The Orphan and the Iron Box Prologue
A narrator recalls a cold farmhouse night and a life of hardship at Manor Farm. An orphan narrator’s arrival follows the death of Old Nancy and a shift to life on Squire Bellborough’s estate. Dorothy, a radiant figure, becomes a beacon as the boy endures poverty, cruelty, and a longing for belonging in a rural English parish.
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Queen's Oak
Panton
Midshire
Nancy
Mother
Foundling
Uttle
Ellen
Hilen
Ife
Lucy
Mr Webb
Squalia
Dorothy
Rod
Laddie
Peter Bellborough
Bellborough
England
Charlie
Edinburgh
Bertie
Cambridge College
Arthur
Jay Ly
Yardstick The story of progress on the printed page
Advertisements in The Gloucester Advocate showcase the new and best wares from local dealers. Read to compare daily essentials like talcums toothpaste shoes and autos. Ads guide you to economical choices today and future savings tomorrow, inviting you to shop locally.
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The
Gloucester
Mystery Oak Box Reveals Potential Will in Rural Tale
In a cottage, an oak box was found with a note directing its contents to Faderink Wayne, solicitor, and a bag of silver coins. The rector and farmer conclude the paper is a will and declare Rod, the youngster with Nancy, as heir, before planning to consult a lawyer.
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Nancy
Muttrom
Faderink Wayne
Justin
High-street
Panton
Nancy ‘Borradl
Rod
Australia Rolls Wales In Wembley Rugby League Test
Australia defeated Wales at Wembley 26 to 10 after a 5 all halftime score in front of about 15 000 fans. Bert Hinkler predicted his amphibian craft would not be trial ready for two months, scotching a Daily Mail Cup defense linked to the victory. Gorman, with Parker, Spence, Rees and Shankland among the scorers, led a late surge as the Australians finished with a strong tour record of five matches played, twenty three won, two drawn, one abandoned, and a total of 164 tries.
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Johnny Pugg
Bert
Johnny
Wales
Wembley
London
Bert Hinkler
Daily Mail
Australia
J. R. Clynes
Gorman
Parker
McMillan
Shankland
Spencer
Ray
Rees
Sullivan
Treweeke
Upton
Rosser
Prigg
Laws
Jus
Vale
Stankland
Rugby tour results and profits reported by Athletic News
Rugby league results include Cumberland, Glamorgan, St Helens, Warrington, Hunslet, Wigan and Salford with mixed outcomes from drawn tests to wins and losses. The article notes a total profit of £6700 from the tour and receipts of £96,926, with £20,650 paid to Australians, indicating net profit figures.
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Cumberland
Glamorgan
St. Helens Rec
Warrington
Hunslet
Kingston R
Wigan
Salford
Wales
Athletic News
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Adverts Claims
A vintage ad promoting Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney trouble. It cites Mrs. D. Nelson of Coole Street Gloucester and Mrs. Neilson, describing relief from backache, dropsy symptoms, headaches, and fatigue after use, and urges readers to buy genuine Doan's from Foster-McClellan Co. Scattered wording imitates early 20th century medical advertising.
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Doan
D. Nelson
Coole Street
Gloucester
Dex
Dean
Thad
Foster-McClellan Co
Tramilton Street
Sydney
Tagrapalis Properties Fishing Prohibited After Date
Property owners warn that all fishing on Tagrapalis Properties is banned after the specified date and that any fishing thereafter will be prosecuted. All prior permissions are revoked.
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Tagrapalis
Atafford
Atkins
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A. J. White
Graham Timber CO
the Victoria Insurance Co. Ltd
Steheet & Parish Ltd
Flemington
Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Co. Ltd
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Pittson & Badgery Ltd. Pastoral Exchange
O'Connell Street
Bligh &T. Bydney
Amlandfcoy' Bydney
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Baleamen
Winchcombe, Carson
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Bridge Street
E. W. Sparke
West Maitland
Campbell’s Hill
J. R. Lloyd Hughes
Mons
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Tom Jervis
Richard Talbot
Paris
Eworks
Pat Maher
Mahler
Eiffel Tower
Woolworth
New York
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Rochdale Horents
York
Batley
Widnes
Broughton Rangers
Lancashire
Wakefield Trinity
Keighley
Castleford
Huddersfield
Bradford Northers
St. Helens
Domino Bros
Garden of Roses
W. E. Germon
G. B. Nash
General Carrier
Dompkins Bros
Bootmakers & Repairers
Church ST
R. Kendall
AD Steel
Atlas Assurance
M. Thurlow
D. K. Redman & Sons
Blacksmiths& Wheel
Whigats
Son Street
Changell’s Corner
W. Drahan
Brown
Church &T
A. E. Toll
New Silor
Orrestor Phillips
A. E. Smith
Russell & Smith
Taree
Woodward
Corbett
W. Williams & Co
Paton Brawdos Vale
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