Lady Meg and Sophy in Paris During the 1860s
Ady Meg leaves London for Paris around 1866 and settles in the Rue de Grenelle with Sophy de Grache, while her circle includes Marquis de Savres and Lord Dunstanbury. Sophy, mastering Skravonian and French, becomes a trusted companion as Paris edges toward upheaval and Meg mocks the emperor.
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Ady Meg
London
Paris
Rue de Grenelle
Meg
Lord Dunstanbury
Lady Meg
Marquis de Savres
Louis Philippe
Guizot
Savres
Casimir de Savres
Mlle
Sophie de Grache
Sophy Crouch
Sophy
Megi
England
Tank
Brighten Picture Frames with Sulphur Wash
A recipe describes whitening gilt picture frames by boiling onions in water with flour of sulphur to a yellow-tinted liquid. After straining and cooling, the solution is used to wash the frames with a soft brush for brightening.
Beets in Sauce Learn Simple Preparation
Beets in Sauce cook half a dozen small beets in boiling water until the skin will slip off. Drop into cold water, rub off skin, cut into thin strips and place in a dish. Pour on sauce made from one quarter cup of butter, a level teaspoon of salt or more as proper, a level teaspoon each of sugar and vinegar and a few drops of onion juice.
Paris intrigues and royalist plots amid Lady Meg circle
The narrative follows Lady Meg and her circle in Paris with Mme Mantis and Pharos alias Jean Cousin as rival forces. Sophy records, via letters, how Pharos pushes occult schemes while Sophy prospers with mixed loyalties. Casimir Savres, faithful and candid, aids Lady Meg and Sophie in a volatile milieu of intrigue. Mime Zerkovitch links Sophy to Kravonia, while Marie Zerkovitch, a social anchor, shapes the fragile alliances among royalist factions.
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Lady Meg
Sophy
Rue de Grenelle
Meg
Mme. Mantis
Pharos
Paris
Mantis
Jean Cousin
Republic
Lille
Indy
MacMahon
Julia Robins
Sophy’s
Gauine
Mime
Zerkovitch
Hravonia
Slavna
Mme
Zorkovitch
Kravonia
Lady Meg’s
Marie Zerkovitch
The Wages of Sin in a Romantic Tragedy
A discussion questions infidelity and vengeance in a domestic crime. The Indianapolis spouse faced accusations of betrayal while a murdered husband raises questions about motives and danger. The essayist concludes that sin’s wages bring death.
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Indianapolis
Patronize Home Mer chants and Local Merchants
Centerville Record urges residents to patronize home merchants to keep the town thriving and property valuable. Zack Boicourt of Westport visited Centerville Friday to attend to business and socialize with friends.
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Lome
Centerville
Zack Boicourt
Westport
How to Vote Instruction for Australian ballot system 1905
A historical notice explains voting rules and procedures for three ballots the State county and township with guidance on straight tickets cross marks invalid ballots and required clerk assistance including penalties for buying or selling votes and affidavits for illiteracy or disability.
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Advertises Quick Relief
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as fast relief for headaches neuralgia and rheumatic pains with minimal after effects. It cites user testimonials from Q L Russell and Mrs M J Hamilton and notes a 25 dose 25 cent pack sold by druggists with a money back guarantee on the first package if no benefit.
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Q._L. RUSSEL Agt.C
N. W. Ry
Battle Creek
Give me the best of life and work among men
The poem speaks of choosing life lived with purpose and faith. It contrasts worldly wealth with striving, courage, and service, then notes local items: John Miner of Burney visited town Friday, Mrs. Glenn Elliott of Burney was here Friday, and Mr. Jewett of St. Paul traded with Greensburg merchants Friday.
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Glenn Elliott
Burney
Mr. Jewett
St. Paul
Greensburg
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Anthony Hope
Zenda
AnthOny Hope Hawkins
Chapter
Fler
Faubourg &St. Germain
Casimir
Muarettis de Savres
Shelbyville
Shelbyville News
Wey Eeney
Adam Heimberger
Republican
Winfield T. Durbin
Miles
White Sea
God
Nouwn Ang
Clea
Atars
John Miner
National Lead Company
Freemac
7Th St
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