Mon Repos and the Signorina in Aurentaland
In a swirl of wealth and social games at Mon Repos, the Signorina dazzles Aureataland elites. Jack Martin navigates desire, debt fears, and political factions led by Colonel McGregor, while the President’s precarious finances threaten his circle.
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Signorina
Golden House
George McGregor
McGregor
Nignorina
Father O'Flynn
Anreataland
The Flight Through Aurentaland and Liberal Clergy Honor
In Aurentaland, finances crumble as government and officials lack funds amid political strife. The narrator visits Madame Devyarges and a party including Johnny Carr, a lively but honest defender of the President, before continuing the tale. A secondary profile highlights Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones of Chicago, a key liberal church organizer and author, noted for Unity Club work and leadership in the World's Parliament of Religions.
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Aurentaland
House of Assembly
Antonio
Madame Devyarges
Whittingham
New Caledonia
Madame
France
Donna Antonia
Johnny Carr
Aureataland
Johnny
West
Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Chicago
Wales
Wisconsin
Isto
Menadvilbe
J. Ones
Theological Seminary
Winnetka
Aith
Chago
Western Unitarian Conference
Western Villarhin Sanday School Society
Ists
Uulty
Congress of Reliigions
Western Conference
All Souls
Parliament of Religions
Congress of Religions
Illinois State Conference of Charities Sds
University of Chicago Extension
Tower Hill Summer School of
W. C
A Step Backward Book Inspiration Questioned
Ganner asks where the author found inspiration for A Step Backward amid speculation. Quyer suggests it came from watching a woman step off a streetcar, implying a dramatic real life trigger.
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Ganner
Quyer
Charles Lamb and Tobacco in 19th Century Reflections
The piece recounts Charles Lamb as a forceful tobacco smoker who later lightened his habit, describing his retirement from tobacco and his Farewell Ode to Tobacco. It notes his attempt to send a copy to Wordsworth and his headaches from tobacco. Also referenced is a Yonkers Statesman quip about Patience and Patrice with love letters and multiple marriages and divorces.
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Charles Lath
Thorp
Wordsworth
Patience
Patrice
Yonkers States
Questioning a Student Over An Old Book In 1950
In 1950 a dialogue shows a child named Elizabeth unsure about an old book. A parent asks what it is, and she wonders if it is Chaucer in original English or Webster’s unabridged dictionary from the early 20th century.
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Elizabeth
Papa
Baltimore American
Fragmentary Lines Reflect Social Commentary
The passage presents quoted remarks about family lineage hardship and gender roles. It juxtaposes a mother supporting her family by washing with a hypothetical male response to death and a woman’s imagined desire to smoke. The piece reads as a dialogic, satirical snippet on social expectations.
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de Parvenue
World’s Finest Warrior and Rio’s Rising Grandeur
From Brazil’s capital, Rio Janeiro, a booming metropolis dominates South America’s economy and is described as a leading undeveloped empire. The city surpasses most U S towns except Philadelphia Chicago and New York, with a harbor lined by colossal forts and a tropical, jewel‑like coast. the bay spans miles with depths over 60 feet and many islands dotting the surface.
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Brazil
South America
Rilo Janeiro
United States
Pibadelphia
Chicago
New York
Buenos Ayres
Rio de Fanedra
Carpenter
Washington
Curious Grape-Nuts Word Contest At Battle Creek
Postum Cereal Co. ran a long winning contest offering 31 boxes of gold and 800 greenbacks for the most words formed from Y-1-0-Grape Nuts. Thousands joined, postage costs rose, and delays followed as examiners checked lists for months. The top prize went to J. T. Reese of Denver for 9841 words. second to S. K. Fraser of Lincoln Pa with 621 words. A full winners list was promised on request.
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Lostum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Indy
United States
Perger
J. T. Reese
15Th St
Denver
Colo
S. K. Fraser
Lincoln
Co. Main
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Anthony Hope
Francis Bacon
Whittingham Indies
Martin
Mr. Martin
Jack
Finance
Colonel McGregor
Charles Lamb and Tobacco
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich