Parish gives pastor a Thanksgiving surprise raise
In Bimville the Young People's League and other church groups quietly raised the six months salary for Pastor Wesley Norwood from 400 to 500 dollars and then to 800 dollars a year. The October financial report angered some members, but by Thanksgiving the combined effort paid the pastor a full raise amid gifts from all church societies. The event ended with prayers, songs, and renewed faith as the Norwoods thanked God for provision.
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Bimville
Wesley Norwood
Brother Cook
Mr. Barnes
Young People's League
Lottie Newman
Wil
Gurprine
Ferhayn
Norwoods
Wesley
Mrs. Norwood
Tim
Norwood
Brother Norwood
Theid Griet Wene Twelve Months Year Emulated
A snippet notes the Greek year with twelve months of twenty nine and thirty days alternating added to balance eight years over eight years. The fragment mentions three axes in eight years as a monthly adjustment.
Burglars and a Hushed Revolver in Evanston
A Chicago Record-Herald tale recounts a wife warning her husband of burglars after which he fires his pistol from a window. Police arrive, enter the home, and uncover plaster damage while the husband defends staying to protect his wife.
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Evanston
William
Lily
Wiliam
Willam
Burgiara
Jook
Chicago Record-Herald
Indian Mutmimer and the Bewt Season of the Year
A fragmented poem-like fragment from a Georgia boy’s composition describes harsh, unclear themes about Indians, summer, and family life. The piece references a father’s rough behavior with a broomstick and store-bought apple brandy, noting the absence of Indians in the home.
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Georgia Boy
Holiday Greeting Reflects On Thanksgiving And Christmas
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution praises households and women, urging kindness and gratitude, with a light note on Injun dummer and good will after Christmas.
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Injun Dummer
The
Atlanta Constitution
Letter to the biggest fool in Washington misdelivered
A misaddressed envelope at a Washington post office was opened by a clerk who read the note declaring the recipient “the biggest fool in Washington.” The postmaster learned of the error and asked what the letter contained. the reply was that it held only the words “Thou art the man.”
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Washington
Elusive Fame and a Poet's Sunrise Poem
Mildred notes the famous poet never rises before noon and Madge recalls his poem Lines on Seeing the Sun Rise as the work that brought him fame. The dialogue hints at a literary figure with a late rising habit and a celebrated sunrise verse.
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Mildred
Madge
Indignation Over Luncheon Service Sparks Domestic Gossip
A Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette item recounts an East Bed hostess facing a last minute luncheon fiasco. Her worker Norah complains the guests delayed service, insisting on individual tasks and slow timing, while Pat defends the situation as a social misstep.
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Carvanta
East Bed
Ymeni
Loto
Waitrose
Norah
Pat
Pittsburg Commercial Gazette
Queen Wilhelmina’s Childhood Dinner Remark
An amusing tale of young Queen Wilhelmina being kept from older courtiers at dinner. She speaks to a general, asks why he fears sitting beside her, and asserts her dolls give her magic powers that frighten him.
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Wilhelmina
Deadert
Contary
Fragmentary Dialogue Note on Death and Autopsy
A fragmented exchange mentions a brother's death and a brain autopsy. The speaker Mike dismisses flirtation while a minister questions plans for Sunday, and Herbert mentions hiding a pole to resist temptation. The OCR yields unclear names and setting.
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Mike
Bor
Templeton
Herbert
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