Tolstoi and the paradox of fame and truth
The portrait of Tolstoi reveals a volatile mix of genius and theatrical posing. His works are read little, and suspicion grows that his fame rests on persona rather than plain labor. Yet his writings bear fundamental truths and a strange, repelling fascination as American and British readers weigh his worth against national temperaments.
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Tolstoi
Skmmerson
Mme Sarah Bernhardt Relegated to Grandmother Class
In years past she was known as Mme Sarah Bernhardt but has grown stale with many farewell tours. The port paragraphers label her Aunot Sallie Bernhardt and relegate her to the great-grandma class.
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Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Aunot Sallie Bernhardt
Suffrage Suggests New Name for United States
A lone woman suffragist proposes renaming the nation the United Suffrage States of Africa and predicts the day of change will warrant a hobble skirt for Uncle Sam.
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United Suffrage States
Aferica
Uncle Sam
Goul Thing Draws 5 Million to Texas
A provocative observation claims 5 million of the 10 million US residents are drawn to Texas by recognizing a goul thing. The remark implies a trend of migration tied to this perception.
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United States
Texas
Chauncey Depew Eight-Volume Set Announced
Tut Liteut Chauncey Depew in eight volumes is announced. If we judge humanity, he is good for at least one or two more.
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Chauncey Depew
Olumus
Meatless Min Endorsed by Publication
The item endorses a meatless option labeled v meat and notes support from the household audience. It mentions wives involved in preparation and asserts no bone content.
Austrian Finds Virus of Idiocy Spreading Laughter
An Austrian reports discovering a forum of idiocy that spreads like giggling laughter through groups. The remark suggests a contagious, lighthearted effect causing widespread amusement.
Hay fever vs winter cold legal distinction noted
A terse statement notes a key difference between hay fever and a winter cold. It implies a potential for legal action or scrutiny regarding the latter, though specifics are unclear.
Misery and company share a common bond in dark irony
A compact proverb notes that misery seeks companionship yet rarely returns the gesture in kind, underscoring human longing for shared suffering and mutual understanding.
Blue-back Speller Draws Graybeards Back to School
A traveling seller brought Webster’s blue-back spelling books to town selling at a quarter each. Adults, including men in their forties and fifties with gray hair, lined up to buy. The piece recalls how the old speller stirred memories of youth and prompted praise despite its moral lectures.
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Orange Leader
Bonham
Alarming Increase of Brights Disease Prompts Warning
A local discussion on Brights Disease cites a prominent citizen who believed he was cured after using Prickly Ash Bitters. The piece urges caution for overlooked kidney issues and promotes the tonic as a remedy, citing testimonials and urging readers to obtain the genuine product.
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Bright
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