Nearest and Dearest

The sun is setting on 12 tons of pickled onions. A dynasty is dying - and who's left?

Love finally beckons to Nellie. Was it worth keeping the home fires burning?

Eli is feeling self-indulgent and decides to feign illness. Comedy, with Jimmy Jewel and Hylda Baker

Eli Pledge hires a secretary. Comedy, starring Hylda Baker and Jimmy Jewel

All the women resign from the pickle factory

Eli and Nellie reminisce after visiting their father's grave _ but what they find in the attic makes them doubt their parentage

Nellie appears in court on shoplifting charges _ will the Pledges' public face be tarnished forever?

Eli's excessive drinking threatens Nellie's social standing with the Townswomen's Club

Nellie demands Eli give up his drinking _ but can he stay on the wagon? Comedy, with Jimmy Jewel

Eli celebrates Nellie's birthday by catering to her every wish _ but does he have an ulterior motive?