Three Barton belles chase a wealthy doctor for a husband
In Barton, three belles compete for Dr Charles Elliott. They crown him as prize, vow bridesmaids, and plot to win his heart while debating wealth, social standing, and future happiness. A stormy evening reshapes their schemes as Elliott courts Lilian, Celia, and Dora, revealing a genteel romance and rivalries resolved by fate.
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Wand
Celia Wayne
Barton
Bond
Dora Adams
Tully
Cella
Charles Elliot
Lilianine
Wally
Derby
Celia
Dora
Jfise
Elliott
Lilith
Dot
Lillian
Mira
Lilian
Muafe
Ciln
Lla
Mautitus
Dewitott
Jessie Norris
Jessie
Mrs. Norris
Lillian Vane
Mr. Elliott
Mrs. Elliott
Charles Elliott
Mr Elliott
Woman as partner in business and home duties
An essay extols the wife as essential partner to a husband in business and life. It argues female influence stabilizes health and finances, provides recreation, and sustains morale. The piece portrays marriage unity as key to children’s development and future prosperity, linking a wife’s support to success and security.
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Anafclal
Tyre
Artificial lovers and a cherry spill in a tram
A distracted woman confronts a man on a tram over social pretensions and deflects with talk of goose oil and artificial flowers. Her basket upends, two quarts of cherries spill, and she declares independence from insults as he retreats toward the door.
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Japan
Woman Advice and Self-Reliance in Domestic Judgment
A prose snippet argues women should know their own minds and exercise independent judgment rather than rely on others. It critiques overdependence on advice, warns against second guessing and social shopping, and advocates maintaining personal salt-reliance and autonomy in daily decisions.
Hints On Headache And Self Care
The article outlines headache causes linked to stomach disorders with guidance to hunger cures for mild cases. It cautions fever or persistent forehead pain may signal serious illness needing a physician, notes lunar pains could reflect lung issues or anaemia, and suggests rest for nervous strain. It also offers a home remedy of lemon juice, water, and soda for common headaches.
Winkle and the debt laden quarrel tale with odd names
In a comic exchange Winkle and Mrs Kentish discuss debt and marriage while a bizarre case from Philadelphia notes a patient named Death and surgeons and nurses with odd surnames Payne and Groan in a German Hospital. A lurid letter Beckons with a missing signature and a scolding note.
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German Hospital
Philadelphia
Miss Death
Frank Mackett Dye
Misa Payne
Miss Groan
A Change of Clothes for Dinner Comfort and Dignity
The article argues dressing for dinner signals personal comfort and civility, improves mood, digestion, and readiness for meal times. It notes the Lancet support for changes of attire aiding fatigue relief and overall wellbeing for workers, clerks, and merchants alike.
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Sipnis
Oso
Dog and Parrot Escape Through Yard Gate
A dog and a parrot, living in a back yard, were found in the front yard after the parrot called and the dog nudged the cage door. The pair coordinated to open the side gate and exit, prompting the man of the house to watch their unexpected escape.
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Hoys
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