The Young Teacher at Mrs Weston’s Boarding School
In the commemcement at Mrs Weston’s boarding school Miss Lydia Holcamp clashes with Miss Barker the elocution teacher. Holcamp fails her recitation, blaming Barker who supported by the students and staff endures. Harry Quintard, a wealthy suitor, develops interest in Barker as she plans a country summer to study art before pursuing a new phase of her career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Miss Barker
Miss Holvainp
Lydia Molemno
Lydian
Harry Quintird
Harry
Miss Holcamp
Thurry Quintard
Harry Qointard
Slater
Hal
Misa Barker
Linny
Cumberland
Tam
The New World Award and Heavens Longing for Home
Poem fragment reflecting on return home to Kartl and the loveliness of spring. It contrasts distant beauty with home comforts, celebrating birds, rain, and the changing seasons as a yearning for beloved homeland. The voice muses on the ache of absence and the reward of reunion with familiar joys.
Miner’s Daughter and Carpenter’s Grandson Betrothal
Laura Barker, daughter of a coal miner, tells of her path from factory work to teaching, meeting Harry Quintard, grandson of a carpenter, and their decision to marry despite class barriers. Lydia Holcamp accuses Harry of forgery, but Laura trusts Harry as a rightful match. their romance ends with a betrothal amid fashion circles. A parallel tale recounts Charney, imprisoned by Napoleon, who finds solace in a flowering plant that inspires faith and eventual release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baura
Mr. Quin
Mr. Quintard
Uarry
Harry Quintard
Lydia Uolcamp
Ang
Barry Quintard
Dads Chacher
Madunny
Lydia
Hilgister
Miss Holcamp
Harry
Milas Barker
Laura
Clarry
Jeara
Marty
Laura Barker
Napoleon Bonaparte
France
Charney
Lts
Ban
Josephine
God
The St Johns River Mystery and Florida Geography
A Chicago Times reader discusses Florida water flow patterns from Lake Okeechobee to the Atlantic, noting how the St John’s River can appear to run uphill while actually moving toward ocean level. The piece mentions relief maps, the Florida topography, and a curious central ridge near Okeechobee, plus historical notes on General Sherman and a medicinal advertisement featuring H A Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Florida
Jacksonville
Chicago Times
Lake Okeechobee
Okeehobee
Okeechobee
Gulf Jon Mie
Jedge
Atlante
St. Johile
Maine's Early Settlers and the Matinicus Island Tragedy
The article recalls Matinicus Island siege and massacre near Maine with Reuben Carver of Vinalhaven as speaker. It details Eben Hall and family taken by Indians, the boy surviving, and the sister fate unknown. It weaves moral counsels about worry and resilience after the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthions
Reuben Carver
Vinalhaven
Auckland
Ebenezer
Are
Jso
Ishnder
Penobscot
Bangor
Canada
Quebec
France
New York
Old York
Kittery
Camden
Thorndike
Green Tahun
Sone
Alder Kon
Matinicus
Nally
Boston School Boy’s Brainy Beginnings Sparked Controversy
A Boston visitor praises a five year old boy as highly intelligent after the child forms Greek words with building blocks. The father, Che Peond, boasts of the boy’s erudition claiming at twelve months the child spoke of indubitable proofs of Boston’s superior culture compared to ancient Athens, provoking shock from the visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Che
Papa
Bostonos
Athens
Violinist Wienawski Delivers Concert Despite Dog Distraction
Famous Polish violinist Henryk Wienerowski plays at the Winter Palace under Emperor Alexander II. A dog at the concert approaches and rests on the artist's knees, causing fear he might be bitten. The emperor and audience laugh as the dog is recalled and the performance continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Wieniwaski
St. Petersburg
Alexander
Winter Palace
State Department
Wienawaski
Hin
Wienwoski
Minperer
Wieniuwaski
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C. E. Meservey
Main ST
Rogaland
H. Beaton, Jr., M.D
Rockport
Maine
G. F. Burgess
Rockport, Maine
J. P. Cilley
Fannie C. Berry
Carleton
S. J. Treat
Rockport, Me
Frank Anderson
Dela
Whanese
Bay Virwer
Campes
T.R. Simonton
Camden, Maine
Shnontan
Supreme Judicial Courts
Knox
Waldo
Johnson Knight
Augustus H. Knight
Drs. Miller & Bisbee
Jamdhn
J. F. Adams
Hall & Dyer
Camten, Milne, Guth
Z. BR. Mason
J. B. Swan
Chitleen
T. H
HUNT
Dralem
Ib Thuner
Ale
Chestnut
Ehn Street
Mhtage
Jess
Royal Baking Powdeiecos
Walt St. NY
Ayer
E. M. Howard
Newport, N. ID
James French
Atchison
Katy
I. M. Kidder
Dwight St
Noston
Mass
A. B. Allen
Winterpock
BRICK
Dollais Ordway & Con
U. Amnadas
Washhigt
Peounty
Qilee
Washington
Delfot
Aris
Misa
Tarey Quintard
Keawlck
Amirmine
Aga
Elia Thacher
Lauraker
Hoth
Manchester
The
the Flower
General Sherman
Ohio
Sherman
H. A. Powers
Wilton
New Hampshire
Wea
Maudie
Maines
Gian
Sidney Linton
Erie
Copenhagen
Norristown Herald
Dr. No Watts
Mr. Bentley
Eden Musee
Mariar
Harvard
Hassan
London
Charles Lamb
Lamb
Wodersa
Ditlicutticn
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