A Heart's Problem Opens with Maurice Esmond in London Night
Maurice Esmond travels from central London to Camberwell and enters the O’Bryan tailor shop where he meets Dan O’Bryan and his family. He befriends Lucy the dressmaker and Teddy, while secret strains of hidden debts and a looming family conflict press on his fragile position.
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Earl Ring
London
Maurice Esmond
Blackfriars Bridge
Camberwell Green
Esmond
Dan O'Bryan
Edmond
O'Bryan
Otis
Lucy
Teddy
Patriot
O’ Bryan
Waddy
Esmon
Camberwell
H.arkwood
Maurice E. Calthorpe
Temple
Maurice
Calthorpe
Thackeray
Caulthorpe
Sid
Pete Burn
Delibe
Obney
Maures
Waele’ Nash
Detroit
Free Press
Curious Excerpts from a Century of Storm Tales
A collage of historical snippets recalls storms from 1339 to 1882, naming tempests, shipwrecks, and survivors. Notable events include the 1708 Goodwin Sands wreck, 1737 London accidents, 1768 Havana storm, and the 1876 Calcutta cyclone with immense loss.
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Pope
Assun
Habi
Ntai
England
Hugh de Beauvais
John
Edward’ III
Chartres
Richard II
Channel
Oliver Cadrel
Tuckey
Dunbar
Worcester
Addison Ene
Marlborough
Eddystone
Sifigle
Kent
Goodwin Sands
Bishop
Bath and Wells
London
Havana
Anne
Mons
Engand
Ireland
British Meteorological Department
Holland
Buyn
Y Reid
Calcutta
South America
Marshfield
Mississippi
Ghote Ulm
Quincy
Savannah
Angus
Mende Yeh
Russia
Mahila
United States
Lnghia
Isret RA Meek
Emmettsburg
Liv
Wester
Nevida Mines Linked to Lead Exposure harming Miners
Silver ore from the Nevida mines shows a strong lead association. About half of the miners handling the ore develop wrist drop palsy or partial paralysis over time.
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Nevida
Former San Francisco Mayor Kalloch retires to Santa Cruz ranch
Ex mayor of San Francisco Reverend Kalloch settles into ranch life at Santa Cruz. He devotes his time to raising cattle, building barns and sheds, and improving his property to spend his remaining years there.
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Kalloch
San Francisco
Santa Cruz
N Francisco Chronicle
Ill Effects of Tobacco and Alcohol on Eyes
The piece notes tobacco poisons the nerves and damages eyesight, sometimes completely. It cites a disease called ant iclyopia caused by smoking and excessive alcohol use, stating the condition is incurable per the New York Tribune.
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N. Y. Tribune
Advice From Grandparent On Baby Growth
The narrator speaks to a five year old child, Baby, offering guidance on growth and future mischief. A grandmotherly tone recalls past experiences and urges Baby to think independently, learn new things, and grow into their own person. The piece mixes affectionate mock guidance with vivid, playful imagery.
Zena's Troubles and a Girl's Plea for Care
In a Youth's Companion tale, Zena Halstead faces neglect and longing as Jessie, Nora, and Alice influence her household roles. After being denied equal care, Zena seeks love and a sense of belonging, finally pleading to be Jessie’s little girl. The story centers on yearning, family dynamics, and a child’s search for affection.
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Zena Halstead
Jessicy
Jessie Halatéad
Jessie
Lotte
Zena
Nora
Ena
Jesse
Essie
Yena
Theitchen
Jossé
Rome
Alice
Nora Coud
Ness
Darlin
Kittie
Dolly
Tom Learns Manners From a Ditchside Friend
A rich boy named Tom mistreats a ragged, barefoot helper at the gate. Tom falls into a ditch while chasing blackberries and is rescued by the same boy, who teaches him humility. Tom apologizes and earns the boy’s respect, gaining better manners through the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Beng Rich
Towser
Shemui
The Man Who Swallowed a Spoon Dies in Paris Case
The waiter Geniscain who swallowed a spoon in Paris and had a gastrotomy by Dr. Felicet died at St. Louis hospital. Initial operation seemed successful but later craving for solid food led to wound reopening and peritonitis.
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Geniscain
Paris
Felicet
Hat
Bhd
Hospital of St. Louis
James
Gazelle
State capitals in small towns idea criticized
A Burlington era columnist argues against placing state capitals in large cities and suggests small towns with limited hotels and entertainment as better locations to promote brief sessions and quick adjournments.
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Haing
Boxton Post
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Tenn
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Persona
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Washington Star
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Lance
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Washington
Philadelphia
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Sherman
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Chicago Tribune
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Charley
Usie
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Boston
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