Little Jim in a Darkened Room
Poem by George R. Sims about a lively six year old boy named Jim. The speaker recalls his blue eyes and saucy tricks while noting the family's sadness as he lies still with closed eyes. The verse contrasts playful memory with sorrow.
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Jim
Linb
George R. Sims
How They Lost a Pastor at Brandon Church
The First Church of Brandon searches for a pastor after dismissing Mr. Barnes. Candidates vary wildly from Catholic to Universalist, with no fit in sight. A stranger overhears church talk on a train and becomes the new minister, shocking congregants. The pews stay empty as the hunt for a steady leader continues.
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Lowell Daily Courier
Brandon
Barnes
D. D
Toeir Late Pator
Deacon Gilkey
Chicago
Mr Ames
Mrs. Gilkey
Mr. Ames
Mr. Gilkey
Mr.Ames
Hall’s
McAllisters
Hall
Dr. Williams
Mr. Grant
Rae
Mr. Tilkey
Otjin
White
West End
Washington
Paine
Ohio
Peale Cee
Brandon Station
Mr, Gilkey
Mrs. Ames
Dr. Holmes
Mail Robbers and the Post Office Inspectors
A nostalgic portrait of post office inspectors as vigilant, patient crime fighters in New York. It contrasts their discreet, door to door detection with a public image of the service and highlights a culture of relentless pursuit of mail theft, noting long investigations and the steady work of catching dishonest employees.
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United States Mail Service
Post Office
United States Service Bureau
New York
Corps
Federal Building
Express
Express Company
Oge
United States
United States Postal Service
New York Post Office
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