The Thirteenth Commandment Duane Comes To Rescue
Clay Wimburn meets Daphne Kip in Cleveland and they become engaged. Daphne travels to New York with her mother to plan a marriage, but discovers Clay is penniless. She pursues acting with Reben’s company, aided by Tom Duane, while her mother and Miss Kemble guide her toward a stage career amid a harsh rehearsal process.
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Clay Wimburn
Cleveland
Daphne Kip
Clay
Wall Street
New York
Daphne
Trousseau
Bayard
Europe
Leila
Wimburn
Tom Duane
Baynard
Duane
Reben
Miss Kemble
Mrs. Vining
Mr. Reben
Batterson
Miss Kip
Mr. Eldon
Eldon
Tom
Broad Street
Ben Franklin
Moses
Fifty Ninth Street
Ines
Daphne Kip Finds Courage Amid Turbulent Theatre Night
Daphne Kip endures a collapse of acting hopes as Duane secures a chance with Reben. Bayard surprises Leila with a banked future and gifts while Daphne faces jealous scrutiny, fashioning a fragile path back to the stage and a hopeful, tense homefront.
Daphne Surprises Father At Grand Central Station
In early morning at Grand Central Daphne awaits her estranged father, who arrives with a worn look. They reunite warmly over breakfast at the Biltmore, discussing money, work, and Daphne’s decision to support herself while father frets over her independence.
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Grand Central Station
Daphne
New York
Biltmore
Wesley
Daphne’s Great Chance For Independence Ahead
Daphne finally awaits a pivotal opportunity to win a place that would grant her independence. The forthcoming installment will reveal how she handles this significant moment and the actions she takes when the chance arrives.
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Daphne
Tasmanian Jack of All Trades Claims Hairdresser Role
A Tasmanian man nicknamed Real Haridy Man describes himself as a hairdresser tobacconist cycle repairer and electrician. He asserts multiple trade capabilities and indicates plans for continued work across his diverse roles.
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Jack of All Trades
Decollate Blouse and Short Skirt Stir Washington Reception
A Washington reception overheard remark accuses Cortlandt Bleecker girl of provocative dress with a shocked observer. Senator Nelson replies with a wry line about young girls seen and not heard, implying surprise over the attire.
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Washington
Senator Nelson
Cortlandt Bleecker
Danderine Hair Care Ad and Courtroom Quip
An advertisement promotes Danderine as a cure for dandruff and hair loss, claiming the scalp irritation stops after several applications and hair becomes soft glossy and thicker. A Birmingham Age Herald joke follows about a defendant smiling at the judge, implying the judge is more attractive than jurors.
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Birmingham Age
Herald
Askett and Tellum quarrel over a stamped wife
In a humorous exchange Askett asks why a wife stamping a foot should affect a man. Tellum explains his wife stamped his foot too, provoking a lighthearted quarrel about shared irritation and mutual misfortune.
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Askett
Tellum
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine builds up the system cleanses the blood and makes one less prone to colds. It warns acute catarrh may become chronic and mentions a $100 reward if the remedy fails. References J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio and free testimonials. A humorous aside notes brides sweeping up dust months later.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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Rupert Hughes
Arper & Brothers
Goodby
Mamma
Beaver
Grand Central
Mrs. Kip
Bayardaid
Leslay
Bataan
Marty
Glenar
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