Valley of Rhododendron Tears and a Vanishing Love
A Kashmiri valley tale follows Phooli jan the herd girl and rival suitors Goloo and Chuchehu as they spar over gifts of red rhododendrons. A painter recalls a summer wedding, a death by flowers, and three years of memory that fade with the valley’s sunlit bloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phool Jan
Lanwat
May Shikari
Chuchehu
Tadharge
Golug
Gorod
Ahikari
Murg
Phowi-jan
Phooli-jant
Phooti-jan
Tmazeer
Huseer
Chuchehi
Goins
My Shikari
Mingie Tay
Isis
A Skyward Village Scene Beyond the Glacier
A fragmented diary style scene unfolds in a highland village near a glacial landscape. A young girl named Phoob-jan, teased for youth and beauty, gawks at flowers and scenery while elders debate, blending tender impressions with harsh glimpses of village life.
Fragmentary Notebook Fragment with Names and Iris Imagery
In a hazy reminiscence a narrator recalls a scene by a bridge and garden flora. References mingle to AL Beckoning, Golds, Chuchchu, and Phool jan among iris and flowers. The piece shifts with memories of turquoise jewelry and a New York Journal attribution, noting marriages and friendship changes.
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Nans
Chuchchu
Diamonds Shire
Phool
Jan
Chucheha
Thera
Annie Stéele
New York’ Journal
Weekly Ocean Newspapers Describe Aboard Publications
A historical note details how weekly onboard papers flourished on ocean voyages, with captain written news and passenger contributions. It explains the shift from long clipper journeys to modern steamers, the layout of the four page Gazette type sheets, and the value to new travelers.
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Europe
New York Sun
Ocean Greyhoundy
Ocean
American Line
Beard
New York
Paris
Daria Gazette
New York Gazette
Annsicknega
General Property Tax debate taints reform talk
The piece voices strong critique of the general property tax system across states, arguing its lack of uniformity and universality harms honesty and equity. It cites Seligman’s five defects, including uneven assessments, burden on those with real estate, and double taxation via debt exemptions, calling for abolition and a shift to targeted taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
EB. KR. A. Seligman
Columbia College
New York
Dantite
Mshonesty
Ienoranes
Henety
West Virginia Commission
Spijec
Seligman
America
Chattanooga
Toon
Such Bright Fellows or Lazy Opponents
A West Virginian criticizes single taxers as bright fools or, by contrast, lazy opponents. The remark reflects reformer fatigue and accusations of cranks within political debate. Pomeroy Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenry George
Pomeroy. Democrat
Napoleon at the Table A Chronicle of Court Manners
A fragmentary reminiscence portrays Napoleon at meals with his valet and entourage.Observers note his casual table manner and the habit of guests lingering after his departure. The passage hints at strict etiquette and the Emperor’s aloof yet commanding presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Tie
Dringe Fagene
Anee Cee
Napolean
Camypenion
How to Preserve Potatoes for Winter Use
A fragment describes methods for storing sweet and white potatoes through winter. It mentions aging potatoes near a hearth, drying and dry storage indoors, and burying white potatoes in a deep garden barrel with soil removed, then using ashes for cooking.
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Virginia
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Arma One
Goloo
Elrele
Jetmb
Hazoor
Zoor
Sted
Noid
Bern
Cgwashbrain
Aciers
Goleo
Thevisitor
Yonna
John Smith
Aii
Ts Nepong
Iui
Bolton
OZ P.O
Buffalo, N.Y
Shlavery
Jane
Joshua W Hams
Ireland
Highlands
II Tohn Ferguson
Arthur Withy
Westminster
United Kingdom
Elmira
Abner
Stark
Green
Bennington
Denny
Balmere
Aprine
Bari
Jerseys
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