Polly's Masquerade on the Night Train Misleading Dress
Beatrix Reade's 1900 tale follows Polly Lafith who, in a wig and aunt’s gown, attempts to impersonate her aunt Cornelia at a church function. A ministerial meeting reveals the ruse as Polly and Mr Winters learn each other’s true identities and connections, exposing hypocrisy and mistaken impressions on a cold Rollins station night.
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Hillmant
As & Railroad
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Hillmants
Polly
Pont
Mr. Winters
Camelia
Miss Lafitn
Polly and John Winters Ride to Hillman Adventure
Polly Lester and the stranger John Nintera, now John Winters, share journey plans to Hillman. They overtake a late Western Express and hire Hank Innis to drive. Polly fears Hillman’s narrow views but is curious about the Rev. Mr. Winters and Hillman’s growing town life.
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Hillman
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Allroad
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Tilsea
John Winters
Polly
Western Express
Winters
Cornelia
Morning Couples Quip and Sudden Weight Lifting Tale
A light domestic tale recalls a magazine recipe for a continuous honeymoon read aloud by Mrs. Myers. The couple joke about misplacing the two halves of the phrases and enjoy mornings together. The piece shifts to a science oddity about lifting a man with seven fingers, illustrating coordinated effort.
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Myers
2 Magazine Supplement
New York Press
Fate of the June Bugs in Swiss Tale of Punishment
A Chicago News correspondent recounts an 19th century Swiss tale in which Berne appoints a collector of June bugs. Property owners must gather five pounds of bugs with fines for shortfalls and premiums for overage. children and schools assist on large estates. An execution at a cliff ends with bugs spreading wings and flying away, defying the penalty.
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Berne
Chicago News
Swiheerland
Pointed Paragraphs and Plant Gluttons in St Nicholas
Misers gain more from life than they give and others opinions shape their world. The piece contrasts selfishness with work ethic and curiosity, noting the clever, quick worker finds value with little waste. It also describes vegetable gluttons in English marshes that misinterpret edible cues, and ends with a note on Army flag salute etiquette from St Nicholas.
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United States
St. Nicholas
Hat tale ends with streetcar irony in Chicago
Deciding on a new hat, Mr Snagsby teases Maris about wearing it. She recalls her old hat blew off and was run over by a streetcar. The exchange ends with a witty jab about Chicago Tribune handling.
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Mr. Snagsby
Maris
Ms, Snagsby
Chicago
Faded photograph echoes London Mail bon mot
Fragmentary text shows a photograph of Miss Withers, a nineteen year old Binks, and a line about goodness versus greatness. It includes a Shakespeare quote and an aside on enemies and outward conferences. The fragmentary nature leaves uncertainty about context or event.
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Miss Withers
Binks
London Mail
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