Consolation Slammed and Selfish Schemes in a Widow’s Visit
In a tense scene, Mrs. Cressler comes to offer consolation to Mrs. Chittenden after Chauncey Chittenden’s death amid accusations of desertion and failed marriages. The two women clash over past betrayals, alimony, and who is left financially, culminating in Chauncey’s appearance and a sharp exchange about survival and memory. The passage reveals rivalries, infidelity, and widow’s rights in a clipped, period-voice exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cressler
Chauncey
Cressler
Chittenden
Phey
Chauncey Chittenden
Step of a Trained Nurse and Bluebird Lore
A street observer notes women with suitcases are often nurses traveling to or from cases. The piece then recounts a tale of a bluebird, its vivid azure back, chestnut underparts, and a Seminole myth about the bird’s high flight. It ends with a quip about a wife seeking her mate’s new blue coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Central Station
New York
L’ress
Thoreau
Jon Gurroughs
A WORLD WITHOUT MISTAKES WOULD LOSE HUMANNESS
An essay from the Louisville Courier Journal argues that a flawless world would erase literature music art and history and halt intellectual growth. It notes how obstacles forge development and cites explorers like Peter the Great and Captain Cook as examples of learning through hardship. The author warns real achievement requires work patience and self sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville CourierJournal
Name of the Man Who Blackballed Me
An aristocratic club member refused entry asks the secretary for the name of the man who blocked him. The secretary replies with the wry line His name is Legion. The quip appears in a collection of humorous notes from newspapers and periodicals.
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Legion
Twas Ever Thus as Lobbyist Buys What He Is Worth
A brief literary quip from Philadelphia Press notes a citizen and a lobbyist debating value. The citizen says every man has a price, and the lobbyist counters that only the truly priceless are unsellable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
The Los Angeles Limited Train Service Ad
The Los Angeles Limited offers daily electric lighted service from Chicago to Los Angeles via Chicago and North-Western Union Pacific and Salt Lake Route. Modern equipment includes Pullman sleeping cars tourist cars and observation cars. Tourist car berth $7 from Chicago. Agent contact for full details. A magazine excerpt notes Dr King’s New Life Pills praised for six years by John Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana.
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Chicago
Los Angeles
Chicago & North-Western
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
North-Western
Wisconsin
John Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
Dr. King
Sexton Bros
FOR SALE CLASSIFIED NOTICES IN WISCONSIN TOWN DESCRIPTIONS
Classified notices describe multiple property sales across Clark and Marathon Counties Wisconsin. Listings include land parcels in Dewhurst and Stratford with 10 to 74 acres, timber, plow land, and nearby farms. Prospective buyers are advised to contact local lawyers and estate managers for closing details and boundaries.
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Soc
Dewhurst
Clark Councy
Black River
Mustsel
Stratford
Aeres
William Dartilt
Must
Marathon County
O.G. Fisher
Guo
H. Walton
Clark County
Wis
Timea Afica
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America
Seidure
Aleutian Islands
Peter the Great
Asia
Cook
Harper's Weekly
The
Tasul
Kiiner
Lang & Scharmiann
Fou Sayr
Guar Scott
Parsons
C.G. Fisther
Fond du Kae
Wi. Wenzel
Stainway
the Best
Steck
Sveren
Starz
Harvard
Pianoias
Seolians
Vocalian
Drehnytralies
Firstcome
Eamund Gram
Grand Ave
Milwaukee
Tf Warble
Pear J. Kraus
Marshfleid
Busness
Manny
Owl Pack
Qzman A. Tarbell Co
Sauth Bend
Danderine
Frances Marie Knowlton
Knowlton Danderine Co
Marie Knowlton
Garfield Boulevard
C., Huber
First National Bank
Marshfield
Paul
Lutterman & Egres
Yours Truly
California
Arizona
Mexico
New Mexico
Texas
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Puget Sound
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
Idaho
Montanea
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Black Hills
S. C
Wyoming
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Black Bills
AR. Chapman
D. Stockwell
Trav
St. Paul
L. Wenzen
Richfield Road
Tony
Lome
Iron Works
Avery Bowle
Cabtorla
L Si
Shopen South Depet Sireat
FP Hair Cleansea Rke
Balsam Wd
Seaxtitien
Lax
Sueet
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Aounter Daud Caspar
Madison
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