The Vanes of Vanedene and the Green Bay Tree
The Vanes of Vanedene live by liberal beliefs and social influence, but their creedless home collides with tragedy as their son Willie grows gifted yet fragile. A fevered illness prompts a saintly rector to urge baptism, and the family faces desolation as their child dies, leaving Eustace Vane to confront a divine message: be careful what you deny.
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Vane
Vanedene
Gar Uinaipton
Garthaipion Fu
Vanedone
Bint
Loi
Naraw Howe
Eustace Vane Queli
Eustace Vane
Levi
Enatan
Isuanal
Churel
Chance
Eustace
Hockerbocker
Mra
Muscian
Saul Tito
Bel
Vanes Friends
Mia Vane
Red House
Jovear
Hs Small
Ato
Vanes
Uatace
William Loftus Vana
Balylaet
Vannes
Willie
Earnesus
London Society
FARM TOPICS FROM THE NORTHERN STATES
A survey of farm notes covers drought and grain trends in the West, frost impact on grapes, butter color, and stock care. It discusses frost tolerance, sugar and seed quality in pumpkins, sorghum declines, and butter yield linked to feed. It warns on Chino bugs losses, recommends storage cisterns, and stresses wintering stock costs and feeding strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiest
West
Forbus
Tinois
Rover
Bell
Remedy Row Fails When Doctor Charges For Diet
A New York Sun note recounts a husband urged by a wife to try flaxweed lemonade. The doctor visited, charged $2 for the diet, and advised flax seed. The man refused further remedies, saying only a doctor could cure his cold.
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New York
Dowry Case Hinted In An Eccentric 18th Century Tale
A peculiar tale notes a maidreceives a 610 dowry from her mistress who later wishes to see the bridegroom. The man enters described as deformed and warty, prompting the mistress to murmur about his looks. The dialogue suggests a scheme around the marriage arrangement and the dowry.
What Salt is Good For
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century set of household remedies and recipes discusses salt use for gardening snails, stain removal, weeds, cleaning, and minor medical relief. It includes notes on dissolving salt in water for cleaning inks, staining, cooking tips, and various recipes, with miscellaneous anecdotal instructions and humor.
No Time to Lose Bank Talk Sparks Vacation Plan
A fragmentary dialogue centers on a bank employee under pressure to approve a vacation. The speaker emphasizes long steady service and desire for rest, while discussing plans to travel to Canada. The exchange hints at urgency and financial concerns as a motive.
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Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clare
Vermont
Wester
Brendern Tintin
Tamba
Him
Dumley
Featherly
Tata, Danley
Clevelaod—Grover
V. Life
Nebraska
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