Autocrat of the Poultry Farm Ends With Hatch Surprise
Josiah Preston, famed for his irascible rule over his Aeapotic poultry empire, forbids his daughter Flower’s engagement to James Curtis until he sees results. Curtis proves his wit by secretly using a beehive incubator to hatch twenty eggs, producing eighteen chicks two days early, revealing a clever plan and stirring the county with a wedding announcement.
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Josiah Preston
Josiah
Flower Preston
Josie
Giligent
Subary
Jonah
Mra Preston
Squire Curtis
Preston
Waal
Squire Curtis Nove
Curtis
Pa Preston
Flower
Indie
Jim
Shin Curtis
Redly
Thoraday
Curtix
Mr. Preston
James Curtis
Tale of a matron and a troublesome servant
A middle aged woman recounts her woes to a younger companion on the way to an employment agency. She describes past servants and a current colored maid who spoiled dinner by eating nearly all the food, leaving little for others and causing embarrassment.
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Stv
Mikhel
Gypsy Heiress Key to Architect’s Future Love
Jan Asgard, a roaming gypsy named Clorinda, tells fortunes at a camp. She meets architect Clayton, who pursues a relationship with her. After a brief separation and mistaken identities, they confess love. Clayton proposes, believing Jan loves him for who he is, not for wealth or status. The eccentric Claytons remain a noted woodland couple in local lore.
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Clayton
Brierley Village
Ecity
Dan
Arden
Alyard
Miss Alyard
Silver Barnes
Ian
Paris
Jan
Wight
Abe
Claytin
Vane
Zingare
Clorinda Asgard
Claytons
Ben
Woman shifts deposits for cheaper bank rate
A Washington Star note tells of a woman who, while shopping, transfers funds from a 3 percent bank to a 2 percent bank to save money, insisting it is cheaper. The tale contrasts banks and a journey to Agra with a dust storm over a temple, ending in a sudden storm scene near Jaganir.
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Washington Star
Focal Bank
Agra
Jaganir
Lonfon
Lot
Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar Named Superior Cough Remedy
An old advertisement touts Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar as a liquid cold cure for children that is pleasant harmless and effective. It claims to treat coughs colds croup whooping cough and all lung and bronchial issues in children and adults. Sold by Geo Sharrar Altoona Pa with a testimonial from Geo B Krause at 06 Walnut Ave.
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Geo. Sharrar
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