Fish stories and a noted fish speculator anecdote
Representative Merrick spoke in Oklahoma City about a war era fish speculator who purportedly made millions. He called it a good fish story and noted the era's popularity of tales from Jonah and similar profits.
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Oklahoma City
Jonah
We Live and Learn How Fast Life Teaches
The saying reflects on the rapid pace of life and the lessons that come with experience. It contrasts living steadily with learning quickly through speed and change.
Tanlac Keeps Him Fit Says McGraw From Tampa
Wm A McGraw of 207 Beach Place Tampa Florida says Tanlac keeps him well for four years and helps when run down He stopped laxatives after poor health and credits Tanlac with never returning his old troubles He keeps a supply handy and takes doses when he feels under the weather Tanlac is sold by druggists. They Can't Help It Regele quote about stage wings and chorus girls
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Wm. A. McGraw
Beach Place
Tampa
Pla
Archie
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp-Root
Drug ads praise Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims a long proven record and urges readers to start treatment or request a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York while mentioning the paper.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Cuticura Ad Promises Soothing Baby Skin Care
Advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum for itchy irritated skin with hot baths and gentle applications. Claims purity and sweetness with suggested 25 cent price. Also a humorous quip on virtue and character.
Storm Country Polly summary notes on Ithaca squatters and love
Polly Hopkins, her father, and others live in a dilapidated Silent City shack near Ithaca. Oscar Bennett and Evelyn Robertson conceal a troubled marriage while Marcus MacKenzie seeks to drive settlers from his land. Evelyn learns she is supported by cousin Robert Percival and faces a difficult choice.
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Evelyn Robertson
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MacKensie
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Pollyop
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Bob
Money
Jerry
Daddy Hopkins
Dilly Goat
Nannie Lamb
Jesus
France
Wee Jerry
Billy Gent
Nannie Lamb Fropkins
Old Mare
Polly Hopkins and Robert Percival Meet in the Silent City
Polly Hopkins patrols the settlement with her animals and helps the wounded, while Robert Percival arrives on horseback. He pledges to help the squatters remove the abusive Old Mare and to unite the community. Polly sees Percival as a future protector and ends with a hopeful farewell.
Polly Hopkins Walks Among Squatters to Aid They Have Homes
In Chapter VI Polly Hopkins prepares for her daily walk through the Silent City. She visits squatters to offer courage and remind them of their right to shelter food and warmth. Her compassionate task reflects her hopeful effort to aid the needy.
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Polly Hopkins
Percival Steps In With Two Thumps Knocking Bennett Down
Percival intervened and delivered two solid blows that left Bennett on the ground, Details imply a confrontation and immediate impact.
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Percival
Bennett
Speeding remark quoted in Sporting Judge court vignette
In a Birmingham Age-Herald style quip a Sporting Judge jokes about a driver’s punishment. The exchange features a taunting exchange about speeding and a humorous offer to borrow a car while in durance vile.
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Birmingham
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