Real Estate Plot Unfolds In Small Town Tale
Thad Upton seeks to block Susan Truax from a $40,000 sale of the Truax homestead by a supposed buyer. John Howe hides intentions, courts Susan, and secretly buys the property for $40,000, keeping $10,000 as commission. Howe then plans to gift the house to his future wife, Susan Truax, who becomes engaged to him.
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Thad Upton
Jewett & Howe
Mr. Howe
John Howe
Truax
Mr. Upton
Susan Truax
Fairfield
Susan
John
Mr.Upton
Backward Writing Practices Across Cultures and History
A discussion of how various cultures read and write in opposite directions, noting Western left to right norms versus Eastern right to left and boustrophedon methods. It cites Lafcadio Hearn and an ancient Ionian Greek line of thought on eye movement and efficiency.
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Orient
Lafcadio Hearn
It's the Seventh Inning stretch sparks banquet toast
The presiding officer at a Washington banquet introduced a playful baseball-themed novelty that delighted attendees. After lengthy speeches and a long feast, he declared with flair that it was the seventh inning and urged everyone to stretch, to the amusement of all.
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Washington
Altruistic Motive Cited In Alimony Dispute
A Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt features a courtroom exchange where the woman urges higher alimony based on the man’s income potential. She argues the husband could double his income with effort, while the husband challenges the amount.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Crochet Hats Signal Summer Style On City Streets
The article notes crocheted hats rising in popularity for sports and outdoor wear, crafted from wool yarns, chenille, silk fibers, and adorned with crocheted decorations. It describes supporting wire frames, white and color combos, and matching summer frocks in tub frocks, dotted Swiss, and ginghams, all echoing American elegance for late summer fashion.
Charles Debuts on Stage amid Holiday Exercises
The article recounts a first stage appearance by Charles during holiday exercises. He displayed noticeable nervousness, though he insists he was not scared. His mother consoles him by saying he did well despite the fear.
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Charles
The Best Man's Toast Delights Club Crowd
At the club last night a business girl drew listeners as fragments of conversation drifted by. The best man praised the groom in sportlike terms, declaring the "better man" won the bride, leaving the bride determined not to invite him to another wedding.
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Japan
A Lady of Distinction and the Perfume She Uses
A Lady of Distinction is recognized by the delicate fascinat ing influence of the perfume she uses. A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot water to thoroughly cleanse the pores followed by a dusting with Cuticura Talcum powder usually means a clear, sweet, healthy skin.
Reverent Rumor On Board Cruiser Aims At Inspecting Officer
Sailors mutter about a naval officer famed for late night checks and intrusions into crew quarters. After one visit a crewman quips that when Gabriel blows reveille at resurrection, the intruder will be crawling from a grave.
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Gabriel Foots
Must Be Partnership and Life Lessons
A compact editorial asserts that success comes from mentorship if the person is willing. It notes British railways use a car under 60 feet long. It adds a fact about Congoland where men may take snuff and women smoke strong tobacco.
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British Railways
Congoland
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Bron
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Adrian, Mich
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New York City
N. Y
Cincinnati
Chevrolet
B. Flint
Mick
Midi
Chevrolet Motor Company
Detroit, Michigan
General Motors Corporation
Meraene Oto Et Losgest
Mans
Actaigh Gee Dealers Teality
Pickering Building
Ohio
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