The Club Hour and Curtiss Wright in Jealous Gaze
A Jacksonville social scene unfolds around Ellie’s arrival and Ellie’s bridge teas. The narrator longs to see Curtiss Wright, disguises to visit his plant, admires his leadership, and declares desire for a private moment with him as the chapter ends.
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Ellie
Curtiss
Majorie’s
Curtiss Wright
Jacksonville
Amy Bennett
Agnes Hoyt
Father
Jell
Bronze bust of Albert Pike placed in Dallas cathedral
A bronze bust of Albert Pike, 33rd degree, late grand commander of the Scottish Rite, was installed in the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Dallas. Carved by A S J Dunbar, the sculpture depicts Pike’s love loyalty and devotion to country, fellow man and Freemasonry. The Dallas Scottish Rite Reunion runs April 20 to 24 with special railroad rates.
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Dallas
Texas
Albert Pike
United States
A. S. J. Dunbar
Pike
Scottish Rite
Great
America
Maxims of Geo Washington on conduct and character
A collection of admonitions urging prudent speech and behavior. Emphasizes thinking before speaking, avoiding malice, speaking truthfully, limiting gossip, and keeping promises. Encourages associating with reputable people, prudent self-restraint, and nurturing conscience.
No Hero After All
A brav e amateur life saver rescues a woman from drowning and learns the man he saved is her husband. The father expresses gratitude while the rescuer reveals he is already married, ending the tale with ironic humility.
Short But Long She Propose Conversation
A playful exchange frames a couple’s moment as a life decision. Mabel urges George to propose with a teasing push. George reveals the hesitation is more than a sentence, hinting at the lasting consequence of commitment.
A Job to Suit Foreman
A brisk exchange on a worksite shows the foreman ordering Murphy to haul more bricks and to help with a sieve while Murphy resists with hesitance and fatigue.
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Murphy
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Sallie
Wright
Cassie
Mercantile Market
Geo. Washington
Sive
Fair Maid
B. H. Palmer
Pecos
Pecos Drug CO
Pecos, Texas
Liberty
Firestone
Firestone Fabric
Oldfield
Leader Grocery CO
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