Maple Square Welcomes Newcomer In Hidden Ways
Maple Square observes the arrival of a new tenant a pha plantation teacher rumored to transform the square residents. Grocer McCann notes deliveries and helpers for the new neighbor while the Maple Square Ladies club debates a proper welcome. Mrs Chandler's illness fosters a bond with the visitor who wins her approval and her son Walt’s affection.
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Maple Square
Sauntleys
Santley
Gregory
Phina
McCann
Chandler
Pariamentary Ly
Maple Square Ladiess Club
Denise
Chandier
Dr. Nutting
Santleys
Walt
Mrs. Chandler
Autumn
Amaple Square
Burial at sea ruling binds steamship to deliver body home
The court held a steamship company embalming and transporting a deceased passenger’s body toward his home country must convey the body to port and deliver it to those entitled. It may be liable for damages if the body is dumped at sea, asserting burial at sea is only justified when the ship could safely reach port without harming the kin’s chance for a decent burial.
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America
New York
History of Belgium and its regional parts
The text traces Belgium from Julius Caesar era to modern times, noting its division from the Netherlands into Belgium and the Netherlands, describing historic regions such as East and West Flanders and the Low Countries. It highlights shifting borders with France and the Netherlands as the area evolved.
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Belgium
Netherlands
Olland
Flanders
France
Origin of Machiavellian term and its historical view
The article traces the origin of the word Machiavellian from Niccolo Machiavelli of Florence who died in 1527 and wrote The Prince to justify using harsh means for state rule. It notes debate over whether the work is a satire and cites a 1810 letter revealing its private purpose to please the Medici.
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Machiavellian
Niccolo Munchiavelli
Florence
Italy
Mucchiiavelli
Frious
Maehiavelli
Poplar
Machiavelli
Medici
People’s Home Journal
Birds Shower Bath Nature and Man Gift
Nature first provided shower baths for the birds and man later added another. Dew drips from leaves as birds dart about and preen their feathers while singing. Man’s gift is the hose and birds enjoy spray over drenched plants in the garden.
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Twiga
Unclear excerpt sparks debate on author’s style
Fragmentary quote shows tangled critique of Marin and a kingly English style. Though garbled, the lines reflect reader nostalgia and high praise amid conjecture about literary influence. No concrete event or context is identifiable from the fragment.
The Surprising Rural Surprise Party Ritual
A Knickerbocker Press piece describes the yearly surprise party fever in rural areas after frost. Neighbors reveal plans to the guest, who feigns surprise, while preparations unfold with dusting, room reshuffles, and coats. The event features a barbed reveal, gifts funded by attendees, and an ending reflection on who orchestrated the party.
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Jinshand
Susie
Knickerbocker Press
Germans Salute British in Swiss War Rule
A Red Cross worker recalled in Lu cern a humorous scene among interned soldiers and British officers. Germans in Switzerland salute officers of all armies, a practice that embarrassed a British officer until German discipline clarified the custom.
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Lucerna
Red Cross
United States
Mountain Republic
Ts Ho
London
Switzerland
One's Friends on a Frigid Street Purchase
Rosario walked home with a friend on a near zero day. They met a newsboy and Rosario lent a cent to buy a paper. After buying, the friend returned the cent, explaining it was too cold to remove gloves for the loan.
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Rosario
Creteland Plain Dealer
U Boats Murdered Thousands In Unrestricted Warfare
The article warns that unrestricted U boat warfare murders noncombatants at sea. It cites a government statement that by February 1918 German U boats had killed 14,120 British civilians and noncombatants, a tally excluding non-British victims.
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House of Commons
Once a Punny Time Improves Dictation Lesson
A teacher conducts a writing dictation as a student asks what a pun is. The pupil Lizzie challenges the phrasing with "Once a punny time" prompting the teacher to explain through clearer emotion and wording.
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Lizzie
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