Miss Miffetts and Tommy in a London office romance
Miss Miffetts loses a cherished breastpin and Tommy the new office boy discovers it. He wins her favor with quick wits and a small act of kindness, earns her attention, and grows his love while tension with Esterbrook simmers. A snowbound church wedding and abrupt farewell end the tale as Miss Miffetts departs with John, leaving Tommy with memories and a chrysanthemum forgotten in the snow.
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Miss Miffetts
Tompkins
Doddleby
Miss Milfetts
Tommy
Richard
Doddehy
Jack
Esterbrook
Thomas
West Side
Miss Mitfetts
Miss Miffetta
Ale
Esterbrook's
Miss Miffe
The Appreciative Pastry Cook Story
A New York writer praised a French restaurant pastry with a sonnet. The chef responded by presenting a large decorated pie containing the poet’s verse on blue paper. The waiter explained the chef’s vow to craft pastry from the writer’s words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Monsieur
Not a Compliment Old Minister and a Modest Preacher
A light tale from a Church of Scotland minister who used assistants late in life. A vain probationer seeks praise after a sermon but the old pastor offers a dry reply. The anecdote recalls Henry IV asking flattery be brief, then directing the fool Guillaume to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Scotland
Henry IV
France
M. Guillaume
A. Werman
Baltimore
Rgor
Lunderwent
Shin City
New York
Fr. A
Gratitude From a Child for a Doctor’s Care
A New York physician recalls tending a young patient named Willie who had bone surgery. On departure, Willie whispered that his mother would never hear the last about the doctor, revealing heartfelt thanks for the attention shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Willie
Norfolk Fourth of July planned as landmark celebration
The Executive Committee of the Commercial Club initiates a prominent Norfolk Fourth of July event with plans for grand entertainment. The effort aims to showcase city hospitality, fund transparency, and extensive programming including parades, fireworks, concerts, athletic events, and military drills. The committee lists members, funding controls, and a commitment to no gambling, low prices, and visitor comfort. The piece also notes Mrs. Carl Wilde's funeral at Christ Lutheran church and community sympathy.
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Tur News
Norfolk
North
Nebraska
Bucholz
Luikart
Commercial Club
W. H. Bucholz
Norfolk National Bank
Sol. G. Mayer
Star Clothing Store
C. H. Reynolds
F. E
Kane
James
Carl Wilde
Park Avenue
Sixth Street
Christ Lutheran Church
J. ?. Mueller
Christ Church
Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Norfolk Relief Society
Wilde
Madison
Germany
Iasi
Martha
Max
Stuart
Meta
Erma
Otto
Ferdinand Krueger
Carl Znelow
Aiis
Jacob Hauptly
Hernan Mathewson
Takoma
Washington
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The
Nordwig’s
Eve Ben
Avil Roy
Avil
Twa Patton
Mommel
Patton
Milenseken
J. Koenicstein
Nheraska
Bost
Kansas City
Jacksonville
Florida
Johnson Bros.land CO
WILL
Homeseeker’s Excursions
Charles Mix
Douglas
Brule
South Dakota
Neb
Armour
Chas Mix
Jugias
C. M
Iowa
Minnesota
Johnson Bros Land Co
Armour, South Dakota
Gardner & We Ald
Nebr
Jay L. Torrey
Long Pine
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