A Confidence Queen Mistaken for Suspect on Train
Una Ormonde of Detroit battles guards who mistake her for a wanted swindler. Clayton, the governor’s son, defends her and proves her innocence. He later seeks her in London and aboard a crossing where she agrees to marry him, abandoning aliases for good.
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Andy
Una Ormonde
Detroit
New York
Europe
Clay- Gon
Lou Cogswell
Pfeffer
Hay
Goodrich
Chicago
London
Paris
Misa Ormonde
Uncle Jim
Milo
Ormondes
Southampton
Cherbourg
Mlle
A Man Worth Knowing Poised as Great Poet
A conversation hints that a private man could become a leading national poet if he chose. An eager speaker asks for introduction, suggesting untapped literary promise and public recognition within reach.
Walking as observed by a Louisiana lady
The writer notes men sometimes walk well and insists all men should improve. She condemns women as a despair, accusing them of shuffling striding waddling prancing and seeming to mock walking as if a mechanical toy.
Easter millinery trends inspire varied hat shapes and trims
Vogue points to smart Easter sailor hats in upturned and curved shapes with brima and delicate straws. Flowers and foliage dominate trimming, reusable from prior seasons with freshening, while marinette ribbons, tulle, and chiffon bows create rosettes and bands for fashionable, economical spring headgear.
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Leze Majesty and the Mrs Dust Grocer Split
A fragment notes Leze Majesty and an exchange about Mrs Dust refusing to switch grocers after a quarrel between the cook and delivery boy. The text also claims France has the best highways in Europe while Russia and Spain have the worst, as a side remark.
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Leze Majesty
Ann
Mrs. Dust
France
Europe
Russia
Spain
Nourishing Invalid Tray Tips From A Nurse
A nurse advises pleasing convalescents with attractive trays including beef tea eggs squabs on toast and sweetbreads with cream and sherry. She warns against asking patients what they want and stresses dainty presentation such as a pretty flower in a tiny vase to stimulate appetite.
The Art of Introduction in Social Encounters
A discussion on proper introductions, stressing careful pronunciation of names and courteous behavior. It notes avoiding memory slips, and suggests that women offer a handshake to the man only in formal one on one situations. It also mentions the awkwardness of shaking hands with many people in a group setting.
Of Course He Would. A Stage Confrontation Over Debt
An exchange unfolds with an actor offering five shillings while another questions repayment. The dialogue hints at a future debt of ten thousand pounds to be raised in the third act, implying theatrical stakes and comic tension.
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Brown
British Bowling Team Visits Canada in 1907 Tour
The 40 member British team, including 2 Scottish club selectees, played 23 matches in 21 towns against 67 Canadian clubs. They won 21, lost 2, and posted a 1 06 shot majority after deductions. Hospitable receptions marked the tour with plans for a Canadian return in 1908.
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Canada
Swineland
Scotish Bowling Association
Scotland
Esat
International Board
Privy Council Appeal Should End for Canadian Cases
Goldwin Smith argues in the Weekly Sun that the Privy Council as an Imperial court of appeal is unnecessary for Canada. He notes each colony now has its own bench and bar, and cases within a single colony should not bear Westminster expenses. Only intercolonial or Imperial rights matters justify Imperial appeal.
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Imperial Conference
Privy Council
Imperial Court of Appeal
Westminster
Canada
Ontario
Goldwin Smith
Weekly Sun
Sir Wilfrid Laurier on Imperial Policy and South Africa
The speech praises British imperial policy, noting 1902 moves to extend citizenship to the Transvaal four years after the war. Laurier, speaking in London, argues Britain led toward a united empire with potential confederations including Cape, Natal, Orange Free State, Transvaal, and Rhodesia. He venerates the Empire as lasting and strong.
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Sir Wilfrid
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Guildhall
London
Cape Colony
Transvaal
Canada
Britain
England
South Africa
Dr. Jameson
British Empire
Cape
Natal
Orange Colony
Rhodesia
Mace of Marlborough Reveals Hidden Loving Cup Doomed
The Marlborough borough mace recently sent for renovation revealed a hollow loving cup inside. A document bearing the names of those who drank from it was found beneath the top lid.
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Marlborough
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