Victims and schemes at Monte Carlo roulette
A frantic Monte Carlo exposé details clever swindlers targeting women at the roulette tables. It recounts tales of viaticum thefts, coffin-quiet quit-claims, and "crouplers" who promise sure wins, while describing the fortunes won and ruined by widows, barons, and lovers.
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Monte Carlo
Monaco
Sepelal
Red Ia
Department of Discreet
Hungary
Magmate
Roulette No. 7
Talian Scamp
Louis
Aut
Hadred
Malone
Fos Tloke
Partridge Rearing in Captivity Surges in Mass
The Houston Post reports Prof WM Hodge of Clark University has achieved successful rearing of partridges in captivity over four years. He and Massachusetts officials plan to expand restocking efforts to prevent extinction of the ruffed grouse, sparking renewed interest among sportsmen nationwide.
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Massachusetts
Houston Post
Owen
WM. Hodge
Clark University
Worenstar
Hodge
Modan Sna
Massachusetta
Tiedge
Massachusetts Fish and Game Commission
Bridal Superstitions Through the Year in Verse
A seasonal verse lists marriage beliefs for each month. From January to December, it links time, weather, and omen to married life, predicting fortune, hardship, or romance based on the wedding month and conditions.
The Social Hour and Whimsical Anecdotes From Rufus Choate to Jonah
A collection of humorous vignettes and short anecdotes from 19th century social life. Rufus Choate is observed negotiating a fee with wit, Willie Barnes mocks a Roman tale, a London bus tale prompts a parade of cultural misperceptions, and a Sunday school joke ends with a child’s playful heaven question. The piece captures readerly humor and classroom charm with brisk, period voice.
Babies Hotel in London Admits Only Children Guests
A London Norland nurseries house in Pembridge Square operates as the Babies Hotel. It serves infants and young children with strict age rules from 1 month to 8 years, requires references, and provides nurses, a doctor, and a dentist. Rooms range from single to suites, all with up to date amenities and a private park nearby.
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J. N. Barrie
Poembridge Square
United States
Walter Ward
Her
Oll
Gucater
Ize
Murate
Wembridge Square
Kenesington Gardens
London
England
Mra. Ward
Norland Institute
Pembridge Square
Babies’ Hotel
South Africa
Lili
Norland style nurseries and fees for aristocratic infants
Reports on the Norland hotel offering day and night nurseries with inclusive charges covering accommodation meals laundry heat electricity and attendance. Prices range from seven to ten pounds weekly with suites for two infants. a German princess reportedly kept her children nearby in a London area suite for two months. Also mentions a pretired private resort near Brighton and a critique of child education and breath health in Milwaukee.
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the Norland
Bnetleh
Sulen
London
Bogner le Net
Brighton
Willow and Playhouse
Thorne
Mt Hae
Patel Hotel
Miete Dite
Lenmdon
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France
Toallang
Byittle
Lota
Behwilee
Optiolin
Strasburg
Monte Corky
Suapleson
Germain
Indy
Suzanne Bernatzki
Budapest
Comte X
Suzanne
Paris
Rod
X Nest
Susanne
Rufus Choate
Choate
Roge
Willie
New York
Natener
Mr. Frisble
Tiber
Willie Barnes
Ila
Neimibor
Wille
Hirklah
Jonah
Jomal
Johanie
Johnnie
Hritheh Arny
Hotele-Thiese
Europe
Bibles Aid Nuréer
Pring Pal Bieta
Mmrae
Great Pote
Init
Basie's Hotel
Profemor Ol
Ned
Walt
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