Chesterton describes customs across France Germany and England
English writer Gilvert K. Cuesterton recounts his travels through French, German, and English customs houses. He notes noise and confusion in the French douane, respectful but brisk French officials, temple-like German stations, and a generally oppressive yet tolerant journey back to Dover.
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Germany
England
Illustrated London News
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Nighttime confrontation over Taswell name disturbance
In a bitter early hour a man bangs at Taswell's door seeking a matter about the good name. Taswell, in his dressing, confronts the visitor who hints that his name would be better without the peja sus as he vanishes into the darkness.
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Forgotten discharge of officers over a political prisoner
The Rassische Korrespondenz reports the discharge of imperial service officers from the Minus einsk prison after a lapse of memory. Last winter political prisoner Sechatschow was placed in a red dungeon and forgotten for a long time. When remembered, he was found terribly frozen and died soon after his feet were amputated.
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Rassische Korrespondenz
Imperial Service
Tores
Minuseinsk
Sechatschow
Aga
Discordant Note in Garden Dispute Over Planting
A gardener and a woman clash over a dogwood plant near a pussy willow in a contested landscape scene. The man fears the aesthetic harmony is disrupted while the lady remains alarmed by the perceived misplacement.
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Archibabe
Sou Pussy Willowe
Russians Tricked by London Cab Drivers Address Error
A Ressian touring Wales and then London tried to direct cab drivers using a note he copied from a gatepost. He failed with several cabmen, provoking police laughter. At his friend’s home the mystery was solved by reading the inscription: Iary the Bell.
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Wales
Park Lane
Cabinat
London
You Are So Different in the Art of Flirting
An essay on flirtation argues that a woman must tailor her cues to each man using wit and tact. It notes the line You are so different can belie sameness and warns that genuine originality in romance is rare while flirtation often replicates past patterns.
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Poluyg
aVveTau
Mdmel
Hivisier Wiimwal
Telleh Adv
Niga
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Bridegreen
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Uivy
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Irish prank in cemetery ends with witty reply
An Irishman walking home through a cemetery falls into a sunken grave laid under boards by friends. Ghostly pranks erupt as several costumed players demand, What are you doing in my grave. He retorts, Faith, and what are you doing out of it.
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Pat
Elmor
Old English Tracts and Their Quirky Religious Slang
A glimpse at seventeenth and eighteenth century English tracts and sermons reveals distinctive religious slang in titles. Examples include The Spiritual Mustard Pot to Make the Soul Sheeze With Devo tion and Crumbs of Confort For Hungry Hoseas. Biscuits Baked in the Oven of Charity Conserved for Chickens of the Church Sparrows of the Spirit and Sweet Swallows of Salvation illustrate the colorful phrasing.
Judge Struggles With Drinking Problem In Small Town
A local judge known to drink heavily is described as appearing sad and shaken after a swift confrontation with alcohol. He confesses to a worsening condition, saying he is upset and overwhelmed at home as his wife and children notice his changes.
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Sam
Ipad
The Eleme Character and the Notion of Greatness
A fragmented reflection on character and greatness arguing that virtue is not monopolized by any one person. It asserts that noble traits arise from shared affections and universal sentiment rather than exclusive possession by individuals. The text names Jason and William as exemplary figures in a broader moral discourse.
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