Baumgartner's Yearn for Sally Ends in Dawn Hope
A Pennsylvania German rustic tale follows Leffy Baumgartner and Sally Pressel as courtship, jealousy, and misread signals collide over a coveted pasture. Secrets, a kiss, and a planned union unravel when a late-night betrayal leads to a poignant revelation about love, guardianship, and a family feud.
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Old Baumgirther
Baumwarthers
Sarah Pressel
Old Baumgartner
Sarah
Betty
Eribtle
Hle
Baral
Pressel
Letty
Baumgartner
Leffy von
Seffy
Sarah Baumgartner
Sally
Boffy
Bally
Belfy
Beffy
Sam
Elysium
Leffy
If He Were My Husband I’d Say A Bad Word
An American lady at a London literary gathering mocked a poet who woke his wife at four to note a good word and a later better word. She quipped that if he were her husband she would answer with a bad word, lampooning the writerly routine.
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Sally
Seffy
Sam
Sami
Beffy
Leffy
Seffty
Hitt
Betty
Sef
Onac
Sephentjah P. Baumgartner
London
Maria
Alpheus
Up Against It Slang Sparks Schoolroom Ban
A teacher warns a class that the phrase Up against it is slang. A bright lad replies about a car hitting a wall yesterday, then insists the topic remains about the machine being up against it, prompting a short exchange.
Not a Reformer in Political Rivalry
In dialogue between a speaker and Senator Borgham, Borgham dismisses credit for reform ideas. He argues opponents would adopt his suggestions without acknowledging him, claiming their mistakes become his capital for political gain. The exchange highlights strategic thinking in opposition politics.
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Borgham
Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Claims
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as uniquely successful for women's ailments. It cites testimonials, mentions the Pinkham Laboratory files, and asserts the product is made from roots and herbs without drugs to restore feminine health.
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Lydia EE
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia X. Pankhem
Lydia Pinkham
Value of Brief Rests for Overworked Homemakers
Practical advice suggests homemakers under heavy stress should rest for five to ten minutes twice daily. Relax the mind, drop worries, and imagine pleasant thoughts. Initial attempts may fail, but with practice the routine yields significant returns, outweighing the time invested.
Red Cross Ball Blue Promises Bright Whites
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue laundry aid to keep yellowed clothes white. Grocers offer a large 2 oz package for 6 cents. The copy also mentions jealousy as a trading stamp given with each case of trues love.
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Betz
Ture Seffy
Gosha
MR. Vania Farm
Dav Wizsow
Ydia EB. Pinkham
Dodds
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