Secret Poker Tie Drives Play Plot Between Enemies
Enoch Wentworth wins a final poker hand against Andrew Merry to control the loser’s future and keep the matter secret. Dorcas, Wentworth’s sister, grows involved with Merry and pushes him to develop his play, while the plot unfolds amid social decline and a bread line suspense scene. Dorcas notices a man slipping toward the curb of the tense street as authorities are summoned.
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Enoch Wentworth
Andrew Merry
Wentworth
Dorcas
Enoch
Merry
Cordelia
Ety
A Man of Honor in Midnight Bread Line
Dorcas helps Andrew Merry, fleeing starvation and social ruin, find shelter with her and her brother Jason. He confronts his collapse over Enoch’s betrayal and the Broadway drama, while Dorcas offers support, hints at Cordelia, and urges him toward renewed purpose as they plan a future in theater together.
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Dorcas
Tenth Street
Andrew Merry
Merry
Dor
Broadway
Des
Enoch
Montreal
Jason
Miss Dorcas
Juniper Point
Waverly Place
Happy Valley
Mr. Oswald
Mr. Merry
Andrew
Oswald
New York
Wentworth
Bowery Missions
Cordelia
Doreas
Do You Mind If I Am Frank About the Play
Grant Oswald offers a bold note on Codelia in a Goth am rehearsal. He urges a stronger foil by casting an actress with a harsher edge to reveal true character. Enoch Wentworth considers the suggestion as tension lingers. TO BE CONTINUED.
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Merry
Cordelia
Zilla Paget
Grant Oswald
Enoch Wentworth
the Gotham
Wentworth
Oswald
Enoch
Nourishing Drink for Breakfast Altogether
A quick home remedy suggests serving a hearty cup of coffee with a beaten egg and generous cream when time is short. The mix is said to be consumed in a minute and may replace a full breakfast, noting soda fountains popularize egg drinks.
Rocking chair carved from George Washington era timber
Mr. Bradley recounts a large, plain rocking chair said to be made from wood grown on a Virginia farm once owned by George Washington. An express shipment from a Washington contact cost eight dollars and seventy-five cents, but the piece is valued only for its friendship and history.
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Mr. Bradley
Virginia
W. Washington
Parks
Washington
Express
Wood
George
George Washington
Bradley
Glory and War Talk Amid Thirst for Peace
A satirical passage contrasts weary warriors debating glory and continuing destruction. Proponents urge ongoing killing while wiser voices warn conditions are not ripe for peace, and a closing line notes the oddity of a husband echoing his wife’s view.
Coffee’s Weight on Old Age Leads to Postum Benefit
A testimonial describes an inveterate coffee drinker mother with heart trouble and stomach issues improving after switching to Postum. The narrator notes quicker relief, fewer headaches, and better overall health, with the family abandoning coffee for Postum. Prices and product formats are listed by the Postum Company.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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Isabel Gordon Curtis
Wolvertons
Ellsworth Young
F.¢. Browne CO
University Place
Tenth
Vili
Mnoch
John Esterbrook
Silas Bagg
Hostetter
Belic
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