Doll Dress Helps Family Face Bazaar Hard Times
Molly narrates a poverty drawn scene where her father, an author, and the household cope with scarce funds. Jane aids, Mrs Cattley pressures subscriptions, and a doll dress sewn by Molly becomes a hopeful symbol of dignity as the bazaar nears. Father forgives a neighbor’s help, praising the late mother’s memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattley
Jane
Mrs. Cattley
Pasher
Wility
Phat
Stan Joynt
Butchers
Nike
Sue
Atolly
Shad
Linnde
Tully
Molly
Sam
Bob
Tommy
Bagur
Mres Marchant
Renele
Dane
Mother
Father
Alm
Women and Men Differ in Polite Talk, Says Waverley
In Waverley Magazine Belinda contrasts male and female reactions to social events. She notes men often downplay experiences while women exaggerate pleasantness. The piece uses humor to argue that true politeness hides disappointment in entertainment.
Unclear Excerpt Reflects Narrative Fragments and Dialect
Fragmentary OCR text shows dialect speech about philosophy faith truth and honesty. Mentions a man dying for his money and skepticism about exaggeration and lying. Contains stray phrases about reading thoughts and a metaphorical hornet nest. No clear event or identifiable subjects emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carman
Moe
Tonahelt
Thou and Thine Pathways in a Quiet Prayer
Selections of a poem attributed to F. M. Havergal speak of God keeping watch over two paths and souls. The speaker asks for guidance through distant seas and uncertain roads, promising care and protection for loved ones as faith frames travel.
A Mile Bit of Braid Turns Tense in River Boat Scene
In a riverfront encounter a teasing exchange unfolds between a woman and a man as they drift toward a landing stage. She taunts him about his tales and he apologizes, then proposes a playful, nervy dialogue about flirtation and introductions amid a boat voyage.
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Tam
Cam
Father
Srorth
Mr. Morchant
Guthor
Molly
Janet
Creas
Mss
Jane
Ston
Trae
Acini
Nona
Oatley
Cuttley
T'ean
Tsat
Chattley
Heltis
Clumey
Talibe
H Tie
Charles Dean
Ron Fon
Yno
Uralé
Untitled Romance Fragments as Two Lovers Plot Course
An informal tale follows a pair of lovers and their circle as a escape from social expectations leads to marriage plans. The narrative notes a delayed season, fashion debates, and a wedding mood while the couple navigates jealousy and restraint.
Wiles of the Fox From Philadelphia Times
A fox proves cunning over the hounds in North Valley hills as a stronger fox leads the chase away from the smaller quarry. An old fox escapes into a cellar, trapping the pursuing pack, while the larger fox slips free through a wall opening and remains safe.
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Washington
Valley Porgé
North Valley Hills
Reynard
Smposine
Pelmell
Reynard Sone
Fox
Mada
Ita
Philadelphia
Times
Revival of Honiton Lace Draws Devons Women
Philanthropic women in Honiton are reviving Honiton lace work with regular bands of cottage workers. Some produce fine sprays while others assembleWork is done at odd times and sold directly to buyers who ship pieces to London and other markets. The Devon people celebrate the renewed lace craft once famed for bridal gowns and royal fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honiton
Houston Jaco
London
Devon
Houston
Golf insult shocks da-Elmore at dawn
A chaotic local incident at an early morning course scene when da-Elmore faced a harsh verbal jab. The event involved a passerby older woman noting a protruding umbrella sleeve from his bag and inquiring about a repair fee.
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Elmore
Falling From Grace Ends in County Court
A Missouri country woman was recently arrested for cruelty after a violent incident. The offender faced a county court and received a sentence, while authorities reported the case and the parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kammer
Ruby mines in Burma promise vast ruby fields growth halted then revived
British efforts to mine the King Theban's Burmah palace yielded mostly low value rubies. Investors faced a crash as ruby ore seemed a bubble. New methods and an electrical plant revived mining, with a British company now producing about half the world’s ruby yield, spanning most ruby-bearing territory of Burmah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theban
Burmah
England
Washinyg
Mokok
Notivea Hive
Saturday Evening Post
D. FiKunz
Geological Survey
Protection of Words and Phrases in Society
A discussion on preserving fresh language and avoiding overuse of quotations. The piece laments overworked terms and urges a return to original meanings, allowing common words to regain vitality through restraint and selective use.
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Ira Williams
Walsh
Neeme
Chiases
Greenhorn
Hamlet
Dream Gift Ring Recalls Spectator Dream Account
A reader recalls a November 1893 dream of receiving a large gypsy ring with a sapphire, followed by a real parcel delivered two hours later. The ring, sent by a friend in memory of his wife, matches the dream description and sparks astonishment and confirmation from the storyteller's maid.
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A. Dambsed
Spectator
Matt
Tay Lacy
Ned
Nately
Visit to the grave of R L Stevens noted as overgrown
A ragged fragment recalls that few visitors now come to the grave of R L Stevens, with the site described as overgrown and neglected. It hints at past frequent pilgrimages but now shows sparse attention and dwindling yearly visits.
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Jeshua
Gather
Blyriends
Farher
Wey
Robinson Crison
Belinda
Tle
Wrenivire
Waverley Magazine
Philosophy
Mispah
Ane
Tom
Thommlnay
Ama
Thor
Chioaya
Sim
F. M. Havergal
Sar
Slater
Vutia
Smeelf
Nettie
Jan
Cate
Kit Teng
Kansas City Star
Steverson
R. L
Steven
New Zealand
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