Melon Theft and Freeze Save for Blair Family
Nelly Blair suspects the Carr boys stole their melons and chickens as a cold front looms. Mrs Blair avoids bitterness, guards an orange grove, and with help from Bil Carr and brothers, gathers enough fruit to secure $60 for essentials and a possible dress.
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Nelly Blair
Nellis
Carr
Nike
Nelly
Carr Catia
Mia
Pia
Ale’ Carr
Sherie
Carr Cabin
Bone
Mamma
Mrs. Blair Gayly
Fourwell
Hlair
Tibbs
Blair
Ananes
Taurhighten
Bil Carr
Mex
Wisdom of Youth and Insights From Africa
A newspaper excerpt discusses how youth are now expected to meet high intellectual standards, contrasting past attitudes. It cites Henry Stanley officer Mr Jephson with stories of childhood knowledge, including an Africa encounter where a sailor explains the gulf stream to a boy, illustrating contrasts in understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jephson
Henry M. Stanley
Africa
Gulf Stream
Time to Stop
Mrs Benham Henry recalls how a night with her mother ended when she came home in a bad shape after seeing three of her. The exchange shows a turning point in their alcohol concerns.
Locks of Hair Bargain Spur Suspenseful Houston Post Quirk
A Houston Post snippet shows a street chat where a man offers a quarter for a lock of his sister's hair and another man promises four bits for a whole punch in the night as he claims to know where she hangs. The quote reflects colorful dialect and local color of a bygone urban chat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Houston Post
Pain relief for a cage of a buro or ecald injury
An unsettled inquiry describes how to relieve pain from a cage of a buro or ecald. It warns injuries may cause fainting and urges preparation and prompt care. It mentions Chanherlain's aliv e appiied anty and Marien Pharmacy as sources of aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marien
County Correspondence From Rocky Ridge to Daysville
Marion Pa visitors and local residents are listed with relatives in Thurmont, Frederick, Lewistown, and surrounding towns. Notable items include shoots, hospital stays, church revivals, snow impact, and a forthcoming Providence church wedding for Della Lewis and J Bromwell Beall.
Liberty Town Social News and Local Visits
Social notes from Liberty Town list visits by J J Boyer J Lyon Browning and many others to relatives and friends in Baltimore Washington and nearby towns. Thanksgiving services planned Methodist Protestant church at 10 30 a m. Several residents attend church events and a Sunday school board meeting reorganizes classes and music, with new teachers and a choir planned.
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J. L. Burdette
Social and church notes from Burkittsville locals
Mrs. Levi Pearce visits in Washington with sister Mrs Spurrier. Mrs W Kemp is ill. Mrs Clough of Clayton Delaware returns home after staying with her parents Mr and Mrs C F Purdue. Mr Harry Pearce marks 21st birthday on Oct 3 with friends. Mr John Bealle and daughter move to new home. Mrs Rogers of West Virginia visits niece Mrs Frank Bealle. Mrs Lolia Peiter visits uncle John McCaha at Luet Corner Va and plans return this week. Mrs M L Horine and friends spend Friday in Frederick. Mr and Mrs Otho J Claver visit Myeraville. Mission services announced for Reformed church next Sunday at 10 30. A missionary service was held in Lutheran church. another service set for next Sunday at 19 50.
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New. Cioman
Marion
W. L. Miller
Meurice Sith
Famly
Mie
Chas, Donner
Rocky Ridge
M. G. Robinson
Belva
Luther
Allen Fisher
Nellie
Stella
Elizabeth Miller
Long
Fanny
Katie Betler
Hageratown
Troustwille
Ges. Hoff
Ern
Frederick
Win. Rout
Union Bridge
JF. Wooden
Libertytown
J.A. Wright
Dr. Sheridan
Maryland
J. A. Wright
A. B. Dupuy
Hobun Yokoyama
Westminster
Wo. T. Lewis
Mise” Della
J. Bromwell Beall
Providence
R. M. Purdum
Darnestown
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Protosturt
Fender
J. W. Bean
Lormine Simpeon Han
Vethadiat Episcopal Church
Clarence Howell
B. F. Humsanker
Chirence Sodsor
Oak Ovchard
Edmund Gilbert
Miladelphia
Mora
Eliza Gilbert
U'Elghk
A. m
F. Loraine Simpson
Nidney
Sappington
Thia Place
Nona Appley
George Fitzler
Chestnut Grove
Rufus Appleby
Thie Place
Simon Hitler
Walkersville
Jesse Grabill
Johnaville
James Garrison
Walter Saddler
Delaimore
Daniel Radcliff
Land
Calvin Metcalf
Mt. Airy
McSherry
A. W. Sonder
F. Purdum
Sallye Holland
Mack Walker
Isithershuarg
A.G. Carliaie
Delmar Young
Kensington
Washington
Baltimore
Ed. Webster and Son
J. R. Mount
James Mount
Rufus Burdette
Ocili
Baltinore County
Baal
Levi Pearce
Mra. Spurrier
W. Kemp
Clough
Clayton
Delaware
C. F. Purduim
Harry Pearee
John Bealle
Rogers
West Virginia
Frank Bealle
Burkittsville
Mir
Lolia Peiter
John McCaha
Luet Corner
W. Scott Kefauver
Franklin Slifer
Mis
Sallie Slifer
George Huffer
Otho J. Gaver
Otho J. Claver
Myeraville
Reformed Church
Victirious Suffering and a Family Headache Tale
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a dreadful headache and an outbreak of worry in a household. One speaker notes a head ailment as if contagious, while another identifies the real cause as a struck hat making a comical misfortune.
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Tex
An Enigma of Conscience and Wealth in Philadelphia Record
A fragment from the Philadelphia Record quotes a conversation about money and morality. It ponders why some men can buy luxury yet lack a clear conscience, reflecting social commentary on wealth and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Conscience
Philadelphia Record
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