Howe About Women Wives Good Behavior and Backlash
A roving correspondent recalls a Kansas City Star columnist who faced a woman’s demand for “the devil his due” and links attitudes on wife beating to evolving social norms. The writer critiques marriage rituals, gender roles, and progress, citing personal letters and historic figures while urging readers to focus on practical improvements for society.
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ED Hows
Kangas City
Kansas City Star
Arly
Silerius
Sileriva
Homecoming Sparks Old Feud and New Plans at Mar Havilla
Janet Scott returns to Mar Havilla with her sick mother, plans to open a boarding house, and rekindles memories of the Smiths. A hedge confrontation with Frank Smith reveals lingering affection as he invites Janet to partner in clearing the haunted house and warding off ghosts.
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Mar Havilla
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Smith
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Janet Scott
Amy
Abval
Smith Estate
Frank
Rosa
France
Smith House
Wind as Mystery in Man and History
A short essay traces wind from ancient temple lore to modern literature, noting how names for winds in Athens and poets like Shakespeare Dickens and George Eliot reflect personality and fate. It cites Conrades Typhoon and Hamilton's youthful wind description to illustrate wind's force and lasting impression.
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Notos
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Athens
Acropolis
Bullé
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Makea
Dickens
Conriad
West Indies
Alexander Hamilton
Lttle
Nevis
West
St. Croix
Alxteen
Faland
Wileh
Columius
Oto
Budgeting Confusion Spars Readers Signal
A fragmented exchange from the Clination Register shows readers debating personal budgeting and saving money. The snippet suggests concerns about evening spending and timing, with unclear phrasing and references to budgeting routines.
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