Bedtime Prayer Asks Blessings On Family And Friends
A bedtime verse recounts a child led prayer, listing family members and others from the day including mamma papa Nid and Noddy, then extending to teachers, playmates, cooks, and market sellers. The piece ends with a wish for God to bless all and a hope of a home with God. Clark W. Bryan, Good Housekeeping.
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Bedtima
Mamma
Papa
Joe
Bees
May
Tom
Sue
Kitty
Grandpa
Grandma
Johnny
Clark W. Bryan
Good Housekeeping
Christmas in the Army at Vernon and the Bower Encounter
A tense scene unfolds as Captain Close confronts a girl in the moonlit garden near the camp. Miscommunication, teasing, and a sudden pursuit lead to a spirited exchange about affection and a dropped cap. Nearby, Lt. Lambert contemplates a looming Christmas under rain, mud, and a burned camp, recalling home.
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Lambert
Katesie
Merry Amie
Corp. Cunningham
Capt. Close
A Negra
Close
Rasmus
Vernon
Walton Scroggs
West Point
Walton Bali
Vernon Clash Ends With Bravery Amid Bloodshed
In Vernon a clash sparked by Walton Scroggs's release leads to a swift night march by Capt. Close and deputy marshals. A black mob and gunfire cause deaths before a fire-drill rescue and a heroic brickade save Walton's family. Close bears burns to extract Walton and Esther, while Lambert learns Close is ordered to arrest. The postscript: Close is summoned for arrest to New Orleans after a telegraph note arrives at headquarters.
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Vernon
Lambert
Walton Scroggs
Walton Scroges
Republican
Scroggs
Walton
Mann
Grant and Colfax
Pete Jackson
Pistoia
Southern Star
Tug
Bone
Mnd
Capt
Katherine Walton
Elinor
Esther
Cunningham
Murphy
Burns
McBride
Leutenant
Close
Waltons
Burton Potts
Quitman
Potts
Department
Ecome
Crose
J. P. Close
Alicia
New Orleans
Compensation case verdict in a dilemma
The counsel claims contributory negligence and argues no party is liable whether the plaintiff saw danger or not. The jury retires and the foreman reports a verdict of 300 pounds, with one member demanding an extra 50 for the dilemma. London Household Wardrobe.
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London House
Warda
Its Often Ho a quip about burglary and wealth
A comic exchange notes that a burglary makes a man rich by the value of stolen goods, with one speaker insisting Singer's loss exceeds his wealth and another countering that it renders him poor. The line appears in a brief Chicago Post item.
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Singer
Chicago Post
CHANGES WROUGHT BY TIME Not So Noticeable
A Chicago Times-Herald paragraph describes two sisters meeting after 15 years, noting how appearance and character can change with time. The reader laments distance yet argues families should stay in touch or remain strangers, reflecting on reunions and the fragility of connection.
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Amy
Chicago Times-Herald
Woman Demands Repair Kit Refunding Money
A customer recalls buying a bicycle repair kit claiming it contained everything needed for repairs. She argues the kit lacks essential items and demands a refund, challenging the clerk to make good the deficiency. The exchange highlights a disputed guarantee and the implied promise of a complete kit.
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Egid
Sepaire
Washington Star
Clever Boy Finesse Leads to Consent for Daughter’s Wed
A humorous exchange about persuading Old Car maudgeon to consent to marriage is recounted with a boast that he caught 17 four-pound bass on his last trip. The quip reflects lighthearted self-mockery and community chatter.
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Carmaudgeon
Troit Pree Press
Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Husband's Farm Work Ability
Mrs. L L Oson of Nevinville Iowa reports her husband suffered a worn out fatigue and could not work on the farm until Hood's Sarsaparilla was tried. After honest use he regained strength and can carry on his farm duties.
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Hood
L. L. Oson
Nevinville
Iowa
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