The House of a Thousand Candles Chapter XVI Continuation
Sister Theresa reveals dangers in the search for a missing fortune tied to the grandfather's estate. Arthur Pickering aims to marry Marian Devereux to gain control, while Glenarm vows to resist and protect those involved. Olivia Gladys Armstrong figures in as a friend, prompting reflections on past notes and pranks.
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Journey to Cincinnati and a secret arrival at Doctor Armstrongs residence
The narrator departs Glenarm House to visit Cincinnati in disguise. He travels by train, boards covertly, and enters Doctor Armstrongs residence through a conservatory, seeking Marian Devereux without alerting the host. A large party and a poised entry set the stage for a tense, escalating encounter.
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Sticking Together: Clannishness as a Model in Missouri Colonies
A 19th century reflection argues that immigrant colonies in Gasconade County Missouri show how cohesion and home trade support wealth, schools, churches, roads, and mills. It notes cooperation, local patronage, and self reliance as keys to prosperity, urging wider adoption of similar practices nationwide.
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Gasconade County
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Awakening to Community Cooperation Amid Progress
The piece notes a trend away from penny pinching and costly reliance on large cities. It warns of losses from such schemes while highlighting a rising effort for local people to unite for shared advancement and mutual benefit.
Opportunities Near Home for Rural Youths in Business
Sociologists note pessimism about farm youths finding success in business but affirm growing urban opportunities. As towns expand, small towns become future cities and local business chances rise for foresighted young men. Strong kinship ties keep youths close to home, fostering hometown entrepreneurship and later regional growth.
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United States
Common Sense Economics and Local Prosperity
The essay argues fair wages for day laborers, urges local purchasing from neighbors, and favors small scale fruit drying and canning to reduce waste. It contends merchants should price transparently, promote local goods, and keep spending within the community to grow wealth. Local dollars retain value when circulated locally.
Notable visits and remarks in early 20th century prompts
The note highlights Theodore Roosevelt not seeking a fire to gain Oyster Bay distinction while George Washington is recalled for a two day stay there. It mentions two Shanghai visitors in Manila who placed large orders for farm machinery to be used in Manchuria and references a claim that skilled machinists can achieve more with a $2.75 tool kit than with $100 of tools.
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Memories of Lincoln in The Century wartime issue
David Homer Bates recalls Lincoln and Stanton in the telegraph office during the Civil War. The Century's Midsummer number will feature forebodings of defeat at the polls, Lincoln and Stanton, why Lincoln opposed Johnson for vice president, his autograph electoral vote estimate, and other incidents from that critical period.
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Lincoln
David Homer Bate
Stanton
Johnson
Accommodating Hire Reveals Domestic Duties
A hired girl story shows a woman giving morning instructions to Louisa about breakfast at eight. Louisa agrees but warns she may not rise if late, while a separate note mentions President Fallicrea of France being thrifty with a $600,000 annual allowance and female employment shares across sectors.
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France
Note from Customer Reduces Meat Orders at Kansas Butcher
A Kansas butcher received a humorous customer note claiming self harm while requesting no more meat. The letter reads Dear Sur Please do not send me any more meete yet I have butchered miself. The odd spelling adds local color to a curious exchange.
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