Miss Selina Sue and the Soapbox Babies
Synopsis of a 1905 Miss Selina Sue tale set in River Bluff. Miss Selina runs a nursery for neighborhood babies behind her shop. Alan Kent, a young artist, pursues a studio in her barn while Cynthia Page worries about her mother losing the homestead. The story features love, mortgage talks, and local social tensions.
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Selina Sue
River Bluff
Cynthia Page
Widow Page
Cynthia
Miss Selmna
Alan Kent
Blossom
Miss Sue
Alan
Rukus
Selina
Evelyn Ranch
Mr. Kent
Fyainia
A Meadow Party Promises Romance and Routines
In the Dobbs residence and nearby shops the scene centers on preparations for a small town gathering. Miss Cynthia observes busy care, Miss Selina Sue organizes events, and Mr Kent shares a tense, amusing glimpse of courtship amid nursery duties and decorations as plans unfold for a four o’clock arrival.
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Dobbs
Kinney House
Mrs Dobbs
Cynthia
Bennie
Mrs. Dobbs
Mrs. Dobbs Smiled A Jovial Appeal To Miss Cynthia
Miss Cynthia
Seling Sue
Ethel Maud
Jim Peters
Mr. Alan
Alan
Miss Selina Sue
Blossom
Clemmie
Carrotl
Fast Time on Skates Introduced by M Louis Marchand
A new form of roller skate by young French engineer M Louis Marchand is arriving here. Each skate weighs 25 pounds and resembles a miniature bicycle with two 12 inch wheels and thick pneumatic tires. They are clamped to the shoe and power themselves by a wound spring gear that spins the rear wheel nearly 900 revolutions per minute, enabling speeds of about 30 miles per hour for beginners.
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M. Louis Marchand
To Clean Bronze With Soap and Beer Rinse
The article describes a method to revive dull bronze by washing with a soapy sponge then rinsing in beer. It instructs placing the wet pieces near the fire to dry so a leaden glaze forms, and notes using less soap yields better results.
The Largest Shot From U S Navy Rifle
A massive five foot armor piercing shell fires from the great 16 inch rifle. The weapon hurls the 2,400 pound shell more than 20 miles and costs nearly $1000 per shot.
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United States
Don’t Neglect Your Kidneys A Public Health Message
An advisory notes kidney troubles can signal serious illness and urges early treatment. A testimonial from Richardson of Red Ker, Indiana praises Doan’s Kidney Pills and attributes full recovery to the product from Foster Milburn Co. The ad encourages purchase from druggists and general stores nationwide.
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Richardson
Red Ker
Doan
Doan’s
Fuie Abu
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
High rates on branch railway spark price dispute
A New England woman and a southern cousin discuss rail fare on a small branch line. The New England woman calls five cents a mile extortion, while the southern cousin notes the hourly rate averages about thirty five cents, implying a cheaper daily cost.
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New England
Annie
In The Good Old Summer Time Coca Cola Ad
The text promotes Coca Cola as delicious refreshing and thirst quenching for hot summer days. It invites readers to visit soda fountains or bottle outlets and to request a free booklet from The Coca Cola Company in Atlanta outlining what Coca Cola is and why it is wholesome.
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Coca-Cola CO
Atlanta
Hypnotic Exchange Sparks Curious Talk Between Marg and Katherine
In a brief dialogue, Margaret suggests Mr. Baker can hypnotize people. Katherine asks why, and Margaret explains he holds her hand until it falls asleep, prompting a curious exchange suitable for a casual, quotable moment.
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Margaret
Mr. Baker
Katherine
Puck
Important to Mothers Examine Castoria for infants and children
The notice urges careful use of Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children, noting Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets were first produced forty years ago. It mentions regulation of stomach liver and bowels and describes sugar coated granules. A dated ad tone appears alongside tobacco and moral lines.
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Dr. Pierce
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Miss.selina Tue
Marie Thompson
Tiagas— Wright
Cynthie
Charly
Leanto
Chickie-Biddie
Yous
Mr. Alanses
Mr. Dobbies
Miss Evelyns
Si Bradford
Astory
Chari Thien
Fletcher
Henry ST
Brooklyn
Eena
Rogue River Valley
Ft Grants Pass
Jounty
Josephine County
Fuller Realty Company
Gramts
Oregon
Alberta
Westeranada
Department “C
Saskatchewan Land & Homestead Company Limited
Red Deer
Alberta Canad
KFR
Ocean Park
Ocean Beach
Minnesot
Morehart & Atchison
Mankato
Minnesota
Tak
North Dakota
First State Bank
Lankin
North Dako
Jenkins
Huntingdon
Pennsylvania
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