Suffrage Debate Sways Vernon and Greene in Motion
Brand Whitlock reports on a tense scene around Vernon and Miss Mana Greene as suffrage pressure grows. Amelia rebukes Vernon at breakfast while Greene aligns with reformists, prompting political maneuvering within the state capital and within Vernon's circle.
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Morley Vernon
Prom Ailien
Bose
Mana Greene
Vernon
Alan
Wuffraee
Mme Greene
Vernin
Miss Greene
Greene
Fernin
Amelia
Efe
Hodge
Senator Vernon
Alen Greene
Power and Passion in the Senate Lobby
In a tense Washington scene Mrs Overman Lathrop manipulates allies to advance a plan while Vernon confronts Amelia’s fragile position. Amid schemes and coercion, the lobby buzzes with shifting loyalties as preparations for a capitol visit unfold and a delicate resolution looms unresolved.
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Senate
Overman Hodge
Liere
Idwond
Counmit
Porter
Sen
Hodge Lathrop
Vernon
Braidwood
Port
Amelia
Overman Hodge-Lathrop
Amelia and Vernon confront each other amid tense silences
In a crowded parlour Vernon pleads for answers from Amelia about letters and rumors, flinging blame and pleas as she remains cold and distant. Their conflict escalates with emotions and tears, until a hurried reminder of the late hour interrupts the confrontation.
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Vernon Wenton
Amelia
Vermens
Peculiar Wheel of Fortune Belief In Breton Village
In a Pont-Croix near Brittany village peasants credit a crude wheel contrivance with healing powers. A bell mechanism linked to a cord is used to stroke a sufferer’s head in a rite believed to aid learning, while others question the superstition amid local church scenes.
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Pont-Croix Tany
Church of Confort
Comedic Tea at Odds Over Gift in China
A young missionary jokes with his father about giving comas and coffins as gifts in China. The father reacts with grim humor as the man exits, leaving a tense moment over the macabre quip and cultural misunderstanding.
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China
Doctor Says This Is The Worst Attack Yet
A graphic exchange portrays a doctor warning of a severe attack while another character implies it may be fatal, highlighting a tense moment of crisis and potential final confrontation.
Fragmented 1909 Ads and Snippets on Health and Hums
A collage of 1909 era snippets and testimonials mentions Cuticura remedies curing skin trouble after doctors and hospital failed, brief jokes and exchanges, a cold remedy claim, a sales pitch for a commission offer, and assorted aphorisms and gossip notes reflecting the period’s mood and advertising style.
Moving Pumpkin Mystery Ends With Skunk Reveal
Mrs Samuel H Hight of Skowegan reported a pumpkin seen walking across the Meld. The sighting ended when a neighbor knocked the pumpkin over and a polecat was found stuck inside, the animal managing to escape with the pumpkin on its back. The tale echoes in a light note about friendly wildlife behavior and camp followers like the Alaskan jay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Hight
Skowegan
Lewiston Journal
Mr. Osgood
Rough on Rats in Out Buildinge
A fragment describes mixing Rough on Rats with a chosen solution, spreading it under floors, and using cat boxes and poison to control rats and mice. It mentions dog and cat access restrictions and notes druggists and a Mrs. Benham related to Women’s work. A humorous aside questions hobbies versus nightmares.
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Benham
Ceres Falls Down Coal Hole. Call Sparks Cleanup
A caller reports a person, possibly a youth, fallen into a coal hole and requests urgent assistance. A janitor and a supervisor respond to investigate the scene and ensure safe retrieval of the individual.
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Ceres
Sonny
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