Vivian Chooses Kent Over Bark in a Torn Heart
Vivian lies awake after a New York clipping about Dovie's fate. She realizes she can never marry Mann Barkow and must stay with Kent to heal his hurt, keeping her home and pie shared with him, despite his love for Dovie and her own longing for romance. She drafts a tearful letter begging Bark’s forgiveness and choosing fidelity over flight.
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New York
Davie Jansen
Vivian
Bark
Cuddles
Dovie
Bender
Kent
Paris
Mann Barkow
Lfe
Lght
Cubby
Pat
Anniversary Morning Sparks Hope Amid Blossoms
Vivian reads a heartfelt letter from Bark as Kent’s mood lifts. Kent and Vivian celebrate their engagement anniversary with a kiss before Kent heads to work. A box of two dozen American beauty roses arrives, marking a turn in their turbulent relationship as Vivian bursts into tears with relief.
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Vivian
Kent
Mister Johns
Bark
B's. Johns
Salina
Gentle refusal to aid poor man with dignity and limits
The text counsels refusing a poor man with gentleness when charity cannot cover the demand. It advises citing limited funds, offering any possible support, and preserving the person’s dignity while avoiding public shame. It also notes rabbis should be supported through a special fund with honor, not from ordinary charity.
Count Luckner Polished Doors at Majestic Before Demolition
German WWI naval hero Count Felix Von Luckner recalls polishing every door knob at the Majestic Hotel in New York, a place he left 27 years ago to pursue a sea life. He explains he walked rail ties coast to coast before serving, seeking Buffalo Bill in Denver, and later took a brass polishing job at the hotel.
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New York
Central Park
Felix von Luckner
von Luckner
Germany
San Francisco
Buffalo Bit
Denver
Luckner
Across America on Ties and Door Knobs with Old Gold
A story of an adventurer who sought Buffalo Bill in Colorado and found Cody in Germany he learns of the Wild West show then travels five months to New York unable to secure sea work he polishes brass at a hotel and recalls meeting self-made men Morgans and Rockefellers while visiting his old door knobs and successors.
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Buffalo Bill
Colorado
Col. Cody
Germany
New York
Rockefellers
Catfish in City: Town Drunk Captures Thirty Pounder
Whitehall reports a notable catch as Michael Bebo hooks a thirty pound catfish near town. The fish reportedly contained a mysterious item in its stomach, drawing curious locals to the river bend and spotlighting the unusual fish story over the town’s usual nightlife.
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Whitehall
Michael Bebo
Mules No Bargain in Independence Case
Sheriff Bob Lewis holds mules and wagon seized after a liquor charge arrest. A car transported them, and the court would sell the conveyance. Value of the herd and wagon about $3 with court costs near $40. selling could affect owed school funds.
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Bob Lewis
Lewis
Unusual bottle causes fish to drink Canadian rye whiskey
An empty sealed bottle that once held Canadian rye whiskey led to a curious incident. The fish reportedly became intoxicated during digestion, weakening its defense and aiding its capture as the liquor apparently released inside the fish.
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Michael
Bebo
Price Cut War In Watermelons
In Enterprise Oregon the water melon market saw a price tug of war after a boy altered a price sign, triggering a stampede. Stocks closed at 1 cent a pound after an opening at 3 1/2 cents, as a rival sign pushed the price to 2 1/2 then back to 1 cent with rapid sales.
Old Salem cherry tree yields 1157 pounds for sale
In Salem Oregon a cherry tree over 70 years old has produced 1157 pounds of fruit this year and brought in about $11570. R. E. Shinn, caretaker, notes the tree stands ten feet around at the base and its body was found.
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Salem
Ore
R. E. Shinn
Kite flying halts public safety telephones calls in Canton
Bureau of Public Safety orders all Canton police stations to curb kite flying after strings disrupted military communications. In Kansas City Missouri the State Anti-Morse Thief Association holds its annual October meeting to discuss gasoline tax car theft locks and related issues, attracting members likely to share similar concerns.
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Canton
China
Bureau of Public Safety
Anti-Morse Thief Association
Arkansas City
Kansas
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ESSY
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N. Y
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Blanche Popelka
University of Wisconsin School of Physical Education
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Prines
Cities Service
Cities Service Company
Cities Service Common
Pierre R. Smith
Henry L. Doherty & Co
Ely Ridg
Fiska, Ohio
Phore
Elyria
West End
W. Broad
Nielsen
Bray-Frever
Middle Avenue
Nielsen Laboratories, Inc
Chevrolet
Fisher
Flint
Mich
PFAU
BE. Bridge St
Elyria, Ohio
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