Henchard Encounters a Foreign Visitor at the King of Prussia Inn
Elizabeth Jane and her mother seek lodging in Casterbridge and meet the Scotch inventor Donald Farfrae at the King of Prussia. Henchard, intrigued by Farfrae, learns of a possible wheat treatment that could salvage his failing grain. Farfrae refuses a full partnership, hinting at leaving for America, while Elizabeth Jane discovers his proximity as she visits Henchard.
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Elizabeth Jane
Prussia
Elizabeth
Pxoene
Tord
Bavk
Casterbridge
Menchard
Stannidge
Susan Henchard
Henchard
Scotchman
Joshua
Donald Sarfrae
Bristol
America
Donald Farfrae
Donald
Hencchard
Golden Crown
Mrs. Henchard
Susan
Bonnet
The Uses and Benefits of Fruit in Diet
Fruit supplies dietary variety and aids hydration while delivering nutriment and essential salts. It stimulates kidneys, aids digestion and appetite, and acts as an antiscorbutic. ripe fruit needs little cooking and is best eaten at meal start or between meals for digestion and laxative effects.
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A. R. Elliot
Dietetic and Hygienic Gazette
Geographical Comparisons and Population Ratios
A compilation of scale and population facts compares areas and populations across countries and states. It notes Canada and United States population densities relative to China, and equates areas like Cuba with Tennessee, while contrasting Canada with Australia and the United States with Brazil. It also compares state sizes like Colorado to New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, and links city populations such as London to Canada.
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Canada
United States
Texas
China
New York State
Ireland
Belgium
Cuba
Tennessee
Australia
Brazil
Colorado
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Kentucky
Portugal
California
New England
London
Massachusetts
Kansas
Nebraska
Indiana
Michigan
Florida
Napping and Dozing Etiquette and Warnings
An English writer condemns dozing as a by path to hebetude urging resistance to nap. The text notes Dr. Pepper’s habit of short daytime naps and extols caution as eyes close at inopportune moments. It laments the soporific effect of lectures and sermons.
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Dr. Pepper
Booze Talk Sparks Town Debate
In a Philadelphia North American snippet, Mrs Booze questions Mr Booze about drinking powers and townspeople claim he can drink for three or four men. He responds that envy explains the chatter.
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Philadelphia
Molly in the Choir
A poem from American Farmer describes Molly in the choir as a bright sunny Sabbath singer with a fresh gray eyed girlhood and a voice of heaven. It contrasts her joyous chorus with a winter storm and a sorrowing woman, noting the gift from heaven and its holy fire.
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Faith
Molly
Heaver
Hundred Dollar Bill Heist Ended by Loyal Pup Hero
Peggy Crayshaw and Mabel uncover a stolen hundred dollar bill linked to a filly trade. Sheriff captures the thief Hawkins after a botched plot. Seraphine the doll and Bose the shepherd puppy prove key to the rescue, as the dog delivers the bill back to Peggy.
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Peggy
Mabel
Peggy Crayshaw
Fawny Gorlam
Seraphine
Mabel Bert
John Dutch
Squire Crayshaw
Mr. Dutch
Dutch
Hawkins
Bose
Cinncinnati Commercial Gazette
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Srey
Henehard
Mr. Henchard
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