Self-Murder Patterns Across Genders and Nations
A historical overview shows men commit self-murder more than women, with hangings common for men and drownings for women. The study notes higher rates in Protestants, educated urban dwellers, and certain professions, with regional variations across Ireland, Saxony, Denmark, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and England.
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Ireland
Saxony
Denmark
Switzerland
France
Beligium
England
Wales
Too Deep for Men on Fashion and the Nothing to Wear Phrase
Katherine F. Gerould in Atlantic notes women feel discomfort if not fashionably dressed. The piece contrasts a man’s puzzled look with a woman's constant sartorial choices. Even the most strong minded woman may stay home on gala nights if terms like the blue or lace frock recur.
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Katherine F. Gerould
Atlantic
Strong Man Story From Tyler to Minneapolis Debate
A visiting Butte observer recalls a Minneapolis boast of a world class strong man, contrasting Gotch with a Norwegian claim of greater strength. The tale centers on a logger lifting whipsaws to smash them into sawdust, illustrating a legend of extreme power.
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Gotch
Butte
Mont
Minneapolis
Bruder
Brudder
Judging Character at the Farm Wedding
Dialogue shows Farmer Corn tessel noting the groom Mebitabel has foresight and appeared worried and geared for the wedding. His wife agrees the groom’s demeanor signals concern, reflecting rural temperament and social cues at the wedding scene.
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Mebitabel
Farmer Corntessel
Portraits of a Bourbon Court at Blois and a Nun's Veil
The piece recalls the Blois palace scenes from Louise de La Vallière's youth echoing the Versailles era. It contrasts a grand royal hall with a later convent setting where a former royal favorite, now grown, takes the veil under Queen Maria Theresa's watch.
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Fontainebleau
Versailles
Chateau
Blois
Louise de la Valliere
Court of Honor
Salle de Reception
Mazarin
Anne of Austria
Gaston
Duke of Orleans
Grande Mademoiselle
Petitot
Madame de Sevigne
Maria Teresa
Louis—Lippincott
Lottery Dream Fades as Bills and Wealth Change House
A couple argues over a lottery ticket then lists expenses. The wife envisions luxury while the husband worries over bills. Months later remorse rises as they discover no winnings, yet their daughter announces an engagement, suggesting modest gains through newfound affluence.
Anthem Practice Fails as Choir Disrupts Organist
A chaotic church choir rehearsal features a tardy tenor, a demanding soprano, and an organist frustrated by late arrivals. Desperate for order, the organist scolds the group, vows to stop, and leaves after declaring time up.
Elopement Fifty Years Ago In La Crosse Staff
Fifty years ago in La Crosse a romance led to the elopement of William Dougherty and Mary Catherine Hiler. The couple, later residents of Rodeo New Mexico, celebrated their golden wedding with a witness recounting a river journey to reach a justice of the peace in a talesome pioneer tale. James W Young of La Crosse recalled the skiff voyage and the capture of the bride for the ceremony.
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la Crosse
R. E. Dougherty
Rodeo
N. M
James W. Young
William Dougherty
Vermilion County
Ind
Mary Catherine Hiler
French Slough
Mr. Dougherty
Justice of the Peace
Winston
The Man They Admired in the Senate
In the Capitol, clerks and stenographers recall a famed statesman admired for debate and leadership. A passerby wonders if he is a great orator, but the response is sharp: he may be slow to speak yet is easiest to capture in shorthand.
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Senate
Capitol
Cummins
Iowa
Foraker
Method In Madness Pat Sullivan Soldier With Imaginary Paper
Pat Sullivan, a soldier and good fellow, was deemed to suffer a brain affliction by officers. On duty he chased an imaginary piece of paper only he could see, shouting There it goes There s the paper. He was discharged after medical authorities labeled his condition insanity and he left while exclaiming I ve got the piece of paper I ve run after so long.
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Lesle
Leslie
Belinda
Mr. Leslie
Bill Thorsch
Mrs. Leslie
Bill
Pat Sullivan
Conversation on Courtship and Bashful Attention
An old lady remarks on a young man who visits you showing instinctive respect for women and approaching them with delicacy. The granddaughter, Sweet 18, agrees he is horribly bashful in his manners as described in Four Leaf Clover.
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Old
la Valliere
K C Cook
K C
Jaques Mfg. Co
Chicago
the Chronicle
Blommers
J. Blommers & Co
Pella, Iowa
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