The White Elephant Charm and a Park Mystery
Marian Standish finds a carved ivory elephant in Central Park and keeps it for days despite an advertisement seeking its owner. She meets Johnson Beckwith again at a dance, returns the charm, and learns the elephant hides a ruby gift from an Indian prince. They marry months later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Standish
J. M. Beckwth
Marian
Beckwith
East Indian
Cassia
Pedro
Miss Standish
M. Beckwith
India
Lina
Marian Pheto
Inner
Urs
Genring
Marion
Johnson
Degra
Johnson Mordaunt Beckwith
East Indian Islands
Johnson Beckwith
Beck
Evolution of Sailor Trousers and Naval Uniform History
The text traces the sailor trouser design favoring knee and ankle loose fits for quick water entry. It notes dry, quick movement aids, adjusting to naval tradition from the British and American navies dating to the eighteenth century. It mentions breeches and later loose garments like tongs or slyders used by workers. It references the pirate Blackbeard era influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George III
Wilson
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a Philadelphia Press citation
Readable lines hint at a garbled exchange involving Browne Towne and a remark about Borum. The fragmentary OCR reads like quoted speech with interruptions and question marks, lacking clear context or complete sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browne
Borum
Towne
Philadelphia
Cattle Market Sees Heavy Receipts and Mixed Demand
This week’s cattle receipts reached 164 cars, the heaviest of the season, with Monday showing about 155 on sale. Demand was uneven. killers sold steady while stockers and feeders were plentiful but mostly of common quality, prices generally softer than last week.
Meadows seed farm hosts notable visitors and social notes
At J. S. Weaver's seed farm in Glen Maur prominent visitors included Hon. George Hibshman and son E D Hibshman of Ephrata along with J M Brandt and Amos F Eby of Mt. Joy. Brandt picked ten tobacco seed plants and Eby six. Advance orders rise as social rounds continue with Caldwell and family visiting Snyder, Ruth convalescing, and gatherings for Biss Morrison of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S
Weaver
Glen Maur
George Hibshman
E. D. Hibshhman
Ephrata
J.M. Brandt
Amos F. Eby
Mt. Joy
Brandt
Mr. Eby
William J. Caldwell
Mrs. Snyder
Ruth
A. L. Martin
Philadelphia
David H. Weaver
J.S. Weaver
Biss Morrison
Samuel Slokom
Christiana
Grace
Bertha Caldwell
Brandreth's Pills Endure As Reliable Laxative Through Century
An old advertisement touts Brandreth's Pills as the enduring remedy for constipation and associated blood impurities. It contrasts common cathartics, which lose effect with rising doses, with Brandreth's Pills boasting consistent results for over fifty years and a century of use. The pills are described as a fine laxative tonic once used by grandparents and available in plain or sugar coated forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandreth
Hinkletown opening and local notes of seven month term
Hinkletown reports the school year begins with seven months of instruction led by Edgar Schrom as secondary and Miss Minnie Moore as primary teachers. Local farmers start tobacco cutting as Edgar C Butzer serves at Fort Levett Maine. Mabel Troop visits Elsie Kline in town. Wood’s Liver Medicine advertised for malaria and biliousness with a one dollar bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young America
Edgar Schrom
Minnie Moore
Frank C. Butzer
Fort Levett
Maine
Mabel Troop
Philadelphia
Elsie Kline
Wood
Wmw
M, Stauffer
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White Elephant
Clarissa Mackie
Associated Literary Press
Union Stock Yards
Lancaster
Meadow Brook
Charles S. Martin
Elvin
Barry Kauffman
Bertha E. Martin
Orrville, California
Hinkletown
Legal and Professional Cards
A W. Snader
New Hottam
Penn Mutual Fire Insurance Cmpany
Chester County
Jantts Penns
M G. Schaeffer
Ofice
North Duke Street
R J. Kershner
Terre Hill, Law. Co
Charves
FW. Sensenich
New Holland
N.O. Henninger
Main Street
Brimmer Avenue
Obarwes
J F. Brubaker
Notary Public
East Main Street
Enterprise
Phone
Ijuntyr
Amos E. Burkholder
Duke St
Courts of Common Pleas
D. Warfel
Chester Counties
J. D. Warfel
J R. Kinzer
Attorney-At-Law
Gelery
East Grant Street
Lancaster, PA
M W Taylor
Reidenbach
Lane Co
Marif
P* H. G. Mumma
Eagle Hotel
W. Witmer
Goodville
Penna
A. Zell
Terre Hf
Victor D. Kling
Intercourse
A.O. H. Hershey
Gordonville, Pa
Doerr
M.S. Graybill
Bareville
The
Clarion
New Holland, PA
Gadillag
Leola Machine Co
Mentzer, Prop
Leola
N. E. Martin
Leola, Pa
Diller Hardware Co
Merry Widow Music
Maileextra
Henry Wolf, Jr
King St
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