Love and Deception Under the Brownville Moon
In Brownville a quilting bee sparks romance and rival affections. Dr Collins pursues Mary Frazier while Mary Norris attracts a physician. a case of mistaken engagement leads to comic misunderstandings before true love is revealed and a wedding follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Dr. Collins
Brownville
Charley
Joe
Dr. Peters
Jocusely
Tam
Doc
Mary Norris
Stone
Mary Carter
Mary Lewis
Mary Kazier
Mary Frazier
Miss Frazier
Lilac Chain of Hope in a Child's Garden Memory
A reflective verse recalls meadow cowslip and brookside gold and lilac blooms. A child strings purple blossoms into a fragile chain, laughter and perfume fading as time passes, yet the speaker remains, threading hope through memory and dreams.
Up to Snuff and Snuff's Rise from Ruin
A limerick tobacconist surveys Naples of his burnt shop and discovers patrons pocketing snuff canisters. He patents a new snuff blend named Irish Blackguard, opens ovens, and makes Lundyfoot rich. The Memphis Avalanche reports Train’s libel list, while echoes praise for President choices. An item notes Major John Andre’s boot papers now with the Connecticut Historical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lundyfoot
Sae
Memphis
American
Courier-Journal
John Andre
Benedict Arnold
Connecticut Historical Society
Quarreling Over Trifles Originates Domestic Sourness
A humorous tale of Mr and Mrs Graham whose honeymoon quarrel over oyster patties and lobster salad ends with a wiser view that many domestic troubles spring from trifles. A mutual friend delays further strife as the couple pledge harmony after a playful reminder of truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abs. Graham
Mrs. Graham
Mr. Graham
Graham
Anna
Mr. Wilson
Hus
Civil rights talk in Macon sparks tension between two men
A racial dialogue set in Macon reveals aims to integrate dining at the Brown House after the civil rights bill passes. One man vows to sit at the same table as white people and light a cigar, while the other mocks the plan and warns of social backlash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ney
Macon
Darkies
Sam
de Brown House
Denil
Looks like a Miracle Ends with a Walk in Minutes
A medical advertisement proclaims a miracle as a young man walks in live minutes while Augustus calls it trivial beside a prior experience with his girl. In Virginia City Nevada a lawyer posts a notice on his office door warning that book peddlers and canvassers will be ruthlessly slaughtered and destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Norris
Mary Frazier
Mrs. Goodwin
Mary
J—J
Javot
Dr. Collins
Norris Mansion
Mr. Cummings
Augustus
Virginia City
Nevada
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the Register
Co. W.slater
Tur
Gabees
Emporia
Guy
Lichtenberger & Sons
New Harmony
Bepfall
V. Co. Duglos & CO
Chaan Tedepee
New Furniture
Wilson Alsop
Main Street
Indiana
Mur
Evansville Road
Williams & Donaldson
Thrall & Mumford’s
Wendel Schmitt
Merchant Trailor
East Main Street
Ind
Postoffice
Wendel Schmity
New Orleans
Thrall & Mumford's
Mumford's
Galicos
Lionlenderger & Sons
Sugar House
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