A tale of toil love and a sharp lesson in thrift
An 1881 short story sketches Phebe and Ridgway on a hard farm year. Uncle Aleck eyes domestic strain and teaches economy and fairness, prompting change that restores harmony and respect between husband and wife. Through hardship, Phebe regains status and affection as Aleck borrows a ranch rake as symbol of renewed partnership. The piece ends with a moral on honest living and mutual support.
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Phebe
Uncle Aleck
Mark Twain
Phoebe
Aleck
Caroline
The Three-Toothed Rake at Ridgway Daytons Farm
Ridgeway Dayton marries Phebe Bird and moves to a repaired farm where Uncle Aleck withdraws support. Ridge insists on strict order, yet misjudges household finances as Phebe prudently manages resources, prompting clashes over sugar coffee tea and cake. The new couple faces budget stress and lessons in frugality as married life begins.
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Millburn
Phebe Bird
Ridgway Dayton
Ridge
Uncle Aleck
Alecks
Phebe
Cynthia
Ridgeway
Cynthing
Cnres
Atlas A
Ridgway
Phobe
Aiman
Phebet
Ffire
Oceans of Wild Flowers and the New Police Bill
A vivid description of wildflowers across the countryside precedes a report on Senate File 231 the new liquor regulation bill. The measure standardizes anti liquor laws from previous sessions, tightens penalties and bonds, limits sale locations, shortens closing hours and broadens enforcement, with added provisions for druggists and saloon inspections.
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Senate
Factors of Mexican Progress and a Sea Voyage
An analysis of Mexico's progress highlights natural resources education and transport as key. Mexico's wealth in precious metals and fertile coasts contrasts with arid interiors and limited rivers hindering roads. Population is mainly indigenous with a minority Spanish, and progress may rely on colonization or capital to develop resources. A Harper's Magazine excerpt and a Nashville issue about tolling bells rounds out a period-piece page.
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Tropics
New York
Florida
Mississippi
Michigan
Pennsylvania
F. E. Prendergast
Harper's Magazine
Nashville
Tennesee
Common Council
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