Court of Silence Mystery In Yangtse Temple Grove
Two men aboard a launch travel to a desolate shore in Cheklang province. Dr. Leeds and Woodward encounter a colossal Chinese idol in a chestnut grove and slip into a fearsome, wordless trance before escaping back to the coast.
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Yangtsekiang
Hun
Woodward
Witeh
Vance Weedward
Dr. Leeds
Leeds
Chen Sao
Sud
Gnee
Seine
Chusan Island
Hangchow Bayer
Jiere
Silene
Shience
Cheklang
Oki Hen Sao
Litverct
Vance
Ada
Ghui
Indiated
Jay
Keduk
Lewis
Mint
Lilence
Woodwani
Story of an Indian Boy and Sailor Wisdom Time
A collage of anecdotes on Indian politeness and a sailor’s bravery. An Indian boy learns restraint over fruit and manners. a sailor defends venturing at sea citing family fates. a girl meets General Grant, showcasing perception of greatness. The pieces blend humor and moral lessons from 18th and 19th century voices.
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Chita
Noted Great Minds and Varying Sizes in History
A New York American excerpt notes giants and small men among eminent figures like Jefferson, Jackson, Sumner, Washington, Lincoln, and Caesar. It contrasts real geniuses who were undersized with others who were large, and cites Tolstoy Thackeray Bismarck and Darwin as examples.
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Lombreso
Jefferson
Jackson
Sumner
Washington
Lincoln
Beether
Tolstoy
Thackeray
Bismarck
Darwin
Napoleon
Poa
Pepe
Alexander the Great
Nelson
Blake
Caesar
New York American
Blackbird Days Celebrate Transformation Feast Across Cities
The legend links January 30 and February 1 to three days in Constantinople Brescia and along the Panne and Rhine. Grackles once white supposedly turned black after seeking shelter in chimneys during a cold medieval year. In Brescia the feast is named 1 gioros delia meria or the feast of the transformation of the bird.
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Constantinople
Brescia
Panne
Rhine
Europe
Prominent Doctor Praises Silence as Cure for Nervousness
A Cleveland Plain Dealer column quotes Mr Briggs arguing that silence can cure nervousness in women, describing the notion as a notable medical opinion attributed to a physician. The piece notes the provocative claim and parodies the idea with a humorous tone.
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Briggs
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Easily Attained Plans Spark Witty Exchange
A playful exchange cites grandiose aims as a “frankly shish man” vows luxury living and fine fare while Miss Cayenne counters that achieving such status requires securing a position. The Washington Star attribution frames the dialogue as a society quip about ambition and luck.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Honeymoon Couple Mabel and George Set Forth
After a quarrel over honeymoon plans the couple Mabel and George decide to travel by air. The widow expresses hope they will avoid disputes once they are above the clouds.
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Mabel Amd George
Between Cetegenatians a terse mock report
A fragmented quotation ridicules a sentence described as imprisonment and suggests a sarcastic view of a court action. The garbled text hints at a satirical or nonstandard source.
The Rose's Fairy Tale and Other Narrow Bits
A children's tale recounts a rosebud narrator and a princess in an enchanted garden where a caterpillar transformed into a golden butterfly prince who weds the rose princess, amid other brief items about Carlyle and Sheridan.
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Tovain
Rosebud
Httle Rosebud
Rasebua
Green Palace
Little
Ameep
Washington Star
Ancient Philadelphia Mint Coin Unearthed in Europe Find
A Philadelphia mint item collection features ancient coins including a bronze piece bearing a Liberty-like female and the word Denes. The reverse shows Diana with a bow and the inscription Dinos Friend of the Philadelphians translated from Greek. Discovered years ago in Europe by a Philadelphia citizen.
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Bjarne
Philadelphia
Denes
Diana
Dinos
Philadelphtans
Philadelpita
Asia Minor
St. John
Himsself
Wan
Ie Ie Mint
New York
Graveyard Marriages and Lightning Rods Across Time
A fragment discusses a customs where a bereaved parent may marry a deceased son’s daughter within a year to ensure a dowry. It notes cows as dowry in some cases and cites Franklin’s lightning rod invention as a turning point. The text mixes historical anecdotes, satirical notes, and brief quotes on fashion and manners.
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Isaac Weld
Sir
Weld
Nekig
Gtver
Detrote
Tia
Jim
Philadelphia Ledge
Malik
Creemery
Tullroid
Philadelphia
Caucasus
Hyon
Benjamin Frankiin
Franklin
Fashion's Rulings: Parasol Bindles and Colored Gems
Notes on season adornment advise matching jewelry to color rules. Sapphires or emeralds should be worn as sole stones, with fashion guidance on parasol bindles and ornamental hem adornments. Manufacturers balance leather trims with delicate inlays for a refined look.
Bishop dresses and lace trim for children
This May Patterson pattern features salop durss with beaded effects and French knots in silk and heavy cotton. Describes small pump bows and black velvet trims, suited for feted neckwear and Jabot details. Available in sizes six months to four years with 15 cent price and prompt mail service.
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Cumber
Young Mall
Fashions Update on Embroidery and Straw Accessories
Editor notes new embroidery colors and trims for waists and dresses moving away from white. Straw hats feature dome shapes in green and red, with velvet edged envelopes and ribbon rosettes. Wide silk braid remains popular, while the muste roll parasol debuts as a compact travel device.
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Siart
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