Walter Witherell Faces Grand Orient Collapse Grimly
A thrifty farmer Walter Witherell is lured by Plausible Sparkler into a two thousand dollar stock deal in The Grand Orient Petroleum Mining and Manufacturing Company. After months of silence and mounting debt the scheme collapses, revealing a fake bond and forged stock. Jennie reverses course, returns the money, and Walter vows honesty and hard work. The tale ends with a moral about nightly mischief and prudent parenting.
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Walter
Crafton Meadow
Jennie
Jennie Witherell
Grand Orient Petroleum, Mining and Manufacturing Company
Plausible Sparkler
Walter Witherell
Sparkler
Spoopendyke
New York
Rascal
Witherell
United States Treasury
Mr. Sparkler
Kate Moulton
Grand Onent?Petroleum, Mining and Manufacturing Company
Kate
Charles
Esquire
Walter Wetherell
Anow
Charles Moulton
George Simmons
Grand Orient
Moulton
Savings Bank
Simmons
Waller
Mr. Holden
W. Y. Ledger
For Sale House Turned Down by Detroit Browsers
A Detroit Free Press satire depicts a western city house for sale where buyers inspect rooms to quibble over trivialities. Most visitors lack funds and a few target furniture or location, while many locals show interest but balk at the price or deny intent to purchase. A skeptical seller finally asks buyers to pay two dollars for viewing and most depart with sharp remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Jim
Tom
Smith’s
Michigan State
M. Quad
Detroit Free Press
Pontiac
Detroit
Philosopher Compares Marriage to Whist in Quote
A philosopher notes marriage resembles whist asking for trumps asking for luck in love. He observes outcomes vary with the suit and hints that success may come when clubs are trumps.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Teething
Advice to mothers promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain and crying infants. Claims include relief of fever and diarrhea, bowel regulation, wind colic, gum swelling, and general vitality, marketed as a trusted oldest nursing remedy sold by druggists worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perer
Ifse
Mrs. Winslow
Winslow
United States
A Sweet Thing in Collars Lady Mistakes Lamp Shades
A humorous exchange where a customer asks to choose collars from a display, and the counterman corrects her that the items are lamp shades, not collars. The lighthearted moment captures a street market scene and the mistaken fashion item.
Invention Eases Catch With New Hook Attachment
A Union Springs fisherman has devised a hook attachment placed midway on the staff. It prevents swallowing the hook, causes a strike to close the mouth, and stops bait from slipping. Local experts test and approve the invention as a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Springs
Ala
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Millheim Journal
R. A. Bumiller
New Journal
Penn St
Hartman’s
Minne Journal
Nee
Millheim, PA
John F. Harter
Practical
Methodist Church
Millmeim PA
Main Street
Esi
J. Springer
Mininem, Pa
Opposisite
Millheim Banking House
Frank
Rebersburg
D. H. Hastings
W. F. Reeder
Astings & Reeder
Attorneys-at-Law
Bellefonte, PA
GSA Rt
SSCO
Allegheny Street
Yocum
C. TeAlexan
C. M. Bower
Alexander & Bower
Garman’s
Tar, Geo. L. Lee
Madison Burg, PA
Y ™ Co. Heinle
Centre County
J. A. Beaver
J. W. Gephart
Beaver & Gephart
Alleghany Street
High Street
Allegheny ST
G. McMillen
Proprietor
Cummins House
Bishop Street
Bellefont, PA
Emanuel Brown
Main and
Jay Streets
Lock Haven
S* Elmo Hotel
Arch ST
Philadelphia
Busi- Brour
Jos
M. Feger
Peer Hotel
9Th St
Chestnut, Philadelphia
Walnut St
W.paine, M. D
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