A Sterling Novel Scene in a Great Westlewward Tale
In a tense chapter, Harlan withdraws from a political sting, clashing with McBride over district attorney ambitions. McBride proclaims loyalty to the labor faction while acknowledging Harlan’s resolve, as others at the table react to the brewing political fight and the promise of a rival bid. The room cracks with brisk dialogue and a pivotal decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Bride
McBride
Ain
Father
Wiley Curran
Arlie
Mac
Wiley
Aurelie Arrives andSeeks a New Life in Town
In mid August Harlan courts the district attorney race while Miss Vance and Wiley Curran navigate political currents and personal loyalties. Aurelie Lindstrom returns, charms Curran, rekindles old ambitions, and rouses Janet’s quiet resolve as Aurelie plans to move to New York with Ada Norman, chasing stardom and a fresh start.
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Jinnee
Vence
Harlan
Thaddeus Tanner
van Hart
New Progressive League
Old Court House
Air van Hart
Missy Vance
Janet
Arne
State Board
Wiley
T. Curran
Dallas County Fair
Jahet
Feel
Abby
Whder
Carmichaels
Aurelie Lindstrom
Mr. Curran
Miss Vance
Aurelie
Wish
Ada Notman
Mr. von Hart
Miss Vancee
Pod
Mr. Curren
Curran
Mick
Morris Feldman
Miss Lindstrom
Tarlan
Aurélie
Hen McFetridge
Miss Notman
New York
Ada
Denver
Nora Thane
Hen
Ben
Tin Opera House
Miss Norman
Hen McFerrick
Fes
Papa Lindstrom
Mich
Vmn
Deford
Beckmerer & Grady
Ada Norman
Harland
Aurelia
Aurelic
Wey
Anne
Parsons House
Amelia
Parsons
Stephen Aa. Douglas
Ourselves and Our Neighbors From Woman's World
The article argues that world welfare rests on friendly neighbor relations. It warns that faultfinding and surliness harm families and towns, causing hard feelings, false competitions, and even bankrupting communities through prejudices. It urges embracing neighborliness to avoid avoidable strife.
United States Exports Growing
The Christian Science Monitor notes a predicted surge in U S imports amid high tariff talk but argues the United States export trade is rising rapidly too. It suggests freer conditions should share prosperity globally and warns against one nation thriving at others’ expense.
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United States
Christian Science Monitor
United State
Cattle Sweep Rough Trade in Ontario After Tariff Rise
Consul Fred C. Slater reports that since the new American tariff, Sarina Ontario has seen a province wide cattle sale. Buyers offered strong prices drawing in ranch stock from calves to old cows that would have stayed on farms under more favorable terms.
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Fred C. Slater
Sarina
Ont
Dean's Kidney Pills Offer Quick Backache Relief
The ad warns that tiredness, backache, and nervous trouble signal kidney issues and urges early use of Dean's Kidney Pills. It claims kidneys fail to filter toxins, causing pains, swelling, and weakness, and touts widespread, harmless, quick relief supported by user testimonials.
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Dean
Rebutting a Libel and a Money Tale
John T. Rockefeller tells a Cleveland clergyman that public stories of his greed distort him and recalls a courtroom joke about a criminal who quips that fifty cents here and there quickly add up, illustrating skepticism about moral judgments and money.
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John T. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Eruption on ankle leads to healing with Cuticura
Charles E Brooke recounts an eighteen year struggle with persistent ankle sores. After trying many remedies, Cuticura Soap and Ointment provided relief the first time used and the sores were fully healed within three months. He notes lasting improvement and no further trouble. Advertises Cuticura products and free samples via mail order.
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Kingsville
Charles E. Brooke
Cuticura
Dept. 1
Boston
Ady
Father's Surprise in Housekeeper's Marriage Plan
A widower tells his ten year old daughter Dora he will marry their housekeeper Susanne. Dora reacts with relief at change, calling Susanne a pelican and expressing happiness about the engagement. The father confirms the marriage, revealing his own role as groom.
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Dora
Susanne
Father
Drug House Injunction From Federal Court
Judge Jeremiah Neterer granted a permanent injunction for Centaur Company of New York against Stewart & Holmes Drug Company Seattle for label imitation of Fletcher's Castorid. The decree orders recall of infringing goods on the market and payment of costs and damages assessed at 400 dollars.
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Jeremiah Neterer
United States District Court
Centaur Company
New York
Fletcher
Stewart & Holmes Drug Company
Honolulu
Jts
Seattle
Northwest
Stewart & Holmes Company
Wash
Times
Adv
In Dire Disgrace. Husband Sent to Match Hair Disappointment
In a Washington Herald item a man confesses his wife sent him downtown to buy hair items. He laments failing the saleswoman and thinking his appearance better than it was, prompting his admission of personal disgrace.
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Washington Herald
Drama Line Sparks Debate as Youth Seeks Honest Work
A terse exchange questions a young man’s bent in a dramatic scene while urging practical labor. The saying connects thrift with future security, implying steady earnings bridge to prosperity for heirs through prudent penny management.
Lemon Lecturer Stirs Yonkers Résumé Quip
A Yonkers resident received a noncommittal note about a New Rochelle lecturer. The three hour talk was dull and the exchange over the note led to a sharp joke in the New Rochelle New York World.
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Yonkers
New Rochelle
Mr. Yonkers
Mr. B
Yonk
New York
Poems in Arnold collection spark store chat banter
In the book department a customer asks for Arnold’s poems and the salesgirl turns to the department head. Miss Simpson confirms whether Benedick Arnold’s poems are in stock, revealing a light, humorous moment in a big Boston store.
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Fogg
Arnold
Miss Simpson
Benedict Arnold
Boston Transcript
Where the Improvement Lies Dialogue Exchange
A quip from Puck contrasts civilization and polygamy with Mrs Saver and Mr Saver debating whether societal limits on wives improve virtue. They acknowledge civilization may refine character, while the other argues it merely changes judgment.
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Mrs. Saver
The
Earth
Mr. Saver
Puck
Sharp and Flat Violin Plea Sparks Evening Meeting
Mr Phat urges Miss Sharp to hear his violin in the evening. Miss Sharp responds she does like music, and agrees to come. A judge is mentioned, indicating a social or formal context behind the exchange.
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Mr. Phat
Miss Sharp
One Line Ad Fragments From A 19th Century Page
A collage of advertisements and quips appears with drug claims for BromO Quin ine and Laxa Tive, a patent medicine line by W Grove, poetic kitchen banter about a thief cautious cook, Dr. Pierce pills, a matrimonial pun about a bean line, a train whistle proverb, and a Putnam Fadeless Dyes ad.
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