Bossue Vindicated as Courageous Cavalry Hero
A de Bossue's plunge from disgrace to glory unfolds after his exile from court and a loyal horse's rise. La Puysaye seeks Bossue's worn charger, leading to a dramatic roadside rescue and a last charge where the horse dies amid a display of valor. The army judges Bossue as not a coward.
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M. de Bossue
France
Rue Des Saints Peres
America
Indies
Montcalm
Vaudretti
Bossue
Spain
M. le Comte de la Puysaye
de Chauvelin
de Burgere
Luxembourg
Bossue’s
la Puysaye
Joe
Mhaeed
Paris
Bureau of War
Grenadiers
Bosw
Constantine
Messieurs
M. de Coigny
Ciel
de Bossue
Charm of reposeful woman as timeless tonic for modern life
The article argues that a quiet, tranquil, composed woman steadies life better than fidgety, high spirited behavior. It praises calmness as an enduring charm, noting it preserves youth, avoids nerves, and helps one master situations without costly outbursts.
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Tennyson
Prithee
Lillian
Tolstoi
Clean money. Washed and ironed across the nation
A New Orleans Times-Democrat report quotes a bank teller noting rising demand for fresh, crisp bills from women. The piece explains washing and ironing currency is possible, describes a wealthy woman laundering money, and suggests many notes become dirty through circulation.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
North
Treasury
Another Hero Wallace Logan Dies Saving Others
Wallace Logan an engineer on a railroad train died saving passengers after a wreck near Akron Ohio He stayed at his post grasping the throttle rather than escape and was the only fatality His brave act saved many lives and he is described as a true hero.
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Wallace Logan
Akron
Frank Wilson
Cincinnati
Logan
Dutch Courage and Whisky Banter
A brief printed quip contrasts Watts and Boozefite over whisky's supposed bravery. Watts rejects the idea that liquor makes a man brave, while Boozefite insists the drink gives him the courage to return home.
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Watts
Indianapolis Journal
Fragmented verse lament from a crew of the Pit
A scratched, dreamlike piece voices a patched crew of the Pit lamenting their fate. They speak of shared bread turned to stone and a world not fit for them, expressing disillusionment with failing aims and common hopes.
Danger and Skill in Indian Cobra Capture by Charmers
A Wide World Magazine account describes cobra handling in India where two professional snake charmers lure the snake with violin music. The dust trap, swift capture by the neck, fangs drawn, and the risky disposal of the head are detailed, highlighting the peril and precision of the performers.
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India
Wide World Magazine
Man Falls Into Chicago River Stirring Absurd Debate
A man breaks his leg after falling into the Chicago river prompting a humorous exchange between papers about the incident. The New York Journal notes the imagined odors would cushion the fall while Gotham questions the feasibility of such a mishap.
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Lake Front
Chicago
Gotham
New York Journal
The Only Times
The landlord explains a chimney only smokes when the grate is on fire as the tenant questions the unusual smoke pattern in a terse dialog.
Flattery of Public Men Lincoln Stands Alone
The Boston Herald cites The London Spectator noting Abraham Lincoln withstanding praise. It contrasts public opinion with his private scrutiny and shows his patience amid a party that questioned his second term. Adulation did not influence him. adversity sharpened his resolve.
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The
London Spectator
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Washington
Capitol
Boston Herald
Empress Counts Privileges At Imperial Table And Court
The Empress of Japan enjoys a unique privilege, dining at the same table as the Emperor and advising him on political matters. She is fond of horseback riding and maintains a daily exercise routine in her private gymnasium.
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Japan
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