The Legend of Folichon and the Noble Pensioner
A worn tale unfolds of Folichon, a modest veteran famed in village lore. Count Oscar and Paris ministers chase recognition as Folichon’s fame spreads from Chermont to Bourges, sparking debates on honor and a missing Legion of Honor.
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M. Foliehoa
Sologny
Nitheuzh
Moderators
Oscar of
Nefle
France
Hugvily
Tian Folichon
M. Fouichot
Paris
Vierzon
Homerantin
Sancerre
Salut Armand
Bourges
Folichon
Germany
Humane Society
Foufchon
Legion of Honor
Follehou
Oliver
Bercy
Nancay
Village Exile Becomes Local Hero After Pension Reform
In the French village of Nancau in Sologne, Oliver Folichon, a pensioned government official, is initially shunned. A local woman defends him, noting his honor and rent payments, and villagers gradually honor him with attention, hats removed, and social acceptance.
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Nancau
Sologne
Oliver Folichon
Foulichon
Solozne
Old Mother Cretu
Sosthenes
Yowre
Felichon
Paris
Monsieur Folichon
Mother Crein
Sasthenes
Monsieur Valleion
Monsieur Valicion
Soasthenes
Mother Cretu
Qin Ey mi
Oliver Molichon
Churel
Susing
Luris
The Oak and the Squarh
The passage recounts a quip attributed to late Oberlin College president Barrows about study length. He humorously advises a student to pursue the longest course possible if unsure, noting the choice depends on future goals and dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrows
Oberlin College
Tests of mentality measure child intellect through limits
The Chicago Depart ment of Public Schools child study findings show that physical tests do not gauge mental power or morals. Taller, stronger pupils tend to higher memory and school efficiency, while weaker pupils show greater variance in memory and motor skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Directory Smedley
Jol Worthy
Wise Words and Proverbial Hints Across Cultures
A compendium of sayings from Italian, French, Spanish, Persian, and English sources. Notable lines caution envy, judge others, learn gradually, and beware self deception. Authority figures like Locke and Bulwer are cited alongside timeless maxims about character and manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sceniller
Locke
Terence
Emerson
Colton
Bulwer
Doom of Ruslan Peasantry
A historical critique describes the Russian peasantry shrinking into a horseless class. It notes rising agricultural population but falling per capita cattle and housing. Volga regions show horse breeding decline, many families unable to farm, forced to rent fields, or become sharecroppers. Taxes force sales of horses, trapping peasants in debt and ruin.
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Volga
Age Rules for Marriage Across Nations
The chronicle notes varying marriage ages in several countries. Germany requires a man to be at least thirteen. Portugal lists fourteen for boys and twelve for girls. Greece sets fourteen for men and twelve for women. France requires eighteen for men and sixteen for women. Belgium and Spain have different standards, while Austria permits fourteen as the potential age for both spouses. In Turkey, youths of both sexes may wed after religious rites are understood.
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Germany
Portugal
Greece
France
Belgium
Spain
Austria
Hus
Wilto van Walk
Thin Soil Crop Bros Gneue of the Ergps
The report notes a remarkable growth pattern by Wee pant on barren mineral lands. It claims Wee pant produces tepid and gasmauent growth despite poor soil conditions, per the San Angeles Herulu.
