The Hollow Log Dream and a Holler Log Fortune
In a village tale Tom White, famed for laziness, dreams of a hollow log containing a sealed tin can with twenty dollars in gold. After a week of pursuit by townsfolk and a night awakening, Tom splits a log in his yard and finds the same can of gold. He claims the dream proved true by the real discovery.
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Yue
Sbe
Heroeedie
Togu
Tom
Tin White
Mebbe
George
Tom White
An Acquired Taste at Garvicks for Druids and Din
Richard Wilson the English landscape painter attends a Garvicks supper with Goldsmith Sterne Johnson and others. Mrs Garrick teases the party with a plant and fruit analogy. Wilson endures ribbing about being rough at first, improving with acquaintance. Exchange notes the joke ends with praise of his character.
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Richard Wilson
Wilson
Goldsmith
Sterne
Dr. Johnson
Garvick
Mrs. Garrick
Garrick
De Wint's Clever Rose That Sold One of His Paintings
In a Youth's Companion tale a wealthy admirer feigns patronage to win two De Wint works marked Sold. The artist tests him by keeping two pieces aside and then offers them to the eager buyer, who ultimately purchases both as the test ends.
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Boston
Daddy
Canada
Donner
Blitzen
Santa Claus
Robert
Stobert
Bultzen
Flohert
Ack
Evelyn
de Wint
Peter de Wint
Water Color Society
Nana
Jenny Lind On Americans And Fame In Memory
Quote heavy reminiscence from a passage in From othe Courts of Memory by Mure Lindenerotie. Jenny Lind recalls her feelings toward Americans and Bar num while reflecting on idolization and performance in the public eye.
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Jenny Lind
Barnum
America
Mure
Lindenerotie
Woman's World introduces shadow three and satin jabot styles
A fashion note highlights new jabot designs for women with a standout model wearing a shadow three fabric and pale blue satin, featuring draped lace under a satin bow for a graceful look.
Miss Tarbell Endorses Efficiency Over Suffrage
Ida Tarbell says she is indifferent to women's suffrage and focuses on efficiency for both genders. She argues women should pursue fulfilling professions, and marriage should rest on true love and practicality.
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Ida ‘Tarbell
Wood Fist
Miss Tarbell
Taupe Shades Dominate Paris Fashion Scape
A fashion note highlights taupe as a leading season shade, described as a grayish brown complementing brunettes and blonds. French designers are crafting some of their most costly and artistic models in this versatile tone.
Velvet Slide Shows Taupe Velvet Fur Costume Concept
A fashion caption describes a velvet slide featuring a taupe velvet and fur combination. The image illustrates a Lapierre style illustration highlighting the success of the outfit pairing.
Miss Boardman Receives Japanese Honor From White House
Miss Mabel Boardman, secretary of the American Red Cross, was awarded the Fifth Order of the Crown by the Japanese emperor for distinguished service. The honor, sent via Marquis Matsuketa and the Japanese Red Cross, marks the first time an American woman has received this recognition. President Taft acknowledged the act and commended Miss Bourdon for the honor.
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Miss Boardman
Mabel Boardman
American Red Cross
White House
Japan
Miss Bourdtin
Taft
American Red Criss
Marquis Matsuketi
Jayemese Red Cross
Miss Bourdon
Disraeli Tricks Colburn In Publishing Tremaine
The author Ward sent his manuscript to Colburn through his attorneys wife to shield incognito. Colburn paid a trifling sum but Tremaine became a success despite Ward duplicity. Vivian Grey author then exploited Colburn by using a similar tactic to deliver another manuscript for a £20 promise. Colburn later discovered the ruse, too late to recover losses.
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Disraeli
Colburn
Trapping an Ermine and the Prized Fur Cost
A New York Tribune excerpt explains why ermine fur fetches high prices. It notes the animal’s white winter coat, the practice of catching young ermines, and the brutal tongue trap that lacerates the prey, chillingly describing the deadly method and its price.
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New Fork Tribune
Lincoln Family Route Traced From Indiana to Decatur
A preliminary study by Charles V. Thompson of the University of Missouri traces the Lincoln family journey from Indiana to Decatur around 1830. The route crossed the Wabash at Vincennes, followed the Vincennes St Louis stage to Lawrenceville, then through Palestine York and Darwin to Paris, onward to Charleston and Shelbyville before final landing in Decatur. The state historical library trustees seek monuments to mark the historic path.
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Indiana
Iilinaia
Lincoln
Mlinote U
Charles Vi. Thompson
University of Tuois
Atate Paisiature
Thompson
Wabash River
Vincennes
Ind
Vincennes-St. Louie
Lawrenceville
Palestine
York
Darwin
Paris
Charleston
Shelbyville
Decatur
State Historical Library Trustees
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Regord's Daily
Associated Literary Pr
Story
Long
Dlas
U. S
Chandler & Maps
N. J
Broadway
Horlick
The
Daily Record
Servia
Berlin
London
Epythagorns
Fulton’s
Fels-Naptha
Fell
Philadelphia
Beecham
Beecham’s
J.C. Disbrow
Long Branch
Dennison
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