A tale of hardship and hope in a rural family
In a late nineteenth century vignette, Mrs Spencer's widowhood unravels as her bank closes and wages falter. Her children Charley Susan and Tom weigh futures at Markbeadyne and in a Nevada mine while neighbors and Squire Parker test loyalties. A ruse by the children to ease sorrow brings renewed optimism and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Suvao
Spancer
Mre
Sua
Tory
Charley
Tom
Sue
Tommy
Squire Parker
Thomas
Susan
Jacob
Charles
Mother
Busan
Parker
Spain
Spenster
Mack
Marker & Co.'s
Silver Minen
Nevada
Maurker
Mrs. Spencer
Sary
Spencer Blessed
Wyllie
Goloy
Elasthan Wyllis
Elnathan Wyllis
Suny
Harker & Co
The Mother's Bible and a Faithful Legacy in Exeter
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a mother who kept a Bible during years of hardship. Her child speaks of hunger, prayer, and the book’s influence on his life, noting the mother’s pious strength and the lingering duty he feels to honor her memory through faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter Mall
Hoey
John Sabah
Americas
Lersos
The Widow's Troubles and a Thanksgiving Scene
A fragmentary portrait of widow Spencer preparing a homely Thanksgiving at a wood colored farm with a busy kitchen, features filled with turkey, pies, and fruit. Family members Susan, Charley, and Hitle Tow appear as they gather in a rural Connecticut setting near a river, amid domestic bustle and a stormy mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Susan
Parker
Envelopa Business and the Rise of Destrine Sticky Mucilage
The article notes a surge in envelope production tied to intraductina use of destine starch for sealing and stiffening. New York firms dominate mass envelope supply with millions stocked weekly, while a fire incident reveals the usefulness of the adhesive in stiffening cotton and other goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
England
Lengthy health rules mix with war anecdote and fair news
A long list of life rules covers temper, eating, sleep, work, and behavior to lengthen life, followed by a humorous war anecdote about a drum carried to camp with poultry. The piece ends with a note that the State Board of Agriculture is in session in Columbus for the next State Fair.
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Avery
Idulf
Journal of Heath
Buenas Siekamis
Louisiana
Rube Asdale
Rane
Weil
State Board of Agriculture
Columbus
Making
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Waake Lockes& Blymyer
Eton and Proprietirn
Ener Abe Raometiy Eveveten
Business Directory
Ailonan Me
Yeaa Bachman & Chamhm
Tyommeys
Nombione
Caine
Ginvon & Pennington
Towtnys
Maudiced
Bnewen
Ian Saars Bey Fantr
Hinata
Koren Lal
Uga
Seroad
Fran Ui
Biter
Pune Aiany Masons
LAW
Dykes & Pern
Geo
Hareman
Ait
Baw
Hateepreter
Preieh
Ao Lanewrers
Creu
Aimee
Theae
Pentre
Thetovem
Ankopatin
Piysuian
Louth
Ian
Julie
H.W Manpen
Selmie
Hobert Eyeln & CO
Iaeconsoor
Shar Han
Tita
Wonker
Skinner
Volek & Furchaer
Talloue
Aed
Vestinga
Waddington Fire
Particuler
Attration
National Exchange Bank
Paidin Capital
Ajanurants
THE
Tiffin Woolen Mills
G. Gross
Iulinetta Chou
Gienbets
Cal
Ayers
Hedges
Becretary
Wn. Gallup Jewsller
Tiffin Loan Association
Sean Ne
Tiffin Tribune
Louie
Bouyeut
Salem
Greel
Westiner
Nivenes
Ted
Rani
Howe
Tiffin
Oho
Philadelphia Ledger
Eine Clerka
Heither
Wright and Silth
Rod Sping Holt
Haulton College
Lita
WaAsiixdron
Senate
Stewart
Bivery Gia Wus
Fia
Mr. Gough
Emporium
Shawhan
Wurne
Schlosser
Tani
Ean
Idaveathuyy
Alosser
Iasy
Ib Altenmavor
National Resort
Tor Lochen
Cente
Ronee
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