Farm life turns page for a New England boarder tale
A college instructor buys a farm in New England and settles in with Bert Temple as host. Har Cider the carpenter and a hired farmer repair the house while pruning the orchard. Mrs. Temple hires a housekeeper for the narrator and a new boarder from New York arrives, a young sick woman seeking country air. Stella Goodwin becomes a preferred companion as the narrator contemplates returning to city life. They dedicate Twin res.
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New England
Bert Temple
Bert
Har Cider
New York
Stella Goodwin
Bird Bath Dreams on a Warm Memorial Day
On a sunny morning Bert’s garden project includes a new bird bath and rose trellis as the couple finish rooms and prepare paths. The scene shifts to a brook where the narrator and Miss Goodwin share a quiet, evolving moment, teasing Acteon and Diana as a bond deepens between them.
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Acteon
Diana
Bert
Mike
Miss Goodwin
Bentford
Slab City
Better Time for Love in a Quiet Country Setting
The question imagines an ideal romantic scene by a murmuring brook, pine grove, rose garden, and song birds, contrasting it with urban life. It asks whether a better moment exists for intimacy than such a serene, pastoral backdrop.
French Tax on Americans in France Under New Law
The New York Sun reports a French income tax targeting foreigners in France. Article 6 sets the yearly tax from January 1 for habitual residents with a dwelling. Non-domiciled residents are taxed at seven times rental value unless French-sourced income exceeds that, with exceptions for non resident business income. Americans in France are grouped by whether they pursue business or not and taxed accordingly.
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American Chamber of Commerce
France
New York Sun
Pars
Forming Habits and the Role of Pool in Schools
A Columbus Ohio Journal editorial argues for broad educational freedom and noble youth, criticizing pool playing as a school adjunct. It warns that using games to keep students engaged implies flawed teaching methods and calls for education to be as free as the prairie air, not bound to materialistic pressures.
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Columbus (Co
Mercurial and Mercury’s influence in astrology
The article explains the term mercurial as an adjective from astrology, describing a mercurial man as born under Mercury during its ascendant phase and believed to carry special mental traits. It notes the phrase entered ordinary speech and connects it to beliefs about heathen traits.
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Mercury
Nobody hod burn him in our progressive city says tavern landlord
In a Kansas City Star style exchange the Petunia Tavern landlord ejects a guest and deflects critique of local progress. He declares no stranger may criticize the town while praising his right to fault everything. The guests defend the town’s energy in politics and local life.
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Petunia
Kansas City Star
Opossum Attends Church In Downtown San Antonio
A live opossum was found beneath the steps of Travis Park Methodist church in downtown San Antonio. Bellboys moved the animal to a hotel where chefs and waiters prepared it as a feast with yellow potatoes, a curious urban encounter.
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Travis Park Methodist Church
San Antonio
Tex
Dispatch
Chicago Examiner
Rice pudding price dispute in wartime weddings
A diner complains to a waiter about a 20 cent rice pudding charge. The waiter explains the price rise due to June weddings, not the war, provoking a sarcastic remark from the guest. The exchange highlights price adjustments tied to social events rather than conflict impact.
Philosophy and Superstition in Everyday Bets
A wry meditation on taking life as it comes and on superstition. It notes human bias toward numbers like thirteen versus twelve dollars, acknowledging belief while poking fun at it. The tone is ironic and observational about everyday choices and luck.
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