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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1912

Page

6

All Aboard on the Train for a Secret Reno Wedding

Lieut Harry Mallory and Marjorie Newton flee to wed aboard a transcontinental train. A hijinks filled departure sees their West Point friends, an Englishman Ira Lathrop, and Mrs Temple thwart the plan with clumsy wedding theatrics and a chaotic bridal berth ambush. The couple faces an uncertain minister and a looming future as the train heads west.

Harry Mallory Philippines Marjorie Newton Porter Ira Lathrop Alopers Little Jimmie Wellington Reno Jimmie Sammy Whitcomb Mallory Rev Temple Marjorie Leutenants West Point Missy Hudson Shaw Mrs. Whitcomb Ashton Lathrop Anne Qattle Mrs. Temple Dr Temple

Excess Baggage Trouble On Train With Loveed Pair

Lieutenant Harry Mallory faces a comic dilemma aboard a train as he and Marjorie navigate an unlabelled baggage mix up. Hudson and Shaw created a wedding‑themed scene in berth one, the passengers mistake the pair for newlyweds, and Mallory wrestles with explaining the situation while overwhelmed by embarrassment and confusion.

Harry Mallory Hudson Shaw Hymen Marjorie Mallory

Sense of Honor in Tramps at Rail Junction Store

A New York north district postmaster and general store owner at a railroad junction has offered credit to hoboes for nearly 20 years. He notes tramps repay via return cash or money orders, while he never records real names, only road nicknames.

New York Sam

When Child Is Restless and Sleepless

The principal cause of restlessness in children is digestion from unsuitable food, overfeeding, or irregular meal hours. Excessive light in the room can also disturb sleep, so keep the child's room dark using a green blind especially in spring and summer to protect tender eyes and ensure rest.

Creature of Habit in Soc Et Tu Um Tale

In a humorous exchange Professor Twiggs argues that man is a creature of habit. The Old Codger notes Canute J. Babson, repeatedly run over by the same automobile, returning home at a nearly fixed hour after similar hard cider, as described by Puck’s quip.

Twiggs Soc Et Tu Um Club Canute J. Babson Canute Puck

Local Philanthropist Buys Fan and Buzzer in Odd Writ

A local philanthropist orders a personal fan and electric buzzer. He also removes a key from a door so air can flow into the adjoining room housing eight aspiring clerks.

Kipling Tells Dorothy Drew A Wide Eyed Tale

The tale centers on Rudyard Kipling visiting Hawarden and his playful bond with Dorothy Drew, Gladstone’s granddaughter. Dorothy jokes that Kipling has wearied her, revealing a lighthearted glimpse of the celebrated author and a famous political family.

England Rudyard Kipling Dorothy Drew

Evelyn and Natica Debate Marrying Reggy

Evelyn affirms her plan to marry Reggy despite Natica’s warning that he has a future worth protecting. Natica expresses concern over jeopardizing his prospects and questions the match.

Natica Reggy Evelyn

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