The Dutchman Conrad Finds Holden Ties
Conrad Hoehler, a German draftsman, joins the Holden firm Harper and Meade as a gifted designer. He earns trust, overcomes prejudice, and becomes a valued match for Elsie Harper while facing misdeeds by his employers. When confronted with time-theft, he confronts them, and Blanche Reynolds defends his honor. In the end, Harper admits fault and Conrad chooses to stay, uniting the circle.
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Brandon Meade
Molden
Meade
Holden
Conrad Hoehler
Conrad
Hagler
Harpers
Harper
Artis
Hyde
Eastman
Lfe
Elsie
Price Reynolds
Dutchy
Sandie Reynolds
Wright
Gallid
Turner
Kone
Sam
Parsons
Dutchiman
Blanche Reynolds
Mr Hoehler
Blanche
Herm
Miss
Reynolds
German Message Changes In A Farewell Note
Tears appear in Blanche and others as they read a note from Meade or Harper showing a departure. The note begins Mein schoenes Liebchen and is unreadable beyond that, written in tumultuous German.
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Meade
Harper
Blanche
Conspicuous Cigar Lighter Stolen by Habit Thief
A cigar shop owner discovers a bronze cigar lighter missing from a counter. A detective explains the thief discarded the rod outside as a habitual act, deducing the lighter’s location from the customer’s move after lighting his cigar. The detective offers his services.
Needless Interruptions at Concerts Spark New Yorker Letter
A New Yorker complains to the Times about metropolitan women knitting at concerts. He recounts sitting near a knitter and the clicking needles, compares it to a market bean shelling on a streetcar, and argues knitting distracts from harp music. He suggests quieter pastimes.
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New Yorker
The
Times
Stop Eating Meat If Kidney Pain Appears
An advertisement warns that regular meat consumption may stress kidneys, causing backache and other symptoms. It promotes Jad Salts as a remedy to flush kidneys and improve urine to prevent bladder issues, touting safety and broad use. The piece also includes unrelated product plugs and aphorisms.
Weeks Break-Up A Cold Tablets Ad Parody
A vintage advertisement parody touts Weeks Break-Up A Cold Tablets as a guaranteed cold remedy at 25 cents from your druggist. It humorously mentions Mrs Gadders distressed by Belgian plight and neglecting her poodle to attend relief meetings.
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Adv
Bargains Brighten Home as Couple Debates Style
A husband shows off a new Balmacaan coat and Nile green hat bought on sale for 16 and 4 dollars. His wife Cecile admires them yet notes the outfits suit her less, suggesting another purchase tomorrow. They plan fried chicken for dinner as the moment passes.
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Herman
Jove
Cecile
Satisea
Wales
Coffee Failure and Postum Cure Highlight Letter
A reader recalls coffee dependency causing headaches and rheumatic symptoms before switching to Postum. The letter claims steady nerve improvement, weight gain, and better digestion after abstaining from coffee for six months. Postum is described in Regular and Instant forms with prices and brewing notes.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Weilvile
Pga
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