Silence that Speaks Volumes Aller Dukes Courtship
Notable quiet All er Dukes intrigues peers with stillness drawing chatter from others. Ethel Awling, drawn by his silence, confronts love as he quietly asks for her hand and she says yes, turning a shy romance into a bold engagement.
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Aller ‘Dukes
Dukes
Girle
Africa
Aller
Ethel Awling
Ethel
Isid
Aller Dukes
Esthel
Smething
Kutea
Wealthy Charity Letter Exposes Clever Impostor Appeals
The excerpt shows a correspondence from a rich and charitable woman receiving requests for clothes hats and favors from supplicants posing as needy. Many letters reveal self praise moral character and longing for social lift. The piece notes such appeals often signal weak mindedness and cites turquoise mining in Nishapur as context.
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Leslie
Lost Golf Ball Leads to Confusing Tale
A boy named Tommy brings home a soiled golf ball and claims it is lost. His father, Mr. Ddles, questions the find, while Tommy insists the ball belonged to someone named Jean and his caddy Woking fortr Opinion, creating a humorous miscommunication.
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Tommy
Mr.ddles
Jean
Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion Becomes Winter Health Aid
L. H. Howard of Unionville Missouri promotes Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion as a natural tonic that builds nerve and blood strength to resist winter illnesses. The ad claims long lasting wellness, no stimulants, and a money back guarantee if no improvement. Sold locally at The Rexall Store in Unionville.
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Rexall
Fexall
United, States
Canada
Great Britain
L. H. Howard
Unionville
Missouri
Public Auction of Farm Stock and Implements Near Unionville
I will sell at public auction on my farm nine miles southeast of Unionville two miles west of Garfield and five miles northeast of Pennville starting 10:00 a m Monday December 22 1913. Described items include 15 head of stock five horses five cattle four brood sows one male hog farm implements and various materials. Terms: orders over $10 carry a nine month note at 8 percent interest if not paid as due. cash discounts six percent for sums over $10. sums $10 and under cash. Windhse y John Clark. Superseded by Branano Suits Hunt Gillum Aucts Al Shaw Clerk.
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Unionville
Garfield
Pennville
Monrpay
Morelock
Windh Sey
John Clark
Branano Suits
Hunt & Gillum
al Shaw
Hartford Visitors Attend Sunday Meeting
Nat Brasfield and wife of Unionville visited the Sheltons and attended a meeting Sunday. John Fowler and wife and Rev. Harmon had dinner at Jim Bradshaw's Sunday. Joe “n' a” entertained relatives from Sunday.
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Nat Brasfield
Unionville
Geo. Shelton
John Fowler
Rev
Harmon
Jim Bradshaw
Joe
N’ A
Aunday
Community Gatherings Highlight Ha Will and Hartford Church Events
Bud Carter and family visited the J B Kelley home while large crowds attended Sunday church services and a baptism at James Bradshaw pond. Rev Allaberry and Rev Harmon led the Hartford revival closing with good attendance and order as Ha Will Tellsworth Jim Lawson and others shared meals at local homes. A Christmas tree is planned for 2 PM Christmas afternoon and a pie supper Saturday night with invites extended to all.
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Bud Carter
Johnny
Mt. Harmony
J. B. Kelley
Jas. Bradshaw Pond
Hartford Church
Allaberry
Harmon
Will Tellsworth
Jim Lawson
John Hartford
Alex Shearer
A. Woodard
Rev
Ashberry
Frank Scott
Wifa
Clarrence Carter
Ope
Irgn Baugher
Tom Lawaon
Ruth Lewis
Artie Morrow
Lillie Guffey
Josie Mundon
Jim Lawnon
Causus Calkins Frets Over Watch on Sidewalk
Causus Calkins drops his watch and asks Belicitous Jones if it stopped. Calkins notes the watch is four inches thick and jokes about a meatier model to ensure it survives future drops.
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Causus Calkins
Belicitous Jones
Calkins
Precocious Five Year Old Worries Train Conductor
Bill Bowen of Atchison recalls a Central Branch train encounter where a woman and her five year old son faced fare rules. The conductor notes the boy must pay, the mother replies he is only five yet looks older due to heavy worrying.
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Bill Bowen
Atchison
Curious French accident ends life of girl by splinter
A man splitting tree trunks with gunpowder in France caused a fatal accident when a splinter shot through a first floor window and struck an eight year old girl, who died instantly. The event occurred as the child watched from inside.
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France
Ant
Splinter
Ceylon Sees Shift From Bullock Carts To Motor Ferries
Heavy mortality among Pullocks used to haul planter iron goods in Ceylon due to rinder pest and foot and mouth disease signals a coming change. Inland transport may pivot to motor ferries replacing the traditional and slow bullock carts that have long served as the main conveyance.
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Ceylon
Ceylos
Broken Promises Leave Man Struggling to Rebuild Life
A fragmented reflection on fallen promises and a man’s ongoing effort to gather the pieces of his life. The text likens the situation to Humpty Dumpty, emphasizing the difficulty of repair after repeated breaks.
Not Numerous A True Christian Is One Who Comes
A reflective line suggests a true Christian is defined by listening to a sermon in humble attire, using an old suit to illustrate sincerity over appearance. The remark emphasizes inner faith over outward dress in a thoughtful, brief aphorism.
Harmony Hair Beautifier and Shampoo Ad
An ad touts Harmony Hair Beautifier to make hair softer silkier and more beautiful. It promises no oil color change or gray darkening and claims easy use by sprinkling before brushing. Harmony Shampoo is marketed as a pure liquid that cleanses scalp quickly with rich lather and no harsh residue.
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Harmony
Cree Rexall
Leacing Drug
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Rosston
Hetly & Made
L. H. Howard
Unionville
Ite Aaa
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Faocy
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Raes
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Laws of Physics
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Bedtirac
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