An Attempt at Pleasure in a Dull Summer
A narrator questions the need for pleasure after a dull season. Mention of Curtiss, Letitia Evans, and Ellie hints at possible affairs and a decision to leave Curtiss for a time while they consider trust and freedom. The scene centers on emotional conflict and anticipated meetings.
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Curtiss
Letitia Evans
Ellie
Howard Wood
Sally
Donald Clements
A Night of Temptations and a Woman’s Quiet Resolve
Sallie, torn between party life and moral restraint, grapples with jealousy, alcohol, and loyalty as she recalls Curtiss and Letitia Evans. Ellie challenges her, urging moderation, while Sallie questions freedom and vows to stay firm until a possible Christmas reckoning.
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Sallie
Ellie
Companion Volumes Invite Readers to Discover Treasures
A publisher invites readers to enjoy companion volumes for the Wonderful Book, promising deeper exploration of its treasures. The appeal emphasizes accessibility and broad appeal to curious readers seeking added context and insight.
Ellie’s Insight Into Sallie’s Domestic Turmoil
Ellie seems to know Sallie’s private troubles through rumor or a letter, suggesting this information is circulating beyond Sallie’s circle. The specifics imply a shared history or breach of confidentiality rather than direct, verifiable reporting.
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Ellie
Sallie
Gospel Prices Worldwide Trade Off Against Coins
The report describes gospel purchases in various countries with barter and low cash values. In India a gospel costs one cent worth of payment units, while in China the same book is one twelfth of a cent though production costs triple. Colporteurs accept cornbread, eggs, straw shoes, a drinking horn, and beans in exchange for scriptures across Asia, Africa, and Brazil.
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East
India
China
Korea
Brazil
Ceylon
Virgo Traits and Careers Inspired by Birthdates
The passage describes personality traits for people born this week including curiosity intuition and executive ability. It notes strong reasoning and influence with a morose humorous edge and a critical view of wrongs. It also links birthdays to artistry beauty and spirituality and outlines career paths for men as lawyers judges ministers and executives and for women as writers painters decorators elocutionists and teachers.
San Francisco, Rockefeller plan and sun power figures
A San Francisco meeting led by Merrill and others discusses directing wealth to public causes with Rockefeller and foundations, argues mothers should decide family size, notes Rockefeller Jr and a child’s view on wealth, and cites sun energy and seven billion kilowatt hours used by New York City as a measure of progress.
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San Francisco
Messrs. Merrill
John J. Hanlon
Chicago
Alexander the Great
Caruso
Napoleon
New York City
Greece
Denmark
Latavia
Jugoslavia
Poland
Hungary
Norway
Romania
Turkey
Switzerland
Sweden
Netherlands
United States
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