The Blanches of the Manning Family
Philip Starr, a young Boston architect, visits Hamstead Vermont and stays with Mary Manning and meets her cousin Paul as Blanche draws his interest. A family legend links the Blanches to a curse shared by Manning women. Paul’s drunken insult ends his engagement to Mary, leaving her comforted by Sylvia Gray and her brothers as Paul reevaluates his life without Mary.
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Vermont
Philip Starr
Boston
Blanche. Manning
Burlington
Starr
Blanche
Hamstead
Mary Manning
Mary
Philip
Paul
Blanches
Manning
Paul Manning
Gale Hamlin
Comte
Moses Manning
Sylvia Gray
Reconciliation Quest Drives Desperate Man Home
Desperate and prideful, Paul seeks Mary’s forgiveness after a drunken misdeed at Blanche’s wedding. Mary’s cool, witty defiance exposes his fault, ending with a sobered resolve to repair the broken connection, brick by brick, in the orchard.
Paul Wins Favor with Mary Through Reading Sessions
In a cautious courtship, Paul gains Mary’s trust by borrowing books and reading aloud. He grows bolder, ends up sharing stories with her after supper, and despite a ten foot pole remark, they exchange a tender good night as Mary and Paul deepen their bond. The tale ends with a quiet, hopeful moment of mutual understanding and affection. Petrified Evergreens The wood found in the petrified forest in Arizona is that of prehistoric coniferous or evergreen trees.
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Mary
Paul
Hullo
Charles Francis ‘Adams
Blanche
Brookline
Patience
Rosalie King
White Water
Charles Francis Adams
Rex Beach
Charles Francis
Seth
Zane Grey
The
Taylors
Thomas
Petrified Forest
Arizona
Marriage Days and Calendar Reform
Statisticians cite preferences for marriage days to push calendar reform. The piece notes most weddings occur on Saturday for weekend honeymoons and quips that statisticians will still record the event as a duty. Dr E B Lyman Cornell argues letting the girl pick the husband yields better choices.
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Beau Garcon
EB. Lyman Cornell
Northwestern University
Athfinder Magazine
Creomulsion Promoted as Cough and Cold Cure
An emulsified creosote product named Creomulsion is advertised as a two fold remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. It claims absorption into the bloodstream targets the cause, relieving persistent coughs and colds, bronchitis, asthma, and aiding recovery after flu. Money back if relief is not found after following directions.
Must Be Encouraged in Bronze Daydreams
An old paynote-style ad urges self importance with advice that great men ponder their bronze likeness. The fragment hints at Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and a long-ago sales pitch, reflecting era advertising voice and self-regard.
Bayer Aspirin Gargle Relief for Sore Throats
Modern medical guidance favors Bayer Aspirin gargling to ease throat soreness and reduce inflammation. Three tablets dissolved in water gargled twice relieves pain quickly and may help prevent colds from worsening. use genuine Bayer only.
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America
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Lady Blanche
By Frances Parkinson Keyes
WNU
Frances Parkinson Keyes
Chapter
Dr. Pierce
Yma
Garle
BAYER
National Biscuit Company
Uneed
West 14Th St
New York
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