Flammarion's Atmosphere charms Kittie Willis in tale
In a domestic vignette, Kittie Willis pleads for Flammarion’s Atmosphere reading a gift from her professor father. The book reveals tensions between taste and intellect, as Kittie confesses she dislikes the scientific work yet earns her father’s respect for her independent judgment. A wedding on May day frames a larger life arc.
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Kittie Willis
Papa
Prof. Vanderwert
Hee
Kittie
Characer
Miammarion
Dr. Willis
Ladies in London's Pits and Other Notables
A newspaper survey clips various society items: NYC’s education board restricts married women from teaching absent unanimous votes. London men debate separating seating by gender in the pits. A Little Rock girl’s fall is halted by a watchman grabbing her garter. A French visitor notes declines in carriage and horse quality versus 20 years ago. An English noble lineage traces five names and a husband to Lady Magheramorne. A NY police watch on a hair-pulling street quarrel draws skepticism. Nurse Mies Crisp, decorated abroad, marries a NZ doctor. her wedding gowns in uniform. Mrs Cleveland hosts a Pussy Willow luncheon described in gray and silver décor with Russian-inspired statuary.
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New York City
London
Agai
Miss Pennant
Lord Penrhyn
James Hoge
James Howe
Lay McGarel-Hogg
Magheramorne
New York
Royal Red Cross
Juven Victoria
New Zealand
Advice to Mothers Winslow Syrup Teething Remedy
Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup for teething soothes the child softens the gums allays pain cures wind colic and is the best remedy for diarrhea priced at 25 cents a bottle.
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