Misery creek feud rises at Saturday dance
In the Misery Creek mountains tensions erupt as Samson South debates leaving for New York with painter George Lescott while Sally faces pressure to choose love or loyalty. Jesse Purry’s shooting threatens a fragile truce as clan leaders weigh violence versus flight, with a moonshine-fueled indirection fueling the drama.
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Misery Creek
Sally Miller
George Lescott
Guus
Spicer South
The
Amity
Samson South
Sally
Esse Purry
Samon
Samson
Jesse Purvy
Hollman-South End
Tamarack Spicer
Jim Hollman
Raf
Lescott
Amarack
Samaon
Jim
Purry
New York
Jesse Purry
Leascott
Dryhole Creek
Wile McCager
Spicer
Gans
Hadi
Leacott
Samson South Holds Line at Misery Jailhouse Showdown
In a tense stand off at Misery, Samson South faces a wary crowd of Souths led by Wile McCager as Tamarack South’s fate hangs on the jailhouse. Samson confronts the crowd, refuses to yield, and negotiates with the jailer before riding away, vindicated and resolved to stay on the mountings.
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Jimmy
T Lescott
Samson
Wile McCager
Lescott
Caleb
Dave
Jasper
Mebby
Furrther
Wescott
Spicer
Samegon
McCager
Henry South
Rack Spicer
Jim
Wile McCazer
Hellmann
Hollman Country
Jim Asberry
Holisman
Jedge
Samson South
Jasse Purry
Tamarack
Jesse Purry
Tamerack
Hollmans
Kidney Trouble Ad From Excess Meat
An advertisement claims heavy meat consumption fills blood with uric acid and overworks kidneys. It promotes Rad Salts, four ounces in water daily, to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent urinary and bladder disorders, calling it inexpensive and safe.
Bonding Public Officers Ad From National Surety Co
An advertisement by National Surety Co promotes bonding services for public officers through a dedicated Official Bond Department. It highlights nationwide bonding capability and invites inquiries for rates, naming the insurer's New York address at 90 West Street and branding as America's Leading Surety Co.
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National Surety Company
West Street
New York
Ady
Sympathy for Dumb Animals Dialogue Sparks Debate
A large man cites a doctor's advice to ride a horse while an athletic person retorts that the doctor may be skilled but not a member of the S. P. C. A. The exchange highlights tensions over animal welfare and expertise in a brisk, quotable exchange.
Sailor Crochet Question Sparks Navy Banter
A witty exchange imagines sailors learning crochet as a novelty craft. A treated statesman quips that the U S navy is not teaching crochet yet but is cultivating “timber for glee clubs” among its sailors, signaling playful modernization.
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United States Navy
Trate
Wall Decorator Faces Hard Up Finances
A brief dialogue notes a wall decorator who appears prosperous yet is constantly “up against it.” The exchange mentions him owning six motor cars and selling one, while a confidant earns a $2,000 yearly salary.
Theatrical Manager Breaks Up Desperate Act of Love
A disconsolate lover contemplates suicide in a theater, and the manager urges him to compose a note explaining the act was for the love of Miss Starr, the leading lady, as the season drags on.
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Miss Starr
Children Showed It Effect Of Their Warm Drink In Morning
A reader recalls a year of coffee-related nervousness ended by Postum. A friend vouched that Postum is not coffee and helped her children drink safely. The testimonial cites health gains, coffee replacement, and instructions on Postum varieties and preparation.
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St. Wab
Postum Co
Woellville
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Mohamet
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Bobby
Atlanta Constitution
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