Thanksgiving Storm Brings Lovers Together at Farmhouse
Minnie, an urban newcomer, plans a quiet Thanksgiving. A sudden blizzard drives her to seek shelter after mailing a letter. A passerby discovers her injured, sparking a rescue that reunites Minnie with Percy Kincaid and a warmer holiday. The storm ends with a full reconciliation and festive dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Minnie
Hiad Ae
Tucle Robert
Loorf
Turner’s
Turner's
Uncle Bob
Percy Kincaid
Miss Minnie
Uncle Robert
Bradley’s
Rob
Harriet
England Gains New Land Offset Erosion Losses
Over thirty five years England lost 6 640 acres to erosion but net land has increased due to new land formation during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Will and Death Tales From Illinois Towns
Numerous Illinois notes report Mrs. Anna Scott of Mendota leaving 1500 to Evangelist Peter Billhorn for gospel singing to the sick and needy while other items mention Paul J. Smith set to lead the Illinois United Mine Workers, plowing match prep in Bloomington Wheatland, and Springfield funeral closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Scott
Mendota
Sterling
Peter Billhorn
Scott
Marion
iIt
Paul J. Smith
Illinois Miners
John H. Walker
T Illinois United Mine Workers of America
Smith
Walker
Europe
James Lord of Farrington
Bloomington—Central Wlinois
Wheatland
Man Defies Pursuit Declares He Will Not Hide
A quoted declaration asserts the subject will not conceal himself and urges that the place should pursue the man. The speaker emphasizes truthfulness and resolve in facing search efforts.
Wild Ones and Tales of Gloucester Fishermen
Sculptor Charles Grafly recalled a Gloucester anecdote at Folly Grove about a shipwrecked sailor who met a tribe of wild women without tongues. The tale hinges on the sailor paying for their speech and the curiosity it sparks among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Thirty-seventh Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
William White Wilson
Charles P. Anderson
Doctor Wilson
Charles Grafly
Folly Grove
Gloucester
South Sea
Doctor Recommends Postum Based on Personal Test
A physician reports relief from nervous heart trouble after replacing coffee with Postum. He recalls his own improvement and now prescribes Postum to patients, noting better flavor and vitality. The letter, attributed to Postum Co. in Battle Creek, invites readers to sample and read more in The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Donald Allen
Illinois News
Springfield
Edward R. Thayer
Abraham Linecoln
J. B. Hemmick
Thayer
Springfeld
T. B. Logan
First Presbyterian Church
Elgin
George Abbell
Jennie Austin
Abbell
Plainfield
A. C. Spierling
Spierling
Geneval
Frank G. Pair
John F. Powers
W. J. Tyers
Jacksonville
Association of Exiles of
Maderra
F M. Vasconcellos
John N Joaquink
A P. Vasconcelos
Ward Robinson
State Civil Service Commission
University of Ilinois
Tilah B. Chandler
Petoskey
Katie L. Humbchouse
St. Joseph
Blanche B. Fowler
Marie A. Gordon
Jennie McMullen
Elizabeth Good
Donna B. Merchant
Urbana
Nora T. Kirwan
Louise A. Lietz
Josephine A. Just
Mildred E. Buckles
Champaign
Florence A. Mayberg
Bloomington
Lawrence D. Lahr
Kenney
Dixon
Lee County
Hugh McGuirk
Walton
McGuirk
Rockford
Rock Island & Interurban Company
Quincy
Banard H. Croquart
Local
Electric Light Company
Ridgefarm
Joseph B. Beddinger
East St. Louis
St. Louis
W. 8. Jones
Jones
Quiney
William
Bode
Mississippi River
Lockport
United States
Joliet
Winfield Blood
Frank Mowry
Mowry
Bright
Doan
W. M. Richardson
Warren
Alice
Allen
J. P. Allen
Dept. al
Paul
Ming
S.a.tarney
Auburn
Indi
Skirt Co
Sumnarerst
Boston
Mass
Dept
Pettus Eve Salve
Efren
Right Home
Postum
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