Unfinished Novels and the Dulver Romance Forebodings
A critic surveys Nathaniel Hawthorne and others who left unfinished works including The Dulver Romance and Welp of Kermiston. The piece notes Hawthorne died before finishing Deliver Romance and Stevenson's fragmentary works, with Quiller-Couch completing St Ives and reflections on youth, aging, and shelter in decline.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
Dulver
Stevenson
Thackeray
George Gissing
Kermiston
Ro Lo Stevenson
St. Ives
Rue Nine
Tere
Quiller- Couch
Nathaniel Lawthorge
Fimi
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Wits
Spain's Revenge Parade Turns on Alligator Torchlight
Fragmented notes describe a Spanish rite against Anne Boleyn after Henry VIII's divorce. A ceremonial alligator figure, said to symbolize protestant harm, supposedly travels aboard the Anavolena in a macabre display. The tale blends rumor with imprecise details from Notes and Queries.
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Henry VIII
Catharine of Aragon
Ferdinand
Isabella
Anne Beleron
Spain
Anne Boleyn
Tea and the Lady Disrael Love with Widow Revealed
In a historic note from the era, the public figure Disrael is described as deeply fond of a widow. The account suggests a romantic attachment influencing social circles and gossip of the time.
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Disrael
Notable Authors and Discarded Manuscripts Mentioned
A collage of 19th century literary notes recalls the deaths of Thackeray Disraeli and Gaskell era authors, with references to unfinished works and posthumous notes. Anecdotes include Disraeli waiting for a tea, and the transition from pointed to rounded knife blades in French dining, linked to Cardinal Richelieu.
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France
Cardinal Richelieu
Seewer
W W Oman
Perownlet
Aids
Ricke- Heu
Fudds-The Whew Jinks Marriages Embroil Four Daughters
In a witty exchange from the Boston Transcript a speaker notes that Fudds The Whew Jinks is tied to four marriages with four daughters all engaged. The reply suggests the mother-in-law role to four men would be too diffuse to be objectionable.
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Fudds
Puddy
Boston Transcript
Traveling by Rail Between Philadelphia and New York
An era travel route shows trains running from Philadelphia to New York with stops at Strawberry Hill and Tren ton Ferry. Passengers board the New Blazing Star at night for a swift voyage to New York, where Revden Flezran Dalph will escort them aboard a boat suited for the journey.
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Philadelpha
New York
Wasn
Silewine
Butler
Ghd
Trenton Ferry
Brunsgeese
Blazing Star
Untitled Quip Report From New York News
An odd New York News snippet notes a son Wille growing round shouldered and a man named Tse seeing Jim straighten up. A reply mentions scolding, a new plan, and a note about a magnificent chest without further details.
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Wille
Tse
Jim
Hir
New York News
Open Fireplace Reflections on Family Happiness
The quote contrasts air tight stoves with open fireplaces as symbols of warmth. It argues happiness in a family circle is illuminated by the blaze of an open hearth, implying true contentment comes from communal warmth and shared moments rather than strict efficiency or respectability.
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Oo. W. Hollimes
Resolve In the Wrong Place at the Church Fair
A Pittsburg Post item notes a young man declares he will take no chances at a church fair. The remark provokes not commendation but attention, illustrating the curious reception of cautious talk in a social setting.
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Pittsburg
French scientist calls for wooden clothes suit concept
An odd Louisville Courier-Journal item reports a French scientist promoting wood as a material for clothing. The tone is curiosity as the idea prompts visual questions about how a wooden suit might appear and function.
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McFlab
Louisville Courier-Journal
Appreciation Over Possessions Quote by Anca
A reflective quote notes it is better to value what cannot be possessed than to own what one cannot value.
Jam Visit Sparks Quip About Dogs
A wry exchange from the Boston Transcript recalls Willie at a jam. Aunt Jane notes no fib was told while Willie jokes that dogs like jam after Fido’s reaction.
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Mamima
Willie
Aunt Jane
Fido
Suntie
Boston Transcript
A Linguist Learns Modern Languages in College
A speaker notes a student has devoted himself to modern language study at college and remarks on his quick range of topics from baseball to poker during a half hour conversation.
Her Secret. Mrs Jones and Her Private Opinion
The Chicago Journal notes a witty exchange where Mrs. Jones asserts a woman can keep a private opinion of her husband while Mr. Jones questions if a woman can keep anything to herself.
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Mr. Jones
Mary
Mrs. Jones
Chicago Journal
Rug sale at J. Loeb’s stores offers value
In need of a rug, a price range of 5.00 or 6.00 dollars is advertised as available at J. Loeb's stores with emphasis on value and location.
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J. Loeb's
Blythe Seeks Drawing Interests In City
Robert Blythe buys drawing interests of C F Blythe and invites local customers. Treatment and prices promised. Call at Yerses barn for service.
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Robert Blythe
C. Fh. Blythe
Wood ford Sanitary Letion cures in twenty minutes
Local druggist T Cunk of Covington and Ludiana advertises a fast acting remedy labeled Wood ford's Sanitary Letion that supposedly cures a cold in about twenty minutes and claims universal effectiveness.
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Woodford
Iren
T Cunk
Covington
Ludiana
Resolutions on Death of Brother James T Henderson
The committee on resolutions submits notes for officers and members of Tidal s Loge No. es Knights of Pythias regarding the death of Brother James T Henderson who departed this life on the 2rd day of March in Land.
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Tidals Loge No. Es
Knights of Pythias
Committee On
James T. Henderson
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