Pumpkin Gift Turns Tightly Wound Family feud
Jared Pence insults cousin Nathan Wylie over charity and wealth. Olivia alters the plan by gifting a pumpkin to Mrs Price, concealing a hundred-dollar bill inside. The note leads to a near-fatal incident, and Wylie's fortune shifts as he shelters the Prices.
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Jared Pence
Nathan Wylie
Jence
Jared
Nathan
Reynold Price
Brookdale
Wylie
Hke
Eces
Olivia
Prince Edward
Olvia
Mrs. Price
Ima Price
Elma
Wyle
Littl Elma
Spirits of Good and Evil in Chinese Religion
The piece traces a Chinese belief in paired spirits good and evil governing all things from air to rocks. It notes Confucianists’ stance against Buddhism and Christianity and mentions Taoism blending with animism, while Buddhism weakens Confucianism and Taoism by monastic presence and its claim of beneficent atmospheric energy for temples.
The Garden's Overcoat by L M Bennington
Gardeners consider winter protection for perennials and roses with practical steps. The piece advises timing such as November and December for winter quarters, type by plant, earth mounding, straw coverings, and avoiding overcare to prevent winter kill.
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L. M. Bennington
Winter Farm Hints on Field Waste Land Use
Farmers Bulletin No. 745 from the Department of Agriculture outlines using waste lands for farming. It covers raking leaves to manure piles, blasting rocks, picking stones, hauling and spreading manure, and applying time in early spring for field readiness.
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Department of Agriculture
Living as a Spiritual Sacrifice in Romans Lesson
The lesson outlines Romans 12 with Paul urging believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices to God as reasonable service. It covers using gifts rightly, avoiding self conceit, diverse church roles, and practical conduct toward all, including love, diligence, hope, patience, prayer, hospitality, and pursuing peace.
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Paul
Christ
With Sorrow An Example of the Genially Naive
An ex change item reports Mrs. John Whitman, wife of a well known grocer, injured after stepping on a tomato can in a yard while playful pursuit. Her lacerated foot could lead to blood poisoning and a banner tribute may follow.
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John Whitman
Cuticura Remedy Ad Promises Relief for Damaged Hair
A vintage advertisement urges readers with irritated scalp dandruff itching and hair loss to apply Cuticura Ointment on touch spots then wash with Cuticura Soap and hot shampoo. It claims the treatment is best and offers free samples by mail with a postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston.
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Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Men and Generals and the War Reflections
During a final New York visit Sir Henry Babbington Smith discusses military accountability. He compares generals to misplaced overcoats saying a general’s loss is not his fault and men rarely admit to misplacing their own coat.
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Henry Babbington Smith
New York
Castoria Warning and Enduring Use for Children
Important to Mothers examines every bottle of CASTORIA, the old remedy for infants and children, to ensure it bears the signature. In use for over 30 years, it is noted that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Ad Claims Strength Without Alcohol
Vintage advertisement proclaims Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription makes weak women strong and sick women well with no alcohol. Available in tablets or liquid form.
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Dr. Pierce
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George E. Cobb
W. G. Chapman
Swife
B. O. Sellers
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Giaie
Doan
Oney Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
Nly
Sweden
THE
Safety Remedy CO
Canton
Ohio
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