Curly Locks and the Rectory Proposal
Barbara Nesbit, a steadfast social worker known as Curly Locks, resists Sir Roderic St. John’s marriage proposal after years of close, complex ties. He pleads amid memory of childhood, while Barbara remains devoted to her slum work and to feeding the “swine” she cannot abandon.
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Gainsborough
Myron
Lady St. John
Barbara
Roddie
St. Johns
Mrs. Nesbit
Algie Wallace
Mother
Curly
Galters
Barbara Nesbit
London
Roddie St. John
Roderic
Sin
Sir Roderic
St. John
Bir Roderic
Egypt
Beginning Miracles at Cana Sermon by Rev Thomas Spencer
The sermon argues Jesus first miracle at Cana reveals divine glory and supports marriage as a holy estate with Christ's presence. It defends using good things without excess, notes social joy of weddings, and urges prudent pleasure under divine blessing. The pastor urges faith in Christ's guidance for married life and daily conduct.
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John
Cana
Apostle
Christ
Christie
Jesus
Nazareth
Thos
Rebus and Charade Puzzles Mix With Bible Reflections
A mixed page item list includes Rebus and Charade puzzles with scattered names and hints, followed by reflections on Jesus turning water into wine at Cana and its theological meaning, referencing faith, nature, and the mother of Jesus. The long text weaves puzzling lines, fragmentary notes, and devotional commentary from the Philadelphia Record style.
The Ice Trader’s Daughter Music Lesson Myth
A playful exchange shows a professor mocked for failing to teach a daughter who insists on personal scales. Her mother retorts that musical taste comes from her father, once in the ice business. The banter hints at family pride and unconventional skills crossing generations.
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Prof
de Bum Bum
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Beatrice Whitby
Thomas Spencer
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First Methodist Church
Petersburg, Va
Galilee
St. John ii
Cation
E. R. Chadbourn
Lewiston
Maine
H. W
Eveers
Moe. W
Donnagy Hyrede
Layin
Rene
Joan
Auie
I. R
FE E. C
G. P
N. H
Soya
France
England
W. S
J. V
Milo
Nero
America
Isle of the West
F. Dd
Elizabeth Scrobfel
Enigma
Mabel P
Viking
Philadelphia
Pop
Bobby
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