Twilight of February Love in Balbourne House
In Balbourne woods Moses Safford, a carpenter, wins a conservatory contract and pursues Miss Amelia Balbourne. Polly Wentworth, engaged to Moses, discovers their engagement may be a sham fueled by fortune, and Aurelia Broggs challenges the match. Moses ends abandoned by both women after a housekeeper’s daughter exposes his scheming.
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Balbourne ‘Woods
Moses Safford
Safford
Balbourne House
Peter Peck
Moses
Peter
Polly Wentworth
Polly
Wentworth
Bella Bradley
Asid Moses
Pelly
Levinley Balbourne
Jupiter
Mrs. Wentworth
Amelia Celestine Balbourne
Pana
Batbourne
Hleinever
Amelia
Wil
Felaye Estem
Ameia
Aurelia
Aurelia Broggs
Lily
New York News
Amusing Newspaper Quotes on Christmas and Language
A collection of humorous quotes from period papers. A newlywed couple quibbles over spending for Christmas as a plumber’s bill looms. A misdirection on time with Mr. Singer and Miss Gazzam provokes disbelief. A punny classroom exchange explains pronouns with irony. A remark on amiable people ends with a wry moral about temperaments.
Christmas Gifts and Habits Spark Holiday Mood
Quotations from Baltimore Herald and Baltimore American on Christmas generosity and expense. Witty exchanges note marital dynamics and consumer temptations as ash trays drums and carved cigar holders appear in holiday shopping discourse.
That Other Prayer Poem by Ella Higginson
A speaker recalls kneeling at twilight asking for help, yet the old prayer returns in sorrow. The stanza contrasts past prayers in a bare room with present longing, noting that the other prayer remained unanswered and a new bed replaces the old, while an ache returns in the throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella. Higginson
Ladies’ Home Companion
Women and Education Figures Highlight Aberdeen News
A South Carolina mill owner wills one third of his $50,000 estate to Converse College for women. Collis Huntington supports Newport News Haropian institute’s colored girls program with a $2,500 gift. Lowell, Maine, justice Louise J. Cabel runs a farm and express business while pursuing pension prosecutions. Aberdeen shows female graduates in scarlet gowns walking city streets, pursuing the same courses as male students at the university.
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TD. F. Converse
Spartansboro
S. C
Converse College
Spar
Rs. Collis P. Huntingtom
Haropian Normal and ‘Agricultural Institute
Newport News
Aberdeen
Quirks of Century Past Echo in Odd Global Facts
A compilation notes 19th century curios from around the world including Egyptian boats near the Nile dated nearly 500 years, a Paris dog cemetery financed at 70000, Fiji coinage from whale teeth, and tea drinking habits in China. It cites Sedalia Missouri where a restaurant keeper paid $2200 for himself and $4000 for his wife and children, mostly before emancipation.
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Nile
Paris
Fiji Islands
China
Sedalia
When you buy The Sun you can read it
A brief note proclaims the advantage of purchasing The Sun for readers and the paper alike, emphasizing access to content.
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THE
SUN
Aphorisms On Wealth Freedom Duty And Life
A collection of antiquated maxims from Saunders Coethe Aeschylus Bayard Taylor Plato Feltham Joubert Capelle Amici on greed obedience opportunity nobility negligence self love aging and wisdom. Each quote reflects moral observations about human nature society and personal conduct.
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Mammon
Saunders
Coethe
Aeschylus
Bayard Taylor
Plato
Wrapping Gifts with Ribbons and Holly
The piece extols simple, neatly dressed gifts for mail or delivery. Outside should be plain, inside adorned with holly sprigs and ribbons. Handkerchiefs garters bonbons need tasteful tying. the value lies in the wrapping effort.
The Man Who Never Kicks
A Washington Star piece notes a man who avoids strife despite life’s small injustices. His patient demeanor yields little reward as hopes shrink and his goods lose heft. The author contrasts his calm nature with the harsher outcomes of daily life.
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Washington Star
Confidence and sympathy in women’s health offers
An advertiser touts free letter consultations from Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo NY for women with delicate diseases. He claims a staff of physicians, three decades of practice, and over half a million treated, promising confidential replies and a medical adviser free with stamps.
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R. V. Pierce
Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Adams Listing With Old Tel and New Tel Not Shown
Classified note shows name Jos R Adams with old telephone number 377 but provides no new telephone listing or contact details. The fragment suggests a telephone directory entry truncated before the new number.
Bargain Bonanza Deals On Menswear And Winter Goods
Local sale lists deep discounts across clothing and accessories. Men’s suspenders and ties, velvet slippers, silk jackets, and Astrakhan capes feature bold price cuts. Housewares include tables, blackboards, and sleds with substantial markdowns.
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Yasc
Emergency canned goods save the day for unexpected guests
A New York Evening Sun article urges stocking an emergency shelf with canned foods. It outlines scalloped tomato and corn bake, salmon croquettes with peas, and a tomato omelet, detailing layers, sauces, and cooking steps for quick, palatable meals.
Christmas Cheer in The Medicine Chest Ad
A festive plea celebrates cheerful greetings and holly as seasonally uplifting. The ad touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a quick remedy for burns cuts sprains and minor injuries, urging use in homes during the holiday rush.
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Thomas
The Kitz Sample Room and Cafe Restaurant Ad
The Kitz offers a business lunch in Chicago style at 127 E Court Street. Daily service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. E Kitz operates the cafe room and restaurant.
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Kitz
E. Court-st
Chicago
Everybody Should Read The Sun's Liner Seventh Page
A short reader prompt urges use of the seventh page liners in The Sun. It highlights benefits of following ongoing features and quizzes. The note emphasizes reader engagement with periodical content and worded encouragement.
Train Schedule Revisions With Minor Time Shifts
The Big Four route adjustments modify departures and arrivals on several trains. Notable changes include No 11 now at 11:50 a.m., No 3 at 4:25 p.m., No 18 arrivals adjusted to 6:05 p.m., and No 12 arrival to 2:45 p.m. Details reflect updated station timing and personnel notes.
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Jack
Brooklyn
Mr. Singer
Boston
Baltimore Herald
Hipworth
Sykess
Philadelphia
Nashville American
Louisa J. Cabel
Lowell
Yule
London
JOS
R. Adams
Hudson Street
Danone Centen
Illinois Street
New York Evening Sun
Holly
Bronson
the Omega
Pennsylvania Street
Majestic Building
Dugas
Farrot & Taggart
Sese
Eee
eRee
Children's Vestey Suis
Har
Santa Claus
Aioe
Whae
People's Credit Clothing
West Washington St
Indianapolisusiness Universit
E. J. Heeb
Saomrotl
Indianapolis
Abe
W. B. Fletcher
North Alabama
Mary A. Spink
Kyle
Ohio St
Vonnegut
Vonnegut Hardware CO
Imee. Washingtoest
Indiana Dental Colog
University of S. W. Corbalawnea
Ohio
M. Tod. m
Jon
Waltz
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