SEEKING THE CAUSE
Bobby Renwick storms a harbor chase to reach Elinor aboard the Avonia after reading a letter begging them to stop plans. He presses her for a clear confession, confronts a possible influence on her, and learns she may have meant the letter. He jokes about telling Aunt Agatha as fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Henwick
Miss Stone
Renwick
Bobby
Avonia
Fleaco
Clenor
Bobby Renwick
Wns
Renuwilek
Robby
Morse
Arding
Pobby
Harding
Jim
Tle
Ifarding
Tabby
Stenwick
Tug
Hobby
Avonin
Hner
Elinor
Hobby Renwick
Aunt Agatha
Mosquitoes Cowed Travellers on Douglas Trail
In 1860 the Rev. John Sheepshanks chronicles travels through British Columbia where swarms of ferocious mosquitoes dominated camps and meals. Indians in paint fled their land temporarily while explorers endured heat and buzzing hordes, cowed into silence at a wayside house meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sheepshanks
Norwich
British Columbia
Douglas Trail
The Compromise
A father counsels his son on married life through a tale of choosing between Maine and Saratoga. He recalls a 30 year old vacation compromise with his wife, balancing firmness with consideration. The lesson: be firm yet willing to compromise, avoiding disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Maine
Saratoga
Bar Harbor
New York Tribune
Seeing Under Water The Limiting Angle of Vision
A Chicago Record Herald description explains the limiting angle of vision underwater. Objects outside are visible only within forty eight degrees of the vertical, turning into a mirror beyond that as light refracts between water and air. The piece notes experiments with a glass box to observe the effect and emphasizes clearer water and stronger light improving visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record- Herald
Heathen Servant’s Witty Religion Confusion
A Mohammedan servant, when asked his religion, says he is a heathen. He defines heathen as a worshiper of stocks and stones. The master laments, but the servant adds there is no time to worship anything in service to his highness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Arthur Paulhaw
Sar
Perdon
London News
de Laval
Educated by gosh at 2 eastern college finale
A renowned businessman attending his daughter's commencement at 2 eastern college was praising college life when a cap and gown clad graduate suddenly dashed from the main hall steps waving her diploma and shouting Educated by gosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern College
Ladies’ Home Journal
Not Anxious. Literary Exchange in Woodby Library
In a Philadelphia Record excerpt Goodby quizzes Woodby on poets like Browning and Praed, with Woodby admitting ignorance. The dialogue contrasts ease with understanding in a literary inventory. A Plutarch quote on true honor finishes the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodby
Woodby
Browning
Philadelphia Record
Courage and caution in the face of danger
A Life quote argues that courage and restraint can shield one from harm. The speaker recalls a warning about potential danger from a father figure and contrasts equality with practical power, noting Balzac’s skeptical view that human effort cannot turn equality into fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balzac
Maryland Proclamation on Constitutional Franchise Amendment
Governor Crothers orders publication of the 1908 act proposing to amend Section 1 of Article 1 of the Maryland Constitution. The measure would redefine voting eligibility and registration rules, with ballots labeled For or Against the Constitutional Amendment. Publication required in multiple newspapers ahead of the November 2, 1909 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Maryland
General Assembly of
United States
Baltimore City
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Court of Appeals of
Baltimore
Board of Otcers of Registration
Board of eMects of Registration
Circuit Court
Board of Officers of Registration
Court of Appeals
I. Austin L. Crothers
State of
Annapolis
Austin L. Crothers
N. Winslow Williams
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Richard Barker Shelton
Associated Literary Press
Hill
Lis
Plutarch
Mollin's
Wilmington
Frank Lewis
Denton
Virginia
J. R. Elam
Charlottesville
Berkshire
Breen
C. C. Deen
General Store
Fowling Creek, MD
Mr. Farmer
Oliver
Acme
C.C. Deen
Eaton, Crane & Pike
S. E.cor
C. Leslie Walls
American Corner
Ellen E. Edwards
Federalsburg
Normandy Green and
Franklin Sts
Baltimore, MD
Williston
Zeb, Horsey, Dentos
S. G. Nuttle
Caroline County
Wood
Avery
T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
Richmond, Va
Russell B
W. A. Robinson
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Broadway
New York
J. Frank Booth
Denton, Maryland
Arage
Denton Auto
Selene
Ver
Talbot Bank of
Easton, Md
J. Harry Ross
Berwanger & CO
Baltimore St
Baltimore, Ald
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