Carolyn Arrives at the Corners Under Unwelcoming Welcome
Carolyn May Cameron arrives in New York to live with her bachelor uncle Joseph Stagg at the Corners after her parents are reported lost at sea on the Dunraven. The reception by Uncle Joe and his housekeeper Aunty Rose is chilly and tense.
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Dunraven
Europe
Carolyn May Cameron
Hannah
Carolyn
New York
Joseph Stagg
Aunty Rose
Joe
Prince
Princey
Carolyn May
Rose
Edna
Gramma
Sunrise Cove Mystery Deepens With Niece In Tow
In Sunrise Cove Aunty Rose shelters young Carolyn May as Joseph Stagg faces a legal and family dilemma over Hannah Stagg Cameron's child. Letters reveal Cameron's fragile finances and a possible move of the family business as Stagg contemplates guardianship and estate matters while a dog guards the quiet home.
Well She’ll Be a Nuisance Ends Up in Sunrise Tale
In Chapter III, Mr Joseph Stagg walks away in a brown study after his niece arrives prompting Chetwood Gormley to predict changes ahead. Mrs Gormley, a faded widow, believes her son is smarter than people think as the scene unfolds in Sunrise.
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Chet
Hannah
Carlyn
Hannah Stagg
Mrs. Gormley
Stagg & Gormley
Chetwood
Morning Beacon
Mediterranean
Europe
Mr. Cameron
Cameron
Nile
Joseph Stagg
John Lewiss
Sunrise Cove
New York
Stagg
Prince
Aunty Rose
Frince
Mr. Stagg
Histore
Jedidiah Parlow
Chetwood Gormley
Mothaw
Mirs
Gormley
Aunty Rose and Carolyn May Visit The Corners Yard
Carolyn May and Prince explore the Stagg homestead yard near a brook. Aunty Rose tends the garden while poultry cackles and a bold turkey cock defends his dignity from the intruding dog and child.
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Stagg
Carolyn
Aunty Rose
Aunty Lose
Prince
Uncle Joe
Carolyn May
Aunty
Rose
Bolivar
Carolyn Drives Aunty Rose’s Mood to New Heights
Carolyn’s sunny disposition begins to affect Aunty Rose and surprises Uncle Joe as the results unfold. Readers are invited to enjoy the next installment.
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Carolyn
Aunty Rose
Uncle Joe
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Advertising Pitch
A promotional feature extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments claiming sworn testimony and wide sales. It invites readers to request a sample bottle by mail to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and to buy larger bottles at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Unclear remarks on a man’s profession and success
Journal fragment notes a man praised for his skill in handling the grip and questions whether he is a doctor or a bellhop. The sparse lines imply curiosity about his occupation and abilities.
Roman Eye Balsam Promises Quick Relief
A casual note claims Bare Eyes to Watery Eyes and Sticky Eyes heal promptly with weighty applications of Roman Eye Balsam Ayv. The text also hints that writing is a feeble way to borrow money while personal presence is more persuasive.
Dear Girls Dialogue Reveals Jealous Rivalry
In a fragmentary exchange, May Cutting remarks on resembling Miss Hoamley-Ritch while Belle notes Nell’s jealousy of the same rival. The dialogue hints at tension between rivals within the circle of young women and their perceived social standings.
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Nell
May Cutting
Miss Hoamley-Ritch
Belle
Miss Hoamiley-Ritch
Earliest English Guide Book Publication 1642
The earliest guide book printed in English is titled Instructions for Vorrala Travel and dated 1642. It was published by J. Bowell and noted a Lomong teavaleg origin in its cryptic imprint.
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J. Bowell
Lomong Teavaleg
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