Loss Of The Schooner Mollie A Newfoundland Lament
The poem recalls the December 19 1944 foundering of the schooner Mollie near Grate's Cove Newfoundland in a gale. Six crew died and the Ranger recovered bodies while Grate's Cove men were praised for rescue efforts. The piece ends with a faith filled reflection and a prayer for rest.
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St. John’s Town
Grate’s Cove
Grate
Spirit of Thankfulness Quotes and Moral Reflections
A collection of quotations on gratitude from Epicurus Seneca Psalmist Taylor Simmons Eddy Addison Beecher and others. The passages urge persistent thanks to God and benevolent living, linking gratitude to virtue and reward.
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Epicurus
Seneca
Mary Baker Eddy
Confederation Life Opened Bonds of Healthier Ties
Fragmentary notes describe a social theme of open living and mutual care, hinting at friendships strengthened by shared meals and support. The text implies relationships centered on caring for each other and community cohesion.
Stranger at Almond Counter Sparks Tense Exchange
A terse exchange unfolds as a lady at the almond counter asks who attends the uta. A brusque reply promises patience and a quick turn to the speaker.
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Almond
Man-eating shark sighting touches a shipboard scene
A fragmentary dialogue mentions a woman falling overboard and a shark appearing to inspect her before swimming away. The exchange hints at a perilous maritime moment with a dangerous predator involved.
Courtship Echoes in a Wife’s Dismissive Jest
A woman quips that her husband has long failed to live up to his courtship promises. He once said he was not good enough for her, and she notes he has proven that doubt over the years.
Happy Young Fiancee Promises Domestic Skills
A humorous exchange imagines a bride to be pledging household help with cooking and darning socks. The groom responds that mending will suffice, sparking lighthearted banter about married life.
Potato Dumplings From Leftover Bread
Remove fats from bread and cut into small cubes then brown in hot fat. Beat eggs and combine with mashed potatoes parsley salt and flour. Mix well and let stand one hour. Shape into eight to ten balls and drop into boiling salted water for fifteen minutes.
Leave It To The Ladies As A Publicity Scheme
A humorous insight from 1906 suggests whispering rumors to a lady or a man to spread information quickly. The poem promotes informal word of mouth as the fastest way to publicize across a city and cautions about discretion and gossip.
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Bob Edwards
Selection of 40 Inspiring Stories From a Rich Life
A publisher advertises a collection titled This is just another Book featuring 40 standout stories aimed at preachers teachers evangelists and the general public. It markets the work as a mine of unused wealth and a museum of wonders for youth, with a distributing address at 300 McDougall Street Fostoria Ohio.
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Redbirds
F.M. O'Leary Ltd
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