Aunt Everine's Money Shapes Sisters' Rise From Want
In a Westmoreland setting, sisters Maxine and Jenny cling to Aunt Everine's promised fortune while planning to earn their own futures. Jenny pursues work and marriage with John King, while Maxine trains in music and French, then secures a Real estate job, with both sisters supporting each other toward independence. They resolve to value effort over wealth as Aunt Everine nears inheritance.
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Sipson
Davenafuts
Farleys
Everine
Westmore
Maxine
Jenny
Pike
Eveline
Lved
Jennie
Andy Pratt
Exch
Mrs. Hyatt's
White House
Mater Street
Savings
Constance Hall
Mrs. Myatt
John King
Lita
Pike's
John
Goodrich
Prowess With Rifle Helped Davy Crockett
David Crockett famed pioneer and rifle shot rose to politics after a successful squirrel hunt in Heckman county. He joined a hunt to win a scalp-counting barbecue and later delivered a speech, eventually serving in the Tennessee legislature and in the Twenty third Congress.
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David Crockett
Tennessee
Andrew Jackson
Heckman County
Dueck River
Montmartre Clay Fame and the Parisian Origin Tale
The Kansas City Times notes Montmartre’s famed edible clay, once a draw for visitors who ate raw dirt from hilltop furrows and drank clay broth. It recalls how the area’s clay lore preceded the Moulin de la Galette and credits figures like Jean Marat in the legend.
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Parisian
Montmartre
Moulin de la Gallette
Jean Marat
Kansas City Times
Pride and punishment echo in Roosevelt speech and court
The article cites Franklin D. Roosevelt addressing the New York Scouts about pride's many forms and a judge confronting a thief who claimed hunger. The prisoner retorts that a proud thief will pay stiffly, asserting the rule to pay for what he took.
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Franklin DD. Roosevelt
Koy Scouts of
New York
Jane Among Friends Dresses Like a Fashion Plate
Mildred compliments Jane's style as she outfits in bold, polished attire, sparking playful banter about fashion in their social circle. The remark highlights Jane's chic presence and Mildred's witty framing of the scene.
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Jane
Stout
Mildred
Mary
Berkshire Eagle Questioning Grounds in Case Siting Evidence
A witness tests the validity of the points raised in the case, asking for clear ground to strain the arguments. The exchange is noted in the Berkshire Eagle report.
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toWnser
Straiig
Berkshire Eagle
Wayland Notes on Visits Accidents and Local News
Wayland society includes Mae Wolfe visiting from Burlington and Washington visitors. Maynard Wyse injured by an oil can incident requiring anti-toxin, missing school briefly. School hires for next year announced with Supt Paul Rainer and several principals and teachers listed. Nearby visiters include Ira McBeth family and Eva Krabill party from Ohio. Births and deaths noted in the community with relatives attending. Doreas Mennonite women to serve at Alumni canquel May 13. Ed Sponberg suffers knee injury while clearing roads, ongoing hardship described.
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Wayland
Mae Wolfe
Burlington
Edd Wolfe
Oscar Sheets
Virginia
Dale
Max
Ezra Wittmer
Duane Dean
Leah Freyenberger
Lucy Vosaart
Washington
Maynard Wyse
Amos Wyse
Maynard
Wayland High School
Paul Rainer
Jacob Roth
Wayne D. Allen
Ross Barnett
Selma Sommer
Geneva McElhinney
Eva Ballard
Effie Wyse
Myrtle Zehr
Ermina Troutman
Dorothy Schlatter
Grace Hebel
Ira McBeth
Francis Stier
Edina
Hmil Stier
Eva Krabill
Ohio
Robert Krabill
Manuel Hisor
Peoria
Hisor
Barbara Good
Joseph Good
Ed Wenger
Joe Good
Amos Good
Donald Rex
Sam Wenger
Donnelson
Minnesota
Wenger
C. K. Shantz
Edd Eicher
Doreas
Mennonste
Opera House
Dot Swartzendruber
Tri-Cities
Frances Duenbostle
Ed Sponberg
Olds
Farmed out of luck as man bleeds for help on rented land
An injury leaves a farm worker unable to tend a large rented farm. Doctors report no broken bones but pain is severe. The man faces hardship due to lack of immediate assistance to manage his property.
Just Us Club Meets with Mrs. Howard Anderson
The Just Us club will gather with Mrs. Howard Anderson on Wednesday at 2 PM. Attendees are asked to bring flowers for the exchange.
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Just Us Club
Howard Anderson
Local Clubs Schedule May Meetings
The Bleur de Lis club plans a Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Boyd Foster's home. The Business and Professional Women's club meets Wednesday evening May 11 at 6 15 in the Y community room. Members must notify Mrs. Winnie Palmer about excusals or guests by 1 o clock at the County superintendent's office before 7 p m Tuesday. The Sunshine Community club will meet with Mrs. Fred Zieglowsky on Wednesday May 11, bring needle and thimble.
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Bleur de Lis Club
Boyd Foster
Business and Professional Women's Club
The
Winnie Palmer
Sunshine Community Club
Fred Zieglowsky
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Gigi
Davy Crockett
Buffalo
William T. Wright
Emile L. Frigon
Wright
Jean
Janet
Frigon
Earl
Ervena
W.S. Reister & Sons
Eggs & Poultry
FOX
Gene Stratton
Old
Iowa
Corbin & Barrett Bootery
L. Wilson & Co
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