Gloria Kerr Returns Home In Belmont Society Shuffle
Gloria Kerr, daughter of political boss David Kerr, arrives at Locust Lawn in Belmont and meets Judge Gilbert, Mrs. Gilbert, and editor Joe Wright. The reunion rekindles past ties with Wright while Kerr plots to push a Packers franchise with Gilbert’s help, as Gloria tests Belmont society and California plans.
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Gloria Kerr
Belmont
David Kerr
Kendall
Chicago Packers
Judge Gilbert
Kerr
Joe Wright
Reform
Gloria
Belmont Society
Packers
Amos
Mrs. Gilbert
Julia
Wright
Tom
Miss Kerr
Judge
Gilbert
David‘Kerr
Paris
Europe
Mr. Wright
Locust Lawn
Mrs. Hayes
Tye
Organized Morgue System for Quick Reference
A wife describes her method of keeping clipped information like a newsroom morgue. She uses four pigeon holes and 49 labeled envelopes for topics such as Gift Suggestions, Holidays, Book Reviews, Current Events, and Germany. The system aids efficient life and stays up to date with current topics.
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Manilla
Pigeon Hole
Rome
Iitaly
Katie's reply to Mr Cable ends in baking powder
George W. Cable taught a hearing impaired girl to say Beg pardon instead of Huh. A week later Katie stood by the gate and, when asked what to say, answered Bakin powdah with bright eyes.
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Katie
Flo
Mr. Cable
High Priced Sermon Pays Off Yearly to German Preacher
A German preacher receives the annual interest from a fund started by the French baron Fayart who died in 1690 at Biberfeld. The interest now totals £920 per year and is used as the preacher's reward for sermonizing on the baron's good deeds.
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Fayart
Biberfeld
Dual Lives of Georgiana Flaxworthy in Suffrage Saga
Georgiana Flaxworthy, a famed militant suffragist, dominates the public eye with leadership and fiery speeches, while Georgie, her quieter alter ego, yearns for romance with Roderick Clayton. In a seaside convention, Georgiana’s image falters, and Georgie seizes a weekend escape to win Roderick. After a midnight plea and a wardrobe swap, Georgie chooses love over independence, ending the struggle with a vow to marry.
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Marie
ROQUE
Georgiana Flaxworthy
Captain Flaxworthy
Georgiana
Georgie Flaxworthy
Georgie
Roderick Clayton
Roderick
Amalgamated
Pin Makers’ Union
Miss Flaxworthy
London
America
Mroderick
Nand
England
Scotland Yard
Hallowell
Flaxworthy
McClure
Old English Dishes and Royal Tables
A London Chronicle survey notes seventeenth century menus with pigeons stuffed with green gooseberries and roast mutton with oysters. It mentions buttered shrimps, grapes boiled in butter, and turkey stuffed with cloves, plus baked peacock and goose-pie. Roses, rosewater, and rose gar garnish common meals, with flower alec used as a salad ingredient.
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London Chronicle
Rights of Parents and Child Labor in Factories
The Chicago Journal argues that ancient views of children as parental property persist in modern attitudes toward labor. It cites a Worcester survey showing a 15 year old girl working in a factory for two dollars weekly, and notes Southern mill culture expects women and children to work while men are idle. The piece warns that such ownership mindsets hinder education and could radicalize youth, suggesting law may curb child labor but not the underlying sense of ownership.
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Worcester
Mass
United.” States
Bureau of Lducation
Pready
Work
Chicago Journal
Seek to Get Rid of Faults and Improve Self
The piece urges a patient, gradual effort to identify and remove personal faults. It argues self awareness is key and advises steady work rather than harsh self-judgment.
Sparrow Through the Ages A Rural State Sparrows Talk
A fragmented note discusses sparrows as native birds, their diet of weed seeds, and the tiny impact on crop yields. It mentions historical estimates of seed consumption and the potential value of sparrow-related losses in a rural state context.
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United States
Eruption on an Ankle Reveals Cure by Cuticura
A resident of Kingsville Missouri endured eighteen years of painful ankle eruptions. He crafted a protective cape from white felt and cloth as the rash burned and pricked. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for three months, his symptoms largely cleared and he reports full recovery.
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Kingsville
Charles FE. Brooke
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
South London school lesson yields single bird essay
A lady teacher in a South London council school conducted a natural history lesson on birds. She asked the class to write what they knew of a bird. Only one pupil complied with a readable essay, a little girl who wrote Dear Teacher heron is a bloater.
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South Lond Council
Moray
Heron
A New Generation Gains Stature in Sports Reach
Our Pastimes notes a new generation rising from diamonds and tent courts to gold links and sacred fields. These men and women bring brett, muscle and endurance, elevating national sports stature and pride.
No Chance for Him as Ticket Window Remains Open
A fragment suggests a scene of a man unable to buy a ticket, another person dismisses it, and a girl at the window ahead delays the end of the ticket line. The dialogue hints at a stalled departure and a missed chance.
Frugal living tips amid ongoing health and budget concerns
A concise note discusses balancing health and finances by managing appearance expenses. It emphasizes steady routines to maintain a presentable look while trimming costs, highlighting practicality and consistency without excess.
Creaking Cker Faces Headstrong Leader in Tense Standoff
A near standoff unfolds as a headstrong leader collides with cautious allies. Tensions rise over strategy and control as key figures weigh options and push for decisive action amid mounting pressure.
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A. C. McClurg & Co
Yora
Bélmont
Mr. Kerr
California
Ruskia
Lis
Ara Ve
Uncle Sam
Prairie
Montana
Just River
Mir Northern
Glasgow
Havre
Gre
E. Cc
Leedy
General Immigration Agent Dept
Great Northern Ry
ST. Paul, Minn
Defiance
Defiance Starch CO. Oma
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