Prudence Schuyler Arrives at Prosperity Farm Romance Sparks
Prudence Schuyler travels from New York to Prosperity Farm to start anew with her brother David whose health suffers from tragedy. On the second day she falls from a barn loft into Rodney Gerard’s arms, sparking mutual attraction as he plans to stay at High Ledges to look after timber while Prudence remains wary citing past family betrayals.
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Prudence Schuyler
New York
Prosperity Farm
David
Prue
Rodney Gerard
High Ledges
Rod
Prudence
Mother Puffer
Dave
Eptanda
Miss Prue
Macky
Jane Mack
Mrs. Puffer
Julie
Si Puffer
Gerard
Austin
Puffer
Calloway
Miss Schuyler
Len Calloway
Chapter II Continues Prudence Finds New Purpose
Prudence recalls a risky past with a rich savior who saved her from a crash and contemplates marriage with a lumberman’s money while in a village. She hides hurt from past betrayal, questions love, and faces a fresh, hopeful future in a new home.
Wry remark on new acquaintances from Mrs Puffer
A fragment recalls a character musing about warnings from Mrs Puffer regarding one or two new acquaintances. The line hints at curiosity and possible caution in social introductions. The tone suggests a local or intimate diary or column style observation.
Widow Fights for Heir’s Timber Fortune
New York widow Prudence Schuyler confronts potential timber deals with Len Calloway and Rodney Gerard as she weighs signing a contract to control income from upper wood lots. Tensions rise over money, trust, and romance amid farm life and courtship.
Emeralds Symbolize Friendship and Virtues Through History
A Kansas City Star author notes emeralds as emblems of success in love and virtue. The gem’s green hue is linked to friendship and constancy, with other authorities tying it to immortality and conquering sin. Pliny praised its enduring luster and eye-soothing qualities, while Colombia yields the finest velvety greens and Takawaja supplies lighter shades. Poetic allusions include Coleridge’s emerald imagery.
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Kansas City Star
Pliny
Republic
Colombia
Takawaja
Russia
New South Wales
Coleridge
Artificial Respiration Saves Cubs and Fawns
Wenatchee Washington report states artificial respiration revived about 75 percent of young bear and deer rescued from the Manson flume near Lake Chelan. Patrol crews save about forty animals yearly, mainly fawns, after they fall in while trying to cross to mothers. Treatment follows the human method with warming and draining the lungs to prevent chills.
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Wenatchee
Wash
Manson Flume
Lake Chelan
A. E. Schaller
Schaller
Mongrel Pup Finds Body of Dead Playmate
In Portland, Oregon, a mongrel pup named Skipper barked along the Williamette riverbank until police and neighbors found three year old Winston Woodward's body in the marginal waters after a lengthy search. The dog had barked for hours attempting to summon assistance.
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Portland
Ore
Skipper
Winston Woodward
Williamette River
Po- Hee
Still Stealing Cattle in Pocatello Idaho
Cattle rustling remains a thriving business in southeastern Idaho as Modern rustlers use motor trucks. Max D. Cohn president of the Cattlemen's Association reports improvement in the situation this season.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Max D. Cohn
Cattlemen's Association
Belgrade lets motorists know bad marks with crosses on plates
Belgrade authorities use oversized license plates with a white cross for every motoring offense. Five crosses mean permanent license cancellation, letting police and other drivers spot dangerous drivers at a glance.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Odds Asked as Shirt on Clotheshorse Sparks Banter
A light exchange in Every body's Weekly ties a domestic scene to a joke about chances. The wife mentions drying a shirt on the clotheshorse, while the husband replies with a pun about odds, capturing a humorous domestic moment.
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Everybody’s Weekly
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The
Penn Publishing Co
St Puffer
Len
Handsome
Hallon
Roddy
Mr. Li
Ski
Puffers
Betty Murray
Erin
Leigh Hackley Smith
Charles H. Hackley
Michigan
Muskegon, Mich
Smith
Juneau
Alaska
Belasco
Betty
Hack
Joseph A. O’brien
Muskegon
Hackley
California
Ina Claire
Mrs. Smith
Seattle
Puget Sound
Mater
Charles MacMillan
Mater and Railroad
Pullman
Emerald
Mongrel
Phillipete
Epi
Phillips
Magnesia
Potter Drug & Chemical, Corporation
Malden, Mass
Balary
Commission
Lodge Insurance
Lockie
Sioux City
Iowa
Brest
Hartford
WNU
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