Merriwid plans a cautious courtship with Farsite
In a domestic scene Mrs. Merriwid and her Aunt Jane discuss her plan to charm the cautious Mr. Farsite during his visit. She feigns domestic competence, gauges his interest, and imagines a strategic courtship built on restraint, practicality, and moral virtues. The dialogue reveals social expectations and gender roles of 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa
Mrs. Merriwid
Jane
Dearie
Aunt Jane
Mrs. Merriwidh
Mr. Farsite
Mercedes
Mrs. Mertiwid
Mrs. Merriwich
W. G. Chapman
A Mechanical Defeat in Unclear Translation
A fragmented OCR note complains about nonpayment and refers to a writer for six months and a seat issue, with unclear context and language. No concrete names, places, or dates are readable. The text shows grievance over compensation and a possible assignment lapse.
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Mie
Sacred Duty of a Duel on Meadow Green
Bruce Charlton, a pompous banker’s son, clashes with Miss Inez Barton over pride and a bulldog. After a staged insult by the dogs, he earns ridicule and learns humility. A romance blooms as the canine feud ends in mutual respect and a possible wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Kerrigan
Bruce Charlton
Maysville
Bruce Cheriton
Inez Barton
Mr. Chariton
London
Chariton
Meadow Green
Mies Inez
Mr. Charlton
Tamsuah
Inez
Monacle
Jack
America
United States
Doncher
Jopyright
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
The Man Solves the Tree Spacing Mystery
A melancholy passenger on the Fort Erie to Buffalo ferry recounts a tale of a wealthy Buffalo banker and his daughter. A lover failed a test to space trees evenly along the Dominion shore, drowned, and the crowd asks a stranger to identify the two trees farthest apart. The stranger points to the first and last trees, ending the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Erie
Buffalo
Dominion
Muggs Called Mean Boss in Odd Office Missive
Fragmentary notes describe an employer named Muggs as mean and harsh. The snippet hints at office friction and a dated calendar note mentioning a nine day period. The text remains unclear about full context or location.
Raising Poultry as Juvenile Industry
A juvenile approach to poultry farming highlights the benefits for children. It promotes outdoor activity, responsibility, and practical school integration, while teaching care for animals, neatness, and business discipline.
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Bssik L. Putnam
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Melis
Carl Stormer
Christiania University
Solamn
Muggs
Poultry Department
Johnny
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