Eloping couple on a restless transcontinental train
Harry Mallory and Marjorie Newton flee toward Reno for a Reno divorce while a series of delays and near misses with preachers, a parson, and a Hawaii of passengers complicates their Paris. The couple debates how to wed and finally resolves to marry in the smoking room with a drummer as chaplain and the bracelet incident fuels jealousy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mallory
Philippines
Marjorie Newton
Tring
Porter
Ira Lathrop
Jimmie
Wellington
Reno
Sammy Whitcomb
Mallory
Rev
Aire
Temple
Marrjorio
Arewel
Malory
Marjorie
Ira Wathrop
Annis Atthe
Ater
Kemps Posten
Algo
Lathrop
Miss Gottle
Kitty Lowellyn
Sreetheart
Manlhory
Misa Guttle
Reacher
Nevada
Dr. Temple
Mr. Baumann
Belfore
San Francisco
Mar
Sade
Rining
Jealous spouses collide as a sober vow sparks a sly ruse
In a domestic tangle Mrs. Whitcomb plots to provoke Mrs. Wellington by exploiting Jimmie Wellington's sobriety. Mrs. Wellington reappears, seating herself beside her husband while Mrs. Whitcomb lures Jimmie into a public flirtation, testing loyalties and stirring conflict in their circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee
Jimmie
Sammy Whitcomb
Jimmie Wellington
Leviathan
Reno
Ashton
Mrs. Whitcomb
Amire
Mr. Wellington
Yourusband
James
Wellington
Lucretia
Mrs. Wellington
Beria
Wealthy Wells family wild New Year’s eve drama
In a tense scene, Jimmie and James Wellington clash over marital fidelity as Mrs. Whitcomb pounces with insinuations. Jealousy erupts when old debts and loyalties surface, culminating in a public confrontation and gifts at a Christmas New Year visit.
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Jimmie
Wellington
St Patrick’s Day Ball Looting Tale from an Autobiography
An anecdote from Sir Alfred Turner’s Autobiography recalls viceroy Lord Spencer hosting a St Patrick’s Day ball in Ireland. Attendees allegedly raided tables for food with some carrying off fowls in bags while a comptroller confronted a stout lady about her loot. The exchange ends with a witty remark about ham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Spencer
Ireland
Sir Alfred Turner
Hair Bunches Fell From Child's Scalp and Healed
A Minnesota reader recalls a child with a severe scalp breakout causing itching burning and hair loss. After trying many remedies Cuticura Soap and Ointment reportedly cleared the scalp and restored hair growth. The ad also notes free samples and world wide sale.
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Second St
Munele
Ind
Emma Patterson
Cuticura
Dept. 1
Boston
What Are Her Thoughts in a Fragmented Note
Fragmentary text mentions Gladys with a distant look and a fiancé near by, plus an old product phrase about Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children and a garbled line about a clever woman. The readable bits suggest a domestic scene with implied relationships and a historical remedy reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Boas
Man recounts beating after dispute at the gallery
Mose speaks through bandages of a brutal assault by Sam Jackson after a dispute with Saling and ET. He describes blows to the mouth and ears, being stomped while down, and a relentless pursuit as he tried to flee. The odd question about a rhinoceros follows the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saling
Mose
Sam Jackson
George
John Ward
Woolley
Chilton
Donald Harding
New York Herald
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Minneapolis Messenger
Mr. Doubt
Foley's
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen
Indiana
Fletcher
Ark
Red Cross Hall
Exta Good Value
Bright
Dean
Chicago
Williame
East
Kim &T
Get Doan
den den Doan
FOSTER-MI_BURN CO
Buffalo
New York
Saskatchewan
Canede
Canada
Raton
Bae
N. Y
R. V. Pierce
M. D
DR. Pierce
Acense Medical
Senate
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