Turmoil in Carolina Governing Houses Sparks Rival Alliances
Thomas Ardmore and Henry Griswold clash as governors of North and South Carolina feud over the Appleweight outlaw. Griswold backs Barbara Osborne while Ardmore aligns with Jerry Dangerfield. Ardmore organizes a hunt. Griswold mounts one. Frank Collins is arrested, then becomes press agent. Appleweight captured and sent to Ardley.
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Thomas Ardmore
Henry Maine Griswold
North
South Carolina
Griswold
Barbara Osborne
Ardmore
Jerry Dangerfield
North Carolina
Ting
Rescued Outlaw Appleweight Reunites with Jerry and Ardmore
The scene follows Jerry and Ardmore rescuing a bound outlaw, Appleweight, as he is confronted by pursuers at a forest trail. Misunderstandings clear amid introductions to Miss Geraldine Dangerfield and Willian Appleweight, once known as Poteet, as a jail interview resurfaces.
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Ardmore
Collins
Jerry
Appleweight
Mixs Dangerfield
Dangerfield
Geraldine Dangerfield
Frien
Raleigh
Willian Appleweight
Gal
Ildare
Aleigh
Mr. Kada
North Caro
Appleweight manhunt and disappearing prisoner puzzles officials
In Ardsley a timid pursuit of Appleweight ends with misfortune as his enemies disperse empty handed, leaving only his wool hat. Barbara Osborne learns Gov Osborne’s absence fuels fear while Griswold plots urgent steps to locate the missing outlaw and restore order, hinting at a staged pursuit in South Carolina.
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Old
Habersham
Appleweight
Ardsley
Griswold
Ardmore
Mr. Ardmore
Turner Court House
Barbara Osborne
Mount Nebo
Prof. Griswold
Miss Osborne
Mingo County
Deen
Mr. Bosworth
Barbara
Pris
Columbia
Osborne
New Orleans
South Carolina
Leghter
Mystery at Ardsley Ends in Wary Hospitality
In a tense moment the group debates lodging a mysterious gentleman, Mr Ardmore, with the wine cellar proposed as temporary shelter. After a cautious exchange, they reach Ardsley, where their arrival stirs notable excitement.
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Hold
Jerry
Ardmore
Ardsley
Miners consider wage contract or strike in District 11
In Terre Haute District 11 the mine workers weigh signing a two year wage agreement versus a new strike or lockout. An executive meeting backed sending a modified fining clause to a referendum within 15 days. If accepted, operators will sign a permanent contract with a wage rise. if rejected, the temporary terms end and only the wage advance remains. Police pursue motive in dynamite attack on Mrs Barbie's Sullivan home. Mrs Barbre filed for divorce from William Barbre two months earlier.
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Terre Haute
District 11
Sullivan
Bessie Barbie
Opening of Columbus City Park by Commercial Club
The city park, built by the Commercial Club, was formally opened with city officials turning on the water and the fountain lights. A donor fountain by Jack Rush is in the park center. Santo local notes report wheat, drownings, arrestee dreams, and a planned natural gas deal in Richmond and surrounding towns.
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Columbus
Commercial Club
Jack Rush
Water Works
Narnaby
Louis Scheidt
Richmond
Clem Miller
Miller
Tough Luck and Parish Priest Charity in Irish Dialect
A compact snippet from Youth's Companion recounts a boy dreaming of becoming a prize fighter and a sentimental tribute to Father Flaherty. Mr. Murphy honors the late parish priest, praising his compassion and wisdom as he notes the priest’s generous, outstretched hand to the poor and his steadfast hope for the downtrodden.
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Father Flaherty
Mr. Murphy
Ananias
Birthday Gift Rhetoric at the Breakfast Table
A couple discusses birthday gift plans at home. The wife mentions her birthday and hopes for a thoughtful present, while the husband insists on a price tag of at least a dollar, expressing concern about cheap gifts. The dialogue reveals social expectations surrounding value and expense.
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John
Back to the Tall Timber
Alfred asks about a seashore vacation and Gilbert declines to risk it. Gilbert prefers the woods this year citing past narrow escapes from summer girls proposing to him.
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Alfred
Gilbert
Postum Helps Family Be Healthier Says Letter
A reader reports relief from constipation and belching after switching from coffee to Postum two years ago. She notes her seven children, including an eighteen month old baby, thrived on Postum with a bit of milk and sugar. The writer praises Postum’s health benefits and asks not to be named.
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Wellville
Autoing and Optics in Old City Streets
A chauffeur jokes about driving without strain on the eyes. He recalls sight improvements after starting work, noting he can spot a policeman’s fingers four miles away and read a copper’s eye direction from three miles off. He calls auto driving the best medicine for weak eyes.
Casey at the Bat in Coca Cola Baseball Records Book
A 1919 Coca Cola Baseball Records Book sample includes Casey at the Bat and schedules for both leagues, with other baseball data. Sent by Coca-Cola Co of Atlanta on receipt of a 2c postage stamp, plus a booklet The Truth About Coca-Cola. Ad promotes Coca-Cola as refreshing and cooling at soda fountains and in bottles for 5c.
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Casey
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Co
Atlanta
Census Man Courteously Probes Next Door Lady
A humorous exchange unfolds as the census taker asks the woman’s age, prompting polite refusals and terse responses. The lady questions if her answers are correct while the consum man reassures and ends with a courteous departure.
Simple Truth About Clean Washing Soap
Simple Truth asserts only clean washing can be done with clean soap. It claims cocoanut oil borax and naphtha are natural cleansers and safe for fabrics. Easy Task soap supposedly combines them to cut washday work and improve performance. Test for ten cents with money back if unsatisfied. Westcott quote on service ends.
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Dith
Nicho
Ray Walters
Bobbe
Shapter XIV
Rank and File
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Mount Vernon
Thelma Procter
Ohio River
Esther Procter
Thelma
Anderson
John Samuels
Elwood
John Humphreys
Samuels
Washington
Fielding Calvert
Frank Toler
Matthew J. Hilbert
Terra Haute
Lewisville
Toler
Lafayette
Earl Howard
Wildcat Creek
Ethan Allen Holderman
Richmond Natural Gas Company
Henry C. Blarr
Chicago
Janes P. Goodrich
Winchester
C. W. Hooven
Ctty
West Virginia
Armours Fertilizers
Armour Fertilizer Works
Westcott
Dodds
American Institute Department
Dayton
Ohio
Buob & Schell CO
S‘sart
Broadway
Gillette el NO Stropfing
Les
Erie
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