When springtime joys and autumn woes appear in verse
A lengthy poem excerpt describes the cycle of seasons with vivid images of blooming trees and ripening fruits. It is followed by a humorous narrative about Bates and his dog Ajax at the seaside with mishaps during bathing and rescues, ending with a note on silver cleaning methods and a wry closing line.
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Bates
Ajax
Iie
Momiot
Nomely
Ajx
Kate
Bate
Ates
Hallo
Rax
Hoodoo Notions of Negroes and Shakespeare’s Witches
A columnist in the Atlanta Constitution discusses hoodoo, conjuration, and African beliefs among Black communities, comparing them to Shakespearean witches. It recounts anecdotes of conjuring, poisoning, and superstitions, noting education’s limited impact and referencing Mr. Du Maurier living near Hampstead Heath.
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Atlanta Constitution
Ann
Becky
Luke
Tom Perry
Squire
Hecky
Minty
Juno
Shakespeare
England
Du Maurier of the London Peach Thirty Years On
A Boston Transcript writer notes Du Maurier has been a regular Punch contributor for thirty years. The portrait describes him as tallish, athletic, pale, with French features and English manners, a Napoleonic tread, moustache and chin piece, and smocked glasses outdoors.
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Boston Transcript
A Kissing Nation in Imperial Russia
The piece surveys Russians as a kissing nation with kissing as a national salute. It notes the custom extends across ages and social ranks from fathers and sons to regiments and the Emperor. It describes daily greetings, holiday salutes, and the ritual repetition of kissing upon entering or leaving rooms.
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Corps de Cadets
Goats and a Bout with Rafferty Court Confession
A hasty court exchange centers on Dolan admitting a complaint of assault against Michael Rafferty following a dispute over a goat. Dolan explains provocation from Rafferty, and he offers an apology after reflecting on the incident.
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Thia
Michael Rafferty
Mr. Dolan
Rafferty
Washington Star
The Spanish King's Boy Army in Madrid's San Sebastian Parade
A Rome panel reports an infant army of 400 boys aged five to eight drilled at San Sebastian ready for the young King of Spain. The force includes a sapper corps led by a five year old, six companies with captains and lieutenants, and a band of fifty musicians aged seven to ten who can play the national march. The boys wear blue uniforms with red capes and small purpose made guns.
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Rome
San Sebastian
Spain
Amall
Almple
Almple Workingmen's
Corps of Sappers and Miners
Army
Ite
Gen Lee's Charger Traveler Described by the General Himself
The St. Louis Republic recounts a description Gen Robert E. Lee prepared of his war horse Traveler. Lee lists Traveler's form and traits and recalls the horse carrying him through major Civil War campaigns from Virginia to Gettysburg to Appomattox. He notes two English saddles and an American saddle from St. Louis as favorites.
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Robert E. Lee
St. Louis Republic
Lee
Mildred Lee
Traveler
Virginia
Igorygia
Carolinas
Richmond
Manassas
Sharpsburgh
Fredericksburgh
Chancellorsville
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Rappahannock
Orange
Petersburgh
Wilderness
Spottsylvania
Cold Harbor
Jamea River
Chickahominy
Hatcher
England
St. Louis
Toll
Gen. Ropert. E. Lee
Lexington
Forty Years Foreseeable Changes in France and England
A散 passage discusses future forms of government in England and France. It speculates that in forty years both nations might be republics or monarchies or mixed forms. The piece notes France leans republicanism while Britain favors a constitutional monarchy, with outcomes hinging on future rulers.
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Iogland
France
England
Loodos
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Bud
Bird
Africa
Mr. du Maurier
London
Old Hampstead
Hampstead Heath
du Maurier
London Peach
Gen. Lee
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