30 Apr 1904
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1904
Page
1
In a Paris quiet house, Antoinette resists an arranged engagement to Baron de Merillac. Her mother reveals the plan, while Gaston, Antoinette’s cousin, confesses love and plots a test of true affection. The result: Antoinette accepts Gaston's proposal and embraces family approval.
A district visitor notes that Aunt Josephine, living with her brother Lorenzo, endures a harsh period despite high or humble circles. The tale reveals she has lost vigor and strong opinions, as described by a family head in a colloquial account.
The Chicago Record Herald notes Toledo swords from Moorish times rival modern government blades in elasticity and toughness. It describes ancient makers like Julian del Rei and Morrillo, their crests, guild secrecy, and the enduring allure of pre sixteenth century blades.
A painter recounts a visit from a delighted lady who admires his works yet shows no intent to buy. He laments the pain of parting with art created through patient toil, noting that sometimes it is impossible to part with it.
A playwright and a manager debate how critics would react to an unpublished Shakespeare play. They joke critics would roast the production first then claim the acting ruined it beyond recognition, proving no escape from scrutiny. The Chicago Post is cited.
A hotel guest and a literary man debate Mr A's cleverness and originality. The young woman recalls a remark about tea at Mrs 33's, joking about the cup that cheers versus inebriates. A neighbor recalls the classic line and asks if the other was present.
A note on popular phrases misattributed to scripture or Shakespeare. The line God temper s the wind to the shorn lamb is Sterne not the Bible. Cleanliness is next to godliness and God helps those who help themselves are also commonly miscredit.
Jimmy Pert repeats his sister’s remark about Mr. Noodle calling him a regular donkey. The dialog centers on the kids’ chatter and Mr. Noodle’s puzzled response.
In New York Press style the obliging bidder in art auctions starts with low bids and prompts quick rises. The starter offers "Twenty-five dollars" and the room shifts as a standoff ends with higher sums and later bursts of bidding for prized canvases.
A humorous Albany Journal note recalls a man delaying shaving as his wife undertook an enthusiastic house cleaning. She enamelled the iron bed, found his shaving brush, and spent the afternoon proudly finishing the project, while the husband showed a four day beard.
A six year old asks Captain Skaggs if his legs were bit off by a shark. The ex sea captain confirms with dramatic flair saying he was bitten dozens of times, illustrating the mariner's marvelous experiences.
A London theater anecdote describes a pocket pick and a theft during a stage performance. The man notes the loss of a pocketbook and a stolen will as jewelry disappears from a pretty woman on stage. The exchange implies the crowd’s reaction to theatrical mishaps and crime in the city.
In dialogue form a medical and a youthful inventor claim a freezing compound surpassing all prior finds The formula is said to be equal parts expression of Bullion’s face when asked for his daughter’s hand and the nearest friend’s reaction to a request for a small Joan The scene features a resident and a secretary noted as the quiet helper behind the gun.
Squeezem denounces the drug store man near their home as a rascal and vows not to trade again. Judkins asks what happened. Squeezem explains the man passed a bad quarter, and when asked to return it, says it was too troublesome and instead put it in the church collection basket.
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