The Unwritten Law of a French Tragedy in Paris
A sensational 19th century French crime tale centers on Marie Biere a young singer and Robert Gentien a charming aristocrat Their affair ends in tragedy as Marie shoots Gentien after a butchered romance Marie is tried under a harsh French legal system where the jurors consider the unwritten law and she faces the death penalty but is spared by the verdict The piece also surveys public sentiment about media morals and the role of literature in society.
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Jody
Amd
Marie Mere
Bartlett Marie
Birrite Wei
France
Marie
Biante
Vreece
Robert Geation
Pia
Shiger
Gerries
Mreneh
Chen
Biavrite
Leon
Marie Biere
Ale
Tan
Dvi
Lomeeforth
Paris
Huide
Robert Gentien
Europe
Nietz
Mae
Lidias
Marie Hiere
Robert Gewlenters
Beng
Robert Mist
Surhdhens
Robert
Geilien
Great Britain
Ing
Centicn
Kober
Hubert Gentien
Maric
Lacheud
Lelarge
Gention
Maiie
Hhem
Wearinghie
Kenela
Pomw Levine Ie
Liz
Oucualan Ogs
Bet
Loreman
Mari Biero
Benedic
Cewutitiul
Georges Sand
Mme. de Stal
Jouss Port
Women and Gossip in Public Life
A dated essay discusses women and gossip, contrasting discreet yet intrusive types. It condemns babblers who spread rumors about personal matters from fashion to finances, noting how silence invites inference and that secrecy harms reputations. The piece satirizes social scrutiny and the allure of mystery among acquaintances.
Future of dress design shifts to client psychology
The author argues fashion will move from strict silhouette to embracing individual client psychology and comfort. Designers and milliners should tailor garments to a woman’s type and measurements, valuing personal beauty over conventional trends and French fashions.
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Tunite
Renli
Opie
Rondenus
Grace Godwin and Her Garret Breakfast Room
A Washington widow Grace Godwin transforms her garret into a breakfast room serving bacon and eggs to strangers. She believes a busy city needs shared meals and friendship and often hosts a long table to spark conversations among a dozen or more guests, creating a warm communal atmosphere.
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Huwan Understan
Grace Godwin
Washington
Garret
Americas
Abe
Nees
Grace
French Nobleman's Chateau Seized by Brigands in Ardennes Raid
A telegram reports brigands attacked Chateau de la Verriere near Nessogne Belgium Luxembourg. Thirty raiders cut telephone lines killed a guard and the eldest son and daughter, then looted the chateau. Four days later two motor cars with friends of the owner arrived. the brigands fled. The jewels valued at over £40,000 were shown by the sons to the band.
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Arion
Cerventa
Chateau de la Verriere
Nessogne
Belgien
Luxembourg
Ardennes
Taxing the Millionaires Under the Income Scale
The article outlines a steep income tax scale under the Revenue Bill. It cites examples including Henry Ford with an income of 5,000,000 pounds and John Rockefeller with 90,000 pounds, noting large sums owed to the exchequer and the vast wealth concentrated among a few.
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Henry Ford
Ford
Walter
John Rockefeller
The Duke of Aosta as King in Waiting in Britain
A detailed note on the Duke of Aosta as potential Italian king in bright Britain, his popularity as a soldier known as the Gunner Duke, and the Duchess Helene of Orleans famed for philanthropy and social charm. The couple’s love story, wartime work, and the Duchess reputation as the Mysterious Madonna are highlighted.
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Aosta
Italy
Britain
Bern
Humbert
London
England
Helene of Orleans
Comte de Paria
Twickenham
Gorizia
Messina
Madonna
Wes
Royalty At Buckingham Palace Emphasizes Simple Cuisine
The article notes rising appetite among royal staff as servants return from service and palace dining shifts toward simplicity. Queen Victoria and King Edward reportedly enjoy meals, while George shows indifference to the chef’s menus and strong digestion prompts a restrained culinary program.
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Buckingham Palace
Queen Victoria
King Edward
George
M. Enscoffier
Queen Mars
Royal Wine Stock Scandal Shocks Victorian Court
A historic report describes a scandal over wines in royal palaces involving Master Vintner and officials. It recounts Queen Victoria’s alleged preference for German wine and a covert operation to mislead the queen while men acted behind the scenes.
