New Inspiration From The Words Of Silas Wright
Orphan Barton Baynes goes to live with relatives on Rattleroad in 1826. He meets Sally Dunkelberg and Roving Kate, learns of Amos Grimshaw and a prophecy of doom. Barton is helped by Silas Wright Jr who later becomes a senator and discusses money power and a threatened farm note.
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Barton Baynes
Peaboy Baynes
Deel
Rattleroad
Lickitysplit
Sally Dunkelberg
Barton
Kate
Amos Grimshaw
Baynes
Amos
Dunkelbergs
Canton
Silas Wright, Jr
Peabody
Sally
Bart
Hhis Board
Uncle Peabody
Silas Wright
Shep
Aunt Deel
Horace Dunkelberg
Leonard’s Corners
Ol’ Kate
Mr. Grimshaw
A Move Toward Hope with Silas Wright and Family
In a hazy November journey Bart recalls meeting Silas Wright in the village and moving into the Dunkelbergs' home. He endures social scrutiny, begins schooling, and vows to work hard, spurred by Wright's encouragement and a stern mortgage threat.
Second Peril of Debt Strains a Farm Family
In the candle lit evening Uncle Peabody explains Grimshaw, the money lender, wants mortgage money in gold. The family debates how to raise funds during hard times while the narrator vows to save the farm and forego the Senator’s fame.
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Mr. Grimshaw
Uncle Peabody
Rodney Barnes
Barton Faces Second and Third Perils Predicted by Kate
In the serialized tale Barton endures challenges foreseen by "Rovin' Kate" as the story advances. The article teases his experiences in the next installment, urging readers to follow the ongoing adventure.
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Barton
Kate
Priceless Tables From History Demand High
Readers note a surge in interest for antique tables with historic associations. Priceless items include Napoleon's abdication table and a mahogany Armada wreck survivor in England, with many more tables of real historic value not likely to enter the market soon.
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England
Clare
Begin Today to Conquer Idle Thought Habits
Agnes Greene Fuster urges readers to start now and work on personal salvation by overcoming the habit of idle thought, stressing that today is a fitting time to begin. The note emphasizes self discipline and immediate action.
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Agnes Greene Fuster
Left it a Comb Mamma Bobby Anecdote
Humorous Loy’s Life quip about a domestic mishap as a cook prepares a chicken. Bobby complains the new cook began undressing the bird after being told to dress it. The line reflects dialect humor and everyday domestic scene.
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Bobby
Loy
President urges repeal of war time day
President Wilson urges early return of railroads telegraphs and telephones to private ownership and repeal of war time prohibition. The message calls for woman suffrage retaliatory tariffs and labor measures while Congress set to act on these and other bills in the nascent extra session.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Senate
House
Russia
Greene
House Merchant Marine Committee
Shipping Board and
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Welty
Ohio
Gillett
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Irving Baeheller
Eben Holden, D'R. and
Darrel
The
Blessed Isles
Lizzie
Grimshaw
Mr. Wright
Washington
Duckelbergs
H. Dunkelberg
Bart and Peabody
Sal
Mr. Dunkelberg
Beer and Wine Issue
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