Sunly Returns Home as Big Changes Stir the County
Bart Baynes reunites with Uncle Peabody and Aunt Deel in Canton after a visit from Silas Wright. The scene blends family warmth with political tension as abolitionist sentiment grows and a near vindication clears Uncle Peabody of past gossip. Wright mentors Bart for a possible Washington role and guides him through hunting, politics, and personal loyalty.
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Purvis
Aunt Deel
Uncle Peabody
Sunly
Aunt Peel
Canton
Peabody
Deel
Bart
Acci
Mexico
South Carolina
Sile Wright
North
New York
New England
Kate
Saratoga
Barton Baynes
Sally
Kate Fullerton
Silas Wright
Tie
Cobleskill
Washington
Delia
Peadet Baynes
Baynes
Peabody Baynes
Ramsey
A Visit to Washington with Senator Wright
The narrator recalls autumn in Washington with Senator and Mrs Wright. He admires public buildings, rail travel, and the senator’s simple, incisive oratory that reaches listeners directly. Wright’s mastery contrasts with Webster Calhoun and Clay, leaving a lasting impression on the youth.
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Washington
Republic
Whittler
Emerson
Whitman
Greeley
Lincoln
Utica
Bart
Senator Wright
Calhoun
Webster
Senate
Clay
Wright
The Joy of Motherhood in Ellensburg Washington
A testimonial from Mrs. O. S. Johnson of Ellensburg Washington praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health after illness and aiding fertility. The letter urges other women with functional disorders to try the remedy and contact the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. for advice, noting 40 years of experience.
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Ellensburg
Werh
Lydia E. Pinkham
O. S. Johnson
R. No
Wash
Lydis E. Pinkham
Lynn, Mass
Giant Apricot Tree on Muir Ranch Claims World Size
The largest apricot tree in the world stands on the Muir fruit ranch between Van Nuys and Lankershim. Observed last week by J. W. Grimes and G. A. Huffaker, the 35 year old tree measures 54.5 inches in girth at 2.5 feet high and reaches 25 feet in height.
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Muir Fruit Ranch
van Nuys
Lankershim
J. W. Grimes
Los Angeles
Grimes
California
Secret of youth through eliminating poisons and Haarlem Oil
An aging health ad touts purification of the body and kidney care to prolong life. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a reliable remedy used by Dutch for over 200 years, sold in sealed packages in three sizes at drugstores.
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Haarlem
Holland
Innocence in Marketing a Quip by Mrs Youngbride
A Boston Evening Transcript quip recalls Mrs Youngbride asking how fish come. The dealer replies in a rustic line about varied sizes and she requests a pair of sevens to match her gloves.
Cuticura Baby Rash Relief Ad Promotes Soothing Care
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for soothing baby rashes. It recommends a hot bath with Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment and a dusting of Cuticura Talcum for best relief.
Jones Son Takes the Stage as Actor
A terse exchange suggests Jones' son pursued acting with a single mention that he "went on the stage" rather than confirming his acting career. The dialogue hints at a family link to the performing arts without specific details.
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Jones
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North Country
Irving Bacheller
Eben Holden
D'r
Darrel
Bleased Isles
Lizsie
Irving Bachellor
Mr. Wright
Dave Ramsey
Farris
Kentucky Mfg. Co., Inc
Paducah
Chicago
U.S
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