The Most Expressive Word Debate at Savanta Meeting
A meeting of language authorities debated the most expressive word in English. Onomatopoeia figures like buzz and thud were discussed, with honor sentiment and lonely dreary moods noted. The group ultimately agreed no best captures expression most clearly.
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Savanta
Whale Obsessed Passenger Craves Impressive Blubber
Captain H P Nuse of the Cettio recalls a tale of a woman who harassed officers with the whale question. She wished to witness a whale and its blubber in flight, insisting the sight would be very impressive.
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H. P. Nuse
Cettio
Rochester Herald
Old-Style Actress Charlotte Crabtree Named in Estate
The Chicago Tribune notes veteran actress Charlotte Crabtree known as Lotta faces a costly contention over property valued at $100000. Once wealthy from stage earnings invested in real estate, she maintained a respectable image, never a beauty, and did not involve in scandalous court cases. She retired before the public tired of her.
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Charlotte Crabtree
Lotta
Chicago Tribune
He Was Not Mercenary. She Prefers Love Over Money
A dialogue from the Boston Transcript shows a woman accusing a man of mercenary motives. He denies marrying for money, insisting he would not marry for wealth. She scolds him as a horrid wretch.
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Boston Transcript
Across for Pleasure or to Bring the Wife Home
A brief wry remark cited from Cassell's Journal notes a traveler jokes about journeys, clarifying the trip is not for leisure but to return a wife. The line reflects social humor of the period.
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Cassell
Restoration of Miss Willy MacNeal and Other Tales
In the current Smart Set Algernon Tassin is praised as a master of tender sentiment. The Restoration of Miss Willy MacNeal follows a fallen actress regaining her opportunity and throne. Simeon Craig's Last Words portrays a tragedy from a wild joy ride and a woman's fearful remorse.
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Algernon Tassin
Willy MacNeal
Simeon Craig
Heaides
The Bride Reminds Groom of Promised Frocks
A humorous exchange from The Honeymoon pages shows the Bride asking why Freddy looks blue as she recalls her father promised to buy her wedding gowns. The Groom sighs about the dinner and the future of their meals.
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Freddy
Impetuous People and Black Eyes Sayings
A brief exchange notes a proverb about impetuous individuals and their eye color. The quip contrasts having black eyes with the risk of obtaining them through quick, reckless actions. Local audience recognizes the wry warning about rash behavior.
Ocean's Call Drives Woman to Edge of Night
Elizabeth Gabriella and Alise tour Canada seaboard on a steamer. A mysterious man and rings spark fear while Mrs. Graham battles grief and a husband’s infidelities. In a tense seaside cottage, the tale ends with Mrs. Graham leaving to meet the sea at dawn.
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Elizabeth
Gabriella
Alise
Canada
Elise
Mrs. Graham
Graham
Lord Wilfrid
Lord Wilfrid and Lady Edith
John
Blake
Gordon Bennett
Mr. Graham
Eline
Lady Edith
Alan
Mary Anne
Edith
Eilzzabeth
Gabrielle
Filizabeth
Lady Ith
Gou
Youthful Fishers in Alaska
A Forest and Stream account notes Indian dogs and children fishing at salmon camps along Alaskan streams. It describes small youngsters aiding in dispatching salmon, dogs snapping at fish in river rapids, and two Indian boys being towed by a large halibut in Kadink harbor before the line was landed with help.
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Alaska
Kadink
Noted Pair Prepare for Grim End at Boarding House
Two men in somber garb leave a boarding house after a stake is closed. One asks if the other is ready and the reply is an affirmation. They step into the dining room as the worst nears completion.
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