Squatter Polly Reports Old Mare’s Return to Silent City
Polly Hopkins warns Jeremiah Hopkins and the squatters in the Silent City that Old Mare Mackenzie has come home and vows to root out the squatters. Evelyn Robertson seeks help to deal with Oscar Bennett and her arrange for Polly to plead with Oscar, while Polly faces family danger and a plan to protect Wee Jerry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Hopkins
MacKenzie
Evelyn
Polly
Daddy Hopkins
Robert Percival
Jerry
Evelyn Robertson
Mackenzie's
Oscar Bennett
Pollyop
Bob
Universi
Miss Robertson
Oscar
Eveir
Robertson
Marcus MackKenzie
Eve
Oscars
Marcus Mae
Kenzie
Owithent
Lye Braeger
Jeremiah Hopkins
Lerry Bish
Marcus McKenzie
Larry Bishop
Tanlac touted as a tonic for digestion and vitality
An advertisement extols Tanlac as a digestive tonic and body builder that improves appetite, digestion, and energy. It claims Tanlac rejuvenates the digestive tract, prevents weakness, and brings health and happiness by normalizing bowel function and nutrient absorption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlee
Love and Intrigue in the Silent City Slums
Polly Hopkins lives with her father Jerry and Granny Hope in a dilapidated shack near Ithaca as squatters on Marcus Mac Kenzies land. Oscar Bennett, a wealthy farmer, hides a secret marriage to Evelyn Robertson who funds their lifestyle through Evelyns cousin Robert Percival. Polly overhears Mac Kenzie plan to evict the squatters and aligns with a stranger who empathizes with their plight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Miss Robertson
Evelyn
Pollyop
Oscar Bennett
Daddy Hopkins
Deep Gulf
Hopkins
Jassie
Larry Bishop
Bishop
Mare
Lye Braeger
Granny Hope
Poll
Jerry
Tim
Jeremiah
Silent City
Ithaca
New York
Polly Hopkins
Small Jerry
Evelyn Robertson
Marcus MacKenzie
MacKenzie
Robert Percival
Lakeside Intrigue and Milk Farm Confrontation
In a lakeside shack Polyop cares for a sleeping Granny Hope and Jerry, while Jeremiah's dinner homecoming is tempered by news of Mance-Kenzie. Evelyn’s message leads to Oscar Bennett at the Bennett farm where tension over kisses and a milk delivery unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polyop
Granny Hope
Jerry
Jeremiah
Lakeside
Larry Bishop
Bennett Farm
Evelyn
Oscar
Eve
Bennett
Suitor seeks approval for debt collection marriage plan
A dapper young man informs a father that his daughter Clarice is running a charge account at a certain place and asks the father to consent to a marriage as the way to settle the debt. The old man reacts with urgency while the visitor reveals the debt papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice
Mike
Richmond Times- Dispatch
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For All Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. It guarantees no streaking or fading and claims dramatic renewals for draperies skirts sweaters and other garments. It instructs buyers to tell the druggist the fabric type and asserts perfect home dyeing even for novices.
Old Mr. Grabit Holds His Own in Town Contest
In a lively exchange residents note Old Mr. Grabit holds his own and takes as much as he can, reflecting a playful local rivalry and wit in the community.
Wives and Husbands Question Pensive Feelings and Costs
Wives wonder why husbands seem so pensive while husbands joke about why wives appear so expensive. The lighthearted remark reflects gendered perceptions of emotion and spending in domestic life.
Noyes Family Welcomes Triplet Boys in Victoria
Mr and Mrs Noyes celebrated the arrival of triplet boys two weeks ago in Victoria North Dakota. The couple already have five children and many more may follow as indicated by family growth at home.
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Noyes
Victoria
Passing It On and a Doorstep Visitor
Willie enters with news a man seeks the boss of the house. Dad dismisses casually and directs to tell his wife. Mother from the next room replies in German to instruct Willie to tell Bridget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Mother
Wille
Bridget
Abating a Nuisance and a Saxophone Standoff
A neighbor asks to borrow a saxophone to quiet a nuisance. The owner replies they cannot play it and imply mutual inability to play until the instrument is returned.
Thin Ice First Fish What Is That Danger Sign For
Thin Ice warns about danger signs on frozen water. The exchange highlights how visible marks alert people to safe and unsafe areas where one may fall through the ice.
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Grace Muller White
Little, Brown & Co
Pelly
Wee Jerry
Pollvop
Polivop
Tanlac
Fletcher
Mhdhie
Bayer
Bayer Merk
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