Forbidden Proposal in a Letter from a Young Heiress
A troubled eighteen year old heiress confronts Nathan Griggs, her guardian and executor, after discovering her mother's will hints he would marry to control her estate. She engineers a kiss to overcome his scruples and he succumbs, reshaping their planned future and the estate’s management.
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Nathan Griges
Nathan
Neorer
Talgo
Mother
Luella
Nathan Griggs
Etter
Poole
Buttermilk Trust Tops Mountain House Hotel Tale
A tall tale of buttermilk extortion and a rich young banker inspired scheme to seize a small farm’s cattle and supply the Mountain House. Carroll Harper, banker’s son, buys cows, churns, and a wagon, then signs a widow and daughter to supply guests for five years at a fixed price. The ruse ends with Stebbing’s one man trust crushed, and the hotel’s sign changed to The Buttermilk House still standing.
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Buttermilk House
Mountain House
Stebbing
New York City
Carroll Harper
Harper
Stebbins
Aven
Beth
Stebbine
Faults and Money clash in wry aphorisms
A fragment from a column quotes the line about hiding faults and Gods gaze, then contrasts a philosopher saying there are things more valuable than money with a snarky remark that money buys them. The Philadelphia Ledger is cited for the latter quip.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Beehive Architecture Noted in Yonkers Statesman Quote
The Yonkers Statesman comments on bees inhabiting tiny apartments, noting a honeycomb with about 9,000 cells and joking that not only the janitor handles stings.
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Yonkers Statesman
Sense of Security at the Movies Amid Quiet Theater Goers
A Washington Star excerpt reflects on public confidence in cinema venues noting that patrons feel safe and believe no one will disrupt screenings. The piece highlights general assurances about safety and crowd behavior in theaters.
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Washington Star
Psychological Moment Hat Line Sparks Sale Debate
A Louisville Courier Journal quip features a buyer asking if a hat will fit a woman, followed by a playful insistence to show it to her in a fourteenth. The witty exchange riffs on fitting and selling hats to a female customer.
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Louisville Courier- Journal
Gentle Methods in Education and Discipline
A brief note on gentle methods replacing cruelty in upbringing. An analogy suggests scolding the cream instead of whipping it, reflecting a preference for humane, nonviolent approaches in instruction and behavior management.
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Talcille
Edna
Wallingford News Highlights Local Events and Moves
J A Nelson moved into a new residence Saturday and Dr Golden will occupy the vacated house. J H Morrice left for Laverne Minnesota and returned by Wednesday. Misses Agnes and Lucy Addison visited their aunt Mrs Morrice and went home Thursday. Merle Misener works for Geo Klein putting up hay. A sick child of Mr and Mrs Harry Bailey improved with Dr Golden attending. A farewell surprise honored the visiting Carl Sevatson, with cake and ice cream and a memory chain. Mrs J H Morrice and the boys visited Terris. People went to Estherville for the Grand Theater. Joe Haring drove to Estherville. A tile gang from near Emmetsburg worked on a county ditch west of town. Mr and Mrs Craman of Chicago held revival meetings. Dr Jacobs of Tipton Town may relocate here again. Max Soeth returned from Ratherville hospital and is improving. Mrs C Porter and children visited town. Mrs Marvin Miller and son came from Estherville to attend a surprise for her father.
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Wallingford News
J. A. Nelson
Dr. Golden
Nelson
J. H. Morrice
Laverne
Minnesota
Agnes
Lucy Addison
Terris
Merle Misener
Geo. Klein
Harry Bailey
Carl Sevatson
Washington
Addison
Estherville
Grand Theater
Joe Haring
Emmetsburg
The Hygienist school child number announced
The September issue of The Hygienist promises valuable articles by specialists on school child health including food clothing care teeth and eyes. It urges parents to give their child the advantage of perfect health and to send ten cents to Hygienist Publishing Co Majestic Building Denver Colorado.
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Aepe
Hygienist. Publishing, Co
Majestic Blog
Denver
Colorado
Aristocratic Fox Hunt Opens Wheeler Shows New Display
The Wheeler Brothers Enormous Shows headline a busy Emmetsburg Iowa stop on July 29 with the Aristocratic Fox Hunt. Ox ford Hunt Club members in red coats ride high school jumpers in a thrilling chase led by Count and Countess Castrillion as fox hounds pursue a speedy fox under dramatic bugle calls.
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Wheeler Brothers
Emmetsburg
Iowa
David
Goliath
Oxford Hunt Club
Castrillion
Spain
Graettinger Woodmen Association Incorporated
Articles of Incorporation adopted forming Graettinger Woodmen Association with principal business at Graettinger Town. Purpose includes real estate, building, leasing. authorized capital stock $10,000 with $500 paid by Nov. 28, 1916. business to commence June 28, 1916 for twenty years. Board of 5 to 7 directors to elect officers. notices dated July 19, 1916.
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Graecttinger Woodmen Association
Grachtinger
Board of Directors
George
L. P. Cc. Larson
J. A. Fleming
J. W. Robbins
F. H. Green
John C. Molison
Lost Island Notes local social visitors and visits
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Ness Madsen at Mrs Sorsenson's home. Graettinger guests included Mr and Mrs Albert Thorson and John Roseland. Story City was reached by Clifton Wier's motor. Mr and Mrs Johnie Johnson of Story City stayed at the Sheffield home. Lewis Sandvig visited Em metsburg on Sunday. Ruthven saw Mrs Hanson as a caller Tuesday.
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Ness Madsen
How To Stand The Hot Weather
Dr R R Daniels explains diet and hygiene to endure heat. He advises light meals most days with water intake between meals, avoiding iced drinks, daily sponge baths, thorough drying, ample sleep and light clothing to reflect sun and conserve heat.
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R. R. Daniels
Summer health tips for hot weather diet and drinks
Health guidance urges light footwear and sun care, recommends sour fruits and green corn, cautions against heavy meals after picnics, suggests veggie salads, and advises against drinking water during meals. It favors a 15 minute post lunch nap and delaying drinks until between meals, while noting tea coffee and lemonade affect the nervous system and digestion.
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R. R. Daniels
Nature
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