An Old, Old Story of Love and Deception
In a Wisconsin page tale a woman named Jessie Trevellyn revisits the old oak where she and Clive Lee once vowed lifelong love. Illness forces a marriage to her father's nephew, John Trevellyn, and years of unresolved remorse follow. A newspaper note reveals Lee's return. Jessie confronts the past and clings to vow and honor, ending with a hopeful reunion and a quiet wedding.
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Mrs. Trevellyn
Clive Lee
Europe
Jessie Trevellyn
Jessie
Mamma
Papa
Cara Mia
Italy
Trevellyn
Young Lee
John
Mr. Trevellyn
Clive
Lee
New York
Miss Jessie
Mr. Ce
Mr. Ler
Jesssie
For the Young Folks. A Wisconsin piece by 64RAD
In a cottage scene Harry sits with Mamma and Tray as mist gathers on the hay. The verse moves with playful dialogue and a wink from Sol, hinting at mischief and lighthearted mischief. The tone is folksy and wholesome, fitting a young audience.
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Wisconsin
Harry
Sal
Balsted
Mamma
Tray
Sol—sly
Sol
A Droll Mis Mistake At Church and Garden Tales
A humorous scene follows a child Mary noting Willie's naughty talk in church, with a mother puzzled by a punch word misunderstanding. The piece shifts to nature lore about how spring arrives from fairy and animal observations, then a short vignette about Jane the mare rescuing Bobby Brown, and ends with a description of the Milwaukee boys game Tip-cat.
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Mamma
Mary
Willie
Brother
Wille
Manna
Mammua
Pontius Pilate
Milwaukee
Merry England
Four Lady Recipes for Practical Cookery in 19th Century
An invitation for readers to contribute practical recipes. Included are Indian bread made with Indian meal rye and wheat flour, gingerbread with molasses and eggs, apple souffle with steamed apples and eggs, strawberry shortcake with berries, flour, and butter, and boiled eggs guidance. The piece blends baking, desserts, and egg preparation tips, urging plain writing and brevity.
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Bouwsse Eacs
Best Breeds for Fowls and Fruit Growing Advice
Farmer readers urged to contribute practical notes by letter. Light Brahmas praised for six month weight near five to six pounds with good care. Plymouth Rocks offered as low-maintenance profitable birds. A doctor notes fruit consumption reduces medical bills. urge planting fruit yards. Bone phosphates are valuable when burned to create ready soil amendments. Hog cholera prevention via soapsuds. a spontaneous marriage anecdote closes page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rocks
Spying Fieep I Thomas Tate Farms in Illinois
A well known Central Illinois farmer hires a farm-hand at about $15 a month who carries a Bank of England draft for £500. The youth, Thomas Tate, is a Scotch son of a wealthy investor. his father owns 346,000 acres and plans to place him to manage a 100,000 acre Missouri farm. Also notes calls to clean baking powder safety, robberies of Theo Vandeveer, and a Milwaukee business college ad by B C Spencer.
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Scrantox
Durr
Fred. Martin
Gafiga
Zimmerly
Schadt
Ald. Roesler
Martin
Miss Gaffga
Mr. Zimmerly
Misa Schadt
Fieep
Illinois
Bank of England
United States
Thomas Tate
Edinburgh
Scotland
Missouri
Price Baking Powder Company
Dr. Price
Theo. Vandeveer
Butler County
Vandeveer
Speansmeas College
Milwaukee
Wis
B. C. Spencer
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The
Mamie Collins
Bausher
Sara D. Halsted
Queen of Fairies
Bere
Jane White
Bobby Brown
Jane
Bobby
Father
Oth ‘Ars
New Yorker
Prairie Farmer
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