Castles in the Air A Nostalgic Verse Fragment
A fragmentary poem recalling joyful hours and a carefree air. The speaker laments how their cantion or song turned time to ruin, with memory alone preserving the castes of those happy moments. The verse preserves a wistful tone and nostalgia.
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Laiew
The Ghost of the Alpha Ghost Cowboy Tale
In October winds along the Alho border, English rancher John vows to ride the trail haunted by the glass-eyed broncho and the Ghost of the Alpha. He leads Red Besa and Miguel's men into superstition, facing death rumors as cattle drift and tension grows among gatherers.
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C. P. Greenley
Daily Story Pub
Jose
John
Miguel
Alaho
Joe
Pete
Red Besa
Glass-Eye
Alario
Rangers
Nita
Priest
Don
Ghost of the Glass-Eyed Bronc Hoofs Through the Night
A dramatic frontier escape as John and Margaret flee a night of dark skies and thunder. Wild horses, a lamented mare named Red Bess, and a cattle stampede threaten their lives while Miguel and Pete lead a rescue party. The tale ends with old border songs by the fire and whispers of the Ghost of the Glass-Eyed Bronccho.
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John
Margaret
Red Bess
Corral
Miguel
Pete
Vanderbilt's joyride ends in a blast of fear
Thad Vanderbilt Jr. recalls giving a friend a ride in his Mercedes racer. The guest, new to motoring, clutched the seat as the car accelerated to speed. Asked how he felt, the visitor gasped that he had just solved the problem of being happy though miserable.
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K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Mr. Vanderbilt
Thad
World wine production in 1900 by region and country
The 1900 world wine output is estimated at 3.0197 billion gallons. Europe produced 3.403 billion, America 260 million, the British Empire about 9 million. France leads with 1.482 billion gallons, about half of Europe’s total and over a third of global production.
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Europe
America
France
Globe
Water storage found in bamboo internodes by British naturalist
Water in bamboo internodes reported by Mr R H Yapp a British naturalist who has studied the Many Peninsula mountain ranges. He notes hollow joints store large quantities of naturally filtered water a fact that could prove useful in emergencies.
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Bambi
R. H. Yapp
Many Peninsula
Mother and Child Question Love Over Pet
A fragment shows a child asking a mother if she will ever love her as much as her dog Fido. The dialogue hints at family affection and the child’s yearning for parental attention.
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Gertrude
Mumma
Puok
The Domestic Man as an Ideal Husband and Father
A historical analysis of the domestic man, framed as an ideal yet often a negative presence. The piece critiques his limited engagement in home life, his breadwinning role, and his occasional irascibility. It discusses modern efforts in progressive communities to broaden male involvement through clubs, lectures, and civic associations to foster personal growth and broader social responsibility.
Marriage in France and social order claims
The text argues that marriage strengthens welfare of individuals and society, noting lower death rates among married men over 20 and married women over 25 versus their unmarried peers. It claims the home as the cornerstone of civilized life and warns that population imbalance harms society.
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France
Unmarried France News Sparks Alarm Over Population
The article notes a rising trend of celibacy in France with more than half of men and women reported unmarried. It highlights strong foreign immigration surpassing natural population growth as a key factor in the nation's demographic concern.
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Aya Cyrum C. Adams
Ainglec’s
France
Timely Recipes Grape Wine and Hickory Nut Cake
A reused readers recipe shows how to make grape wine by juicing ripe grapes, fermenting, and racking after fermentation. Also included is a cake recipe for a butter sugar batter with egg yolks cinnamon and mate, folded with flour and hickory nuts, baked in a loaf pan with brown paper cover and a white icing after cooling.
Stylish Red Costume in Wiener Chic Tone
Describes a red cloth bodice with tucked panels and cloth buttons forming a one piece blouse with a round plate yoke. Sleeves are crosswise tucked with silk wristband, black velvet cravat and girdle, and a lame black hat complete the outfit. The passage then shifts to a moral aside about true glory and counterfeit manners.
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Wiener Chic
Handsome fall costumes with velvet and embroidery
Describes several outfits featuring pink embroidery, silver flounces, and velvet yokes. Notes blue crepe gowns, black belts, and a mix of black gray salt fabrics with embroidery. Mentions sable furs, brown cloth suits, lace over velvet, and ermine yokes and collars.
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