Emmy Milburn Plans a Secret Elopement Influence
Emmy Milburn seventeen resolves to rise from her sordid street life and marry Rabb ellie, then learns Marianna secretly weds Jim Baldwin. Emmy confronts grandmother Pentland with the news as the family grapples with loneliness and a shattered home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmy Milburn
Marianna
Pentland
Rabbellie
Erself
Emy
Jim Baldwin
Flex
Emmy
Sixth Street
Jom Baldwin
Stewart
Jim
Spaulding-Baldwin Boys
Prospect Street
Rosetta
Matthew
Flower Street
Cedar Avenue
Mrs. Milburn
Merianna
Bill
Penny
Emmy Opens Work at Harbison Brothers Paper Company
Emmy begins a new steno graphic job with the Harbison Brothers Paper Company in the Parks Building, earning twenty two dollars weekly. She reflects on the modest pay and her optimism, while Mrs Millburn preps the house for a frigid morning as a kettle and hot water signal the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbison Brothers Paper Company
Parks Building
Robb
Mrs. Millown
Emmy
Mrs. Milburn
Emmys Dilemma Between Family Duty and Opportunity
Emmys thoughts drift between leaving her aging mother and pursuing a chance to earn money. She recalls the fur nace nickname Old Jumbo and the long years of sacrifice her mother endured to send her to school. Her resolve wavers as hope returns while her man’s mood shifts, hinting at a dramatic continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmys
Sheffield Township Seeks Bids for Bridge Repairs and Extension
Sealed bids are invited by the Supervisors of Sheffield Township Warren County Pennsylvania for labor and materials to repair and extend abutments and construct a new floor on the Horton Avenue bridge over Two Creek. Plans and specs available at W O Mason engineer Warren Pa or at Sheffield Township Secretary. Bidders must deposit five percent certified check and sign contract with bond. bids due November 10 1928 at noon.
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Shffield Township
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Horton Avenue
Two Creek
Sheffield
County of
Warren
W. O. Mason
Township Supervisors
W. T. Hart
Board of Supervisors
W. J. Wright
W. T. Tart
H. A. Gibson
Sheffield Township
Corn on Growing Spree Sees Rapid Height Rise
Californias Cal.-C. Fred Helner reports 200 ears of yellow corn growing rapidly. The corn increased nearly two inches per day as August planted seeds four days earlier reached about five inches tall. Fifty days later stalks ranged from six to eighty feet tall.
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Gerber
Cal
Fred Helner
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Frances Baldwin
Lakeside Avenue
the Cour-Touse
Modest Zep
United States
Knut Eckener
Washington
Meadowbrooks
Catalina
California
Jamieson Hardware & Supply Co
Health and Haat
Seery Can. Tee
B. J. Schipano Importing Co
Jordan's Dress Shop
Library Theatre
Xtra
the Folkman’s
GEO. L. Folaman & Sons, Inc
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