Dancing for a Doll Prize at the Hotel
David Noel, a worldly social figure, notices Miss Arloff, a young woman craving a prize in a dancing contest. He offers to help her win the doll on display by paying the hotel prize board, arranging a dinner, and meeting her at her father’s home while steering the contest toward a private triumph.
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Noel
Iler
David Noel
Toilor
Chance
Mrs. Lancaster
Arloff
Washington Square
Constance Bruce
Constance
Miss Artoff
Long Island
Lysenger
Delaille
Jules
The Golden Cup Motif and a Daring New Love
In New York, David Noel, chasing a dream of marriage before returning to South America, notices a plain working girl who daily passes his hotel. She embodies simple grace and inner warmth, awakening hunger in him for a connection beyond wealth and princesses. The story traces his restless search and inadvertent awakening as August gives way to autumn.
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David Noel
New York
Noel
Adirondack
Nilo Valdez
Valdez
South America
Neel
Fation
The Lie Chapter Seventeen Moment of Return in New York
David Noel, preparing for a planned marriage and return to the South, experiences a rare thrill of doing something for another. He views his reflection in the elevator mirror, noting his scar and fatigue, yet feels hollow at the prospect of triumph after years of striving. He exits to a lobby where an obsequious doorman opens a door.
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David Noel
Miss Arloff
Noel
New York
Keeley Institute to Fade From Public View
The Outlook notes the Keeley institute for curing inebriates is to pass into oblivion due to dwindling patient numbers and unprofitability. It recalls the "bichloride of gold" treatment once used to induce lasting sobriety after a week of heavy drinking.
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Keeley Institute For
Shirts Sleeve Diplomacy at Versailles Observed
Beattle Times reports Germany's Kurt von Leraner met with Frank L. Polk in Paris for what is called shirt sleeve diplomacy. Polk emphasized that US Senate ratification failure should not imply support for Germany and stressed fixed US allied obligations remain unchanged.
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Beattle Times
Germany
Paris
Frank L. Polk
United States
Kurt von Leraner
Versailles
Polk
Herr von Leraner
Senate
Magnet Probe Reveals Hidden Dust Across Cleveland
A Cleveland experiment with a magnet found not only dust but a significant amount of magnetic material from steel industry processes. The surprising result implied magnets could detect scattered magnetic residue citywide and in other towns, suggesting potential use for tracking iron-bearing debris.
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Christian Science Monitor
Cleveland
Ohio
Bessemer
Bucha
Beliher
No Third Term for Wilson, World Says
The New York World argues against a 1920 Wilson renomination though South Dakota Democrats endorsed him. It says a third term would squander public focus, risk health, and submerge issues from the postwar era, urging that Wilson’s two administrations already secure his place in history.
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New York World
South Dakota
Wilson
United States
Woodrow Wilson
War Debt Burden and Political Boast in New York Times Poem
Roselle Mercier, writing in the New York Times, laments the enormous wartime interest burden of 1.1 billion dollars and the future cost to citizens. The piece criticizes politicians and demagogues, urges tax relief via long term bonds, and questions sacrifices made by soldiers, urging action before elections.
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Roselle Mercier
New York Times
State Names French Babies
French mothers seek to honor Americans by naming their babies but France restricts baptismal names to approved options. Historically the government banned odd names and mandated saints New Testament or classical names, a law still in effect.
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Columbaus
France
Honor Our Admirals
Congress delays reward for World War I naval leaders amid rank changes. The House passed a bill to name Admirals Lima and Benson, while the Senate added Mayo but reclassified to vice admiral, and the measure stalled. The piece urges full admiral rank for prestige and cites Dewey and other historical admirals.
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New York Post
House of Representatives
Lima
Benson
Senate Nevel Affairs Committee
Admiral Mayo
Navy Department
David Beatty
John Jellicoe
Ma Wee
Manilla Bay
George Dewey
Peace conference assigns Poland mandate over eastern Galicia
New York Times reports that the peace conference grants Poland a multi year mandate over eastern Galicia. The future disposition of the territory will be decided by the League of Nations at term end. Paris observers see the decision as signaling a Polish government plan to extend influence in the region.
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Poland
Galicia
Parie
Hory Im
Polish Polish Ukrainian tensions shape Galicia vote
The region shows Poles about 60 percent, with Poles dominant west of the San and Ruthenes east of the river. Hostility flared into war this year as Polish troops seized Galicia. The conference decision hinges not on war status or historic ties but on support for the Polish government.
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San
Lemberg
Galicia
Poland
Poliad
Family Rub Increases Wages and Costs in New England Mills
The Springfeild Republican notes a 17 percent wage rise for about 200000 cotton and woolen mill operatives in New England and eastern states with little business disruption during negotiations. The pay boost improves workers real terms yet will raise living costs, especially rents, highlighting a widening gap between wage gains and expenses.
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New England
Political Slander and Health Remarks Stir Debate
In a heated exchange the president’s health news was described as reassuring yet disappointing to Dr. Moses of New Hampshire who circulated a report on the president’s mental incapacity. The episode highlights the line between legitimate comment and slander in American politics.
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Pall
Moses
New Hampshire
United States
Australia Struck by Devastating Drought Says Springfield Republican
The Springfield Republican reports Australia endures a severe drought, described as the worst in its history, concentrated in northwestern New South Wales beyond the Darling river. Monsoon variability, affecting monsoon winds and Indian Ocean climate, drives reduced water supplies. The drought compounds wartime hardships and promises widespread distress across the region.
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Australia
New South Wales
Darling River
Table Land
Asia
Himalayas
Great American Desert
Phamb plan debated with government ownership clash
The Dallas News notes the Government Ownership league rejected the Phamb plan after its author explained merits. It argues government ownership would need to cover excess costs and expenses, while Phamb would let the government own without full control or capturing all profits.
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Dallas News
Government Ownership League
Phamb
Unclear OCR fragment on dignity and interviews
Fragmentary text references dignity, Lady Astor, and a mov ie outing. Several corrupted names and places render concrete facts unreadable. No coherent event or dates emerge from the readable lines.
Cannot Praise this Remedy Too Highly
A reader extols PE-RU-NA as a godsend for cold and stomach troubles. The letter claims relief from half a bottle and twelve bottles cured her, urging others to keep PE-RU-NA at home for colds constipation and rheumatic pain.
Ticklish Proposition Page Riff
The text presents a playful exchange about odd birthday gifts and a teasing retort. It shows characters Johnny De Tar and Ed Towpalik Gee teasing each other about hair underwear and a joke proposal.
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Johnny de Tar
Gentle Liver and Bowel Tonic Cascarets Ad
The ad touts Cascarets as a gentle natural tonic to aid bowel and liver function. It claims the remedy cleanses waste without griping or causing sickness unlike harsh purgatives, and that twenty five million boxes are sold annually. It notes the product works while you sleep and admits a small cost.
Praye the Preacher Manager Guest ARS
A guest reports difficulty finding the preacher and congregation at the hotel service after hearing praise for the venue. The Rev. notes he could not locate the preacher or congregation this morning.
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Norning
One
Boschee's Syrup Advertises Cold Cure
An old advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a remedy for colds and influenza with claims of safety and effectiveness. It asserts influenza deaths last year were higher than wartime casualties and promotes the syrup for coughs and bronchial relief.
Overstuffed Wisecracks Echo in Bowton Post
A humorous quip about excess runs through a Bowton Post item, noting banter on having too much of any good thing and a wish that a certain know-it-all would forget some of it.
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Dbowton
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