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M. Joseph
Edward Sassoon
Amd
Pelham
Korad
Victorm
Edward
Gell-tike cable reaches top of pump in water lodge tale
The fragment describes a cable system between a water lodge and a spring flowing to a pump. It notes the cable is sunny and reaches the pump's top, with unclear references to places or people. The passage mixes names and places with technical details, leaving the main action as the cable lifting or supporting the pump mechanism.
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Pune
Roperia
Mystery Method to Clean Radiator Deposits
A vintage tip explains that mineral deposits inside radiators form from dirty water, hindering circulation. It recommends a soda solution: one pound of soda in two gallons hot water poured into the radiator, run the engine slowly for half an hour, then drained and refilled. Repeat several times yearly, especially with a siphon system.
British aviation group studies 12 mile shaft
At a meeting of British Aviation in Ltd a project explored sinking a shaft twelve miles deep in the earth. The work, begun years ago at about £5,000,000, faced rock pressure tests but showed deeper shafts to be feasible up to fifteen miles limestone and thirty miles granite with costs not far beyond wartime spending.
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Asco Viation In Ltd
Amy Sbett
Limestons
Great Britain
Fragmentary Text on Moon Travel Pace and Distances
The fragment discusses historical estimates of travel to the moon, comparing hours per mile and days for a hypothetical journey. It mentions a 60 mile per hour pace and a 70 mile per hour reference, noting variations in view from engineering and artillery perspectives.
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Bean Pete Ted
Curtins Builds Comp Car In Aviation Pursuit
The noted aviator Glenn H. Curtins has constructed a competition car as part of an ongoing aviation related project. Details remain scarce but the effort signals Curtins's broader engineering interests and public profile.
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Glenn H. Curtins
Fragmented prose on daily life and social themes in old text
A fragmented passage blends domestic tasks with social observations. It mentions sewing work, table setups, and mislaid devices, with reflections on mood, fashion, and the burdens of chores. The prose shifts to personal relationships and glimpses of a male narrator’s work and loneliness.
Cleaning and painting a bath with enamel and pumice
The article advises thorough cleaning with ventilators and pumice powder. Baths require multiple coats of white paint and enamel, with rusted areas needing extra coats. After applying enamel, allow drying and hardening for weeks and run cold water into the tub before use.
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Lee Beth
Ragged boy and hurried driver in town scene
A fragmented reminiscence shows a small ragged boy darting toward a taxi as a hurried man arranges a door and a bystander questions a woman about a new cloak. The scene shifts with murmured prayers and a line about wishing for simpler times.
Soldier Captures Fifteen Prisoners at a Dollar Each
A regiment in frost conditions notes a private who, allowed to go out alone, returns with fifteen captured Huns. When pressed for method, he declines to share the full tale saying the battalion should not get credit for his alone. The officer urges secrecy, and the private reveals he bought the prisoners from the Dublin Fusiliers for one dollar per head.
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Ind
Dublin Fusiliers
Evening Knitting Club Reunites with Warm Cheer
Two men with winter mulflere gather to knit and share stories while out in the cold. They speak of amusement, friends, and the shared joy of working together. One mentions not smoking while knitting, finding it a jolly detail. The tale hints at camaraderie and comfort in simple crafts amid hardships.
Fragmented Verse Snippet on Etiquette and Sleep
A garbled passage discusses table manners and bedtime routine with stray references to thumbs and order. It suggests a cautious, kind approach while noting strict rules and early awakenings, ending with scattered musings on superstition and daily rituals.
Easy Bead Bag From Circular Handles and Silk
Instructional note describes sewing a bead bag using circular bone handles and silk scraps. Cut material into half moon shapes, turn inner edges, join two pieces with a French seam inside, and finish with black or dark blue fabric. Reader recalls making a bag that proved useful and admired.
Extraordinary 17th Century Hair Tonic Recipe
A historical note describes an unusual hair tonic from 1620 made of equal parts honey jam and salad oil. The preparation is rubbed into the scalp for half an hour, then washed out with very hot water the next morning. A cloth is tied overnight to contain the odor, reportedly so strong it can wake a sleeper.
Hair fashions with bows and no hats in Alsatian styles
The article describes long flowing tresses and back bow adornments in Alsatian fashion. It notes large bow accents at the back of the head and the picturesque effect of ribbon or net bows, producing a graceful background for the face in the streets.
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Mirrie
Colas
Iin
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Emile
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Ehouk
Jones
al Huey
Meyer
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