A Mid Victorian Maid Ensnared in a Romantic Turmoil
Zenalde Parr returns to Mrs Maynard’s home and becomes entangled with Robert Cary an actor whose public image masks a sincere love. The tale follows village gossip, class norms, and a girl torn between romance and her Puritan father as Cary seeks forgiveness and a future with Zenalde.
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Rolyert
Zenelde Parr
Zenalde Mare
Zeoutle Parr
Henatide
Romeo
Ted
Mrs. Felky
Robert Cary
Mrs. Moynand
Ashe
Cory
Oakhille
Crimea's South Coast Lures American Explorers
A feature on the Crimean coast describes the Yaila range, lush valleys, and the Black Sea shore from Sevastopol to Theodosia. It highlights scenic drives via the Buldar Gate, ancient ruins, mosques, and vineyards from Yalta to Paradesia, noting a mild island climate and rich flora and fruit cultivation.
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New York
Black Sea
Crimea
Miespell
Sebastopol
Florence Nightingale
Russia
Peninsula
Riviera
Mediterranean
Yalla Range
Yalla
Cape Saryth
Fayodosia
Theodosia
Lnes
Sevastopol
Kertch
Fayodosta
Ronda
Fayodosin
Carriag
Buldar
Yallu Range
Baldar Gate
Passagewig
Bualdar
Melitopol
Simferopol
Yalta
Cat as an Aid to Humanity in a Humane Debate
An essay argues against persecuting cats and other predators, defending the domestic cat as a protector against vermin. It rebukes earlier preaching that sparrows should be eradicated and warns against fad driven animal cruelty, asserting cats and wildlife coexistence and the sparrow’s insect control merits.
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Cat
National Humane Review
Nature
Humane Societies
Tommyrot
Unclear quote on summer plans and patriotism
Fragmentary text shows a character debating summer plans between staying home to tend potato plants and traveling to help with patriotic efforts. The passage reflects indecision and domestic priorities.
Stuck Fast in the Tunnel and Libby Prison Escape
Nomad of the Boston Transcript reflects on children’s love of burrowing and recounts the Libby Prison escape tale from the Civil War. One hundred Union soldiers, led by Colonel Streight, tunneled under the street, reached safety, with 59 reaching Union lines while others recaptured or drowned. Streight, later a familiar Indianapolis figure, remained famed for this bold escape.
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Boston Transcript
Libby
Isst
Colonel Streight
Indiana
Streight
Indianapolis
Hall Columbia song predates The Star Spangled Banner
A brief note on Joseph Hopkinson's 1795 patriotic song Hall Columbia claiming it preceded The Star Spangled Banner as a national anthem. It was sung first at a Chestnut Street theater benefit in Philadelphia for actor Fox, on April 25, 1708, with Hopkinson, son of Francis Hopkinson, the noted jurist and poet.
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Hall
Columbia
Francis Scott Key
United States
Joseph Hopkinson
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Pox
Francis Hopkinson
Fox
Hopkinson
An Effective Ad
Jinkson loses his prized dog in a small northwest town and offers 100 reward for its return. He adds no questions asked but finds the editor, assistant, and reporter all out. A boy explains the star editor is away chasing the dog himself.
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Jinkson
Kely
Visible Means of Support Magistrate Loitering Case
A hard nosed magistrate asks a loiterer for visible means of support. The man replies yes and, noting his wife in the audience, asks her to stand so the court can see her.
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The
San Francisco Chronicle
Joe
Mary
Washington Thrives As War Boosts Capital Prosperity
Washington markets show unprecedented growth as World War drives record business. Passenger traffic to the capital has risen at least 40 percent since April, hotels report record profits with rooms scarce, and office buildings run at full capacity, turning away tenants while old spaces fill rapidly.
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Ashington
United States
Washington
Youths of Capital Rush to Enlist as War Calls Grow
Washington recruiting officers report a surge in applicants and enlistees across services. More than twenty were accepted recently, with civilians visiting stations to discuss enlistment rather than conscription. Troop B District National Guard camps at Congress Heights as Troop A gears for Fort Myer training. cavalry units begin intensive courses.
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RMY
Navy
Washinington
Germany
Engineer Corps
Aviation Corps
Navy Recruiting Station
Morgan
District National Guard
Congress Heights
District Guard
Fort Myer
LeRoy Herron
Washington Ready for Zeppelin Attacks Say Officials
Washington officials express no fear of German Zeppelins attacking the capital or coast cities. Searchlights have been installed on tall buildings and sweep the skies nightly to deter raids. British and French officers advise preventive measures, and authorities claim they can repel any would be invader.
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Negiesapehapt
Atlantic
Washington
London
Paris
Rees
Retribution Overtakes an Arrogant Female
A shabby man with a stiff leg retrieves a dropped package then is snubbed by a passing woman who denies him help. A plain soul intervenes by returning the package to the scene and urging the woman to reclaim it, while the pudgy man trails five blocks. The tale ends with the notion that restoring order requires action.
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Fair Indy
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Fenaide Parr
Mra
Peter Maynard
Mra. Pesky
Zenilide
Anthony
Zenaide
Nordiy
Caldius
Thia the Puritan
Herven
Spike
Juliet
Zonaide
Tre
Zenalde
Carl
Mrs. Maynard
Jason
Jason Wuld
Zennide
Mis
Maynard
Zehilde
Avan
Cary
Farr
Mr. Cary
Bob
Zeniide
Zenilde
Black” Sea
Feline
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