Virginia Castle Mirrors Editha Visit Change
Virginia faces a family cycle of fatigue and romance as Cousin Editha's visit exposes contrasts between dreamy behavior and aging duties. Editha's fading beauty and health prompt Virginia to reexamine priorities while relatives trade old memories for present care and patience.
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Herbert
Mrs. Castle
Virginia
Bob Lane
Editha
Waditha
Mr. Castle
Rob
Alvay
Baby
Hide
Mr. Race
Mrs. Race
Where Periods Are Dropped In Abbreviations
A Hull man explains how American papers use periods in abbreviations like Dr Mr Mrs and Rev while British papers often omit dots. He notes the visual difference a page full of such terms creates and contrasts naming conventions seen in New York versus Hull publications.
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New York
Hull
Smith
Jones
Brown
Green
Pan Orientalism and unrest in India show rising hopes and fears
The piece surveys Asia's awakening as Pan-Orientalism spreads from China to India, noting Japan's victory reshapes attitudes. It discusses Britain's rule in India, educated natives frustrated by foreign dominance, and the rise of babus fueling agitation through economic and political reform aims.
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Far East
Japan
Asia
China
India
Great Britain
Britain
England
Calcutta
Qld
Europe
Eingland
Russia
Hongkong
Singapore
Rangoon
Hermit Among London's Busy Hotel Rooms
A man lived in one of London's largest hotels as a closed hermitage for 20 years. He left only at midnight for air in a nearby square and spoke to no one except the proprietor and a longtime waiter. No visitors, no letters, yet he lived sanely, with ample money but unknown source of income.
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Editha
Ede
Virginia
Cousin Editha
Surrey
Carlos
Jack
Mamma
Rob
Mrs. Race
Mr. Race
London
Cautious statesman weighs opinions against rates
In a Washington Star quote, a cautious statesman refuses to vent his indignation at a man, noting his opinions are too valuable to waste at magazine or lecture bureau rates. The remark underscores restraint and the value placed on speech in public life.
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Washington Star
Capture of the Ark of the Lord in Philistine Victory
The Ark of the Lord is seized by the Philistines after a failed Israelite assault led by Phinehas and Hophni at Shiloh. Samuel and the aged priest react as the crowd laments, while Phinehas and Hophni are slain and the Ark is carried away, signaling a dramatic turn in the conflict. The page also notes a unrelated discussion on 17th century tea smoking and a French print.
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Israel
Shilo
Temple
Hophni
Phinehas
Samuel
Sarkuel
Eli
The Ark and the Corruption of Worship
A sermon condemns priestly corruption and superstition that led Israel to treat the ark as a fetish for victory. It warns that outward form cannot replace true heart repentance and God’s presence, emphasizing God’s immanence yet distance from a life given to lusts and ceremonial zeal.
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Israel
Holy of Holies
Army of
Shiloh
Eli
God
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Hilda Richmond
Joseph B. ‘Bowles
Tennyson
Lucille
Ivery
Bert
Armory
Fort Agra Coe
France
Blegnt
Grand d’Aussay
Histoire de la Vie Frivee Des Francais
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