Two Brothers A Story of the Western Plains of Former Times
A long reminiscence contrasts old plains law with modern civilization. An elderly plainsman recalls run down trails replaced by macadam roads and electricity while recounting a tale of Buffalo hunts. Two hungry young brothers from the east deceive kind prospectors then reveal themselves as sisters planning theft but are moved to mercy and later marry the men.
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Hody
Waal
Jack Cundiff
Rockfen
Cheyenne
Union Pacific Railroad
Jack
Jack and
Hosses
Good and Bad Furniture in Country Life In America
The essay argues that good furniture blends beauty and usefulness, while furniture lacking either quality is bad. Well constructed pieces with good shape and finish are good regardless of decoration, whereas poorly shaped or finished items remain bad even if ornate.
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America
Dainty Comparison From London Libel Trial
A story from London retells a florid lawyer in a libel action involving a provision merchant. He told the jury that a cheesemonger in London has a reputation like a bloom on wax and is touch it and it vanishes.
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London
Merely Obliging Magistrate Delivers Sharp Remark
A magistrate questions a man after a young woman sustained facial injuries. The accused replies that she often told him she did not want to see him any more, reflecting a tense confrontation and a claim of unwanted contact. The exchange underscores a fit of heated confrontation and a claim of prior ill will.
Voice Escaped Tenor Falls in Theater Scene
A chaotic backstage moment unfolds as a tenor slides down stairs and escapes serious harm. The host checks on the performer while others test his vocal readiness, and a quick exchange references a file or notice. The scene preserves tense, period dramatic tone.
Unclear text on Freddie and a bouncing baby remark
Fragmentary lines reference Freddie and a risky action with a baby. The quoted exchange questions intent and includes a misquoted line about a bouncing baby. A wise man’s comment suggests ridicule of the action, but details and context are missing. No clear event or attribution.
Christmas Church Programs Across Town Stir Community
Christmas programs and services fill Shrewsbury avenue churches and town venues. Sunday schools, choirs, and soloists prepare carols and cantatas at First Reformed, First Presbyterian, Trinity Episcopal, First Baptist, and Grace Methodist churches. Preachers outline sermons on birth, gift, and humanity. special music and orchestras highlight festive gatherings.
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First Reformed Church
Shrewsbury Avenue
James W. Rogan
First Presbyterian Church
Isaac H. Adlem
Trinity Episcopal Church
Moir
Herald Angels
Sunsday School
Trinity Church
First Baptist Church
Edna Naser
Tecitation
Norman Harrison
Doris Casey
Alice Borden
Mary Ross
Anna Olsen
Vera Truex
Elizabeth Strong
Father Christmas
Eugene Magee
Aurora Borealis
Margaret Finch
Starlight
Annabel House
Percy Perinchief
First Methodist
Sarah Armstrong
Shrewsbury
A. Sullivan
Neidinger
Everett van Dright
Grace Methodist Church
J. Warren H. Smock
Katherine Throckmorton
Matawan
Grace Church
First Baptist
J. L. Miner
Harold “LaRos
Frank Howland
Long Branch
George B. Nevin
LaRos
Herbert
Culling
Orence Chandler
George H. Gardner
Central Baptist Church
Frank Shermer
Belmar
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Joseph H. Gardner
Presbyterian Church
Song of the Angels
Mary E. Foster
First Methodist Church
William T. Valiant
First Methodist Sunday School
Powers avert war and Balkan peace near in accord
London reports Austria France Germany Italy Russia and Great Britain agreed on Albanian autonomy with Serbia access to the Adriatic. The announcement reduces fears of a great power clash, signals possible demobilization, and eases European monetary tension as markets regain confidence. The Balkan peace conference appears closer.
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London
Austria
France
Germany
Italy
Russia
Great Britain
Albania
Adriatic
British Foreign Office
Foreign Office
Europe
Franco Germany
Retort Attributed to Sir John Maynard In English History
The remark arose when Maynard, then lord commissioner, was taunted by Jeffreys about aging and forgetting law. He answered that he had forgotten more law than Jeffreys learned and had forgotten little. Congreve and Sheridan praised it as the best retort in the Emariish language, still common today.
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Jack
Denver
Fred
Jack Cundiff
Beethoven
Thirlwall
St. David's
Reece
Grote
London Chronicle
John Maynard
Jeffreys
Maynard
Congreve
Sheridan
Economy talk leads to scrimping on gifts and mime
In a dialogue excerpt from a 19th century social column, a husband and wife debate expense cuts. The wife insists on buying new items, while the husband suggests passing along an existing mime to Ida. Blatter quotes capture the restrained household budgeting tone of the era.
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Ida
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RED Bank Church News
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Holland
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