Mansard’s miracle over Arles hall and a court carp tale
A tall tale from Arles claims Mansard swapped a pillars massive support to save his son from death, demanding a kingly pardon if he succeeds. The cafetier narrator ends noting Mansard’s fate hinged on the son’s character. Also included is a New York World item about Isador Loewy seeking advice on feeding carp and a humorous quip about housekeeping and religion.
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Hotel de Ville
Arles
France
Manzard
Des
Mausard
Cafetier
Serd
Isador Loewy
Inio
Loewy
Lonny
New York World
The Piper Teaches Donald To Blow A Tune
A piper trains his pupil Donald with a new method to fix lessons in the mind. He explains how different figures on the page lead to faster movement of the "red logs" and faster dancing as he demonstrates with exaggerated speech and imagery. The tale closes with a moral about control and tempo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Opposite-Side Thinkers Keep Social Life Active
Frank Crane describes a persistent minority in every circle who argue against the majority. He calls them the watchdogs of progress, the ginger for political campaigns, and notes they prevent stagnation. He argues without such opposition religion and fame would become tyrannies and frauds permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goethe
Frank Crane
Unwelcome Wedding Great Cat Stops St Regis Reception
The New York Sun reports a mysterious Clac cat named Tom disrupts a St Regis wedding reception. He appeared amid buffet guests, mingled briefly, then was removed by staff before being escorted outside. Orders bar Tom from future receptions, even with a card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intervyale
St. Regis
Entertainment Department
New York Sun
Tom
The Everglades Description and Fertility Potential
The Everglades of Florida stretch about fifty five miles long with islands from a quarter to hundreds of acres. Islands are densely vegetated with shrubs vines or pines. Water depths range from one to six feet and the rain season July to October makes the region almost impenetrable. Proper drainage could transform the area into one of the earths most fertile banana and fruit producing lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everglades
Florida
Grass Widow Origin Debated by Authorities
The article discusses conflicting views on the origin of the term grass widow. Some claim a separated wife who tells friends her husband "has gone to grass" coined the phrase, while others speculate about French and Scandinavian roots and meanings related to longing for a missing husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Small Courtesies Lost in Rush for Big Things
A reader laments the erosion of small courtesies in modern life. The article notes men often fail to rise when a lady enters and to offer a chair with proper alacrity. It argues courtesy lapses offend hosts, and that women too must uphold polite exchanges, including timely replies to invitations.
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Bet
Ecores
Popular Mechanics
Po) Mechanics CO
Washington St
Chicagg
Rexall Orderlies Promise Gentle, Candy Like Relief
The Rexall Store offers Rexall Orderlies described as candy like laxatives with no griping or excess looseness. The product is claimed to be safe for children and the elderly, available in three package sizes priced at 10c 25c and 50c, and backed by a personal guarantee. Sold by R J Strauss in Marshfield Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
Rause
Ste
R. J. Strauss
Marshfield
Wis
Usaton
Poliah
Bram
Schedule of Passenger Trains Marshfield Wis
Marshfield Wis rail schedule lists trains to and from Milwaukee Chicago Fond du Lac Minneapolis and Merrillan with connections at Wausau Sheboygan and Oshkosh Daily services and Sunday exceptions noted for several trains including Omaha and mail runs.
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Marshfield, Wis
Omaha
Winpéapolis
Santina Teaiy
N. W
Mil
Minneapolis
Fond du Lac
Miln
Merrillan
N. Wi
Eland Je
Ae W
Waunay
Chi
Mae
Fond da Lac
Janeaville
Sheboyman Mil
Ovhkush
Rewil
Mursillan
Mide
Wausau
Chicago
Pibusakte
Food du Lac
Train timetable fragment shows lines and branches
Readable portions list Main Line trains 2 through 12 and Velvet Special routes. Mentions Minneapolis to Chicago and Duluth, Chicago to Duluth, Greenwood and Nekoowa branches with daily and Sunday exceptions. Includes departures to Milwaukee and Ashland and connections to Grand Rapids and Loyal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minneapolis
Olu
Miln
Chi-ta Minn
Ashland
Mail
Chicago
Dusluth
Greenwood
Loy Rixcept
Nekoowa
Nekoora
Grand Rapids
Nekoom
Grind Rapids
Nokoana
Sun- Say
Chifind Miln
Minn
Milwaukee
Lee
Biowaukee
Tlp
Chi
Greenweod
Taln
Loyal
Msil
Morved advice from Hamas City Journal
A fragmentary voice urges steady union over novelty in friendly counsel. The piece contrasts surprising friends with remaining married, implying lasting commitment as the safer, wiser choice. The tone mirrors a public notice style, emphasizing stability and social norms.
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Hamas City Journal
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Far Limite
Signature
New York
Bears
Gastoria
Mansard
Pilar
Éaylon
Szra
Usele Eben
Phera
Puck
Danderime
Minnesota
Anowlton Darderine
Chigaro
Reid
Swanson Rudumatic One
Lake Striat
Swanson
Northwestern Station
Andgn. W
Eland
TSO
Irgie Eland Jo
Eau Chars
Bull
Nekooan
Grand Rapid4
Nekoosa
Blilwa Eau Claire
AU Mails
Pontoffice
Traina
Ofice
Swannon It
C. Co
Humphreys
Amur
Dumphreys
Corasr Wilitta
Ann
Vedder
Rose Brosstore
C. S. Vedder
Srr
Lea
Jebel
C.B. Edwards
Marshfield State
North Side
Louis Baumann
Fashionabis
J.w.crismore & Son
Lincoln Ave
Chicago, Ill
Chamberlain
MOTT
Williams Mfg. CO
Prone
Cleveland
Ohio
Potter’s Pharmacy
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