A Book Agent's Story of Humiliation and Hard Lessons
A former book agent recalls three months canvassing for a cheap history and the brutal toll of rejection. She details late orders, weekly meetings rewarding few, and the unglamorous grit of entering offices and kitchens while facing contempt, danger, and occasional payoffs.
Flight of Wild Geese
Describes great migrating geese assembling in two V shaped lines led by an old gander. Notes their travel from frozen northern waters to bays like Albemarle Sound and Montauk Point where hunters have reduced their numbers. Also mentions their feeding grounds and seasonal patterns along the North Carolina coast. Nearby items reference a Alabama marriage and public notices.
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Baffa Bay
Long Island
Montauk Point
North Carolina
Albemarle Sound
M Hartford Times
Alabama
Huntsville
Ala
Mercury
Jesse and
James A. Warrison
Paul Herrison
Cora
Silas ' Voekel
Harrison
Rey J. D Simpson
Elbert Voekle
Rnd
Woekle
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Mendant
E Wolff & Randolph
Philadelphia
Pieron Erame
Richard Mellow
Fifth Street
City Hall
Fl. Brandon
Decatur
Ill
Peoria
Horandom
Masonic Temple
Peoa
AVIN
American Savings Bank
Omaha
Neb
Executive Committee
Aorder of Mortage
Demecto
Jeffo Hedford
J Rude Harris
J W Harris Cashler
JJ Johnsoon Wholesale Coal and Lime
Hive Kaufman
Theo Olen Imeaurance
Jib Heino Helin
FS Commercial National Bank
Nathan
Reed Auburn
New York
Mark S&heldon
First National Bank
Salem, NY
John King
Salem NY
HM Carr
Alton I
Geo Burt
Henry Jil
Jas Hi Harria
Lou Ankeles
Cal
Geo Harekis
Reuire
Tive
Invest Ible Funds
J.S Thompson & Sons
Lacon, TL
James Taner
Pansiona
Washington, T
Tesla
Exfog
Market Street
P House
Henry Il
Sol
Elaine
Maine
Ming T
Aposk
F Porker, Jr
Brooklyn Eagle
Sophie
Kitty
Sherol
William
A. Jay Hallrack
NY Uerald
J W Niece
United States
Ries
Pastor Koerigg
Keen
Kort Wayne
Hee
Koenig Med. CO
Chicago
Ikily
Rihaat Caab
John Peterman
Dan Young
Ugeer
Mersereat & CO
Observatory Dry Goods
Observatory
S. Adams Street
Childsen
Wee R. Kxupson
Noble Et
Doctora JA Brennan
Cand & Beckman
Indiana Street
GT Uttlu
Anti Sore Throat CO
O. B. St
Panorama Place
ALONZO G@ FISHEL
Washington St
Elm
Coan & Bush
J. & Coan
Aladdin
Henry, Il
Steone Ateeet
Koen WoNen
Saariage
Chas Motter
Chichester
RED Cross
Pernonas
Tesdmonstis
Leeal Dregatate