The Lucky Lawrences at the edge of the gold rush
The Lawrence family fortunes shrink from a 4000 acre California ranch to smaller holdings. Phil, Gail, Edith and Ariel navigate a tense household as Lily Cass enters their lives. Ariel’s late night outings end in tragedy when a child is killed in a car crash she drove.
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Boston Lawrences
California
Clippersville
Phil
Iron Works
Gail
Edith
Sam
Ariel
Lily Cass
van Murchison
Yale
Lawrence Luck
Dick Stebbins
Van
the Chipps
Los Gatos
Dot
Santa Cruz
del Monte
Larry
Monterey
Buddy
Dorothy
Ede
Monterey Hotel
Night car crash brings manslaughter charge to Ariel
In Clipperstown a late night crash leaves a five year old girl dead. Ariel admits driving but insists a drunk Miller forced the collision. Dick Burke vows to defend her while neighbors fear public disgrace.
Cobblers Secret Repair Material Surprises Boy
A Boston Globe snippet shows a boy asking what boots are fixed with and the cobbler replying hide. The boy notes the cow outside and challenges fear, highlighting a quirky moment in a small shop.
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Boston Globe
Good Picking and a Summer Hotel Mystery
A dialogue moment notes a large hilltop castle overlooking a blue lake and a villain who robs visitors, while a speaker questions the exact location of the summer hotel. The exchange hints at a local tale or narrative fragment.
Reasonable Precaution on Party Factions and Safe Routes
Senator Sorghum notes factions form within parties while a gratuitous adviser agrees. They discuss managing the map to prevent grade crossing crashes amid diverging party routes and agendas.
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Sorghum
Farmers discuss cyclone damage in town
Two farmers meet after a cyclone to assess losses. One confirms damage in his area and asks about the other’s barn. The other replies with a puzzled answer, saying he has not located his barn yet.
Objection to School Jimmie Fans Out Across City
A brief note from the Indianapolis News recalls a child saying he was tired of school after only a few weeks. He explains he likes learning but dislikes the day breaking up. His mother asks what is wrong and he offers his quip as the honest sentiment.
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Jimmie
Indianapolis News
Poet Seeks Peace. Editor Advises Burning Poem
A poet asks for an interview to present a peace poem. The eminent editor questions the poet’s sincerity about peace and then quietly instructs him to burn the work.
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Answers Magazine
Fastest Potato Peeler Report From Training Camp
A boy at the training camp reports back that he is the fastest potato peeler in his company. The remark highlights a light, humorous note amid routine camp updates.
Sunburst Collar and Cuff Set for Fall
Grandmother Clark presents a crochet collar and cuff set for fall with solid work shaping, minimal starch, and added dress traction. Package No 711 includes white Mountain Craft cotton and full instructions. mail order 25 cents postpaid, instructions and illustrations 10 cents. Address Home Craft Co Dept E St. Louis Mo with stamped envelope for info.
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Address Home Craft Co
Dept. E
Nineteenth and St. Louis Ave
St. Louis
No Time Lost as Plumber Returns to Fix Pipe
A humorous exchange unfolds when a late-arriving plumber asks how repairs go and the homeowner boasts he taught his wife to swim while waiting, showcasing witty domestic coping as repairs begin.
Eightfold Results Cited In Cast Figures Recital
A compact note records the speaker stating eight cast figures and praises the thoroughness of the results. The excerpt emphasizes repeated tallying and the affirmation that the eight outcomes are complete and satisfactory.
Munition maker guide on a dude ranch scene
An old Indian guide at a dude ranch is described as a munitions maker by an eastern visitor. The brief exchange highlights the guide’s job in a frontier setting.
Window Break Sparks Sudden Move Rumor
Johnny admits breaking a window causing a hasty relocation plan. Tommy questions how others know but Johnny offers no explanation. The fragment suggests family tension over a discovered act and an imminent move.
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Johnny
Tommy
Muvver
Veterans Reach New Average of Sixty Forty Years
The article notes that the average age of World War veterans has risen to forty years and describes implications for veteran services and commemoration activities.
Britain's new plan for a dominant naval force
London: Britain seeks a navy second to none as talks with the United States Japan France and Italy outline a joint building program. London hints at a seven year plan with costs near 750 million dollars while governments press for nonbinding limits and yearlong notice if plans change.
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London
Britain
George
United States
Japan
Lord Londonderry
House of Lords
France
Italy
Germany
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Dorothy Camp
Galil
Miller
del Monte Links
Dumbarton Bridge
Lawrence
City Hall
Clark
Great Britain
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Kes
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