Soap Box Nursery and Bluff Folk at Miss Selina Sue's
In River Bluff Miss Selina Sue runs an impromptu day nursery behind her grocery called Soap-Box Babies. A vivid scene unfolds with Cynthia Page and Alan Kent as affection and tension drive community gossip amid the elder Kent’s confrontation and a humorous encounter with a pompous old driver.
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Selina Sue
River Bluff
Cynthia Page
Widow Page
Cynthia
Selina
Alan Kent
Blossom
Evelyn Branch
Se- Hna
Mr. Kent
Alan
Ife
Miss Senna
Kent, Sr
Adoniram
Elder Millsaps
Twin Creek
Squire
Mr. Alan
Kent
Miss Selina Sue
Plumb
Ethel Maud
Bennie
Glr
Wilkins
Selina Lu
Skeer
A Bluff Community Weighs Dreams and Family Trials
Miss Selina Sue recounts Adoniram and Kent Alan tales showing how fathers’ expectations clash with sons’ ambitions. The conversations reveal pride, forgiveness, and a plan to support art, marriage, and a mortgage as neighbors rally for a family evening ride and dinner.
Family Bible Obsolescence Signals Change in Vital Records
A Philadelphia publisher notes the family Bible trade waning as slimmer pocket editions replace large center-table volumes. Births deaths and marriages records shift from family to state custody, said to be more accurate and useful, though the old institution is mourned.
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Philadelphia
Fletcher's Folly and the Hollis Power Vehicle tale
The Levi Fletcher of Hollis built a self made power vehicle known as Fletcher's folly. He is described as possibly the first New Englander to attempt a perfected automobile, though limited by funds and tools. The machine used ordinary tires and struggled to climb hills.
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Fletcher
Levi»Fletcher
Hollis
New England
Kennebec
A Worm That Is Hard to Kill Promises Cure
An old advertisement touts Resinol ointment as a universal cure for eruptive skin diseases including ringworm eczema and psoriasis. It claims rapid relief from itching irritation and inflammation and notes the product is sold in opal jars for fifty cents and one dollar from all druggists.
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Resinol Chemical Co
Baltimore, Md
The Truth About Bluing Talk No 1
Avoid liquid bluing. Water adulterates. Red Cross Ball Blue is all blue and sold in 2 oz or 4 oz packages at low prices. It lights the laundress and is available at all good grocers.
It Was Muffing Bugs Raymond Remarks on Outfield
The sporting editor at the Pen and Pen cefl club in Philadelphia recalls Bugs Raymond of the New York Giants criticizing his team's outfield. He recounts muffed catches and his reaction, claiming an epidemic in the outfield that he vows is not catching.
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Bugs’ Raymond
New York Giants
Pen and Pencefl
Philadelphia
Raymond
Bugs
Proper laundering of fine wash goods with Defiance Starch
The article explains that sheer white and wash goods gain attractiveness from careful laundering. It notes home laundering can be effective if starching is done well, highlighting Defiance Starch as providing strong stiffness without thickening the fabric.
Amateur gardener seeks angle worms for sale
The speaker prepares for suburban gardening and lists tools and seed but notes no angle worms are available for sale after searching the market.
No Girls at Wombat's Country Place
Short exchange describes a visit to Wombat's country place with a promise to reveal local scenery and beauty, but the visit ends quickly as the speaker notes the departure.
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Wombat
UBE ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE Antiseptic Powder
Tired feet get relief with UBE ALLEN'S FOOT EASE powder shaken into shoes. It eases sting from corns and bunions and makes walking comfortable. Free trial package offered at A 8 Olmustgd Le hoy NY. no substitutes.
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Ube Allen
Olmustgd
le Hoy
Taking a Chance Employer Misunderstanding
A brief dialogue shows a tense exchange as Miss Willing faces departure while asserting commitment. The scene centers on a domestic or workplace dispute over leaving, with a playful yet defiant response.
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Miss Willing
Tramlinas Wizard Oil Advertised Cure All Ailments
A vintage ad urges rapid purchase of Tramlinas Wizard Oil claiming it will cure headaches toothaches earaches and painful accidents. The copy stresses immediacy with a call to action to buy a bottle now.
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Tramlinas
Quote on integrity from Bishop Berkeley
A dated reflection cites Bishop Berkeley asserting that a man who betrays friends cannot be truthful to the public, framing integrity as a personal moral test.
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Bishop Berkeley
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Marie Thompson
Luella
Tceo
Family Bible
Bluing
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