Fragmented musings on compassion and memory emerge
A fragmented voice contrasts harsh outward words about Jews with inner compassion for all creatures. The speaker vows to become strong and valiant again, acknowledging a slain god and a stubborn memory that lingers. The passage hints at December as a time reference and a yearning for resilience.
The Watchman final verse by L M Montgomery described by soldiers
The text presents the final verse of a Montgomery poem The Watchman in which Roman soldiers at the tomb of Christ express weariness of glory and war and a desire to help and console the weak and suffering. The lines emphasize compassion over combat and offering comfort to others.
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L. M. Montgomery
Chris
Beasts and crusaders clash over Judge Lindsey
Denver’s Beasts and the machine of corruption fight back against Judge Lindsey’s expose in The Beast and the Jungle. Harvey J O’Higgins letters from Denver describe a national smear campaign using procured lies to defame the judge.
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Harvey J. O'Higgins
Everybody's Magazine
Denver
Beast
Lindsey
The
Beast and
Jungle
United States
Judge Lisey
Lindseys
Lawsons
Judge Lindsey
Ten Dollar Bills Disappear Trick Impresses Crowd
A magician impressed spectators by making ten dollar bills vanish as if they never existed. The Philadelphia Record notes the performance drew smiles and curiosity, while a contrasting remark from Lowell calls fairy tales into question.
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Philadelphia
Lafayette Young Replaces Dolliver as Editor
In the London Chronicle report Lafayette Young becomes the new editor replacing Dolliver. Scottish students maintain strict dress etiquette with straw hats entering and leaving fashion as seasons change. Sept. 15 predicts strawbashers and Sept. 16 sees no hats among students. Medical students prefer bareheaded styles and avoid straw hats. Arts and divinity men shun the three fashion items.
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Eton
Harrow
London Chronicle
The Forgotten Picture in London Noble Portraits
Mr. Hope Moncrieff recalls Lord Hertford famed for collecting pictures hung facing the wall. He once sent an agent to locate a work only to reveal he had bought it years earlier.
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Hope Moncrieff
London
Lord Hertford
Feathers and Eggshells in a Rooster World
A miscellany notes poultry antics from early laying to roosting late. It warns about egg binding and crop issues in hens, mentions Chincoteague's wild goose farm, and reports a diphtheria death linked to pet chickens in New Jersey. It closes with quips about judges, roosters aging, and a humorous exchange on inspiration.
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Chincoteague
May's Landing
N. J
Hoime
Lissie
Just a Bluff and a Beavery Waiter Quip
A humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Bulletin where a beaverly waiter denies serving quail, remarking they never had a quail in the joint and turning the moment into a playful quip about flow and fare.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Mace His Position Clear In Mountains Walk
An old Pennsylvania German man set out on a dusty three hour trek and was soon picked up by an automobile, reaching his destination in about twenty minutes. The grateful house keeper thanked the driver for the ride.
Ringing for Gofer at Newark Parish Church
A historic Newark ritual honors Gofer the missing merchant who trusted bells to guide him home. Since the 18th century the Newark bell ringers have rung every Sunday night in October and November to commemorate his escape and gift of funds.
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Gofer
England
Newark
Patti at Fifty Two Recalled in 1895 Letter
In a letter to Mr. Klein dated 1895 Adelina Patti reflects on turning fifty two the previous month and her lifelong singing since age seven. She declares pride in being called a wonderful little woman amid ongoing musical activity.
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Patti
Adelina Patti
Mr. Klein
London
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