The Countess of Caraven and the marriage trap
Hildred Ransome accepts to marry Lord Caraven after her father pursuing the match. She questions love and happiness, fears losing romance, and prepares for a life as Countess Caraven though she suspects a loveless union. On the wedding day she remains emotionally distant as Caraven’s indifference and plans unfold.
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Aildred
Arley Ransome
Hildred
Papa
Wildred
Caraven
Earl of Caraven
Wenileman
Lord Caraven
St. Roche
Earl of Caragen
Countess of
Sottle
Carayen Mon
Mr. Curney
Ife
Cuaptier Y
Teuderstand
St. George's Church
Earh
Aimee
Dawers
Jnrd
Countess of Caraven
Riehe
Eildred Thinsanve
Elie
London
Fae
Tlady Caraven
Capa
soTmne
Dover
Gahtis
Senate acts on Indian land bill and finance measures
Consideration of the Indian appropriation bill resumed in the Senate and passed after amendments. A key change by Mr Petticrew would restore the free homestead law for Indian lands ceded to the United States. The session discussed Kansas Pacific Railway issues, river navigation, and coast defenses funding, with votes on bankruptcy and other bills. The House debated bankruptcy and other public matters, while the Senate adjourned after addressing naval disaster condolences and defense expenditures.
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Senate
Mtr Petticrew
United States
House
Germany
Alen
Mar. Tarris
Kansas Pacific Railway
Mer
Chandler
Tlonse
Immnmaius Eondent
Strasmit
Union
Piveifie Rosa
Gaemebers Bette
Gines
Apo
Fegref
War Department
Dorking
Hale
Stewart
Hawley
Lodge
Teller
Cuba
Kiaunsus
Phatsday
Messes
Moody
Mess
Dexander
N.Y
The Bloke that Sneaked the Cowl
A schoolroom tale from Spare Moments describes a teacher telling children the devil is everywhere during scripture. A boy asks if the devil is at their house and coach house, and the reply confirms his presence as the boy concludes it is the one who sneaks the cowl.
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Thor
Arguing the Point in West of England Parish
A clergyman newly arrived in the West of England sought common ground with a crusty old guana in his parish. He greeted him with this is cold weather and earned no reply. He repeated the remark and the elder retorted Who said it warn t. Do you want to argy the pint.
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Countess of Carayen
Atley Ransome
Tildred
Darby
Earb
Tseo
Chen
Joan Cashion
Eighind
Vilage
John
Passing of the White Rhino and Museum Specimens
The piece notes the near extinction of the white rhinoceros with two stuffed specimens in a museum in Mangam? and one in Cape Town. It mentions the species as the largest in its genus and references a dialogue about disposing wood.
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Cape Town
Great Prosperity Tide in Canada Mortgage Recovery
Canadian loan companies report returns on Manitoba properties exceed expectations as Western settlements attract settlers with favorable climate and incentives. Mortgage write-offs rise to discharge hundreds of thousands, while agents promote Canada to ex‑Canadians seeking a better life amid robust rail, schools, churches, and markets near grain belts.
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Anary
Canada
Wooster
Associates
Toronto
Masaitoba
West
Manitoba
Legit
Alberta
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
United States
Just Like an Woman Matronly Quip Sparks Matrimony Talk
Mattie chides Helen for staring at a newly married couple across the way. Helen defends herself saying she watches their actions. Mattie teases that Helen never misses a chance to comment on matrimony. The vignette captures a domestic moment with light humor.
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Mattie
Helen
Salzer Seeds Claim Record Farm Yields Boost Crop Value
An advertisement extols Salzer's farm and vegetable seeds claiming yields across wheat oats corn rye grasses and clovers rose to about 50 million dollars in the past year. It asserts Salzer as the world’s largest grower of grasses clovers and farm seeds offering a seed package deal and a catalogue for ten cents. It ends with a humorous comic aside about evening dress and laughter.
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Buter
Salzer
John A. Salzer Beed Co
LaCrosse
Wis
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Hood
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den Moe Town
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Stratford
W. Rovers
Watertown
South Doakota
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Biro Oldig
Eae Beta
Nehrialong
Ben Davies
Phint Steart
St. Iant
Millaredotis
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Tandy
Soam
Archie
Bertie
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