The Silent Bell and the Principalship of Allerton
Belle a silent young woman and Allerton clash over a missing photograph and engagement then misdirected marriage hopes. Belle helps him secure a country school post by approving his principalship while he reveals he sought her forgiveness. The two finally confess affection and plan to marry.
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Allerton
Belle
Seva Wechovel Lion
Silent Bell
Aibert
Tiere Belle
Board of Education
Robert
Hoto
John H Allerton
Jol Allerton
Wade
John Henry Allerton
Chopin’s Musical Gods and Personal Favorites
The note chronicles Chopin’s admired masters Bach Mozart and his favored pianists Field and Moscheles. It records his partial regard for Schubert Weber Beethoven and his dislike of Mendelssohn Schumann Berlioz Meyerbeer and Meyerbeer’s music while citing Liszt on Chopin seeking within great works what aligns with his nature.
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Chopin
Bach
Mozart
Meyerbeer
Liszt
Dole
Wanted Doctor Surgeon and Apothecary for an in need family
An eighteenth century advertisement seeks a sober steady person to serve as physician surgeon apothecary and occasional wig maker and hair dresser. The duties include reading prayers and preaching weekly. A good salary is offered to ease the family’s expense for their bodies and souls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornhill
Czar Brings End to Uniform Snobbery in Regiment
The czar rebukes officers after a light hearted ride through town. A Russian lieutenant defies snobbery by riding in a tram, and the czar declares he will retain his commission. The moment breaks class tension among the regiment’s officers.
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Caar
Nerv
Mig
Pearson's
The Disk Test and a Brignoll Anecdote
A curious early 20th century note describes testing skull resonance with a disk phonograph and a placed needle while ears are blocked. It includes a Brignoll anecdote about Bri gnoll backstage and a joke about self knowledge ending with a punch line.
Alexander in Mesopotamia and the Euphrates Voyage
The article recalls Alexander the Great’s late life voyage down the Euphrates toward Pallakopas to inspect the ancient marshes and a dike built by Assyrian kings. His fleet navigated vast lakes and swamps where direction was lost as he steered personally with his diadem on.
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Alexander
Mesopotamia
Alexander the Great
Euphrates
Pallakopas
Babylon
Weather Variety in Prophetic Promise
A fragment reflecting on Providence and the cycle of seasons. It notes that weather varies from heat to cold and wet to dry, yet the earth endures with seed time and harvest. The piece alludes to biblical assurance that day and night will not cease and cites Christian Herald as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Herald
Looking Ahead in Pittsburgh Post Romance Snippet
A breezy exchange about marriage and finances appears in a Pittsburgh Post fragment. The dialogue hints at practical concerns while maintaining lighthearted tones about future needs and companionship.
Knocking on Wood Superstition Traces to Ancient Trees
The knock wood belief is tied to sylvan gods from ancient times. Oak ash and rowan trees were thought to house deities who might respond to a knocker.
Dupran of Buockdunder Noted in Sermon Scene
A report from a church sermon describes Dupran of Buockdunder as a key permanent figure. Sir Walter Svott references him during the talk and he is seen handling a pipe and ashes with careful conduct before returning to prayer.
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Dunesn
Walter Svott Ip
Ove Dupran
Buockdunder
Tohaccu
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C. R. Chapin
de. H. C. Dixon
White
Res. Reil
P.F. Hawkins
C. A. Eldriedge
First National Bank
DR. A. M. Davis
Ferguson's
Phome Black
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U. S. Natl
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U.S. National Bank
Littlefield & Romig
First Nat’l Bank
Dixon
White II
Oregon
Newberg
Sarah E. Smith
E. E. Daniels
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By Amelia Delancey
Brignoll
Bianchi
Simo Ly
Nerous
Brig
Freddy
Pittsburgh Post
Chase & Linton Gravel Company
Oregonian
Oregon Hardware & Implement CO
Larkin-Prince Hardware CO
Pacific
Tillamook County
Portland
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Dig
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John M. Scott
Southern Pacific
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Oregonian and Graphic
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