Stella Parker's punishment and a teacher's resolve
In a tense June classroom Mr. Crosby disciplines Stella Parker for writing on a slate, delivering firm consequences while grappling with his own reluctance. Stella later repents, changes behavior, and a bond of trust grows, culminating in a mutual pledge and a wedding-like vow. The piece contrasts stern authority with remorse and transformation.
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Mr. Crosby
Stella Parker
Crosby
Rx. Crosby
Stella
Miss Stella
Tom
Professor Crosby
Newa
Fragmented Night Car Scene and Social Snippets
An crowded night train scene shows a conductor and porter restraining a distressed woman while passengers rush to help. The column then shifts to light gossip about New Yorkers loving flowers, a Jamaica banana shipment, and Mrs Brien’s missing ring after a private dinner anecdote.
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Chicago Tribune
New York Sun
The
Sun
Tribune
Kentucky
Gate
Jamaica
New York
Italia
Calvin S. Brien
Ohio
Brice
Insects Strength and Odd Scientific Notions
A Painesville businessman suffers peculiar paralysis tied to daybreak while beetle strength rates near incredible. The New York Journal cites Plateau on insects’ bulk strength versus vertebrates and notes humans’ empathy for darkness as street life reshapes trades with shopfront work.
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Painesville
New York Journal
M. Plateau
Parasol Trends Include Silk Muslin and Fruit Handle Decor
Silk muslin crepe headdressed parasols feature passementerie on satin bases with fruit cluster handles such as red cherries lady apples and walnuts. Variants show brocaded satin striped surah and lace edged parasols with gathers and ribbons. Also noted are marriages plans for Miss Margaret Blaine to Walter Damrosch and a note on Col Coppinger as well as a Donegal residence called Sorehead and a Carbolisalve remedy advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Blaine
Walter Damrosch
Col. Coppinger
Blaine
Women Demand Window Paint Removal in Colby Hall
A Colby Kansas council faces demand from two hundred women to remove paint from billiard hall windows. The tale also recalls Dr. S Weir Mitchell receiving a cord of white oak carved by a rescued young lady as proof of health gained through open air living. Obscure ads and brief notes about fashion, architecture, infant shoes, and medicines follow.
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Colby
Kan
S. Weir Mitchell
Philadelphia
Shesaya
Rochester
Sun’s ad promises free 8 day rent room listings
The Sun claims to publish more rooms for rent than any city paper. Call 880 or mail to THE &M for up to ten words free eight days.
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the Sun
the &M
Indianapolis
Washington St
Lung Renovator Promoted As Blood Purifier Remedy
The article argues the influenza is highly contagious and lingering, urging a germicide treatment to purge germs and prevent lung and nasal complications. It promotes Lung Renovator as a blood purifier sold by all druggists with claims it stops the disease from settling in the nose throat and lungs.
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Lina Clifton
Vioga
Hungary
Europe
Jarrett & Palmer
Honolulu
Marie Brainard
Mrs. Langtry
Lillian Lewis
Maude Granger
Hackettstown
N. J
Simpson
William Costello
Boston
Hood
C. I. Hood & Co
Anothecaries
Lowell
Mass
Fery
Porter
Cab
Louisville Courier-Journal
Love
St. Peter
Bob
Blaines
Ajain
Chicago
West Wits
Keme
K. K
Rouse
East Washinetoast
Clini
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Meridian
Washington-sts
Ind
Denison
P. H. Fitzgerald
Cyclaen
Tts
SWIFT
Speier Co
Braver É Altanta, Ga
Grand Opera House
Arthur Rehan
Augustin Day
Daly's Theater
New York City
Vaudeville Theater
Paris
English’s Opera House
Chas
Gardner
Tyrol
Traveler's Register
Union Station
South Illinois Street
Ake
Indianapolis Union
Joe
Ae Tsesa
Weat
Taile
Ofioe
South Twinoiset
Indianapolis Union Station
Tising
Central Standard Tima
Pittsburg
Baltid
Nova
Washington
Philadeld
Phio
Columbus
Columbua
Richmond
Louisville
Lewis Ville
Vincennes
Cairo
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Vandalin
ST. Louis
Esstio
Verre Haute Accom
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T. Loveae
Tcwg Hare Amc Ureenrastio Accodi
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Cleveland, Cincinnat
DITA
Chicago & ST. Louis
DLW
St. Louis Ion
America
Southwestern Limited
Cujon
Pacific Coast
Colorado
Arizona
Texas
Mexico
Bury Bland Ee
Cincinnati
Chicago & Cincinnati
T. Lou Calro
J. H. Martin
Aneshaensel & Strong
Pennsylvania Street
SouTh End
DenIson Houses
Parsell& Wedsker
Barnes’ New Special Cash and Credit Store
North
Bryce
W. W. Ellert
Virgittia Ave
SUNS
Pennsylvania
Are
East Washington Street
Erade
Chomiosi Oo
Cincinnat
G. BH
Ingraham
Amsterdam
N. Y
D. R. Dyche & Co
Richard H. Beck
Lockport
N. Yystars
Analey
wAddress Nerve Bean Co
Buffalo
Browning
E.d.braden
Massachusetts Avenue
M. Abbett
M. D
Virginia Ave
Caroline Siep
Marion County
Indiana
Felice Eubank
Marion Eubanks
Pullman’s
Oeen
Daly
Connersville
Malydor Perfection
St. Malydor Mfg. CO
Lancaster
Ward Bros
Washington Bt
C.h.brind & Qu
Washington & Noble
Indianapolia
Jach
F.C. Fowler
Moodus
Conn
Cuta
Docuta Mig. Co
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