The Girl from Tim's Place by Charles Munn
Chip McGuire, a 16 year old girl living at Tim's place in the Maine woods, is sold by her father to Pete Bolduc. She runs away to a camp run by Martin Frisbie where she is cared for by Mrs. Frisbie. The group journeys to visit Mrs. Frisbie's hermit father and ends up at his camp with Cy Walker.
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Chip McGuire
Tim
Maine Woods
Pete Bolduc
Martin Frisbie
Martin
Raymond Stetgen
Chip
Ray
Mrs. Frisbie
Cy Walker
Levi
Old Cy
Angie
Hidden enemy tests Birch camp romance and siege
At Birch camp Angie, Ray, Chip, and Old Cy face a creeping threat from a ruthless half breed. After spying from the lake shore, vigilance becomes a siege as guards stay near, Chip grows attached to Ray, and Old Cy plans defense while a storm closes in.
The Hidden Threat Looms Over Camp Life
Chip’s vengeance motivates brutal danger as the half breed woman may be found. Martin and Levi work building huts while Ray plays the banjo. The two guardians keep vigilant watch for an impending confrontation that could endanger them all.
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Martin
Ray
Chip
Old Cy
Levi
Tim
Humorous Exchange on Fat Men and Honesty
A witty speaker claims fat men are honest due to their sensitivity about weight. The other asks for meaning, and the first jokes that dishonesty would force fat men to wear unflattering convict stripes, implying social embarrassment.
Sorry He Spoke Hubby Calling Out Fitz Jones
A heated exchange spills from the page as a husband insults Fitz Jones while complimenting his wife. The wife retorts that fools often win the prettiest partners, highlighting a sharp, sarcasm rich moment.
Cuticura Remedies Said to Save Child Life
A mother recounts Cuban Itch afflicted infant suffering extensive sores and sleepless nights until Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment cured him after three applications in two weeks costing 75c. She praises the treatment and credits it with saving her son’s life. May 17 1906 Union City Michigan.
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Zana Miller
Union City
R. F
Branch Co
Mich
Man’s boast of virtue ends in blaze of fate
A northern English man known for a dishonest life and tangled with religion spoke of a bright future on his death. A swindled associate retorted that in about ten minutes he would be near enough to see the blaze, hinting at his imminent punishment or destruction.
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England
Bromo Quinine Laxative Promoted in Cold Cure Claim
An old advertisement promotes a product described as a laxative with bromine quinine under the slogan Work over to Cure a Cold in One Day. It bears an attribution to E. W. Grovh as the signature or provider of the claim.
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E. W.grovh
After coaxing a girl to sing a man is apt to wish he hadn't
A short phrase notes social regret after encouraging a girl to perform, implying embarrassment or unintended consequence. The line suggests the man may feel remorse or awkwardness following the act.
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Charles Clark Munn
Lothrop, Lea & Shepard Co
Birch Camp
Greenvale
Beaver Brook
Fitzjones
Dodds
Kidne- Coer A
Gue
Carters
TES
Hicks
Fletcher
Conestting
Fayette
Vet 10Th Street
New York
Ap Io
Thompsoon’s
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