Matilda Chooses Between Love and a Mountain Mission
Matilda Grant, admired for her lively spirit, contemplates church work and a potential marriage to Stephen Cobb the young curate. A telegram from Paul Meade jolts her, leading to a twist where Cobb advances vows with a deaconess and Matilda reconciles with her childhood friend Paul, ending with an engagement to Paul.
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Matilda
Matilda Grant
Miss Grant
Paul Meade
Paul
South America
Clara
Constance
Mr. Cobb
Stephen
Cobb
Sexton
Wild Mountain District
Parson Cobb
New York
Stephen Cobb
Gray
Wife Leaves Husband, But He Remains Calm
In a measured exchange a man notes his wife has departed. He clarifies she did not run but wore a hobble skirt, signaling a quiet, socially nuanced departure rather than panic. The dialogue sketches domestic tension with a fashion detail as a subtle marker.
Oldest Beacon in America Jones Makes Blunder
The Boston light on Little Brewster Island is described as America’s oldest established lighthouse built in 1715. The feature details the keeper family, school, fog signals, range lights, historic cannon, and a late night exchange with Mrs. Jones revealing a misstep in manners.
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America
Jones
Boston
Brewster Island
Hull
England
Cunard Steamship Company
Portuguese Cape Codders and the Cape Cod Yankees
The article notes Portuguese Cape Codders shift from sailors to skilled small fruit and early vegetable farmers. It describes Cape towns and coastal areas as now dominated by this industrious, industrious Portuguese community. It praises their proficiency, neat working style, and reliability in completing tasks.
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New England
Cape
Maine
Boston Transcript
The Wedding Ring Through History and Symbolism
The ring, ancient in origin, symbolizes constancy and lasting love. It evolved from betrothal customs worn on the right hand to the left on marriage day, with priests guiding the transfer.
Pittsburg Women Seek School Kitchens For Pupils
The Woman's club of Pittsburg aims to establish public school kitchens this winter to provide nourishing lunches. The effort follows reports that many pupils are poorly fed and unable to work well, spurred by investigations under new president Mrs. Arthur Burgoyne. European cities already use such kitchens.
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Pittsburg
Woman's Club of
Arthur Burgoyne
Hikers Clash Over Fashion At Riverside Encounter
A couple quarrels near the river about a skirt seen on a passerby. One man adores the hobble style while the other vows to stop anyone wearing it, prompting a tense exchange in the street. The incident ends with no injuries reported.
Floating island at dinner sparks logic debate in college
A professor scolds his wife over serving a floating island for dessert asking how he could logically accept such a dish. The exchange highlights a playful clash between culinary and academic logic.
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Mary
Mountain Climber-O Returns Tickets Found
Mrs. Mountain Climber-O Wil lam claims the return tickets are in your pocket. The note reports a missing item and assigns blame to a mislaid treasure in a casual domestic scene.
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Willam
Not for Good: A Joke on Leaving Office
A light snippet shows a stenographer noting Miss Smith will leave not for good but for better or fun worse. The exchange hints at casual office chatter about a change in staff.
Willing to Learn
A poor man wins a night with his promised heiress, after she mocks his modest dress and he vows to improve. The tale ends with a vow to learn and win her favor through effort.
Two Men Face Contrasting Divorce Claims
In court today two husbands made opposite divorce allegations. One sought separation claiming his wife was cold and uncaring, while the other sought relief saying his wife made life intolerably hot for him.
Judge remarks on sleep and parenting duties
A judge notes the difference in sleep patterns at home. He says his wife can sleep through hours of baby cries while he paces the floor with the infant. He adds she wakes easily when he sneaks upstairs with shoes off.
Delegation Seeks Relief for Starving Railroad at Capital
A humorous scene shows corpulent gentlemen and a retinue boarding a private car, a delegation traveling to the state capital to ask for relief for a poor, half starved railroad.
Taking Chances Lecture Sparks Cautious Optimism
An aspiring speaker seeks a large, intelligent audience for his first lecture as he acknowledges the need for a receptive crowd. A critic warns that size alone may not guarantee quality and urges prudent expectations.
Precocious Son Dances Before Naval Destiny
A humorous exchange notes a parent’s belief in a son's future naval officer path. The boy’s remarkable early learning is highlighted by his quick mastery of dance soon after walking. The remarks blend pride with a playful contrast between military fate and幼 playful talent.
Just for a Change in the Talk of Phonograph Records
A fragment notes the cautious suggestion to turn on a phonograph as a song record discussion surfaces. The lines imply social chatter about a music item and potential gossip surrounding its playback.
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Associated Literary Press
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Mr. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Shamrock Circle
W.C.W
Smith's Hall
Mabel Roberts
Georgia
Sugar Loaf Camp No
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L. J. Roberts
KE. Schneider
Myrile Lodge No
B. C. Giles
W. F. Hendricks
Elem
C. B.S
Mina
Jewell
G.A.R
King
R. W. Lundy
Commanda
Mebile-Fort Lodge
LLOYD
Pearce
Noble Grand
L. A. Roberts
Myrtle Point
Oregon
E. A. Dodge
Coquille River Electric Co
Frank Morse
Coquille
Transportation
Steamer
ECHO
R, R. Panter
Coquille City
A.m
Rivea
Dispatch
D. White, Masene
Bandon
Ge Quille City
Coquitte City
Seatem Abbe
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