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Marriage in Akron's Rubber Capital Deals with Family Strain
Jessica Gordon, a southern belle, elopes with Yankee soldier Tom Slake and travels to Akron to await his discharge. Tom’s mother distrusts the marriage as Jessica endures a tense welcome. At a crowded, grim home, Jessica bursts into tears while Tom urges patience and concealment of hardship. To be continued.
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Jessica Gordon
Tom
Jessica
Akron
Lucy
Mom
Titusville