Fragmentary verse on a girl once praised by suitors
A fragmented antiquated verse reflects on a woman once sought after by many men who now move on to other girls. The speaker laments that people forget her as time passes and she is left unseen today.
Marriage at the Scaffold in Calais Brave Rescue by Marriage Demand
In Calais a condemned man Jesse Dullart pleaded for life by declaring to a fair young woman named Loree to marry him if she saved him. The crowd pressed for a wedding, the executioner delayed, and King Edward IV authorized clemency with the condition that Loree wed him. Dullart married Loree instead of dying, a rare turn of fate echoed later in Rover where a thief’s fate was avoided by a marriage plea.
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Calais
Jesse Dullart
Bailleul-en-Flandre
London
Satan
Dullart
Bailleulois
Jesse
Renada
Therca
Louie
Flanders
Artois
Picardy
Pontius Pilate
Edward
Rover
Hautvilliers
Chicago Tribune
Bowser Tries to Test Physiognomy and Misfortune
Mr Bowser adopts an old tramp disguise to prove his wife wrong about judging character. He tests strangers on the street for charity, but faces swift rejections from a resisting public and ends up sleeping in his bed after a failed attempt to expose truth about misfortune.
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Mrs. Bowser
Mr. Bowser
Shylock
Rascal
Ja‘l
Culinary Conceits From Practical Kitchen Tips
Collected household hints cover bread preparation for cold weather and kneading surfaces. Tips include using raw potato to fix fat in doughnut frying and pouring water through a colander to separate grains. Other advice suggests adding milk to potato boiling water for whiteness and soda with salt when cooking cabbage.
Odd Barn Visit Sparks Polite Dinner Banter
A fragment from the New York Journal, the Chicago bride and her groom recall a minister’s invitation to visit again, while the Detroit Free Press notes a playful exchange about engagement and marriage. The Life magazine quip mentions Piggy Williams and a once silly betrothal.
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Chicago
Detroit Free Press
The Gimilet Screw Inventor Earns Millions
A simple concept from a little girl sparked the creation of the gimlet screw and propelled its inventor to financial success, amassing millions from the idea.
Fanning the Flame engagement quip from Life feature
A witty exchange about lasting love and an engagement ring appears as a light moment in Life magazine. The couple jokes about renewing the ring if passion fades, illustrating a playful view on commitment.
Looking Out For Papa Tea Showdown
A four year old girl waits for her father to return for dinner. Her sister vows no tea for him, but the child secretly retrieves her pennies and offers them to buy Papa a cup of tea, hoping to mend the rift.
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Annie
Papa
The Little God of Love Laughs on Stage
A stage dialogue reflects on why audiences laugh at cynical love jokes. Howes muses that people are fooled by love or desire to be fooled, while Barnee considers the comic appeal of such jests. The exchange hints at romantic irony.
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Barnee
Howes
Supersensitive Children and Care for Delicate Natures
A Rochester Herald opinion contrasts supersensitive children with fragile plants, noting that nervous, highly strung youths react to harsh words like a delicate plant to cold treatment. It urges more light, warmth, care, and affection to nurture their development.
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Rochbester
Baked Bananas Offer Nutritious Breakfast Option
Baked bananas are nutritious and suitable for those who dislike raw fruit. For preparation clip ends slit skins lengthwise without removing them and bake fifteen to twenty minutes. Serve by removing skins and sprinkling with a little sugar.
How to Care For Pearls Ash Root Advice
An old fashioned pearl care tip suggests storing pearls with a piece of ash root to preserve luster. The method's logic is unclear, yet the note asserts it is a proven fact worth using despite skepticism.
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New York Herald
Broiling Bacon In the Oven
How to broil bacon in a hot oven using a folding broiler over a roasting pan. Turn to brown lightly on each side to achieve perfect cooking, minimal grease, and the right crispness.
Little Conveniences for Housekeeping
A homemaker should have small tools for chores. A short handled broad paint brush cleans window sills and an old toothbrush washes around glass ensuring neat, easy work.
To Stop a Gas Leak
Guide advises sealing a gas leak by filling the hole with soap and whitening until a plumber arrives. It notes the same method can address water leaks in a pipe as a temporary measure.
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