The Clown and the Missionary On A Baltic Crossing
A May voyage aboard the Baltic from New York to Liverpool blends class contrasts and quiet revelations. A circus clown reading the Bible befriends a shy missionary, while a painting session reveals shared humanity as the ship sails toward Exeter Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Company
Baltic
New York
Liverpool
Miss Milman
Ginazons
Chris
Exeter Hall
London
Iorry
Mountain brigand raid ends in outlaw death at sunrise
Civil War era clash near McGee rendezvous unfolds as Collins forces surprise pickets, routs the outlaw band led by McGee, and captures or kills key members. Women and children are guarded as the valley's stock is driven away. Molly McGee reportedly fled into the hills during the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Jordan
McGee
Cellins
Molly McGee
Champ Ferguson
Tinker Dave Beatty
Fragmentary diary page with Italianhand inscription
The narrator finds a handwritten note in a half formed Italian hand. They recall American schoolgirls writing similar lines about a beloved brother Teddy from sister Emmny, noting a damber and youth. The page is opened and examined softly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy
Emmny
New Stock to Open at Herrold’s Drug Store Site
I will open a bran new stock of dry goods boots and shoes gents furnishing goods and groceries in the room lately occupied by H B Herrold's drug store. I aim to have goods on shelves by the 20th and will welcome the public and strive to satisfy their wants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Herrold
Alfred R. Calhoun Contributes Mountain Brigand Short Story
Alfred R. Calhoun is listed among authors contributing to a new series of copyrighted short stories featuring his work titled tA Mountain Brigand.
Misapplied Assistance on a Streetcar Jacket Incident
Two women on a Detroit streetcar shared an amusing mishap as one tried to aid the other with a stubborn jacket. The helper steadied a shoulder and collar. the stray forces failed, then the jacket finally came off. The helper laughed at the situation recalling the proverb about minding one’s own business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Amy
Teddy
Almy
Mme
Detroit
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Viola
Roseboro
the Clown
Missionary
Royal Academy
Emmy
Teddy Catty
Young Kit McGee
Kentucky
Tre
Alfred R. Calhoun
Gaylord Jessup
Herrold & Jessup
Herbold & Jessup
Westville
EMON
Ansley
Selz’ Enterprise
Lincoln Medical
Campbell’s Hotel
Troobesday
Aan
SOAPS
Amoskeag
Lenox
San
Ta Claus
Banner/The Badger L. L
Rogue
California
Aunt Jemima
Masonic
Iwestvisile
Ind
Wotet
E. R. Lincoln
Business Office
State St
Chicago
Keystone Watch Case Company
Philadelphia
DeWitt
J. G. Gorrell
Indiana
KK. T. Scott
E. T. Scott
Raphi
Bridie
Flasaee
Ware
Harrison & CD
Nait
Circularfrea
Royal Medicine CO
River St
Ill
KE. T. Scottr
Dr. Price
Pworld
Louisville
Leways
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Louisvilles
Pullman
F.J Reed
Reight
Michigan City
Kreight
F. R. Jerome
Detroit Mail & Express
Detroit Limited
Atlantic Expresst
Wren Narwan
Chicago Mail
Uxpreset
Pacific Express
Daqhwald
Chicago & Grand Trunk
Erie Limited
Atlantic Express
Reading Express
Valparaiso
Joan Wherrett
Haskells
Baltimore & Ohio
R. R
C. P. ReyNnoups
Alicia
Chicago and
ST Louis
ST Paul
Minneapolis
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