The Beggar's Curse and the Countess of Clairville
A Paris society tale follows Rose Thornly, now Countess de Clairville, as a beggar woman curses her for mistreating poverty. Her beauty blinds her after a powerful lover deserts her, and a series of misfortunes including a fatal carriage accident unfold amid grand salons and romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count de Clairville
Mme. Alexandra
Miss Thornly Io
Thorley
Charity
Mademoiselle
Rose
Lan
Mademoiselle Rose
Madam
Jose Thornley
Paris
Mme
Alexandra
America
Fritz
Countess de Clairville
Ite
Lorraine
Vanity Fair
Gaston
Samdizzy
Germany
le Grand
Remarkable Rooster Dares the Millpond Crossing
A Maine Canada border millpond tale recounts a bold rooster who so far defied fear of water that he waded into the pond and swam across to the far shore, then chased the hens back toward the field beyond the brook. The feat was witnessed repeatedly by workers near HKaker brook.
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Harper
St. John
Maine
Canada
Women Workers and the Rise of Self Supporting Roles
The article argues women are capable of outer life work equal to men and should be given full employment opportunities. It notes the shift from paternal views to practical support through work and urges society to remove outdated restrictions and provide meaningful objectives for women.
Peculiar Piano Troubles and a Folding Door Fix
A dissatisfied piano buyer blames wave sympathy for a piano out of tune. A salesman tests the instrument by scanning the room and tightening a folding door, discovering the door caused the fault, then the piano plays in tune. Also a quip about sleeping positions ends the piece.
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Tia Willig
Lamap-Post
Waverly Magazine
Woman Workers