggests using a square to measure toe to heel and questions hoof coverage, nail size, and shoe fit to prevent lameness.
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Montreal Herald
Great Demand for Ewes in Chicago Market
The Chicago Live Stock World notes record demand for breeding ewes, with buyers flocking to range country to purchase directly from ranchers. Prices have risen to a high level, as good ewes yield wool and meat value, supporting investment appeal. With more ewes bought in the corn belt, range slaughter lowers supply, suggesting prices may stay high next year.
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Chicago
Chicago Livestock World
Corn Belt
Care For Head Tossers Inhaled Strap Device
A Prairie Farmer correspondent describes a device to stop a horse from tossing its head. A double-ended buckle strap is placed across the nose and fastened to both sides of the bridle above the bit rings. Tighten so it presses on the nose to curb head tossing, workable if the horse isn’t too tender bitted.
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Prairie Farmer
How One Farmer Feeds His Stock in Two Daily Meals
Bays, a Farm and Home correspondent, describes a feeding regime that avoids straw for feed, uses straw for bedding and manure, and relies on homegrown grains. He feeds two times daily, starting with turnips, then hay, water at night, meal, and finally more hay, claiming two years of improved stock health.
Your Office Stationery Sales Pitch Ad
An advertisement extols updated high class stationery for offices. It argues such paper and supplies demand more prompt attention and convey individuality, urging businesses to choose modern, stylish materials to reflect respect and seriousness in correspondence.
The Reporter Job Department Offers High Class Stationery
The Reporter Job Department is fully equipped to supply up-to-date high-class stationery at reasonable prices. Ask Central for Number 9 Rawson and Jetus and hear of your needs. They invite you to see samples and quote prices, and suggest acting today.
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Central
Rawson
Jetus
Electro-gen Medicine Ad Promises Blood Cure
A claim of a liquid electrogen remedy made by electrical process promises blood disease prevention and cure from germ infection. It asserts stomach relief, natural digestion, and no belching. Sells for fifty cents to one dollar per bottle. a free sample offer is described via mail.
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Adam
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
EE. Frost
Georgé
Electro-gen Co
Fremont
Ohio
Eady Drug Store
Markets in Brief: varied prices for dairy produce meats and produce
The report lists Butter-Creamery and Cheese prices, eggs, poultry, potatoes, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, celery, lettuce, squash, cabbage, lard, pork, sausage, sausages, wheat corn oats, and wool. It shows current price ranges and on-track quotes across bulk and carload quantities, including state, western, and California sources.
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Kim
Virginia
California
Ligher State
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A. 5
Barnes & Co
Agair
Weeks
Caleb
New York
Tom Emery
Wixon
Ben Nickerson
Barney
Weill
Biner” Bacheldor
Jabez
Jabez Bailey
Jrork
Jain
Orham
Eri Hedge
Seth Wingate
Ostabie
Bri
Ezx
Pach
Ence
Ness
Eldred
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