A Tale of Love and Divorce in 1859 Neufchatel Society
A dramatic 1859 Swiss tale chronicles Lucie Tunod daughter of a noble Neufchatel family and her forbidden marriage to Hor Flotrou, a humble watchmaker. After nine years of domestic strain and financial ruin he becomes a prodigal spendthrift, forcing Lucie to seek divorce in Superior Court amid scandal and heartache.
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Tunod
Neufebated
Zevon
Mona
Junod
Ye Canton
Juri
Lake Neufchatel
Tady
Lucie
Ayorius
Flotrou
Inet
Cupid
Ujo
Sla
Flowen
Chicago Times
A Pearl Necklace Love Story From Augsbourg
A Duke Louis of Bavaria and Mile Mendes, famed German actress, star in a tale where love, pearls, and royal favor intertwine. He sells his estate to woo her, adds pearls to a velvet clasp, the theft and dramatic recovery unfold on stage, and Empress Elizabeth approves their union. The couple retreat to a Lake Stalinberg chateau as the Fairy Perlina of Bavaria.
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Austria
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Bavaria
Meodelf
Augubouris
Paria
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Lake Stahhnberg
Foyer d' Artiste
Europe
Mendel
Jefiret
Mendes
Saxony
Tade
Wall Ehough
Nellg
Neell
Augsbourg
Boltina von Armetedt
Milo
Mandel
Be Nuta
Chandoliér
Duke Louis
Perlina
Courier Journal
General Grant Seeks Breakfast While White House Turmoil Reigns
A Fortnightly dispatch recounts President Grant visiting a Washington restaurant for breakfast in civilian attire, baffling staff and diners as he sought a private room. A waiter quips about his money, and Grant retreats, prompting humorous comments about his public image and status. The piece closes with a moral on civility amid chaotic leadership and a reflection on courtesy.
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White House
Long Branch
Jim
Grant
Peter
Pierce
Buchanan
Toose
President
The
United States
Gerald
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