Chapter VII Continued A Green House of Townside Whimsy
In the Dobbs street scene Miss Cynthia helps with the baby bath and garden chores while Mr Kent nurses a blush at her presence. Miss Selina Sue plans a party reception for Mr Alan and considers who to seat with Mrs Bradford as the town prepares for a civic welcome.
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Bennie
Cynthie
Cynthie.” and Mrs. Dobbs
Cynthia
Dobbs
Miss Cynthia
Seliny Sue
Mrs. Dobbs
Ethel Maud
Jim Peters
Mr. Alan
Alan
Carrotl
Blossom
Clemmie
Flarity Brothers
Selina Sue
Chickie-Biddie
Yous
Mr. Alanses
Mr. Dobbies
Miss Evelyns
Soap-Box Babies at River Bluff Haven
Miss Selina Sue runs a day nursery in back of her grocery for neighborhood babies, aided by Cynthia Page. Alan Kent, a young artist, moves into Selina’s barn, while Cynthia and Evelyn ranch show interest. Tangles erupt as mortgage trouble threatens the Page homestead and Alan discovers Cynthia’s feelings.
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Selina Sue
River Bluff
Cynthia Page
Widow Page
Cynthia
Miss Selina
Alan Kent
Blossom
Sue
Alan
Selina
Evelyn
Mr. Kent
New In vention of M Louis Marchand Appears
A new form of roller skate invented by French engineer M Louis Marchand will arrive here. The skates resemble mini bicycles and weigh 25 pounds, with two 12 inch pneumatic wheels. They reach speeds of about thirty miles per hour for an inexperienced skater and are clamped to the shoe with an automatic winding spring gear driving the rear wheel at high speed.
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M.louis Marchand
To Clean Bronze Using Soap and Beer Rinse Method
Instructions claim brightening dull bronzes by washing with a soapy sponge then rinsing in beer. Dry near heat to form a leaden glaze. minimal soap advised. Ordinary cleaning with hot water and strong lather could ruin appearance.
The Largest Shot From An Imperial War Gun
A five foot armor piercing shell fired from the United States government 16 inch rifle weighs 2400 pounds and costs nearly 1000 dollars per shot. The shell can travel twenty miles or more.
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United States
Rastus Cleared After Court Battle Over Tiny Theft
Rastus faced trial for stealing seven dollars and eighty five cents. Unable to hire a lawyer, he was assigned Lawyer Clearem who argued his defense. Rastus was acquitted and later, when asked for payment, he produced the exact seven dollars and eighty five cents.
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Rastus
Clearem
Too Fresh Version Prompts Dobbys Marriage Promise
In a courtly dialogue, Old Skinflint questions Dobby about promising to support his daughter in the style she is accustomed to. Dobby offers a cautious pledge and hints he is soft hearted and may be wheedled into concessions Skinflint could not refuse.
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Skinflint
Dobby
The Errors of a Great Mind Edify More Than Truths
A clever adage states that the missteps of a renowned intellect teach more than the accepted truths of a contemporary thinker. The line highlights the value of error as instruction in intellectual pursuit.
Coffee Congestion Linked to Ailments and Recovery
An elderly Wisconsin woman credits quitting coffee for improved health after years of headaches heart pain and digestion troubles. She switched to Postum for breakfast and says headaches vanished and digestion improved, noting the product’s gentle effect and liver impact as discussed in the letter from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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Wisconsin
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Ox Babies Marte Thompson Daviess
Si Bradford
Misa Cynthia
Mis’ Si Bradford
Mis' Si
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