Old Leg Surprises Hospital Nurse with Hidden Fortune
In a metropolitan hospital ward, Limpy the patient wishes for a cogent future. Alice and Dr Meredith care for him as his pegged leg sits by his cot. Burton uncovers Limpy’s savings inside the leg top, totaling about eight thousand dollars, to fund a future for Alice and their plans.
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Caine
Tia
Aliog
ATM
Shep
Ian
Meredith
Alice
Burton
Phaidlana
Metropolitan Hospital
Constitutional
LeRkaenet
Lowéa
Scotiamia
Limpy
Delectanls Hills
Doc
Thistledown
Glengarle
Alica
Big Cat
Uimpy
Bimpy
N & Fm
CENSOR OF OLD WRITERS INDIANA SCHOOL MOCKS CLASSIC AUTHORS
A Cleveland Leader satire questions censoring Shakespeare and other ancient writers by an Indiana high school. The piece imagines judges shaming Milton Dante Homer and others for their works in a playful, critical tone.
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Indiana
John Milton
John
Dante
Top
Dan
Homer
Pop
Revered minister shares tale at ministers meeting
The Rev Tom McKenty eighth street mission superintendent recounts a story about his brother a ward en and other clergy at a ministers meeting. He notes the high esteem some hold representatives of industry and law and recalls a night when a man connected to the eastern penitentiary warden and mission work was seen.
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Tom McKenty
McKenty
Eastern Penitentiary
Hnds
Bob
Taking a Stand on Mother's Birthday Plan
Mrs. Deighton explains to her brother Dick that she will not invite the family to celebrate their mother's birthday this year. She says entertaining many relatives has required much work and expense, and disparaging remarks from relatives prompted her decision to cancel the gathering.
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Kate
Fred
Beaste
Margaret
Dick Sald
Gacy
Mother
Mrs. Deighton
Jack
Family Christmas Dinner Debates Over Guests and Traditions
Dialogue traces a family arguing about hosting a Christmas gathering with or without children, debating past entertainment, mother’s birthday plans, and who should attend. Personal views clash with family duties as preparations unfold for the mother’s celebration.
Franklin Village to Vote on $4 000 Bond Issue for Water System
Ordinance 43 calls a February 20 1912 election in Franklin Idaho to authorize issuing $4 000 negotiable coupon bonds to fund water system construction and maintenance. Bonds bear up to 6 percent interest, repayable over 20 years with a 10 year redemption option, taxes to fund interest and sinking fund. Publication notice required in Booster.
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Franklin
Oneida County
Idaho
Franklin, Oneida Co
Preston
Public document approval dated January 10, 1912
The record notes approval on January 10 1912 with James Robinson as Chairman. The text records formal action and signature indicating official sanction and date of approval. The item appears as a civic or organizational resolution or certification.
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James Robinson
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