Split Commission Sparks Country Drive Romance
John Bainbridge a young realty salesman learns on a country drive that with Mary OBrien the house artist he can land a commission on a luxury property. He recalls Eloise and Anna Compton as he navigates the busy streets and hopeful prospects in a bustling city setting.
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Bainbridge
Manson
John
Realty Corporation
Adams
Eloise
John Bainbridge
Anna Compton
Anna
Acme Realty Corporation
Mary O’brien
Jackie
Mary
Jack Bainbridge
Gene Ie
Ghostly Warning Saves Gryneaus From Persecution
A mysterious visitor warned Simon Gryneaus of Vienna of looming danger during the second diet of Spires. Gryneaus fled to safety as agents hunted him for heresy, and the old man vanished, believed to be a divine messenger guiding Melanchthon and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin’ Luther
Philip Melanchthon
Melanchthon
Simon Gryneaus
Faber
Vienna
Gryneaus
Ces
Ryneaus
Heaven
Ragged Schoolmaster Falk Founding Germanys First Ragged School
Johannes Daniel Falk of Weimar earned the title by founding Germanys first neglected and orphan children care and education institution in 1813 the Society of Friends in Need and the ragged school. The Falksche Institute now carries on his work after 1829 as a state taken over program. Falk, poor boy turned scholar, is remembered for his charity and authorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannes Daniel Falk
Weimar
Germany
Society of Friends In Need
Falksche Institute
Falk
Ragged School
The Unwanted Woman
A London Mail opinion piece argues women face deeper social tragedy than men as they age. It reflects on lack of claimed support and the burden of providing for others, noting aging and loss of youth alter life prospects for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mfe
Small Bibles Bring Eight Shillings Each In London Trade
The market sees two tiny Bibles sold for eight shillings. One is Newberry’s Bible in Minia ture measured at about one and three quarters by one and one eighth inches, and the Glasgow edition. The largest Bible is Bowyer’s grangerized Scriptures, expanded to 44 folios with 7000 engravings, costing £4200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Newberry
Glasgow
William Bowyer
Michael Angelo
Benjamin West
A Milk Shake Up in Adulterated Milk Case
In a courtroom a judge accuses a defendant of selling adulterated milk. The defendant pleads not guilty as a witness notes the milk is 25 percent water. The plaintiff argues high water content would still fit milk per the cyclopaedia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyclopedia
Public Auction of Mrs. Charlotte Murnan Estate
Public sale at 609 South Market Street at 10 o clock Saturday May 27 1922 of household effects from the late Mrs Charlotte Murnan including furniture rugs linens and kitchenware in excellent condition cash only removal after payment Ex or M M Lynch Auctioneers Duvall Dunn R S Smith Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte ‘Murnan
South Market Street
M. M. Lynch
Charlotte Murnan
D. Duvall & Dunn
R. S. Smith
Dickens’ Gorgeous Attire Highlighted by Beach Comber
The Daily Express notes that among English authors Dickens was likely the most stylish dresser. It recalls him visiting the Household Words office as editor in a striking outfit with a bright green waistcoat a vivid scarlet tie a sky blue coat and red cuffs on display.
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Dickens
Daily Express
London
England
Household Words
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E. Water, Street
R. M. Swimley
Little Joe’s
National Sales Stores
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Ah Elgin
Jewelers
Optometrists
Lilliace Mitchell
McClure Ni
Furnain Bridge
London Mail
H. K. Green & Bro
H. K. Green and Brother
Moling & Seal the
Handley School
Equity
Winchester
Virginia
Stewart Bell
H. F. Byrd
Handley Library
Aeess
Evening Star
Exchange
East Fayette Street
Baltimore
Hamburger’s
N. Main St
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