Local Color Tales End in Pottefield Romance
In Pottefield stories a New York author Peter Polhemus inflames locals with a fine tale of Jane Topaz and Jim Bowers. Polhemus, writer of Jane's Honeymooners, pretends to be rustic while courting Jane. A staged mill kiss and a mock pursuit end with Jane marrying Jim, Polhemus vowing harmless mischief, and readers warned not to expect more local color.
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New York
Peter Polhemus
New England
Jane Topas
Mr. Polhemus
Jim Bowers
Cy Brown
Polhemus
Jane
Reading
Cain
Jim
Almple
Ruimed
Mrs. Polhemus
Jane Topaz
Ike
Jane Merriwether
Pottsfield
Topaz
Mr. Bowers
Hard to Define Beauty in Art and Nature
A meditation on beauty contrasts prettiness with beauty of the soul, noting that beauty blooms in diverse forms across cultures and media. It argues no universal definition exists, cites Madonna as a symbol of varied ideals, and suggests harmony is learned, not innate, with some people missing it due to education or habit.
Boyhood of the man who shuns dogs in life’s bond
The author weighs how a boy who rejects dogs misses a key part of growing up. A dog, any breed, is a necessary companion to a real boy, turning affection into character. The piece laments a lad who cannot rejoice in canine companionship and sees it as priggish.
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Knickerbockere
Towser
Moonshiner's Trial Turns to Hidden Spring Water
In a Kentucky tale set in Wolverton a revenue raid targets David Telford for moonshining but Justus Reynolds helps to elude capture. The case ends with Telford revealing a discovered mineral spring and Ina reconciling with Justus at a wedding as the crystal water promises fortune.
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Telford
Mia
Ina
Wolverton
Kentucky
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David
Mrs. Telford
Justus
Mr. Telford
The
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Revenue
Mr. . Telford
W. G. Chapman
Breach of Promise Testimony Involving a Lady Witness
In a breach of promise hearing, lawyers grilled a star witness about a plaintiff's attire. The witness recalled only a quick glance at a turban with veil, mink boa, gray suit, patent shoes, and a cheap shopping bag, then refused further costume details. The judge interrupted to move on to the next question.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sleep as a Protective Function Says Dr Sidia
Dr Boris Sidia asserts sleep is not a disease or abnormal condition but a normal state. He explains waking and sleeping are two manifestations of a single life process, each healthy and integral to existence.
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Boris Sidia
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Wyoming State Fair
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