Minna and the sanatorium at Mount Hope read like a fever dream
In this fragment from a Theresa Will tale, Minnie narrates a tense night at a springhouse sanatorium where Pierce guards, Miss Summers schemes, and a snowbound cast confront hidden letters, tights, and a dog named Arabella amid mislaid trust and a mysterious spring water that may be poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty
Donald
Jim
Wastt’ Hoe
Mrs. Sam
Mr. Dick
Mise Patty
Feu
Pierte
Pat
Coee
Sam
Pierce
Barnes
Mount Hope
Mr. Sam
Mr. Pierce
Doctor Barnes
Mike Summers
Dicky Carter
Doc
Julia Summera
Finleyville
Hs Pierce
Julia
Dicky Cartes
Richard
Esay
Minnie
Dicky
Miss Cobb
Arabella
Mr. Jones
Binkie
Jonesie
Minnis
Miks Summers
Mr. Thoburn
Thoburn
Miss Summers
Mr. von Inwald
Senator Biggs
Overview of two flat building layouts and heating systems
The article discusses a two flat six room building design popular in big cities, with lower and upper flats owned by different tenants. It explains steam heating with a single boiler, hot water heaters, and separate hot water systems, along with floor plan details, porch presence, lawn care, and rear deliveries for cleanliness and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boller
Chicago
Old Chicago apartment design notes and Xenophon trek
The text surveys building design trends with heavy brick flats and windows on both sides to maximize light, plus porch and hallway considerations. It then follows a travel note describing Xenophon’s route from Tadwan to Bitlis and a Turkish road project through Armenian mountains, detailing landscapes and ancient sites. It concludes with social commentary on humor, shams, and baby talk.
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Xenophon
Tadwan
Lake van
Bitlis
Bitlis Su
Tigris
Bitlin
Castle Rock
Oramunt
Armenian
Sert
Christian Herald
Chicago
Mazatlan
Mex
Insect Killer and Underground Tales Across Ages
A vivid naturalist scene shows a spider capturing a grasshopper, with a grim, eerie mood. Tangential notes describe New York’s underground workers and odd historic mentions of bagpipes linked to Nero and Chaucer.
Peace advocate Alfred Love noted as Philadelphia pioneer
The piece recalls Alfred Love of Philadelphia as a leading advocate for universal peace. It recounts his witty dinner table tales and a French anecdote about dueling and prudence. It also surveys French military aero stations and comments on political prophecy with a sharp, humorous tone.
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Alfred Love
Philadelphia
America
Love
Art Club
Cafe de la Regence
Nice
Leutenant
Advocate
France
Evereux
Paris
Some Accompanist Charms Prima Donna at Piano
Charles Hough and the prima donna performed with Hough providing expert piano support. He used solid technique and appropriate volume, matching each vocal demand while wearing eveningwear. Electric lights and a black low concert piano framed the scene with careful stagecraft.
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Charles Hough
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Bynopais
Minna
Hope Eanaihm
Telie
Arty
Sapsnings
Fanatsrien
Tom Larter
Ryeetey
Elie
Cory Sesteweed
Rome
Theresa Will & Mary Roberts
Rinehart
Edgar Bert Smith
Grae Man
Old Ladies' Knitting Society
Miss Julia
Summers
Mrs. van Alstyne
Misa Summers
Sinter
Mike
Ote
William A. Radford
Willams AL
Pamiilon
Gaynor
Gables
A. A Berle
Boston
Parete
P Magelfring
Otto
Atlantic
New York
New York City
Manhattan
Long Island
Cata‘kill
Simeon Ford
Balkans
Brown
Nero
Scotland
Highlands
Chaucer
Lieutenant
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