Grandet and Eugenie in Saumur Fathers Wealth and Wary Power
In Saumur a rich bachelor M. Grandet hoards wealth and plans Eugenie Grandet s betrothal as factions of local notables duel for the heiress. Grandet treats family with iron reserve while the Crochots Grassins and others scheme for influence over Eugenie s hand. The birthday scene unfolds as stairway repairs hint at the man s cautious pride.
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Omee
Vaar- Bridfond
Orwan
Mantes
Mime
Hera
Allon
Nanon
Grander
Granter
Ornschots
M. Grandet
Milo
Fashion shifts toward simpler, lasting dress and hats
New York fashion notes predict a move away from elaborate summer wear toward simpler, longer lasting gowns in taffeta and silk. Designers show self trimming and muted embellishments for fall, with hats shedding perishable trims as shoppers hedge against waste.
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New York
Lakeside
Mystery Sunday Birthday Gathering For Parish Contest
Reading a fragment from a historic village page, neighbors planned a church event with a Gre at the center and parochial hopes. The scene mentions Eazenie's birthday, a gathering led by Abie Greebot with Nine parish members attending.
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Craebotins
Cataronien
Pirior
Nanon
Eazenie
Abie Greebot
Origin of the word bughouse told by Musicians' Union member
Tom Ernst recalls a prank in Oakland years ago involving a German viola player. The drummer gathered bugs to pop into the viola during an overture, provoking chaos and German swearing as the prank misfired.
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Tom Ernst
Musicians’ Union
Oakland
Drummer Tis
San Francisco
Gall
Merchant: Maris: Figures de German merchant marine opw wetodes-276
A fragmented note references a German merchant marine figure and tonnage details, with unclear context. The readable portion notes a tonnage figure and mentions a maritime operator, signaling a historical shipping record fragment.
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Maris
Cost of living and wage study from the Labor Bureau report
Carroll D. Wright reports an inquiry covering 67 industries in 340 establishments, showing a 16.0 percent wage increase from 1894 to 1901. The cost of living rose 15.5 percent for families earning under 1209 per year, based on 2,567 survey families in 33 states with 5.31 earning members per family and 527 dollars average income in 1901.
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Carroll D. Wright
Labor Bureau
Bureau
Faimules
Lsbor Bureau
Ber Sons
Rhodes scholars named from Lawrence and Osisre region
Telegraphic brief notes Lawrence figures EB W Murray and Nan selected as Rhodes scholars. Mentions Osisre, Fleury S Crocker and Irles Crockes tied to wealth, San Francisco rail line, and Lambert Nossovis convicted in a case labeled as killing Theresa Biueses. Court proceedings referenced.
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EB. W. Murray
Lawrence
Nan
Rhodes
Osisre
Fleury S. Crocker
Mienser Sr
Irles Crockes
San Francisco
Lambert Nossovis
Louis
Kilsing
Biueses
Wtaml
Bane Ff
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