The Story of Col Atstil Baxter
Patty defies her disapproving father Wattstill to marry Mark, a steady but gay man, insisting on a true love match as her sister bids her farewell. The scene shows family strife at a turning point with threats to disownment and a tense departure for Patty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olsa
Patty
Waitstill
Watt
Ate
Mark Wilson
MT Wall
Miy Alster
Sai Wallstill
Waltadill
Shy
Abby
Cephax
Father
Mark
Wally
Elopement Shadows Wallstitt Family Ties andgatekeeping
A tense household scene follows Patty and Waltstill as they scheme to escape social judgment. Walt still plans to use threats to enforce obedience while Aunt Abby fends off gossip. Patty shows courage in fleeing with a companion, risking her family’s scorn and future stability as the deacon contemplates punishment and community scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty
Waltstill
Wallstitt
Shoe
Walt
Abby Cole
Waltstury
Stomach upset cure advertised with tablets
An old advertisement promotes tablets that claim to ease stomach upset by stimulating the liver and bowels. It notes relief from abdominal pain and a bad taste, suggesting readers take one tablet for quick relief. It mentions Edward Oliva tablets and their supposed liver action.
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Edward
Carpet Prices and Rugs in Axminster Velvet Brussels
A fragmented listing shows various carpet and rug prices including Axminster Carpets at $31.35 per yard, Velvet Rugs at $2.29 to $37.50, Brussels Carpets at 85 cents to $21.50 per yard, and Brussels Rugs at $15.00. Also noted are Brussels Carpets per yard at 50 cents and Wilton Velvet Rugs priced around $37.50. The text references New China and Japanese Mattings and suggests a broad assortment with multiple price points.
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West Virginia
Clarksburg
Axminster
Summer Underwear Stock Report for All Ages
New lots of summer underwear feature women’s sleeveless and winged models, union suits in various cuts and sizes, and knit garments for children boys and men. Highlights include 34 to 50 inch chest men’s shirts and drawers, knee length union suits, and affordable price points across families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suimmer
Chelches
Sumnen Union
Clarksturg
Greates Hasiery
Burson
Beds and Mattresses at Money Saving Prices
An advertisement lists brass beds and enameled beds with springs and mattresses at money saving prices. The notice emphasizes bargains and urge shoppers to visit the store for low-cost bedroom furnishings.
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Weidenhamer
Bell 60
Honey
Ford
Rio
Ageble Soap
Nice
Jean
Pure Food
Sith
Green
iWednendax
Eee
Col Atstil Baxter
Hendomie Manortinant
Wade
Island
Hormalee
Aixiond de Senitit Amd
Prike Vay
Sieten
Hiladrette
Yar
Beatiful
Neu Ma Cornate
Copenhagen
Ar Agete
Reruliir
Grenadines
Norn
Piite Eliser Valles
Kayser
Gilldren
Nest
Unds
Mlilsvoacm
New York
Fughion
America
Foulard Silla
Mr. Lamberd
Mamidaotuter Aewly
Nachy
Wistaria
Russia
Mines
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