A Mill Family's Reckoning and the Hand That Saved a Child
Sandy MacPherson, a new mill hand at Aspohegan Mills, faces a long suppressed vendetta from Lije Vandine over a past betrayal. After Stevie Vandine nearly drowns in the mill basin, MacPherson heroically rescues the boy. Vandine, torn between revenge and gratitude, confronts the truth and softens. MacPherson admits paternity, offering marriage to Sarah Vandine and a hopeful future for Stevie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy MacPherson
Aspohegan
Lije Vandine
Vandine
Lige Vandine
St. John
New Brunswick
Sarah
Sandy
MacPherson
States
Western Express
Sis
Aspohegan Mills
Kennebec
Maine
Stevie
Earth
Erie’s New Equipment Upgrades for Freight and Passengers
J H Maddy reports Erie Railroad completed major rolling stock and motive power additions in 1907. Deliveries include 3 000 box cars 40 ton capacity 60 ton gondolas 27 express cars 35 locomotives three large Mallets 60 new passenger coaches and an all steel through service test car. The line also expands suburban NY service and trials all steel postal cars and Ganz motor cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
Erie
New York City
Ganz
Newburg
Europe
J. H. Maddy
Suffering eczema forced amputation risk saved by Cuticura
A Montreal woman reports twenty five years of eczema treatment failed until Cuticura remedies cured her leg and skin fully in two months. She claims doctors were surprised and would use Cuticura for patients. Also a humor vignette about a tramp and a dog and an advert praising Defiance Starch for fine fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Renaud
Montana St
Montreal
Que
Friendly Advice Dialog Drive In Mixed Quips
A comic exchange unfolds as Marxley and Boroughs banter over a ten-spot loan. The old man recalls the debt while the other suggests easing his mind and reminds that life is strengthened by many friendships. Sydney Smith quote closes the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marxley
Boroughs
Sydney Smith
Five Months in Hospital Ends with Recovery Claim
Levi P. Brockway of Anoka Minnesota says after five months in a hospital he was discharged as incurable with six months to live. He describes heart trouble smothering spells temporary unconsciousness and failing organs then credits Dean's Kidney Pills with addressing the root cause and restoring health. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi P. Brockway
Second Ave
Anoka
Minn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
The Most Suspicious Ever
Henry Clews at the Union Club in New York praised a certain financier as the most cautious and suspicious he had heard of. He compared him to a Staffordshire farmer who checked every sheep to ensure none carried cotton, illustrating extreme diligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clews
Union Club
New York
Mr. Clews
The Judge and the Inkstand Prank and Early 20th Century Ads
A playful tale notes Judge Boyd’s inkstand trick as he asks a witness if drunk or sober. The piece segues into a parade of era advertisements for sheet music, cigars, cough remedies, and a quip about polite society. It captures mood and product pitches of the period with named brands and men.
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Boyd
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Charles G. D. Robert
Joseph B. Bowles
Randy
Sarah Vandine
Diplomat
Governass
Tommy—Solomon
Governeas
Tommy
Clementine
Ivah
Wapita
Reuben Brown
Gingerine
Bert S. Elliott
National Capital Music Pub
Que St. N. W
Washington, D. C
Jackson
Wilson
W. Grove
Lewis
Wis
Peoria
Dodds
Flores
Henry N.curr
Stevens County
Iowa
Ulinole
Indiana
Morris
Spooner
California
Uae
Great Briaed
Questins
Dilmar Land Company
Werd
Turlook
Branimaus County
Alberta
Jumson County
Ieee Paso
Worthing & Alger CO
Hikedale
Mick
Reealthy Marion Dount
River
Walbutan Eae Sa Fore
Dairy Farma
Ee Ae
In- Orme Write Board
Uaby
Oise
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