College boy shows loyalty with candy and romance
George Porter returns home for vacation and seeks to impress Dorothy Smyth. He lands a dishwashing job, endures a harsh boss and messy kitchen, then gifts a candy box to win her respect. Dorothy forgives him, and he asks to work for her forever as they share a kiss and his fraternity pin.
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George Porter
Dorothy Smyth
Bryn Mawr
Porter
Aittle
George
Mary
Dorothy
Hadley
Amile
Georgie
Dad
Dorothy's
Seafeteria
Mari Ae
Archibald
Satan
Smyth
Donald
Beardea
Western Newspaper Union
The Spell of Christmas and its Quiet Joy
A George A. Gordon quote from Atlantic Monthly describes Christmas as a revival of goodwill and empathy. It notes the tension between festive feeling and economic austerity, yet celebrates shared kindness and reverence during the season.
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Hfe
George A. Gordon
Atlantic Monthly
Christmas Cheer Jeopardized by Bentlegg’s Santa Suit
Parson Snowball laments selfishness in preparations for the Christmas celebration. He criticizes Brad Bentlegg for parading in a Santa Claus suit, saying it spoils the church’s romance and mocks the season’s spirit.
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Parson
Snowball
Bradder Bentlegg
Chile
End of the World Claim Sparks Conversation
A dialogue fragment shows Mr Squiggs and Tommy Squiggs discussing Professor Wiseman who allegedly prophesies the world ending next Christmas day. The exchange reflects a humorous or sensational belief rather than a verified event.
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Mr. Squiggs
Professor Wiseman
Tommy Squiggs
Pat
Skating Plans Altered by a Hat
Fragmentary dialogue shows Madge and Marjorie discussing skating with George. Marjorie notes plans changed after he noticed her hat causing a ride to be canceled.
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Madge
George
Marjorie
Personal items reflect community visits and local notices
Local residents travel to Fort Dodge and Des Moines to visit friends and relatives. Perry Folk returns from Kilbourn Illinois after his father’s illness and death. Dodge car interest shown by C J White and Wm Elkenberry. M I Roberts opens an auto repair garage. Dennis Hession will dispute a will left to Humboldt Catholic Society. county records show a tax surge with 38 filings. Hand Painted Christmas gifts promoted at Bonner Millinery. W S McEwen acquires new national reserve bank bills for local savings.
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Fae McEwen
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Dr. Gray
F. M. Ritchey
McIntire
Perry Folk
Nels Fredrickson
Dr. Lauder
Grinnell
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W. P. McIntire & Son
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C. J. White
Wm. Elkenberry
White Bros
M. H. Roberts
M. Welble
Mid
Rolfe
Q. B. Gunderson
Harlan
G. B
Bailiwick
Bonner
McEwen
National Reserve ‘Bank
Tate, ‘Savings. Bank
Thig
Ethel Taylor
Gilmore
Post Office
Main Street
H. M. Schreiber
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