Lawrence Family Saga Near California Gold Rush
The Boston Lawrence clan travels west at the start of the gold rush but loses wealth to a small California farm and a Clippersville home. Phil works in iron, Gail aids a library, Edith sells books, while Ariel matures amid mischief. A fatal crash entangles Ariel, Dick Stebbins regains freedom, and Gail discovers love for Dick.
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California
Clippersville
Phil
Iron Works
Gail
Edith
Sam
Ariel
Lily Cass
van Murchison
Yale
Lawrence
Dick Stebbins
Van
Chipps
Abigail Lawrence
Autumn in Clippersville narrows Gail’s world to Dick
In a small town Gail Lawrence discovers love with Dick Stebbins as Ariel threatens departure for Hollywood and Ariel’s sisterly circle contends with Van Murchison and looming changes. The chapter traces dinners, picnics, and a damside night as Gail’s feelings deepen and future choices loom.
Grandmother Clark promotes patchwork quilts this winter
Grandmother Clark’s Book No. 20 on Patchwork Quilts offers 30 quilt designs with cutting diagrams and assembly methods for 12 and 18 inch blocks. The Home Craft Co. sells the book for 15 cents and will mail it to readers who enclose a stamped addressed envelope to Dept. D Nineteenth and St. Louis Ave., St. Louis, MO.
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Grandmother Clark
Address Home Craft Co
Dept. D
St. Louis Ave
St. Louis
Franklin professor admits son’s question stumps him
A Franklin professor revealed his four year old son asked where shadows go and the parent admits he has no answer yet. The anecdote highlights the curiosity of a child challenging adult explanations.
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Franklin
Dad Pays It Costs A Lot To Raise A Boy
A father notes the expense of rearing a son to independence, saying the cost can prevent him from supporting himself as an adult.
Old Halifax Park Closed Under Guard Each Annual Day
The Point Pleasant park in Halifax Nova Scotia closes for 24 hours once a year with military guards at all entrances to preserve ownership rights. The federal government leases the park to the city and the area contains Martello tower, batteries, and Chain Rock relics with a ferry cottage still operating across the arm.
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North America
Point Pleasant Park
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Dominion of Canada
Queen Victoria
Duke of Kent
Death to Poisonous Black Widow Spider
A guide warns that the Black Widow spider is highly poisonous and provides methods to identify and destroy it. It endorses using an insect spray with ample Pyrethrins to ensure complete killing of spiders and other pests, noting insufficient amounts may merely stun them.
It Is So Americans View Themselves As Fair-M minded
A survey asks what most Americans think of themselves. The answer highlights self perception as fair minded and balanced in judging others and events.
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Lucky Lawrences
By Kathleen Norris
Kathleen Nor
WNU Gervice
Muller’s
Dobbins
Oddfellows’ Hall
Hollywood
Lawrence House
Murchisons
Butterfly
Gail Lawrence
Galil
Felicity
New York State
Albany
Clark
Old Halifax Park
Dizzy Dean
Bachrach
Rfor
Dizzy
U. S.A
Big Bear
Moise
Qest
Lizzy
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