Greek in the Woods Drives Richard to College Glory
Richard Derring returns to his father’s farm as his uncle and his eccentric wife visit. Aunt Jerusha probes Emily Hutton’s fate while Richard vows to college with help from hermit Seth Kinney. A campus Greek chant and his woodcraft win him support, guiding his path to journalism and a Chicago posting after four eventful years.
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Richard Desring
Kinney
Derring
Grandfather
Beth Kinney
Richard
Tom Riehop
Emily
Jerusha
Aurora
Cupid
Eng Sh
Pye
College
Chicago
Fossils as Sign Posts in Madagascar Hint at Coal
A Madagascar fossil find in the southern region, likely Permian, fuels expectations of coal in the area. Similar strata in India Australia and southern Africa contain coal beds, and a glossopteris leaf association strengthens Madagascar prospects according to geologists.
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Madagascar
India
Australia
Africa
Letter to Minneapolis Journal on Minnesota lawn clash with clergyman
A Minnesota lawn controversy surfaces in a letter to the Minneapolis Journal. The writer objects to a local clergyman, signaling community friction over church matters and personal conduct. The piece reflects rural and urban tensions in reporting.
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Minnesota
Minneapolis Journal
Prince Charlies Star Necklace in Jacobite Tale
A Paria ball hosted by Charles Edward Stuart attracted many friends and a young Lady Mary Touchet who received the prince’s star after he cut it from his breast. She died young and the star passed to her sister and later to Philip Thicknesse’s family, likely remaining a prized relic.
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Charles
Edward
England
Paria
Mary Touchet
Sud
Mary
Prince Charlie
Philip Thicknesse
Louisville heroine stops car with shrill blast
A Louisville young woman startled a block with a bold act on Fourth Avenue. As a driver bolted toward a corner, she blew a sharp warning, prompting the car to stop and the weary man to board, bowing his thanks to the fearless damsel.
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Louisville
Fourth Avenue
Peter Pan
Courier-trnurnal
New Year Hostess Greeting Cards Holiday Cheer
A festive New Year message reflects on the past year and looks to blessings ahead. It describes a Washington style reception and family dinner, with decorations of red bells and holly, bell shaped centerpieces, bell motifs on decorations and favors, and a New Year table of entertainment including a bell themed dessert and bridge.
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Washington
Jack Horner
Make Your Hatpins From Lace Medallions for Hats
Creative craft note describes making decorative hatpins using lace medallions over a cracketed foundation. Guides stitching to cover the hatpin base and crown with finished, home made yet new accessory.
Fashion trends push button out of full dress schemes
The article describes fashion shifts toward darker collars and buttons made of black satin, with coats in white and color, and corset covers and chemises that are very straight across the front. It notes the restaurant coat in supple cloth giving way to jetted forms, and bronze shoes for daytime wear alongside jet jewelry and other decorative details.
Shadow embroidery for quick dainty accessories
Embroidery tips describe shadow embroidery on linen or cotton waists and neckties. Follow simple steps to transfer design, stitch outlines, fill petals and leaves, and finish by cutting scallops and hems for a neat, slender floral motif.
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Vin
Four-Eyes
Tom
Gordon
Ulatle
Art Institute
Michigan Avenue
Institute
Sion
Motac
Smalling
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Ashton Pond
Seth Kinney
Wood-Road
Basin, Wyo
Boston Bank
Caucer
Waterbury
Goanless
Bikewlaa
Holly
Ium
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Madame Mierrt
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