The COD Man Relates His Adventures by the Wayside
The COD man recalls travels and encounters along rough highways. He notes most people he meets are ordinary and rough, with a few leaving pleasant memories amid journeys and misadventures.
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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1902
Page
2
The COD man recalls travels and encounters along rough highways. He notes most people he meets are ordinary and rough, with a few leaving pleasant memories amid journeys and misadventures.
Narrative fragments recount risky farmyard rescues and near misses with tramps across Connecticut Massachusetts and New York. A traveler saves a farmer’s family from a fire lifts a ladder at a haystack chases away threats and recalls boyhood scuffles with constables while detailing harsh yet humorous encounters with rural communities. It blends vivid anecdotes with reflections on character and survival amid country life.
A religious discussion on Joshua and God speaking to mortals, stressing the unity of salvation through Christ. It cites scripture from Deuteronomy, Hebrews, Romans, and Peter, explaining refuge, redemption, and forgiveness. It links Jesus to the avenger of blood concept and emphasizes faith, resurrection, and eternal fellowship.
Money saving sale begins Saturday offering reduced prices on all goods. Featured items include boys wool sweaters in various colors, men heavy wool hose at two for the price, and strong duck water proof coats with corduroy collars in black and crown. Large sale prices noted for men’s extra heavy wool lined coats and drivers railroaders apparel.
A dealer advertises multiple men s coats and suits with sale prices for heavy double breasted blue Chi Pea jackets overcoats and wool dress suits. Items include blue black gray red overcoats with velvet collars silk velvet trim and various lengths and sizes, all offered as sale prices compared to higher regular prices.
Whlen's Heavy Weight Black Cheviot and Gray Hairline suits and pants are advertised with guaranteed durability and low sale prices. Men’s worsteds, corduroys, and overcoats offered in stripes, checks, and solid tones with prices from $2 to $10, plus youth and children’s sizes. The department promotes custom tailoring and ready to wear options on the second floor.
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