Olympia and George Vining in a village of romance
Olympia Martin refuses George Vining then discovers she loves him. He returns married to a Boston-bride, but Olympia learns he is not. finally he proposes, asking if she will marry him or remain a bachelor. Jessy and Grandmother Martin witness gossip and change as Olympia confronts love and choice. The Bible Society has distributed 60,000,000 Bibles to date.
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Armauer-Hansen
America
Norway
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakota
Olympia
Olympia Martin
Mr. Vining
Goldescombe Hall
Aliss Oympia
George Vining
Martin
Goldercombe Hall
Oliver Sands
Olpia
Miss Olympia
Oliver
Nature
Olver Sands
Pasanga
the Cedars
Jessy Vining
George
Tosay
Cronkol
Martio
Squire Taylor
Grandmother Martin
Mrs. Martin
Gorge Vining
Goldescomb Hall
Ity
Jessy
Vining
Goldescombe
Oympia
Georser
Boston
Bion
Juasy
Olympia Cru
Ind
Indy
Boll
Mamma
Golds
Sama
General Morgan
Indian Affairs
Thawifa
Dorchester
Indianterior Department
s—Nowomatr
Morgan
Noble
Wiles
Browater
Dooa
Kew Gardens
London
Bangor
Biison
Milwaukean College
Alma
Giard
Horse Meat as Food and Historical Use in Europe
A historical column notes horse meat has long been eaten in Europe, especially France, with authorities in 1850 6 confirming its nutritional value and ease of digestion when minced. It describes past Paris horse sausage practices, price data on horses, and the broader social context of horse meat consumption in war and famine periods.
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Joan Guould
New York
Tfo
New-York
France
Prussia
Noverly
Paris
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Switzerland
Laly
Byala
Frankfort
Fate and Love Meet on Life’s Stage Across the World
A reflective verse describes fate guiding life paths and romantic searches. The speaker imagines meeting a destined partner after a long voyage or search, possibly years away, with weather and chance shaping whether love will unite two lives.
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Lfe
Women Dominate Government Jobs Across Agencies
The article notes Treasury employs the most women among federal workers, with Interior close behind. It highlights large female staff in the Government Printing Office and Bureau of Engraving and Printing under Civil Service rules, while other departments like Agriculture employ fewer women. Also described are rites around Chinese, Japanese, Burmese coffins, funeral customs, and a feature on picturesque women and the Duchess of Fife’s social freedom.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Interior Department
Agricultural Department
Government Printing Office
Civil Bervice Commission
Bureau of Engraving and Print
Wiener to Wind Your Watch Capitalizes Candid Advice
A dry goods merchant and a jeweler ride home on a streetcar. The merchant winds his watch as the jeweler heckles him noting that watches should be wound at home each morning to keep the spring tense for daily motion. The remark suggests trying the method for a month or two to see improvements.
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Wien
A Growing Country Teacher Questioned About States
A brief New York Weekly vignette shows a teacher asking how many states exist, with a student responding in a quip about not having read the morning papers. The exchange captures a rural or classroom moment reflecting curiosity and humor.
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Roy — “Pease
New York Weekly
Sable Cloaks and Bleached Hair Fashion Notes
A Chicago Tribune style piece surveys winter cloaks in rich brocades and heavy wools, noting high neck collars and proportional fits. It contrasts Medici and Directoire silhouettes with stout figures, and warns on flattery of hair bleaching while describing natural hair tones and eye-catching shades.
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Medici
Directoire
Post
Fur caps trend and fashion notes from winter season
The piece highlights fur caps as the rage this season with hats and bonnets described as pretty. It lists two leather types kid and glove kid with patent leather tips, and notes velvet hats with full crowns and wide brims trimmed by ribbons and feathers. Seal jackets are longer than last winter, and the overall tone emphasizes plain, figure-flattering styling.
Doe and Dog Foster Extraordinary Bond Near Clifton
A tama doe named Roxy and Spry the setter share a rare companionship on Mr. Cass’s Clifton Pennsylvania property. Spry protected and nursed the fawn after catching it on Penchstone Mountain two summers ago, and the two now live, play, and even sleep together in the same nest. Spry treks to Roxy when warned, and both perform playful antics, including Roxy walking on hind feet at Mr Cass’s command, with the dog eagerly following and searching for her if she wanders off.
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Mr. Cass
Clifton
Penn
Tama
Roxy
Spry
Penchstone Mountain
Sis
Mr. Cas
Suzy
Rosy
Household tips on window cleaning and onion dishes
A column offers practical household methods for spotless windows using a dull day and ammonia wash. suggests avoiding soap, using tissue or newspaper for polish, and cleaning wood first. Also includes onion preparation ideas, from plain boiled to baked with butter, plus a note on salad onions and adding flavor to soups.
Wonderful Locomotive on Big Four Promises Great Speeds
A Five engine Strong patent locomotive on the Big Four line between Cincinnati and Indianapolis is under test. It claims to haul heavy passenger trains at 75 to 90 miles per hour with eight miles covered in about eight minutes. The design features dual fireboxes, a long boiler, gas and smoke economy, and a rear cab for the engineer atop the boiler.
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Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Strong
Bender
Froman Uns & Cab
Canada Southern Road
Qepediali
Vanderbilt Party
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Casatannaogls
Brazil
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Stanley
Zanzibar
Northern Pacific
Tacoma
Secon
Italy
Ital
Java
W. H. Milburn
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Philadelphia
Eya
Alphasa Det
Union
Ulfi
St Lawrence
Bay of Ots
Nova Scotia
Maine
Legislatur
Wyoming
Watt
Yellowstone Park
E. Blanc
Sahara
Tunis
Blanc
Gulf of Gastogne
Easy Vining
American Bible Society Society Clinic
Women In Office
Effin
China
Peking
Reburg
Prico
East
Asia
United
Chicago
Times
Jngpira
Lalegram
Duchess of Fife
Prince of Wales
Catel
New Fork Journal
Tong
Mich Wa
Surrey
Ingoldmolls
St. Paul
Chicago Tribune
Caucasus
Denver
Cal
Rock Island
Hanstholm
Balticrea
Eiffel Tower
Cape of Good Hope
South Africa
Cape Horn
South America
Kuckenthal
Jona
Theae
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