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Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

18 Jan 1908

Page 4

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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1908

Page

4

Farnsworths Financier Weighs Whirlwind of Deceit

In Boston, John Farnsworth discovers a forged bearer check tied to a scheme by Hartzell and his nephew Bob. Bailey Harrow masterminds an insider cashing plan. detective Kneeland uncovers the ruse and implicates the telegraph clerk. Hartzell’s and Harrow’s schemes collapse. Bailey confesses. Miss Clarendon rejects the corrupt life and plans to marry honestly in Pittsfield.

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Riley Harrow John Farnsworth Vallom Bailey Harrow Bai Farnsworth Farns Hartzell Bailey Ello Peter Moses Sworth Gov Worth Cent Mission Gertie Bob Miss Clarendon West Boston Pittsfield Kneeland Gorham Rascal James Kneeland Robert Farnsworth Farnworth Bearer Thompson Telegraph Office Jacob Hartzell
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The Wandering Goose Nebby Causes City Troubles

Tommy Trent's pet goose Nebby wanders through Juniper Street causing chaos from garden bulbs to eggs, dirtied linen, and a painted veranda. A carriage owner demands compensation as townsfolk chase the fowl across lanes while the Trent family faces mounting claims and a farmer’s stubborn bill.

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Juniper Street Tommy Trent Mr. Trent Teddy
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You Can’t Depend On A Goose Moral Tale

A boy named Tommy loses a goose named Nebby causing suspicion of damages. After explanations by Pat and Mr Trent, Farmer Green reveals Nebby wandered from his own yard and returns the goose. Green agrees to fix the fence and clip another goose’s wings. The tale ends with Nebby safe and a moral about not depending on a goose.

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Ommy Trent Gosling Dinah Trents Tommy Trent Tommy Pat Mr. Trent Nebnezzar Tommy Rally Nebby Teddy Robbins Geese Juniper Street Black Dinah Mr. Green Green Mike O’toole Trent Gate Nebuchadnezzar Farmer Green
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Balance a card on a fingertip and a toppled thought

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