The Blue Bowl and the Lady of Old China
Beverly, a devoted seeker of old china, pursues Clarice Claiborne and the blue bowl she guards. Aunt Matilda resists, but Beverly proposes marriage and financial security to gain the bowl and secure the future of Clarice, leading to a hopeful union.
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Beverly
Clarice
Aunt Matilda
Nellie Refuses Church Visit Over Long Sermon
A village family hosts a celebrated divine for a Sunday sermon. Their daughter Nellie refuses to attend, saying she does not like Parson D because his sermons are too long and too loud. Her mother rebukes the remark as wicked.
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Nellie
Parson D
Little Nel-le
Philadelphia Ledger
Truce of God Marks Peace Across Christendom
In 1082 the bishop of Aquitaine claimed a divine message ordering men to cease fighting. The first truce lasted seven years and then extended to cover church festivals and weekly periods from Thursday evening to Monday morning. The rule spread rapidly, was confirmed by popes, and enforced by excommunication.
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Aquitaine
New York
Amerian
Bankers and Depositors Face Guaranty Law Debate
Win J Bryan argues that depositors need security even if it costs banks, asserting banks gain from the law via higher deposits while insolvencies are rare. He contrasts policy paths between guaranteed banks and a postal savings bank, noting voter support and party stances in November elections.
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Postal Savings Bank
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Guaranteed Bank
J. Bryan
Witty miscellany quotes from old newspapers
A collection of humorous quotes from various papers each snippet lampoons manners, money, and newspapers. Jokes feature a classical music critic, a peasant and fire policy, Tightwad observations, a burglar turning to police, an expert motorist swearing, and a portrait pun involving Miss Elderly and Cadlinas.
Purely Practical Inquiry on Book Makers Sting
A visitor asks a question about a husband opposed to book makers. The young wife explains he plans to shut them down by winning all their money, a strategy she finds heartless and bold.
The Proper Punishment and In town with invitations
A fragment from a Philadelphia Press page shows the Proper Punishment comment on thievery and rank. An engaged girl hints for theater invites while Mr Grouch dismisses her remark. A witty exchange ends with a retort about a bank check and framed intent.
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Philadelphia Press
Mr. Grouch
Robinson Yacht Club Formed By Long Island Robinsons
The Robinson Yacht club is organized in eastern Suffolk County with membership limited to the Robinson family. Headquarters are Patchogue, officers include Commodore Seymour H. Robinson and fleet captain George L. Robinson. The coat of arms as club emblem will appear on the burgee. Phineas T. Robinson of Sayville is the oldest member at eighty five, who hopes to race against rival clubs next season.
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Robinsons
Suffolk County
N. Y
Robinson Yacht Club
Patchogue
Seymour H. Robinson
Charles T. Robinson
Elsworth P. Robinson
George L. Robinson
Joseph J. Robinson
Robinson
England
Phineas T. Robinson
Sayville
Long Island
Great South Bay
Fig Leaf Silk Finds Favor With Paris Modistes
In Paris the new fig leaf silk is the latest dress material praised by modistes. Claimed to be more durable and sandsomer than ordinary silk. The raw material comes from a silkworm in Uganda that feeds on fig leaves.
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Paris
Paris Modistes
Uganda
Monorail Wheelbarrow Units Debut For Rail Yard Use
Novelty wheelbarrow travels on railway rails designed for yards with multiple tracks. Also notes Ruskin’s injunction to his servants to summon him from his study for sunsets or unusual sky appearances.
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Ruskin
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