Hartleys dramatic clash ends in confession and vow
In Hartley's dim office Norma Keating confronts him after his harsh review. He explains the conflict between honesty and protecting her career. She seeks her photographs, they reconcile, and Hartley asks for marriage as she forgives his cruel public stance. Jimmie notes the shift in power. In the end Norma hints at a future together despite the scandal.
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Jimrose
Gartley
Murphy
Hartley
Jimmie
Editora
Star
Mr. Hartley
Norma
Timmie
Hiven
New York
Misa Keating
Art Department
Phen Hartley
Dheant
Bartley
Bernhardt
Duse
Pippin
Groundhog Weather Riddle and Wit in Old Cartoon
A playful piece blends humor and philosophy about groundhogs predicting six more weeks of winter. It drolly questions weather foreseeing power, mentions palms, gowns, and a quip about a bribe, ending with a punchline about the coal man and historical amusements.
Notice of Letting Contract Ditch No 29
Notice of letting contract for ditch No 29 describing alignment measurements and components including manholes and joints. Public works action invites bids and specifies project scope and location details.
Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised with chemical claim
An ad notes Foley's Kidney Remedy contains Hexamathylenatatramin as a valued ingredient and Hexamethyle netetramine described as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic. It urges early use at first irregularities to prevent illness and lists Williams & Anderson as the seller.
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Williams & Anderson
Lathams Home Run Creates Baseball Nickname the Dude
Charley Comiskey recounts how Arlie Latham earned the nickname the Dude after a spring home run for the St. Louis Browns. Von der Abe teased him with a tailor bill bet, leading Latham to wear new outfits for days. The tale ends with Latham's fame spreading in baseball lore. A second snippet notes a curious Avonmouth structure and a gypsy prophecy.
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Charley Comiskey
Aick Latham
Latham
St. Louis Browns
Comiskey
Chris von der Abe
Arlie
Lathan
Chris
Lath
Old Pal
Aarle
von der Abe
Artie
The
Cook’s Folly Tower Legend and Other Droll Tales
A fragment from reminiscences recounts Cook’s Folly, a tower linked to a boy’s death by a viper in a fagot fire. It also notes Irving’s Duke of Wellington dinner with Napoleon portraits and ends with a kirk elder’s harsh Sabbath rebuke about marbles and hell. The piece preserves old humor and cautionary folklore.
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Cook’s Folly
Washington Irving
Duke of Wellington
Apsley House
William IV
Napoleon
Qanova
Caesar
Kirk
Jeanie
Dean Hamgay
Hats as Aids to Matrimony in Grand Magazine
A writer argues hats and marriage share wise judgment. She notes men tease women’s fashion while admitting some men pick wives for appearances as much as substance. Mme de Broutelles is cited in Grand Magazine.
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Mme. C. de’ Broutelles
Grand Magasine
Seeking Relief and Mistletoe Phrases in Quotation Lore
A compact collection of oblique quotes and dialect lines is presented, including a railway boarding scene and a remark about a wife’s death, followed by brief literary asides. References to Mormons, self reliance, and Carlyle’s adages appear alongside a proverb about self help.
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Darky
Jim
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