Germany and Austria Hold Russia in Check, Says Editor
The author argues Russia's eastern policy will be checked by a reorganised Germany rather than form an alliance with Germany. Berlin and Vienna’s diplomatic exchanges imply Russia faces opposition from both powers, easing fears of a new European war and reducing calls for arms buildup.
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Russia
Prussia
Count Bismark
Germany
Europe
Berlin
Vienna
Austria
Pruth
Black Sea
France
Constantinople
The Evening Party Punctured by a Cynic's Gaze
A sharp satirical piece mocks formal evening parties as tedious social tests. The narrator traces the ritual from invitation to departure, lampooning polite small talk, forced topics, and staged sociability. He proposes engaging alternatives like experiments, readings, or group singing to lift the dull mood and engage guests.
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Mrs. Whatd
Mrs. So and-So
Severn
Hilla
Social reform through thrift in English households
An essay argues the war’s hardship could spur a needed reform in domestic economy. It compares English and French cooking, noting French methods save money, and cites London butchers and Soho kitchens. The piece praises American home steadiness, advocates better home education, and cites Raine's Asylum training for girls as a path to better marriages.
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France
London
Pall Mall Club
Soho
Paris
Australia
Atlantic
Saratoga
America
Claribel
Raine