The Parson's Thief
Gerald Allton, a rector, sees a white figure in his garden on a new-moon night and suspects a thief. A woman, paying for the vegetables she stole, explains a hunger shared by both and begins a friendship that blossoms into marriage. Constance, destined to inherit a fortune, chooses love over wealth, and Gerald, Jr., may enjoy a future in the garden he loves.
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Gerald Allton
Allton
Susanne
Constance
Herbert Wilcox
Herbert
Anne
Gerald Alston
Aunt Anne
Gerald
Gerald, Jr
Rome Garden
Florence and the mule’s sudden scare in a family walk
A four year old girl named Florence dashed ahead with her parents when a mule hitched to a wagon brayed. She turned and ran to her mother in fear, exclaiming in excited words that she was frightened. The Delineator captions the scene with childlike narration.
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Florence
Mamma
Sutofio
Boys Fight Fatal Duel in Ludres France Cousins Die
In Ludres France two 12 year old cousins Auguste and Marcel Malo fought with pistols over an alleged insult to their grandmother. The younger boy Marcel killed Auguste in the duel and expressed remorse, saying he sought to avenge his mother’s honor. Marcel, interviewed after the incident, said he regretted the fatal outcome.
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Auguste
Marcel Malo
Ludres
France
Thell
Marcel
The Downside of Marrying and Raising Children
Quote from Sarah Orne Jewett on women and motherhood. It argues that not all women fit the role of raising children and marrying, noting failures in fulfilling those expectations. The remark reflects tension over traditional gender roles and literary commentary on Deephaven.
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Sarah Orne Jewett
Deephaven
How an Angry Woman Looked
A Nebraska Journe article notes a street car encounter where an unnamed woman displayed anger at the conductor, her expression described as terrible despite lacking a genuine grievance. The brief vignette emphasizes mood over incident.
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Nebraska
Divers Learn Lifesaving Ascent Technique
In naval diver training beginners are taught to fill their suits with air to become buoyant and rise rapidly to the surface where attendants drag them into the boat. This instinctive method teaches self rescue when exhaustion risks occur during underwater work.
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Engsh
The Test of a Great Soul by Dickens
A brief meditation on true character noting that great souls are consistently true to duty in both grand and small acts, with the idea that there is nothing small about a truly great soul and that such a virtue endures across time.
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Dickens
Angler Bride of Pittsburg Millionaire Shines
A newspaper paragraph notes the Pittsburg millionaire's bride as a skilled angler. The piece highlights her boating hobby and the unusual pairing, presenting it as a striking detail within their high society story.
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Pittsburg
Caterpillars Invade Paris Home Prompt Fire Rescue
A Paris resident in the Stue de Minima area called the fire brigade after an army of caterpillars invaded his house from a neighboring fark. Firefighters responded to the unusual incident, assisting the man inside his residence.
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Caterpillara
Paris
Fire Brigade
The
Eight
Fark
The Secret Mamma The French Teacher Prac ticing Pronunci ation
A fragment from Simplicissimus features Lise and Liste joking about language lessons in a light quarrel over pronunciation and a cold in the head. The humor hinges on misheard sounds and classroom banter.
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Mamma
Lise
Liste
Real Optimiam Insight and Moral Maxims
A fragmentary reflection praises a near sighted deaf man and his spectacles, cites aphorisms about daily earnings and evening spending shaping character, and extols mankind's chief asset as the belief in a worthwhile game, attributed to Callier’s.
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Real Optimiam
Point Sometimes Overlooked by Uncle Eben
A local saying explains that squeezing a dollar too tight leads to losing grip on coins and sore fingers, as voiced by Uncle Eben in a folksy moral vignette. The remark reflects common prudence and humor in everyday finance.
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Uncle Eben
Sometimes Tart Phrase Reveals Harsh Truths About Love
A wry saying notes that the object of affection can disappoint, as many men concede that the beloved may not always be sweet. The line hints at disillusionment in romantic attachment and the sting of unmet expectations.
Her Chief Desires
A fragment notes a woman’s cheerfulness tied to a good complexion and fine clothes, promising that appearance can lessen other drawbacks in an empire of fashion and social perception.
Health Rules in a Notehell Temperance Diet
A note highlights moderation as the best temperance guiding health. It proclaims temperance in diet as a key to well being and frames diet as the new doctor guiding everyday care.
Blinded by Pride Quote Attributed To Seneca
A fragmentary quotation notes that many would seek wisdom if they did not assume they already possess it. The line reflects Stoic thought on humility and self awareness.
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Tber
Seneca
Passes Through Many Hands in Champagne Bottling
A historical note explains that during champagne production the bottle passes through the hands of 45 workers from start to finish, highlighting the labor intensity and craftsmanship involved in traditional bottling processes.
Too-Morrow May Be Too Late Be Wine To-Day
A fragment from a historical column or quotation discusses urgency and folly in immediate action. It connotes timing and decision with a wry tone, suggesting delaying can be worse than risky pursuit. The line echoes a proverb-like warning about impatience and misjudgment.
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Lexington, Mo
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Franklin, Ave
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