Fable of the Four Mercenary Minxes
A satirical sketch by George Ade recalls a late 19th to early 20th century circle of four women chasing wealth and security through marriage. The piece critiques social norms, method of courtship, and the era’s foibles, contrasting ideals of true love with pragmatic financial planning and property stakes.
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George Ade
Society Gossip and Local Scandals Recounted in Fragmented Memoir
A jumble of names and anecdotes traces Miss Celeste Jadel and Prof. Moley circles around Roosevelt era diplomacy. The piece distorts memory with dubious details about Jadel age, germ jewels, a jewel case, and assorted town caricatures. It closes with a moral about judgment amid community chatter.
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Celeste Jadel
Raymond Maley
Roosevelt
Miss Jedel
Harnard College
Wrder
Moley
United States Diplomatic Service
Seabury
New York
Washington
Presient Roosevelt
Misa Jedei
Warel
George B. Shaw
Stel
Silent Si
Fair Exchange By Daphne and Johns Crossed Identities
A tale of Daphne and John exploring gender roles and a love tested by hair and fashion. John abandons his college persona for a feminine look to win Daphne, who resists but warms as recognizing genuine affection despite her crop head and athletic life.
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Stucure Nour Syndicate
Hier
John
Daphe
Daphne
St Nely
King
Dapine
Olli
Earla
John Srilers
Darling
Big John
Daplne
Daphine
Persimmon Bezoar Explained as Stomach Ball
A persimmon bezoar is a concretions formed in the stomach from undigested persimmon flesh skin and seeds. Historically believed to have medical properties and as antidotes to poison, these stomach balls could require surgical removal when large or obstructive.
Bows and Pleats in Paris Gowns Demand Attention
In Paris, bows and pleats rise as the season’s big vogue. Designers feature pleated gowns with subtle, discreet treatment and bold bow accents. The bow motif appears in daytime and evening wear, with green velvet bows and pink satin gowns illustrating varied, fetchingly applied styles.
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Paris
Monateune
Ion
Location of Heart in the Human Body
Describes the heart as a hollow muscular organ about six inches long located slightly to the left of the breastbone. Notes the average adult heart weighs around 800 grams in women and 250 grams in men. The beat may be felt between the fifth and sixth ribs near the left nipple, with a small part extending beyond the sternum into the space under the third or fourth rib.
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