An Adjustable MAALIC By James Whitcomb Riley
An Adjust able lunatic recounts a night in a city apartment with an eccentric host. The host proclaims an adjustable lunatic and a strange poem reading ends with a railroad ticket and a vanished figure in a transient farewell. A later telegram reports a man’s suicide on the Wabash line near Waverly, identified as George S. Clotting.
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James Whitcomb
Riley
Lere
Danyue
Wools
York
Pennnsylvan
Tre
Nga
Smith
Indianapolis Journal
Peru
Toth
Wabash Road
Waverly
Danville
Uinois
Pennsylvania
George 5
Dream of Death in a Gothic Reading Night
A narrator recalls a guitar song titled The Dream of Death sung by a friend who admits being a poetry amateur. The passage blends eerie imagery, devotion, and a city of phantoms as the speaker experiences a haunting, lyrical meditation on mortality and longing. The unsettled mood centers on womanly presence, sorrow, and the echo of grief through a ritual vigil.
Reading trends and the impact of cheap literature
A Kansas editor warns against sensational press and cheap literature shaping minds, while noting public taste in reading reflects societal values. The piece discusses how literature, concrete testing, and public discourse influence future standards, urging careful selection of what informs the audience.
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Mie
Lesiie
Mimicry as Creative Art Shown in Walter Eaton Piece
In November American Magazine Walter Prichard Eaton argues mimicry is a genuine art not mere jester activity. He credits actors and impersonators with expressive power and notes the craft relies on imagination and disciplined observation. An Indianapolis News anecdote follows a clerk and a wife revealing how names and roles blur in a wartime marriage tale.
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Walter Prichard Eaton
Haive
Iddie
Camlet
Macbeth
Disraeli
Tim
Hundtes
Brett
Indianapolis News
Adventurers in History and the Bold Who Shaped It
A brief meditation on real adventurers across history. Christ stands as a prime example for his courage in proclaiming his beliefs. The writer contrasts figures like Columbus da Gama Cook Hamilton Livingstone Stanley Scott and others as daring pioneers whose legacies endure.
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Christ
Winifred James
London Chronicle
Huxley
Columbus
Vasco da Gama
Captain Cook
Alexander Hamilton
Livingstone
Stanley
Scott
Notoriety in a Small Town Trade Center
In a small county seat town a new dry goods store clerk hears tales of a notorious figure linked to the area. A quiet older man visits the shop and buys a large amount of goods, triggering local speculation about his arrival and role in the community.
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Alwee Nis
Early Saws and Knives Trace Ancient Craft In Egypt
The earliest saws appear as bronze notched knives from Egypt’s third dynasty about 5000 years before Christ. Later dynasties yield larger toothed saws for carpentry, but dated specimens only recur in the 7th century BCE with Assyrians using front saws. First knives on record were flint and resembled saws with tiny teeth.
Twins Arrive at John’s Home As Visitor Mentions “Twink”
An old family friend visits the yard and asks about twins at John’s house. John replies that when he went outside there were two, but he wonders if there could now be three or four.
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Socton
Mike
Moraiae
St. Patrick's Day
Washington
Bowie
Sears
Saleh
Ava
Lokger
Lis
Walt
Mr. Quilp
Scott
Tamifed
Imae Ehante
Tad
Lexpouwe
Nedteess
Chad
Valde
Temi
Tits Tangiuege
Phorg
Svene
Deva
Toe
Little John
John
Tello
Sonny
Hitler John J
Why Not Speed Allegation Mentioned by John
A reader quotes a quarrel about a speed claim to a police officer. John argues about what was said and whether the speedometer reading was accurate. The passage reflects a tense exchange over truthfulness and interpretation of the speed limit.
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John
Nolice
Dust Explosions and Coal Dust Dangers
The article discusses how dust explosions arise in scientific studies and notes that coal dust amplifies blast violence when mixed with firedamp under certain conditions. A. M. Henshaw testifies that coal dust explosions stem mainly from irregular use of explosives or safety lamps, and ignition of firedamp can be prevented to minimize danger.
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A. M. Henshaw
Royal Commission
Late Sleepers and Fresh Air Waste Critique
A Toledo Blade opinion cautions that people waste valuable fresh air by sleeping late and missing morning air. The piece urges earlier rising to improve health and daily life.
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Tolédo Blade
Velvet Trains Dominate Women Fashion Costs
Velvet is everywhere in autumn dressmaking as women balk at expensive gowns. High prices for French models pushed shoppers to limit spending, while velvet trims and trains transform even simple frocks into statement pieces. Lace, satin, and fur also shape the new look, with coats and skirts balancing economy and opulence in a wary market.
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New
France
Paris
Marie Antoinette
Catherine de Mediel
Mey
Coluns
Newapaner Synds
Lace Edge Attachment and Simple Masking Repairs
Instructions for attaching lace to a centerpiece by dipping the edge in boiling water and drying it flat to prevent stretching. Also describes shaping lace into a circular edge and using old nightgowns to create protective bodies and sleeves, with tips on repairing worn button areas by crisscrossing threads to form a new network and finishing at the edge.
Metal Thread Run In Silk Hosiery Designs
Silk stockings in black and light hues showcase fine metal threads run in a darning style along the sides and a shadow pattern on the instep, reflecting a delicate decorative technique in hosiery.
Sleeves in Evening Gowns Feature Gauzy Materials
Fashion notes describe the season's long gauzy sleeves in evening gowns. Black net with spangled sleeves shows jet bands from shoulder to sleeve end. Old gold cloth gown uses lace scarf sleeves. Velvet gowns use two lace strips forming medieval style sleeves with adjustable openings.
Beaded Suede Muffes Described for Afternoon Strolls
The article outlines fashionable beaded suede muffes, worn for afternoon walks. It notes two small melon shaped mul muffs made of suede dyed to match coats or suits. Beading forms conventionalized designs and bead strings top each muff opening.
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Paria
New Kid Gloves Fashion Note
A brief item notes kid gloves presented in a range of colors matching press fabric tones with floral motifs embroidered, signaling a light, stylish accessory trend for readers.
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