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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1906
Page
7
Marta, Hampstead housekeeper, frets over a young neighbor woman Betty Gainsboro and the Gainsboro family moving into the vacant house. She fears romance for 35-year-old Professor Travers, whom she has long shielded from flirtations and intruders, especially a stylish rival.
A professor returns from woods to find a girl named Betty stranded in a gnarled apple tree. He helps her down and their acquaintance grows as Marta frets about potential trespassing and a canoe awaiting use, hinting at evolving feelings and social tension.
Marta pushes for control as Travers, a book loving professor, falls for Betty Gainsboro. A chance meeting at Gainsboro house seals love while Marta relents, admitting relief at the union despite wry concern about daily meals. The scene unfolds with jealousy, longing, and a final kiss amid a rural setting.
The principal recalls his schooldays as the happiest in his life and Mam ma agrees, noting he would not claim it if it were not true. Fred-Well adds a light remark about hockey and avoiding trouble.
A Baltimore American quote suggests forestry is art, with the idea that wood cuts reveal artistic nuances. The brief exchange frames forestry as a creative craft, linking nature and artistic technique.
The advertisement claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy works with nature to ease colds. It supposedly relieves coughs, aids lung function, aids expectoration, and helps restore health, noting thousands testify to its excellence. Priced 25 cents. large 60 cents. sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
Mrs. Mary H Walters of Columbus Ohio reports severe stomach weakness and inability to eat due to useless drugs. After taking Electric Bitters she experiences rapid improvement and claims a complete cure, with Stewart druggist guaranteeing the tonic.
Iowa Central announces round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Iowa the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and Canadian Northwest and on the first and third Tuesdays monthly to the South Southeast West and Southwest. Fare one fare plus $2 with liberal limits and stopover privileges. For rates and details contact A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis.
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