Advice to Lovers and Card Players A Satirical Exchange
A woman reads an advice column on lovers then meets a suitor who complains he is not used to late nights. They exchange chatty small talk about theater, dinners, and chaperones, while social circles and events unfold around them. The scene ends with her reading a card players tip about not overplaying one’s hand.
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Mr. Jonesby
Mamma
Will Budlong
Grassmere Country Club
Ned Haney
Grassmere
Forest Hill Park
Jerry Irwin
Arthur Buford
Miss Watterson
Mr. Thornton
Conwell
Charley Danforth
Harry Irwin
Jack Eastbrook
Atbara River
Soudan
Wellcome Research Laboratories
Gordon Memorial College
Khartum
Tursteg
Egyptian Survey Department
Glauber
Africa
Mr. Wellcome
Dr. Beam
Wedding Fees in a Parish Reflect Small Numbers
The article notes that parish marriage counts are typically too few to raise significant fees beyond the minister's slender salary. It mentions the fees sometimes being of a curious nature to locals, reflecting modest, routine ceremonies rather than substantial income.
Wedding Fee in Glass Jars Becomes Clergy Memoir
A thrifty widow wed an elderly bachelor in a lively ceremony. The minister learns the bride’s ruse as Henry delivers two dozen labeled jars he nicknamed the wedding fee. The jars contained currant jelly spiced currants grape jam and sweet pickle. The minister recalls more solid joy from the gifts than from any other.
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Henry
New Metal Gains Attention in Germany
A promising new metal drawing notable interest in Germany last week is seen as potentially important across several sectors. Analysts project varied applications, though details remain limited and speculation centers on industrial impact and early adoption.
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Germany
Aluminum Zinc Compound Claims Superior to Iron
A New York World report describes a compound of aluminum and zinc with first letters of its composition. It reportedly equals cast iron in strength yet offers greater elasticity, resists rust, and polishes to a high shine, suggesting notable advantages over iron.
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New York World
Always Trust The Girls Stenographers Stand Firm
A Kansas City stenographer resisting corruption learns a railroad plan to extend a line. she declined sharing land details with a friend to profit. In another case a real estate office stenographer rejected a $5,000 reward to betray her firm over a $150,000 deal. A third stenographer refused $1,000 for copies of her own letters as a lawsuit loomed.
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Kansas City
Blaine and the Bore Exact Appointment Tale
James G. Blaine, then secretary of state, agrees to see a persistent caller the next day at 10 o'clock precisely. He explains the strict timing to ensure he knows when to leave, a cautionary joke on punctuality. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are advertised for backache and bladder inflammation. Sold at Langerak's Drug Store and Vander Linden's Bazar.
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Alice
Harper’s Weekly
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Saturday Evening Post
Mr. Blaine
Bore
William H. Chandler
DeWitt
Langerak
Vander Linden
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve at Langerak's and Vander Linden's
The salve helps with small burns and big burns scratches and bruises sold at Langerak's Drug Store and Vander Linden's Bazar.
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DeWitt
Langerak
Vander Linden
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