Moats Fade from Britain’s Castles As Century Passes
The article notes only eight UK castles retain water-filled moats, with Igtham House in Warwickshire nearest to London. It describes the fourteenth century mansion’s exterior and interior, including a 100 foot long oak hall, and mentions wealthy Americans seeking such historic properties at bargain prices.
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Britain
United Kingdom
London
Igtham House
Warwickshire
Igtham Station
Larmial House
Scott Currounds
Tully-Veolan
Disagreeable Duties Stir Sussex Lawmaker Matrimony Bet
A spirited debate centers on living young and busy social lives versus duty as Hon. William F. King of Sussex County faces a marriage resolution. The vote orders him to wed within 30 days or face an oyster supper for the General Assembly. Letters from hopeful brides pour in as gossip swirls.
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William F. King
House of Representatives
Sussex County
General Assembly
Dr. O'Day
King
Baltimore
Cupid
New York
Ma King
Unclear Christmas Handicap Race Reverses Course At Serpentine
A chaotic December morning report describes the Serpentine club’s Christmas handicap race run with the course reversed for the first time in 34 years. Cambridge freshman FE Herriase won despite a 29 second head start as bettors and spectators gathered for the open water event.
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Tirty
Oulagkerg
Rece
FE Herriase
Cambridge University
Must Marry Oysters and the Bachelor King of Sussex
A historical note discusses a bachelor named Mr. King from Sussex County, a 36 year old prosperous merchant with a neat beard. The piece mocks bachelor life in politics and mentions Representative Dorrhoe of Wilmington urging house members to wed as a matter of personal privilege.
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Hos
Wiles
King
Sussex County
Dover
Serah Bernhardt Visits Bookseller and Writes Note
A historical scene shows Serah Bernhardt visiting a shop where the bookseller gives attention. She appears pleased as she peruses a Geert volume bound in calf, writes something on a leaf, tears it out, and heads to performers that evening. The leaf reveals a two person performance plan.
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Bernherdt
Plessead
Rey Pener
Getwerndee
Barah
Roszia Builds Massive Standing Army Figures
The article outlines Roszia’s growing military strength with a standing army and reserves. It notes annual conscription at about 2 percent, peacetime forces around 1,406,606, rising to 2,506,006 with full staff and 947,506 reserves. If needed, the populace would be mobilized, swelling totals to 9,006,506 troops.
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Roszia
Crue Ae
Willitiz
Seexer
Vague Note on Women Poised for Change
An unclear tablet-like fragment hints at women seeking greater influence or leadership. No concrete names, dates, or events are readable, leaving the exact scope and actors uncertain within the legible text.
The People's Poet Frank L Stanton Featured
A portrait of Frank L Stanton as a beloved newspaper poet famed for spontaneity and accessible verse. The piece notes his popular poems in the Atlanta Constitution and wide reprinting, with praise from Mageland and a reference to his book Come One with Song and its tender Mississippi imagery.
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Frank L. Stanton
Rosey
Woodlands
Atlanta Constitution
Stanton
Riley
Blu
Mageland
Duhig Country
Jerome Ko Jerome
Stitton
Seth
Bamel
Peng Sitntone
Reviewer's Plain Task for Pleading Works
The passage notes that when an author's writing pleads with sweetness and eloquence for itself, the reviewer has a straightforward job. It emphasizes the critic's duty to let the work speak, rather than overstate commentary.
Take off your overcoat for short elevated trips
Medical advice urges removing heavy overcoats in public transit during cold weather to reduce grip and related illness. Doctors warn even brief rides on elevated trains or cable cars can expose riders to dull drafts. those without insulation fare better.
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Colt
Wisconsin Legislature Member Pushes for Reform
Assemblyman John M True of Wisconsin advocates sweeping changes to curb what he calls daily moral decline. He argues easy marriages in Wisconsin harm social life and urges policy action to address alleged permissiveness.
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John M True
Wisconsin
Poicia
Mr True Ie
French playwright Tromas stirs audience with satire
The great French writer Tromas and friend Soumet premiere a play at Theatre Francais. the audience responds with mixed reactions. A later performance of Domas comedy yields a sleeper, prompting a playful exchange about whether poor works can still cause sleep.
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Tromas
Soumet
Bormet
Deme Saat
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