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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1903
Page
7
A verse narrative from Lippincotts recounts a mother’s longing as the 18 year old boy plans to return home for Thanksgiving. The mother imagines their farm life and a pie filled with apples, pumpkin and butternuts, while a hidden note to his Western wife is read aloud.
Agatha, frustrated by a frugal winter and her husband Eugene’s distant mood, urges a visit to Orley for new clothes. A failed sale of their prized horse Nannie and his sudden departure strain their marriage until a Thanksgiving storm and a sudden return reveal their true bond.
Thanksgiving boosts demand for masks and fake faces as manufacturers and dealers offer new styles including year brownies, gallER kids and parrot visages. Prominent men and political leaders’ masks, along with large hands noses and ears, appear as novelty items for parade season.
A Detroit Free Press humorous exchange has a caller asking what portion of fowl is preferred. The responder quips that they want anything but the Napoleon, noting a dislike for the bony section.
The exchange notes players should be thankful games are over for the season and Merritt jokes a haircut will bring relief. The judge confirms the sentiment and adds context about finishing the season.
Harold Raymond confronts Victor amid a tense club visit after a twenty dollar Beatrice birthday gift note surfaces. Victor refuses repayment and hints the money belongs to a friend, while suspicion rises about hidden relations and family ties.
Beatrice and Julia flee Stratmore with Kenneth and highwaymen as darkness falls. Marsden discovers Beatrice and Victor Raymond through Beatrice’s letters hidden in his coat, and schemes to ruin Raymond by framing him for a theft. Follet and Marsden maneuver within the bank to seize advantage, plotting to secure Raymond’s downfall while Beatrice’s letter is used as leverage.
An old fashioned election ceremony will unfold at the Guildhall for the bridge master vote by liverymen. A barricade of wicket gates will display each company’s name while beadles check admission. The event includes herbs and nosegays as in plague times, with four candidates chosen and no prior training in bridge work. The junior bridgemaster post offers £200 yearly.
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