A Lost Child Found in Glasgow Family Drama
A detective resolves a tangled child custody tale started by a foundling in Glasgow. Mrs Hamilton helps locate Bertie, a boy presumed lost, after a series of imposters and a secret birth card. The search spans Glasgow to Jura, ending with Bertie reunited with the Hamiltons and a long pursuit to identify his birth parents.
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Hamilton
America
Bertie
Ba Acken
Serene
Glascow
Ardinghalg
Tom Fereusan
Nyse
Victoria ‘Terrace
Wester Highlands
Jon
Aviaen
Phan
Sharp
Pan la
Axith
Mra
Gala
Ferguaun
Glasgow
Fergusoa
Jestef
Quaress
Crief
Sway
Ana
Musch As & Prune
Mere Henllion
Isla of
Jura
Watnuten
Varollton
Mr. Haralston
Enore
Thad
Fang
Meg
Tobner
Athutenot
Blythawood Ville
Renfrew
Arbutnot
Pelos
Psarpeas
Conesal
Tegan
Berle
Arbuthnots
Wist
Ariuthnot
Prompted by longing a mother seeks ties to her child
A woman recalls intense longing in her early married years and how adoption raised questions of kinship. Tyris and Arbuthnot arrange a visit to identify a child while the mother hopes for recognition. Forty young people reportedly fell in love and married within months after, in a tale of affection and discovery.
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Udo
Tore Bottgan
Fidem
Che Hamilltons
Tyris
Arbuthnot
Helen
Jum
Cheap outing for Kansans offers novel mountain trip by wagon house
A Kansas man, with an invalid wife and three children, plans a ten week mountain cure on a low budget. He builds a three horse drawn river-house style wagon, termed a “summer-house on wheels,” to travel west from eastern Kansas. The vehicle costs about 40 dollars for the wagon and 40 for chestling, plus horses, totaling around 120 dollars. The family attracts attention in towns along the route as the mobile shelter promises a cheap, flexible vacation option.
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Yigort
Kansas
Rocky Mountains
Istla
Keagag City Brae
Fragmented 1920s Humor and Gossip Snippets Across Papers
A garbled OCR fragment shows witty quips and quirky notes from Chicago Boston Cincinnati and Harlem Life. Items reference a literary critic dodging attention a photographer Willie Hohen gneve and a salon scene with a count discussing her husband.
How to Become Slender Guide from a Tumbled Text
A circa article suggests morning hot water, baths, and dry brushing for slimming. It advocates three meals daily with tea at breakfast, toast or cutlet, and baked fruit. Lunch features white fish or meat, dry toast, vegetables and fruit. Dinner includes toast, salad, fruit and wine or water, with hot water and lemon at supper.
Treatment Of The Bodice In Uniform Dress
An excerpt discusses improvised methods to correct a bodice fit, describing issues with neck opening, back closure, and strap tension. It suggests keeping the garment in active service on a stretched hanger to maintain shape and reduce pulling, noting concerns about droopy appearance and the need for restocking with appropriate supports.
Cure for stimulant craving offers four oranges daily
Fragments suggest a primitive remedy claiming four oranges daily taken at breakfast and later with other routines could curb stimulant craving. The text is garbled but repeats dosing ideas and a doctor’s involvement as part of a daily regimen.
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Rand
The Millionaire's Army Coat Tale of a frugal man and a costly disguise
A tale of a poor man who buys a new expensive coat by deceiving his father and his son. The old blue Civil War army coat remains a symbol as schemes unfold. In the end the coat changes hands and status with a sly bargain and a final twist.
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Wemera
Callent
Bimio
Rei
Hig
Feener
Mr. S
Sims
Hyell
The Children’s Party Recipes for Orange Jelly Baskets
A mother urges small indulgences for children with memorable treats and neat orange jelly baskets. Instructions describe orange baskets made from orange shells, filled with jelly and fruit, using lemon juice and gelatin mixed with sugar, then set to cool.
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Annaticad
Lovely French Jacket Brings Parisian Style and Shine
A jacket described as a veritable dream for a girl features Nile green satin contrasting with putty fabric. It stands out for 22 neatly stitched seams and an unnamed Parisian finish that hints at elegant craftsmanship.
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Sue
Bor Tivae
Eng
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Amos
Mletrosa
Ara
New City
Mr. Hamilton
Gilda
Roy
Sham
Albert
Ltr Poorhouse
Fremarton
City Parpehisl Road
City Parochial Board
Caas Geman
Vezsel
Hamailton
Toy
Patsy Drennan
Drennan
Bertlel
Mre
Ardrisdale
Mr. Familon
Vfp
Ginseo
Wat
Hamiltons
Ky Mountains
Rowth
Chicazo
Boston
Witherer
Criti
Cincinnati Tritone
Willie Hohengneve
Harlem
Hieband
Lattor
the Children's Party
Deilgut
Jovenile Guests
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