Taxing bachelors and a three year engagement scheme
In 1934 a heavy bachelor tax drives Tom Wainwright to seek an escape by engagement. He proposes to Miss Daisy Collins via Sander Ridgway, then pursues Miss Margaret Blake to dodge the levy. Rumors spark as friends doubt the plan and fear an awkward match with Daisy’s temper.
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Tom Wainwright
Misa Alioa Griggs
Pevara
Tom
Elnbhonsa
Lim
Telod
Leeuw
Sander Ridgway
Snyder
Eugineas
Sunder
Sander
Laké
Tauake 5
Alicea Griggs
Eho
Alice
Clarissa Pearce
Clarissa
Daisy
Danny
Mary
Margaret Blake
Taable
Margaret
Somer
Sande
Lina
Shea
Dusey
Bander
Engagement Shock as Daisy Arrives at Ridgway Home
Tom Wainwright fears his engagement to Daisy Ridgway will collapse after meeting her. Sander Ridgway mocks him while Daisy appears as a striking, controversial figure. Tom faces pressure from friends and the Ridgway household as he contends with Daisy’s temperament and social expectations.
Contorted Gossip and Courtship in a Curious Tale
A fragmented tale depicts Tom tangled with Sander, a visit to a lawyer, and a mock plan to entertain Daisy while wagers and flirtations unfold. Sidebar snippets poke at manners and voices, from a duke’s hunt to a cheeky boy correcting etiquette, ending with brief ads and quotes on public mind and humor.
Epilepsy cured by Dr Miles Nervine claim
Letter from Milwaukee dated February 16 recounts a 20 year epilepsy battle. A lumber man, L W Gallaher, describes failing health, multiple doctors, and a $500 fee without help until Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. After starting the remedy, he reports two fits since and marked improvement.
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Miles’ Nervine
Chas
Gallaher
Lil Reed Bt
Milwaukee
Miles
Dave
Kidney Pills Shine for Kalamazoo Man in Alarm Back Pain
John A. Wallner of Kalamazoo testifies to kidney pain and backache relief from Doan’s Kidney Pills. He reports improved urinary function and reduced pain after use, praising the remedy as permanent and speedy for kidney ailments. Sold by dealers 60 cents, stocked by Pasteur Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, the agent for the GS. Remember the name Doan’s.
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Kalamazoo
Kalanyizny
Wallney
Cyuuten
John A. Wallner
J. A. Wallace & Co
Eleanor Street
Tam
Dean
Elos
Thay
Doan
Nea
Aod
Michigan
Deger
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Sandee
Mmort
Ton
Squder
Euch
Sunder Ridgway
Hoon
Bex
John
Jemima
Thaclabd
Parkhurst
Duke of Hamilton
Suffolk
Karl
A. O. Hutto
Hiad Cronp
Shiloh
St. Louis Globo-Democrat
H. Mann
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Columbia
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Graves Land CO
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Flower City Hursery Co
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Oliver Chilled Plow Works
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Phey
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