Washington the Greatest and Whitest Character in History
A historical portrait lauds George Washington as the defining leader of the American Revolution and founder of the republic. It frames Washington as a disciplined frontier officer and statesman who rose to guide a crisis, contrasted with a mythical, moralizing tale of his childhood and the cherry tree legend.
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Washington
Browne
Potomac
Rappahannock
Wexington
Manid
Griies
Mt. Vernon
Boston
Virginia
George Washington
George Washington School Skirmish and Moral Greatness
The article recounts George Washington's early schooling under teacher Hobby and later at Williams's school, noting spelling struggles and focus on mathematics. It contrasts Washington's moral greatness with Napoleon's, praising Washington's integrity, duty, and blend of intellect and virtue as determining his historical stature. It also mentions telegraph and firefighting uses of machines and a Belgian insecticide story, ending with Long Island entomologist’s spray device.
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George
Enterir
Washington
Sls
Augustine Gid
Uum
Williams
Devoual
Republic
Congress
Alexander
Cavsaur
Napoleon
Timoleon
Cincinnatus
Hampden
William of Orange
France
Long Island
New York
Washington’s Bold Black Eye and the Truth
An archaic verse condemns false rumor about George Washington. It questions whether he would be trusted without affidavits and imagines how a real accident or fight could explain his black eye. The piece implies fame hinges on truthful accounts.
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Washington
Advice to a Woman on Love and Work
A speaker counsels a woman by the fire about balancing love and career. She urges choosing work over fleeting romance, noting the world of labor offers fulfillment and that true love will come in time with restraint and self respect. The poem explores expectations of women and the value of independence.
An Armature of Youth and First Loves in An Anxious Town
A narrator recalls a childhood rite of passage in which boys chase girls at school, exchange letters, and claim romantic claims. He recounts games, minor jealousies, and the awkward rush of early affection, leading to his awkward engagement thoughts and a tentative pursuit of Nina while considering Mary Wayte and Nina.
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Pauly
Tamu
Sind
Billy Wills
Martha Simpson
Billy
Mary Wayte
Nina
Mary and Nina in a troubled engagement tale
The narrator recalls a swapped name Mary to Nina and a failed engagement. Nina proves awkward and tall, making romance difficult. He notes she discovers she no longer loves him, ending the match as the New Review hints at evolving romance.
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Mary
Nina
New
An American Girl Visits a Banquet in Danesly Castle
Betty and Paget wander the corridors of Danesly Castle to the musicians gallery where a stately banquet unfolds. The hall glows under antique lighting as guests in rich gowns and livery mingle beside Lady Dimdale and Lady Mary, while Harpers and fiddlers play above a long table set for a festive feast.
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Wuatchea
Betty
Paget
Danesly
Bguet-Hiall
Gupa
Lady Dimdale
Sis
Lady Mary
Vania
Posol
Papa
Tutus
Payot
Nicholas
Notorious Bavarian Bank Impostor Adele Spitzeder
A German woman Adele Spitzeder built and collapsed the Dachauer Bank in Bavaria during the 1870s. She lured depositors with high interest, aided by clergy, amassing millions before a 1874 crash left about 30,000 people ruined. She served multiple prison sentences for fraudulent bankruptcy and later led a ladies' orchestra under the alias de Vio before vanishing again.
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Munich
Adele Spitzeder
Dachauer Bank
Bavaria
de Vio
Wurzburg
London to Paris Rail Plan Cut Time to Four And A Half Hours
English engineer William Collard proposes a direct Maidstone Dover line and Amiens Paris link to slash London Paris travel to four and a half hours. Fast Dover trams would cover sixty three minutes for sixty eight miles and Calais Paris run in 137 minutes, leaving an hour ten for channel crossing. Estimated cost about 200 million dollars.
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London
Paris
William Collard
Channel
Maidstone
Dover
Calais
Amiens
Channel Passage
Collard
The Poisoned Dagger and Ivory Slaughtera
The poison dagger, an infamous weapon used by Brazilian aborigines, is modeled after a serpent’s fang. The article notes that at least 75,000 elephants are killed annually in Africa for ivory, and remarks on a drunkard who commits suicide in installments.
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Brazil
2 Serpent
St. Louis Republic
Africa
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Mothershington
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Lexington
Patriot Congress
Jean
Miss Brown
Johnny
Daiek Uvana
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Fenniva
Sergaia
Newadkiys
Wallington
GC. W. Peale
C. Lee
Lexington, Va
Hobby
Tebby
Elony
Tmi
Gol
Mrine
Wuerdon
Phil Byers
Suburbia
Sani
Billy Willis
King
Ning
Bi Willis
Sul
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