Ann Appleby’s Parlor turns from sacred space to refuge
In a tale of sacrifice and mercy, Ann Appleby reluctantly prepares her grand parlor for her cousin Sarah Drew, who seeks shelter after hardship. The room’s dignity frays as furniture shifts and a clumsy incident tests ownership, generosity, and kinship until Ann forgives and offers lasting welcome.
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Miss Appleby
Ann
Mr. James
Sarah Drew
Ann Appleby
Appleby House
Sarah
Emeline
Mr. Jones
Little River
Abel
Josiah Leeds
Sara Drew
West Indies
Trouble for a British consul in Asia Minor
A British consul in Asia Minor recalls a difficult encounter with an Englishwoman at his office. She demands a carriage to Tarsus, an English Turkish interpreter, a guaranteed return time, and a Bank of England five pound note exchange. He refuses politely, fears repercussions, and awaits luck from the foreign office as she leaves in a huff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Townshend
Asia Minor
Turkey
Tarsus
St. Paul
Regent Street
Bank of England
Foreign Office
Favored Age and the Presidents Memory Challenge
A teacher scolds Isadore for failing to recall presidents, noting he can name only five. Isadore points out that at eleven the teacher could recite the full list without hesitation, but argues that there were fewer presidents then. Youth's Companion recounts the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isadore
T A
Dore
The Gentle Orientals and a Deadly Food Belief
A text claims residents in oriental countries mix enemy bodies with food to poison them. It describes tiny black specks under bamboo sheath leaves as barbed arrows that resist gastric juices and cause fatal intestinal irritation.
Fuller and Friend Recounting a Lingering Undertone
A well known lawyer and an old time friend Fuller greet with a hearty handclasp. The lawyer remarks you are looking exceedingly well. The friend answers indeed and notes you are filling out a lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
Coffins and Caskets Offered Throughout Dooly County
A local seller advertises a large stock of coffins and caskets in Dooly County with eight grades from high quality to inexpensive. Offers metal lined cases and steel handles, priced to undercut competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly County
Pine Timber Owner Seeks Shingle Buyer Near Richwood
A 500 acre pine timber owner five miles east of Richwood offers to supply at least 100000 shingles. Parts payments possible. Contact J C Wood RF D No 3 Vienna Ga.
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Richwood
J.C. Wood
RF. D. No
Vienna
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Clarissa Mackie
American Press Association
Stuart
William W. McCollum
Westbrook’s
Cordele
McCollum
Forbes Drug CO
Farm and City Loans
George & Woodward
Attorneys-At-Law
Vienna, Ga
W. H. Lasseter
ONIC
J. K. Orr Shoe CO
Atlanta
Cordele, Ga
Cordelo
J. R. Kelly
C. A. Thompson
Pinehurst
Georgi
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