Southwood Stranger and the Singer’s Gaze
Sir Basil's visit to Rosewalk and Dene Abbey leads him to a famed singer, Miss Ray, whose haunting performance at St Barbauld's stirs his resolve to study politics through an unexpected ally in Martin Ray. Their meeting intertwines art, intrigue, and a quest for a middle path amid shifting loyalties.
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Tastaati
Dene
Martin Baylei
Sears
Martin Raavendener
Dene Abbey
Squlinwood
Hettie
St. Barbauld’s
Nettie Village
Sir Basil
Southwood
St. Barbauld'’s
Italy
Sound
Evermore
Khu
Leah
Nan
Hintle
Tle
Avital
Liu
Tae
Southwood Church
Syery
Basil dix
Basil
Amber
West Sons
Miss Ray
Uatie Ray
Walk
Gottige
Sexton
Barmot
Sach
Mme
Martin’ Ray
Jin
Martin Ray
Brigfty
Vhomas
Martin
Martin Tay
Tam
Ciamler
Golf and family life clash in a vivid domestic tale
A father narrates his daughter Gwendolen and her patient-in-love Dr Simmons as golf becomes a social test. Bobby’s swift, comic rise to golf knowledge upends dinner talks while the home hospital subplot introduces a judge repairing a break and later steam heating work at Chippewalla, Wis.
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Massachusetts
Dr. Simmons
Robby
Gwenlolen
Benny Jones
Dr.Simmons
Bobby
Gwendolen
Tie
Simmons
Benny
Dr. Shamoons
Judge
Hig
Chippewalla
Wis
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Association of American Humorists
New Speaker Henderson from Maine Wins House Post
General David B. Henderson succeeds Thomas Reed as Speaker of the House. Henderson, beloved for kindness and tact, contrasts with Reed’s sharp wit. The article notes Henderson’s popularity across parties but questions fit for presiding officer duties. Also includes a fictional vignette about a pension for Bobby and a visit with Dr Simmons.
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David B. Henderson
Tom Reed
Thomas R. Reed
House of Representatives
Maine
Reed
Gen
Tr¢nderson
Henderson
Congress
Washington
Genius for Mechanics and Blind Workmen in City
Features James K Judge a totally blind steam titler praised for skill and bravery in war. He lost sight after a copper mine accident, later helped Brigadier General J W Coppinger in battle, and later aided wounded under fire in Washington.
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James K. Judge
Clinton Avenue
Judge
Upper Michigan
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Bull Run
J. W. Coppinger
Coppinger
Washington
Wisconsin
St. Mary’s Hospital
Milwaukee
Owe
Unfriendly Move and Quick Wit in City Gossip
A collage of social quips and humorous exchanges from a Philadelphia Bulletin to Chicago records track a lively set of anecdotes about fashion fads, chaperones, lectures, and domestic misunderstandings. Notable lines reference Mrs Courtney Dobbs, electric lights on piazzas, church attendance, and swiftly changing social norms with crisp, period-voice humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Bulletin
Courtney Dobbs
Detroit Free Press
Childelphia Bulletin
Tre
Piaxza
Chicago
Prigley
Philadelpha Mallatin
Gran
Indianapolis Tournal
Willie
Chicago News
TMH
Chicago Record
Crowley
Ainsley
Chicago Times-Herald
Indianapolis
Eiter
Colliby's
Philadelphia Record
Indianapolis Journal
Philippine Islands
Cawker
Camsy
Detroit
Philadelphia
Beth
Abrontid
Papa
Mammis
Minerva
Martha
Heaven
Europe
Dudge
Chicago Tribune
Henry
Myra
Peck
Mrs. P
Mr. Smith
Smith
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Sperry
Stend
Ese
Momiett
Gexh
Academy
Vic
Rosewalk
Tey
Mornig
Kottie
Soetten
Glen
Martindale
Aly
Gleny
Mr. Glen
Ladies’ Home Journal
Parlor
London Mail
Brother
HOUSE
Praekle David B. HI
Berson
Mechanics
Amos Cummings
Dave Henderson
Capitol
Brazil
Neelf
Wilk
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