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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1920

Page

6

Railroad scheme unfolds in Sequoia with Ogilvy’s plan

Bryce Cardigan and Buck Ogilvy push a timber railroad venture from Sequoia to Grant’s Pass as crowds rally, editors hype the project, and Col. Seth Pennington weighs its impact on Laguna Grande Lumber. Bryce confronts Shirley Sumner amid tense relations as the scheme nears action.

Seth Pennington Frank Scoffers Laguna Grande Lumber Company Sequoia Grant’s Pass Uncle Dear Shirley Man Ogilvy Bryce Cardigan Colonel Pennington Seth Pennington

Laguna Grande plans clash over N C O railroad franchise

In Sequoia Bryce Cardigan and Buck Ogilvy push a North California Oregon railroad scheme aiming to cross Pennington's main line. Pennington and city council face a tense battle over a city street franchise while Moira McTavish, Shirley Pennington and Mayor Poundstone move to influence events. Arbor Day notes end of a serialized tale.

Bryce Cardigan San Francisco Buck Ogilivy Gilvy Bill Kerrick Sequoia Sentinel California Ogilvy Sentinel United Press Association Sequoia Millenium the Sentinel Seth Pennington Trinidad Redwood Timber Company Buck Ogilvy Mr. Ogilvy Bryce Shirley Sumner Shirley Mr. Cardigan Southern Pacific Oregon Humboldt County Laguna Grande Lumber Company Laguna Buttinsky Northern California & Oregon Railroad Bradstreet Seth NCGO Mad River Cardigans Water Street Poundstone Moira McTavish Buck Moira Northern Nick Township Nine Pennington Front Street B Street Heaven and Earth Old City

Fainting Drill Prompt Spurs Quick School Answer

In a school exercise about fainting, a pupil suggested spraying water on oneself as the first response. The moment reflects a pragmatic, if humorous, student approach to emergency handling during class.

Lydia E Pinkham Medicine praised in Cairo letter

A Cairo reader reports relief from female trouble after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, avoiding surgery. The letter credits improved health to the remedy and urges others to seek confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Mass.

Cairo Ill Lydia E. Pinkham J. R. Matthews Sycamore Street

Captain's alleged graft in precinct cleanup inquiry

The Louisville Courier Journal cites speculation that the precinct cleanup effort involved a captain who may have collected sixty thousand dollars over four months. No official charges are mentioned.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Diamond Dyes Insist on Proper Dye Instructions

Advert says to say Diamond Dyes and follow directions on the package to avoid streaking or ruining fabric with dye. It emphasizes using Diamond Dyes for best results and proper application steps.

Corns Lift Right Off Without Pain Say Experts

A wartime style ad text touts Freezone to relieve corns instantly and remove them with fingers. A pharmacist sells a tiny bottle of Yeezone for cents to remove hard or soft corns and toe calluses with no soreness. A joke about biting remarks clarifies value of pride in pockets.

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