Blue Umbrella Mix Up at College Reception
In 1922 a student narrates a blue silk umbrella episode sparked by a stolen item mistaken for her own. A mistaken exchange with Professor Laidlaw leads to a reveal linking Aunt Betty’s guest and the new professor, ending with playful embarrassment and romance.
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Western Newspaper Union
Karlie’s
Nan Paige
Nan
Laidlaw
Baille
Mother
Aunt Betty
Janet
Betty
Betty Baistey
Bailie
Professor Laidlaw
Farm Life in the Old Days in Texas and the South
The narrator recalls early Texas life in Grimes County with wooden plows and scarce schools. He recalls long wagon rides to brush arbor sermons, spring fishing and fall nut gathering, and hunting trips. He hopes modern youth have better schools and opportunities.
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Tennessee
Texas
Georgia
Grimes County
South
Progressive Farmer
When a Man Marries
A young man seeks a traditional wife while ignoring the quiet neighbor who embodies the old fashioned ideal. Across the street lives a modern girl with bold hair and fashions, contrasting with his chosen image of stability and cooking skill. He notices her though, even as he fixates on a different standard.
Mischievous Bride and Butterflies Honeymoon Tale
A man marries a free spirited woman after moonshine inflames impractical romance. She proves a bad cook and wild talker while he longs for stable marriage. After rough years and a looming divorce he plans to chase butterflies anew.
Local Democratic Announcements for July 26 Primary
The Democratic party lists announced candidates for the July 26 primary across offices including Congress SAM RAYBURN, Judge SILAS HARE, County Clerk J A DIXON ROYCE Q LOVING, W W MORRIS, Tax Assessor J N DICKSON, County Attorney J P COX, District Clerk J A SLAUGHTER R B ASTON, Commissioner Precinct 2 FINIS ALVERSON H H WILSON J W ROWLAND, Constable Precinct 3 E C LANKFORD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Congress
Sam Rayburn
J. A
John) Dixon
Royce Q. Loving
W. W
Will) Morris
Colds Cause Grip and Influenza on Bromo Quinine Tablets
Advertisement announces Bromo Quinine as the remedy for colds grip and influenza. It claims a single product named Bromo Quinine and presents the tablet as the cause remover.
Inelegant Advice on Courtship and Cooking
Reading among neighbors hints at wiser methods for attracting a mate. The narrator notes women can improve appeal by learning from observant sisters and applying practical skills, such as cooking, to influence a man’s affections through perception.
Mrs Nouveau Riche in Algebra Lesson
A playful vignette features a boy named Ronnie learning French and algebra. He greets a visiting lady, while his mother observes his progress and pride in his schooling.
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Agnes G. Brogan
Lloy Sea
John Hollingsworth
Whitewright
15Th Judicial District
Silas Hare
J. N
Jim) Dickson
J. P
Joe) Cox
Jim) Slaughter
R. B
Ray) Aston
Finis Alverson, H. H
Hix) Wilson J. W
Jim) Rowland
E. C
Lankford
Chesley Rutledge
Tan-No
Baker Laboratories, Inc
Memphis, Tenn
W. T. Nicholson
R. C. Hoyle, Chiropractor
Star Company
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