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Wee Pant
San Angeles
Prominent Chicago Men Tied to Tax Scandal Trials
The Chicago tax scandal widens as James H. Gormley, president of the Masonic Fraternity Temple Association, is indicted for conspiracy with Edward Williams, Luke Wheeler, and James B. Hoy to defraud Cook County. A capias is issued for Gormley. Dr. E G Rusk testified that Williams promised a full tax receipt for 260,770.17 in exchange for 20,000, to be paid to Raymond or his associate, with the check signed by Gormley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James H. Gormley
Temple Association
Edward Williams
Luke Wheeler
James B. Hoy
Cook County
Gormley
E. G. Rusk
She Association
Dr. Rush
Williams
Raymond
E. G. Mallon
A State to Se Envi ed Grand Duchy of Finland Debt
Finland, four times larger than Ireland in area with about 3 million people, shows a national debt near 4.6 million pounds. The debt is described as almost infinitesimal, offset by railway value and vast state lands and forests. It can borrow at 3 percent, loans funding natural resource development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Duchy of Finland
Ireland
Crown Prince of Siam In Love With Eleanor Wilson
Philadelphia reports the crown prince of Siam now in the United States is smitten with Eleanor Wilson daughter of General James H. Wilson of Delaware. The prince met her in London and dedicated a play to her. He traveled to Wilmington to visit Gen. Wilson. Eleanor is 20 and a blonde. the prince is 22 and educated in England at Oxford.
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Crown Prince of
Siam
Philadelphia
Eleanor Wilson
James H. Wilson
Delaware
King Edward
Miss Wilson
Lonton
Wilmington
Del
Gen. Wilson
Wilson
Crown Prince
England
Oxford
School on the Ocean A floating academy for youth
An American proposes a sailing vessel named the Young American to host 250 pupils and 25 teachers for nine months each year. The floating school would use sea air and global trips to teach manners and customs of seaboard countries. Four year course with fees around $5,000.
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Seaboard
Walking Tour of the World Traveler Reaches Canada
Andreas Chrometz, a Hungarian prisoner of war on a walking global tour, is now in Canada and plans to proceed to New York then west. He aims to blend a few days there and route via St Paul into Canada again, expecting to finish the journey in about four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andreas Chrometz
Canada
New York
St. Paul
Chrometz
Jonks
Famous Beauty Sues for Damages Over Promises
Miss Louise Montague sues John A. Davidson Brothers Marble Co of Chicago in Superior Court for 100000 dollars. The former world renowned beauty alleges broken contracts from Farepaugh era stage ventures, promises to buy a New York home, and to insure her career with hit productions, all left unfulfilled. The plaintiff, now in the East, seeks recovery for damages to her theatrical prospects.
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Louise Montague
John A. Davidson
Possibility of the Future Electric Freight Service
The article notes Sir Alfred Jones proposing a fast Canadian to Liverpool steamer idea met with laughter in London. It asks what electrical science could entail and suggests an electric parcel railway could cut Canada to Liverpool travel to about fifteen hours once the ocean floor cable and tube laid.
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Sir Alfred Jones
Liverpool
Dominion
England
Provision Trade Association
London
Canada
Head of New Combine Chosen for High Position
Martin Kingman of Peoria chosen as president of the National Association of Agricultural Implements and Vehicle Manufacturers. He leads the Kingman Plow Company of Peoria and ranks among the wealthiest men in Illinois. He is involved in multiple manufacturing and banking ventures and has long been a leading association member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Kingman
Peoria
National
Martin
Ex Banbit Jim Younger Ends Wasted Life
Jim Younger, ex gang member linked to the Northfield raid and the Hayward murder, died by suicide in a St Paul hotel room. He had been paroled from Stillwater, faced marriage obstacles, and argued with Cole Younger over money before his death.
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Banbit
Jim Younger
Jim Votmeyer
Quantrall
Jesse Jamoa
Cole
Bob Younger
Ife
Northfield
Minn
Hayward
Reardon
St. Paul
Younger
Stillwater
Alicea Miller
State Board of Pardons
Jim
Cole Younger
Holt
Tombstone Cutters
Alice Millar
St. Pauli
Pastor Bruce Brown of Denver Resigns Over Sensationalism
The general board of the Christian church in Omaha endorsed the Denver Central Christian church elders demand that Rev. Bruce Brown resign. He invited laymen to discuss the labor question from the pulpit and allowed an avowed enemy of the church to address parishioners, leading to the resignation request.
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Bruce Brown
Denver
General Board of the Christian Church
Omaha
Central Christian Church
Mr. Brown
Christian Church
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