Diary of a Marginal Heiress in the Haunting Tale
The narrator records a tense encounter with Professor Rudolf Marnac now revealed as a dangerous fugitive. She deflects his probing and, after him pressing for damning secrets, offers herself as captive to protect her father. The scene ends with a grim plan for death at the front door as the sun sinks over the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjory
Hermann
University
Sir Henry Graden
Cantab
Sir Henry
Sir
Rolles
University Review
Rudolf Marnac
University of Heidelberg
von Stockmar
Heidelberg
Mechersky
St. Petersburg
Henry Graden
Bart
Maniac
Ignor
The
Cambridge
Explorations of Pike Shaped American Destiny and Boundaries
The article traces General Zebulon Pike 1806-1807 explorations and their unforeseen political impact. It links Pike’s reports to intensified American push into Texas, governance shifts, and territorial gains affecting Mexico, California, and the broader western frontier. It notes figures like Magee Kemper Long and Moses Austin influencing settlement and later conflict, culminating in Sam Houston and Guadalupe Hidalgo era changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zebulon Pike
Pike
Spain
Mexico
Bonaparte
Magee
Kemper
Long
Texas
Moses Austin
Ferdinand VII
Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston
Santa Anna
San Jacinto
Texas Republic
United States
New Mexico
Arizona
Gila
Gadsden
California
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
Wyoming
Southwest
Pacific
Guadalupe Hidalgo
James W. Marshall
Sutter's Mill
American Fork
Sacramento
Quick Glance at City Wit in 1920s Comic Snippets
A jumble of humorous quotes from era papers features dialect skits and one liners. Bits include balloon joke at Brother Williams, married life quips, a hobo dime plea, and a quip on love as obsession. Partial mentions of critics and opera round out the column.
Hay Fever Remedies and Social Vibes in 19th Century Observations
The article discusses hay fever causes and treatments from various authorities, noting no guaranteed cure. It contrasts medical remedies with humor about wealth and social excess, including a tale of a magnate dining with diamonds and a shoestring of social vanity as a footman fetches another necklace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lane
Francoise
Baroness Operation Cost Recorded in Baron's Ledger
A cryptic line notes keeper’s question on where to place the cost of an operation performed on the baroness. It mentions baron-general repairs and a translation reference to Tales from Simplicissimus for context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simplicissimus
Luther Memorabilia and Roman Tombs Recited in Curious Text
A browned digest describes a carved ivory tankard linked to Martin Luther, noting inscriptions and Luther’s life details. It then surveys the tomb of Caecilia Metella in Consular Rome, detailing its square basement, circular tower, ox-skull motifs, and medieval alterations, with remarks on its significance and comparisons to Etruscan tombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Luther
John Lotter Or
Lauther
Luther
Margaret Lindenen
Islebern
Saxony
Malane
Caecilia Metella
Consular
Rome
Scipio
Crcilia Metella
Crassus
Aruns
Pocahontas Memorial Erected Soon in Honor of First Great American Woman
The Pocahontas Memorial Association of Washington plans a stone monument to Pocahontas the daughter of Powhatan famed for protecting John Smith. Sculptor William Ordway Partridge is chosen for the work. Descendants of Pocahontas lead the movement with Miss Harriette de Bennevill Keim of Reading as a vice president aiding the Pennsylvania division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Powhattan
John Smith
New World
Virginia
Smith
War Club
Pocahontas Memorial Association
Washington
William Ordway Partridge
South
Pennsylvania
Harriette de Benneville Keim
Reading
Pocahontas Society
Towered roof replaces cone base in ancient sepulchre
The report describes adding a stone tower to the earthen cone of an ancient tomb replacing the circular stone base. The roof atop the tower mimics the original conical earthwork rather than a new circular stone cap.
Wealthy Girl Keeps Letters From First Love
Yonkers State notes a witty exchange about a rich woman who preserves love letters from her first beau. She has married and divorced four men, using the letters in each divorce case, highlighting a curious legal and romantic pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patience
Patrice
Yonkers
Foolish Man Quote Myths In Vacation Spending
A Post quotation questions human logic with a muse about a man who leaves home for a vacation and ends up paying double his usual expenses to stay at a country hotel. The piece laments illogical spending.
Wealth Brings Worry, Says Mr Bullions in Star Quip
A Washington Star quip has Mr Bullions remarking wealth brings worry not peace. He notes the worry is fear some of it will vanish, a tongue in cheek take on riches and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polleven
Hermann
Father
England
Mr. Hermann
Rochelle
Mr. Bullions
Washington Star
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Robert Harland
Brother Williams
Atlanta Constitution
Baltimore American
America
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