Valiant and Bristow Rivalry Drives Damory Court Drama
In a Virginia feud era tale, Valiant surrenders a private fortune to the receiver, meets Shirley Dandridge, and faces Major Bristow’s rival schemes. A dangerous encounter with Greet King unfolds at Damory Court as Rickey's courage under pressure tests loyalties and love.
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Valiant
Virginia
Ory Court
Shirley Dand
Irginis
Shirley
Major Bristow
Sassoo
Aliant
Dann
Kory Valiant
Southall
Major Ristow
Dandridge
Katherine Fargo
Damory Court
Shirley Valliant
Vali
Shirant
Womley
Mley
Forbidden Love in Virginia Rain
In a drenched Virginia landscape, Shirley and Valiant confront a family past and a love that cannot be. Shirley faces pressure from her mother and the ruin of a legacy as Valiant pleads for a future together despite the social and moral barriers.
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Valiant
Shirley
Virginia
Evening of an Old Score at Damory Court
Major Bristow bangs on Damory court door as Uncle Jefferson reports Mars John’s absence and spring fever shadows him. The talk hints at Mad Anthony omens and a looming trouble, with the major assuming a late return while mint tea and holiday spirits fade.
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Major Bristow
Damory Court
Uncle Jefferson
Daplo
Anthony
Jefferson
John
Newspaper English and its influence on modern writing
The piece argues that terse news style drives efficient communication in journalism while noting its impact on literature and fiction. It cites Prof F W Beekman on the value and drawbacks of this style, claiming short direct sentences attract attention and convey facts quickly.
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College of Journalism
F. W. Beekman
Nomeing
English
Pure Tobacco From Kentucky Growers Offered For Mail Order
The Natural Leaf Tobacco Co markets unadulterated tobacco shipped in cartridges via parcel post. Prices are 2 pound cartons one dollar, 5 pound cartons two dollars, and 10 pound cartons three fifty with flavor preferences and cash or bank draft payment. Satisfaction or money refunded from Lexington Kentucky.
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Blue Grass
Kentucky
Cartags
Parcel Post
Unclear Daily Life Exchange Sparks Garden and Poultry Plan
A fragment notes Mr. Brown begins his garden with morning seed planting. Another speaker mentions turning the chickens loose, hinting at farm routine and early chores. The brief glimpse captures domestic tasks and rural routines.
Will Lecture In America by Celestin Demblon
Celestin Demblon, advocate of the theory that plays attributed to Shakespeare were written by Lord Rutland, plans a lecture tour in the United States. He serves as deputy and professor of literature at Bruesels University.
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America
Celestin Demblon
Shakespeare
Lord Rutland
Bruesels University
Aska Little Praises Gadson’s Self Approval
The quote reflects Aska Little praising Gadson as a man defined by self approval. He notes that this trait makes Gadson easy to please, illustrating a perception of Gadson’s character.
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Gadson
Heartbeat Pace Sparks Quiet Debate
A brief here notes a claim that a resting heart rate may be 71 beats per minute, followed by a wry aside about how patient the person is and who sits nearby, reflecting a casual, humorous newspaper tone.
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Ao Patrice
Seeing Is Believing in Sally Collins Uplift Trust
Miss Brown and Miss Jones discuss Sally Collins and her belief in the uplift movement shown by her bold street car mounting, indicating strong support or conviction.
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Miss Brown
Sally Collins
Miss Jones
Prisoner Denies Charge in Shuffle Magistrate
In a Shuffle magistrate session a prisoner claims the officer trumped up the charge. The officer replies he used his club as the prisoner came within an ace of escaping.
Bound to Be Heard Umpire Translated by Silent Scandinavian
In a casual exchange a spectator notes a man known as Scandinavian accompanies the group to ball games. He translates slights about the umpire into his own tongue, leaving others unable to take offense or understand the remark.
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Rickey
Hell
Shirley
St. Andrew’s
Wheel Talk Meet Sparks a Cross Country Axle Joke
Wayside Walter and Tired Tommie meet after months apart. Walter says he traveled across the country, though not incognito, but in the axle. The humorous exchange appears in the Youngstown Telegram.
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Walter
Tommie
Youngstown
London Station Adds Penny-In-The-Slot Ticket Machines
An urban rail station installs penny-in-the-slot machines to sell train tickets for passengers who want to accompany friends to the platform. The idea provokes mixed opinions with some calling it quaint and others noting its minimal cost.
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London
Patrice
Wise mother in law helps woman quit coffee with Postum
A reader shares a healthful coffee substitute tale from Iowa. After stomach troubles and headaches linked to coffee, she switches to Postum recommended by her mother in law. She notes clear skin and resolved indigestion. Her grandmother also improves after using Postum, aiding travel and activity. The brand is advertised with package sizes 15¢ and 26¢ from Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich.
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Iowa
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Chile
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Oeipenok
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Natural Leaf Tobacco Co
Lexington, Ky
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