A Pleasant and Profitable Vacation by May Wualf
May Malcolm writes of a two month Ozark wander, visiting Shepherd of the Hills locales and meeting figures linked to Harold Bell Wright. She notes virgin forests, open spaces, and reflections on nature, townsfolk, and literary notes as she travels from Missouri fields to Aurora, South Dakota.
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May Wualf
Ozark Mountains
Harold Bell Wright
Parson
Bill
Molly
Grant
Matthews
Dad” Howlett
Dewy Bald
Cleman J Matthews
Sammy
Missouri
Howdy
Goldsmith
Amal
Arrow
Malcolm
Aurora, S. D
Onle Johns vost What Happened
A collection of quirky lines and jokes from a popular novel excerpt. Characters include Blythe Smythe Johnson Jackson and Jimmy in humorous, rotating vignettes about politics, schooling, and daily life with light wit.
Leather Medal Gent Housewife Parody Prompts Movie Line
A quirky dialogue sketch features a housewife challenged by a tramp who claims he served at the front and explains his persistence by sneaking around to the back for attention. The piece ends with a punchy line about making viewers earn their movies.
Opening New Boston Store at Fort Dodge
Announcement of the rebuilt seven story Boston Store in Fort Dodge with two elevators and a freight elevator and a one mile tube cash carrier system. New self-serve grocery on the 6th floor and expanded departments. Marsh Family Orchestra to perform on opening night.
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Boston
Fort Dodge
Marsh
Lehigh
Conversation Bits Reveal Summer Earnings and Domestic Plights
The dialogue shows armer Milksteel noting Josh needed summer earnings for show tickets while Mrs. Man suspects her husband writes for home. Amy and Madge trade quips about shoes and luck as a city farmer jokes about peas. A prisoner laments ongoing stories as his execution looms next Friday.
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Armer
Josh
Recommend Reggie Encourages Second Marriage Mention
In a playful exchange Archie notes the wife’s visit seeking a recommendation. She hinted at possibly remarrying, prompting the remark about diversification from a previous union.
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Reggie
Archie
Fragile Mystery Dowry of Hidden Truths
An enigmatic note speaks of death unresolved and a wary watch for jealousy. The speaker hints at doors bolted to hinder remorse and delay in learning the truth, emphasizing caution and uncertainty in the wake of loss.
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Hve
Winter Clearance at the C and C Fort Dodge
The C and C in Fort Dodge advertises a winter sale with blankets, sheets, shirts, stockings, sweaters, union suits, skirts, coats, dresses, and wool suits. Prices highlight deep discounts on wool blankets, sheets, and fall wool items with multiple color and size options. Numerous items emphasize value buys and special pricing aimed at early season shopping.
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Nashua
Bradley
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Sam
Europe
Cornell
Fullerton Lumber Company
Rolfe
Iowa
Onle Johns Vost
Blythe
Smythe
Jimmy
Jack
Johnson
Jackson
Willie
Bess Q
Amy
Madge
Hank
USCO
United States
Rolfe Auto CO
Rolfe, Iowa
McCreary Hardware Co
Bradgate, Iowa
DEPT
Mason
Fairbank
Monarch Park
Campbell’s
del Monte
Country Gentleman
Libby
9&E
Bank Brand
Dunham
Sirgo
Arm & Hammer Baking Sa
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Oves
New York
C&c
Fort Dodge, Iowa
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