A Necessary Love Affair in a Country School
A young college graduate, Harry Reilly, clashes with his father over career, becomes school superintendent, and clashes comically with Maisie Ashford. She schemes to get him to write a marriage proposal letter, which he reluctantly pens, only to resign in a farcical twist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Reilly
Maisie
Henry
Harry
Mr. Reilly
Maizie Ashford
Maizie
Miss Ashford
Tye
Condemns the motor car in London Weekly essay
A London Weekly writer condemns the motor car for pretentious benefits and argues modern motorists rush past history and scenery. He recalls Charles Lamb and Loch Toila journeys to illustrate how prior travelers savored place and pace, unlike today’s speed seekers who miss enduring charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. O'Connor
London Weekly
Enfield
Charles
Mary Lamb
Westmore
Christopher North
Loch Toila
Use for Household Pets
Dr Colin A Scott of the Boston Normal School proposes using pets to give people a purpose and deter suicide. He told Chicago principals that caring for a cat or parrot may help an unmarried woman and others find life worth living, though he notes cats can seem to own the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin A. Scott
Boston Normal School
Chicago
New Byron Memorial Planned for Mesolonghi Greece
The Greek government approved plans to erect a Byron memorial in Mesolonghi, with a surrounding ornamental garden near the spot where Lord Byron died in April 1824. Forming the site is the Heron burial place of Greek freedom heroes, already marked by a large mound. Prime Minister E Venizelos spearheads the project, reflecting his praise for the English poet and friendship toward Englishmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron
Greece
Lord Byron
E. Venizelos
Gardener John Rebuffed for Drinking by Employer
Old John the gardener was rebuked by Mr. Brown for drinking while employed. John defends himself with a playful stubborn reply and a jab about hypocrisy, quipping about being a Democrat. The exchange ends with sharp humor and banter.
Rural Financier Boggs Tries Dicker With Farmer
A rural financier named Boggs escapes in his car and seeks a deal with a passing farmer. The farmer agrees to help for one day’s use of the team, then plans to rest, saying he will not work further until tomorrow after obtaining payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boggs
Harper’s Weekly
Beaten Biscuits and a Small Town Marriage Surprises
In a middle western town, Sadie Fruby strives for Peter Vernon with her beating biscuits and chocolate marshmallow pudding while rival Rosa Sandler plots. When Peter secretly marries Louise the ethereal, Sadie declares beaten biscuits meaningless and rethinks life and love.
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Mrs. Fruby
Sadie
Mary Sandler
Rose Sandler
Peter Vernon
Rosa
Margaret
Agnes
Carrie
Louise
Mrs. Fruhy
Peter
Sadie Fruby
Isabel
Margate
Unexpected Realization Behind Suburban Bulldog Investment
A narrator recalls planning a Sunday visit to a friend's suburb for a bite. The bite triggers the realization that the friend had invested in a new bulldog, changing the implied outcome of the plan.
Local items from the Democrat of June B 1852
A compilation: Kennedy buys Hackenburg livery barn at Mallard. Sioux City relief fund $215 raised. Dooley wins 16-bridge contract. McCoy bridge at $1,150. statewide bridge total around $6,000. Corn acreage, concerts, marriages and deaths noted. conventions and politics move through Des Moines and Chicago. numerous local property, travel, and civic updates across Fairfield township, Spirit Lake, Spencer, Knoxville, and Des Moines with several fundraisers and civic ventures.
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Kennedy
Hackenburg
Mallard
Colonel Pumphrey
Hull Hoagland
W. G. Henry
Sioux City
Board of Supervisors
Johm Dooley
Clinton
McCoy
Owen McNulty
A. O. H. Band
A. A. Richards
Spencer
Nellie McNarty
Father Carroll
T. W. Harrison
Hibernian Investment Company
J. T. Laughtin
J. T. Laughtin’s For $5,250 . Mr. and Mrs. P.R. Dashman
Des Bleines
Sheldon Peoples
Supreme Court
Nebraska
Fairfield Township
Wegener School House
Messrs
Maxon
Jacobs
Reither
Walker
Ayers
Minneapolis
Harrison
Blaine
James Galleger
Knoxville
Mississippi
P. Hester
Des Moines
van Gorden
Missouri
H. Hoagland
Thos. O'Connor
W. I. Branagan
FL Dealy
Dr. Powers
Chicago
Father Ertman
Kossuth County
West Bend
Fred Wegner
D. L. Daily
Fort Dodge
U. S
Thos. McBride
Oklahoma
McBride
T. D. Healy
Europe
Sam Jones
Clear Lake
Milwanukes Road
Louie Wolfgang
James Shortall
E. Cohoon
J. Reade Clarke
California
P. J. Nolan
Montana
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Saya
John
Mr. Brown
The
Democrat
June B
Dyipe
Eatad AG
of St. Mary Academy
Iowa
Eoya Kerwick
Rove O'Reilly Sumner
Mary Gossuax
Mary Nesry
Faust
Grandma
Magnolia
Tennessee
Bray
Meditation
Gounod
Mary O’brin
Rown O'Reilly
the Suffragette
Alary Dunnigan
Littoe Girl
Francis Scott Key
Bordman
Young Ruler
Margaret Preston
Pores Arcady
Fiano
Mary Neary
Brinkworth
Very Rey
Farrelly
Farmers’ Savings
A. Johnson
Grier
V. Pres
W. Neary
Cashier
Higgins Pharmacy Co
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