Bertha Kendall and the Cart Ride Sparks an Engagement
Bertha Kendall shares a carriage ride with a swill-cart driver Noah, hears his story of his wife and family, and sends flowers to cheer her. Later she confronts fiancé Hugh Norcross about social expectations, choosing independence over his scorn. Norcross, after a setback, reconciles with a plan to win Bertha back. Preston Ames announces engagement to Bertha, revealing her appeal and authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Kendal
Newal
Dane
Andetha
Wingate
Winthrop and
Norton
Bertha
Noah
Piss
Father-Inlaw
Ber
Berthe
Bea
Jin
Nin m
Bertha Kendall
Burton Street
Berta
Hugh Norcross
Norcross
Weill
Preston Ames
Hugh
Mother
Gordons
Preston
The Mail Chute In A Great Modern Office Building
Several floors rise with a vertical mail chute serving many tenants. Letters slide from top to bottom through openings on each floor. In daytime the chute carries a steady stream of mail, while toward closing time the flow becomes thickest and fastest.
Whistling Letter Rain Showers on a Moving Tube
A vivid scene unfolds with letters pouring down from a tube in swift, varied motions. Some letters glide singly, others in droves, as a busy stream of shapes and colors fills the air with a businesslike rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitagtiers
Seagie
Precocity in Horsemanship From Boyhood to Prominence
The article recounts early starts of famed jockeys and horsemen. It highlights George Thompson, Little Kitchener, Fordham, Archer, Buckle, Chifney, Lord Lonsdale, Capt. John White, Nimrod, Assheton-Smith, Sir Richard Sutton, Tom Sebright, and others who began riding as children and rose to high achievement, with anecdotes on weights and early mounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thompsol
Shormanby
Skelgate Aguas
Lussus
Mart
Thompson
Ais Preval
Tayison
Sam
George
Skelgete
Little Kitchener
George Jgeantinck
Little David
Laktle David
David
Fordham
Douglas Lane
Fred Archer
Bangor
Frank Buckle
Sam Chifney
Lord Lonsdale
John White
Charles James Apperley
Nimrod
Thomas Assheton-Smith
Napoleon
England
London
Sir Henry Peyton
Assheton-Smith
Richard Sutton
Squire Chaldeston
Tom Sebright
Fitzwilliam
Jack Masters
Jack Hills
Ward
George Carter
Selby Loundes
Will Dale
Bunteman
Firzaniiem
Brocklevoy
Duse
Pesyfort’s
Surrey Union
Nfe
Johneer
Harriers
Lincolnshire
Earl Spencer
Cambridge
Paris Race Claim Falls Short in SCOTOT Controversy
A quirky exchange in which Mizs Munnighi-Tell me, Count questions if motor transport has nearly replaced horses in Paris. Count Le Frang responds about riding but admits he has not seen the SCOTOT that was praised for its quality.
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Mizs
Munnighi
Paris
Count le Frang
Yase
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