Fragmented tale of love duty and reform in Colac paper
A literary scene unfolds with Lois and Bentley debating charity and reform. They clash over social work, wealth, and responsibility as Bentley seeks to help the poor and Lois questions motive. Their dialogue exposes class tension and personal sacrifice amid a reformist backdrop.
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Leith
Bender
Ol Bentley
Witiille Exer
Brixton
Lois
Docle
Salvation Army
William Lewis
Treasury
Tia
Tarker
Browiee
Herzelf
A & University
Bentley
Noland
Congdon
Beattie
Gentley Parker
Pepa
Ap- Parker
Arnold Ransom
Esquire
Ehad
Nave
Matworlogould
Mary
Eld Gardner
Aarkor
Heatley
Arrow Heed
Inewes Mary
Tom
Parker
Jean
Wily
Gardner
Imin
Stokehold
Kent
Gandner Aoent
London Tale of Pride and Peril in Damp East End
A vivid fragment from a London era narrative follows Pett Ridge style humor and working women, with an anecdote of a remonstrated clerk, a barge of old times, and a shipwreck recounting a crew’s gallantry. The piece mingles social observation with dramatic incident and character portraits.
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Ata
William Pott Ridge
Prious
Ndge
London
Pett
Tore
Churiheam
Dun
Pithridge
Corrupt City Council Bidders Targeted by Detective
A New York Daily Mail report from December 22 describes bribery for municipal contracts. Mayor Guthrie arranged a detective who was offered notes and money. a staged slaying photo occurred, prompting White House archives and cleansing efforts. Vanderbilt plots a Park Avenue hotel near former Vanderbilt estate site, with a lavish building planned costing about 2 million pounds.
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Iter
Gutheriv
Fort ‘Itt
Guthere
Lodsevelt
White House
General Weitacre A Retired Cavalry Officer In Village Life
Folk in our village describe General Weitacre as a small man with white hair and a single grey moustache. He is active and unselfish, devoting himself to hobbies like pottery, gardening, book collecting, and scrapbooks while avoiding self praise. He values friends, shares advice, and engages in friendly sport with local youths, maintaining a disciplined yet vibrant daily routine.
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Weitacre
Wwe
Epistouws
Chan Tither
Miss Stone
Henek
England
Freddeteh
Hyrenbook
Brewry
Uridice
Mandel
Edo
Sir Frederick Bridge and His Witty Cabinet of Anecdotes
A column on Sir Frederick Bridges featured in the Journal Woman at Home recounts humorous episodes from his life. It details a Philharmonic concert incident, his domestic arrangements with three unmarried daughters, and his refined yet frugal lifestyle with precise notes on food, wine, and servants. The piece also recounts his witty responses and a 1902 coronation choir anecdote.
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Sir Frederick Dridge
Matthew Cripps
Sir Frederick
Frederick Brides
Theatri- Goly
Gorden
Handels
Coronation
Frederice’ Bridge
Abby
Sally Inwour Alley
Linbouckert
Shia
Gobby
US Statesmen Seek Peace and European Alignment
fragmentary report outlines reactions of figures including deposed grand vizier Kiswit Masha and Baron Von aantentfiel on European peace and future monarchy. It notes public enthusiasm for charity stamps aiding soldiers, tuberculosis homes, and cross-border relief efforts, with references to US public sentiment and press features.
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Kiswit
Pri Wet
Senor Castra
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