Author and Butterfly Dialogue On Books And Love
A witty exchange unfolds between an author and a Butterfly as they discuss writing, romance, and how characters reflect real life. The Butterfly contemplates being in a book while teasing the author about mercenary notions, while the author reveals his own tale of success and the odd ethics of fictionalizing love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panoy
Mildred
Bor Elon
Rose
Anthony Hope
National Observer
Prize watch offered to top street newsboy booster
An offer promises a fine stem wind watch to the newsboy who returns the greatest amount of cash from papers sold over two months starting January 1. The watch, described as a beauty and well worth effort, is on view at the office to inspire sales.
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Robertson
Walnut
Philadelphia
Plea for Free Kindergartens in Brooklyn Charitable Letter
The Brooklyn Letter urges establishing free kindergartens to combat ignorance and poverty. It cites Christmas toy drives at The Columbia and The Amphion, praising Edwin Knowles management and Santa DeWolf Slopper, with the mayor’s speeches. The piece links early education to social improvement and calls readers to support the Brooklyn Kindergarten Association at Pratt Institute. It also shares home diet notes and a nut bread recipe.
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Columbia
Amphion
Edwin Knowles
DeWolf Slopper
John Gough
Brooklyn Kindergarten Association
Pratt Institute
Death of a Faithful Neighbor David A Waldr on
A tribute to David A Waldr on his death in November 1894. The piece lauds his upright life, quiet generosity, and devotion to helping others, urging friends to carry his example forward and find strength in faith.
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Lumber Yard
Bradford ST
TY Boston
Hopes Street
Bristol
R. I
Rati
T.T. Allan
Hope Street
Norris
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Thomas L. Norris
Bradford &T
St. I
Geno. M. Easterbrooks
Fall
River Laundry
New England
L. F. Gorwam’s
Local Express
W. Fred Fish
Just
State St
A.C. Daniels
Power
Bristol Tea House
Tess
J. J. O'Donnell
State Street
Bristol, R
Wilson
Bristol Phenix
Mamma
Lackawanna
Plymouth
Mt. Hope
Franklin
S&s
Seth Paull
Thames Street
Brooklyn Letter
Brooklyn
Greene Ave
Fleischman
David A. Waldron
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