Tragedy of a Glorious Gown and Stumbling Sleeves
A garbled poem fragment recounts a tragedy of a dress fitting gone awry. The speaker laments Mary Hannah's gown era and the sleeve width that traps her, forcing a long, despairing pause as neighbors chatter and a walk dreams fade. The tone mirrors a damaged domestic anecdote from a byhand text.
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Mary Hannah
Cardinal Richelieu Chapter I X Enduring Conspiracies
In a fragment of a serialized tale, Richelieu reshapes a coup as Louis XIV faces betrayal. Mauprat wins pardon and power as Richelieu anchors France’s survival against Baradas Gaston and Bouillon while Julie and Baradas scheme to save or doom lovers. The tale closes with Richelieu guiding state and crown, Mauprat’s rise, and the era’s perilous dawn.
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Heurl
Julie
Baradas
Julio
Louis
Aradas
Manprat
Duke of Richelieu
Richelieu
Joseph
Gaston of Orleans
Prince Gaston
Barados
Spain
Richulheu
Mauprat
Bastile
du Tremblay
Hoguet
Berloghen
Gaston
Paria
Orleans
France
Chavigny
Duke of
Chevalier
Beringheu
England
Maynard
Henry IV
Louis XIV
Cing-Mars
Mazarin
Let Them Steal
A woman wakes her husband fearing burglars and urges them to steal. He dismisses the danger, saying there is nothing to steal. The burglars apparently comply, leaving no signs of entry by morning.
Not Forgetting Her Dignity Argonaut Quip
A remark attributed to Mrs O Connor in a 19th century anecdote recalls a country woman defending herself against a blunt inquiry. The wit contrasts the magistrate’s overreach with the witness’s sharp reply affirming dignity.
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Justice O'Brien
Mary O'Connor
Mrs. O'Connor
Pether
Argonaut
Rescue at River Sparks Courageous Ad Lib
A man rushed into the water to save a woman described as a cook who had served him for two years. The speaker questions who the rescuer and victim were, noting the act as brave but not confirming identities or outcomes.
Remarkable Cure Story Promotes Cook Remedy Company
The Chicago Dispatch reports a dramatic recovery of M Roehrig from blood poisoning after a six month treatment with Magic Cyphilene from the Cook Remedy Company at 307 Masonic Temple. The piece praises the company for truthfulness, cautions against imitators, and notes the case is vouched for by the Dispatch and notary M. W. Jowsson.
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Cor
Chicago Daily Dispatch
Cook Remedy Company
Masonic Temple
Dispatch
M. Roebrig
East ‘Twenty-Fifth Street
Roebrig
Chicago
Roehrig
Germany
Europe
Coburg
Kuhn
Martinez
Mr. Roehrig
America
Cook Remedy Co
Mr. Ours
Toch
M. Bornsia
Ilinois
Cook County
Seal M. W. Jowsson
Cook’ Remedy Company
Omaha
Illinois
Dr. Cook Cure Company
Magic Cyphilene
Coox Remedy Co
College of Wit Sketches and Humorous Dialogues
A fragmentary collage of humorous exchanges and gossipy vignettes. Jests about confidence and translation, a week since marriage, din din, and dinner, plus lines from Hicks Wicks Snarky Jim and Weary Wraggles. Aunt Marie and Carrie contrast love and folly while a nurse laments birthday envy.
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Lisette
Hicks
Wicks
Jim
Olive Branch
Smith
Conne
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