Slade's rise tests power of wealth and vows in a governor race
A penniless miner-turned-millionaire, Dan Slade, pursues the governorship while his wife Mary endures years of his absence. Senator Strickland and Katherine Strickland push Slade toward a social ascent as Mary battles loneliness. Fannie Merritt plots to shield her husband’s career and weaponize old loyalties, fueling intra-family and political conflict amid backstage scheming and club life.
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Daniel Bladé
Faite
Slade
Wite
Streka
Mary
Risde
Mary Slade
Dan
Mr. Slade
Strickland
Matey
Tha Suepressal Wan
Pharaoh
Katherina Strickland
Katherine
Washington
Keen
Katherine Strickland
Senator Strickland
Governor
Bob Hayes
Wesley Merritt
Mrs. Merritt
Martin
Fannie Merritt
Hayes
Hob
Katherina
Rob
Fannie
Bob
Shell
Merritt
Stade
Itm
Darling
Eels and Snails as Food in Scottish Practice
Laymen resist calling Leviticus influence fat in Scotland law yet habits hint at adoption. The eel and shellfish ban echoes the scriptural rule on fins and scales, while Col Newnham Davis describes stale eating at Price's with horned dainty served in a silver bowl, and snails swimming in hot sauce with lard and onions.
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Scotland
Col
Newnham Davis
Price's
Sir David Gilt A Scotch Astronomer Tells A Story
Sir David Gilt, a Scotch astronomer, blends science with humor to illustrate progress in measuring stellar distances. He recalls that fifty years ago an error of a second of arc was tiny, comparable to a three-penny piece at a mile, whereas today it is one hundred miles. A listener quips that he’s clearly a Scot.
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David Gilt
Sir David
Soldier son in India sends cablegram
Mrs. Blunderleigh basks in pride as neighbors hear of her son’s telegram from India. The excited household notes the vast distance and rapid arrival, comparing the telegraph to marvels of modern communication.
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India
Whistle for a Living Blind paper seller in Worcester
In Worcester England a totally blind man named Gardner uses a whistle to attract customers for newspapers. He traverses streets, sells to children, and handles change. A bad sixpence once slipped past him, but he refused it, earning the nickname Bind Charlie for his whistling livelihood.
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Worcester
England
Charlie
Gardner
Summertime Gossip On Pale Men In Chicago Herald
Dr George Cust Clayton, a Pittsburgh sociologist, remarks that married men look pale and worried in summer. He cites a man with red eyes, lunch of onions, pickled herring, and beer. The man says he must steady down. his wife won’t return soon. The piece shows gossip from the Chicago Herald.
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George Cust Clayton
Pittsburgh
Fism
Tye
Paca
Chicago Herald
Sixty-Six Years Revealed by a Roommate Comment
A Cleveland Plain Dealer column quotes a geologist remarking on age and surprise as a woman across the room is described as sixty six years old. The dialogue adds humor about ancient times and human perception.
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Ivery
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sister's Trick Turns Coffee Fiend to Postum Convert
A sister secretly replaces coffee with Postum, boosting health and vitality for a nervous coffee addict. Ten days prove Postum rebuilds strength, color, and eyes, leading to trust in the health drink. The ad lists Postum products Regular and Instant, prices, and a slogan There’s a Reason.
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Postum
Postum Co
Raine Creek
Mich
Westville
Grocenm
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Gertrude Stevenson
Ft. Wayne
Ind
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