Judith Bartelmy Confronts Editor Over Father’s Article
Judith Bartelmy visits the Advance to demand an apology for a morning article accusing her father, Judge Bartelmy, of dishonor. She questions Wheeler Brand about his possible authorship and meets with managing editor McHenry who refuses to name his writer and asserts the piece will stand.
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Judith Bartelmy
McHenry
Moore
Wheeler Brand
Grand
Brand
McHeery
Nolan
Judith
Mr. Brand
Wheeler Reveals It All In Tangled Family Drama
Brand launches a violent start as Wheeler confesses to writing a hot Lansing case story. Judith confronts him with ruinous stakes, fearing exposure of her father and her own future. He claims no choice but to follow the path despite her pleas. To be continued.
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Brand
Judith
Wheeler
Color of His Coat
The story highlights Professor Virchow known for blunt speech and sharp replies to students. A Berlin classroom moment shows him in old clothes asking a shy student about the coat color. The student answers that it was once black but now any color except white, and the student is passed.
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Virchow
Berlin
Dowager Queen Alexandra: New British Queen Dowager
The Dowager Queen Alexandra, widow of Edward VII, becomes queen dowager of England. At sixty six she may influence national destinies or withdraw due to sorrow, deafness, and age. She remains religious and active in nursing aid through the royal national fund and trained nursing work.
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Alexandra
Edward VII
England
Great Britain
Charlotte
William IV
Prince Albert Victor
Royal National Fund For Nurses
Scented letter paper crafting tips
Advice describes making scented paper by adding flower oil to writing ink or blotter scenting. Recommends avoiding direct oil on the letter and suggests several methods to perfume paper for a nicer feel.
London Bank Clerks and Their 19th Century Dress
A London Telegraph reminiscence notes that early bank clerks wore extravagant ensembles from long flapped coats with large pockets to knee breeches and silver buckles. It contrasts their opulent appearance with spartan meals bought from butchers and cooked at nearby pubs, while hinting the tavern social hubs shaped clearinghouse traditions.
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London
Greenwich
London Telegraph
Rare wild beasts and mythic missing links in exploration notes
A far flung list of prized species desired by zoos and menageries. Kadiak bear, coal black jaguar from South America, two Amazon birds the bell bird and lost soul, a black hide rhinoceros from Burma, and a mysterious duck killed beast of New Zealand are mentioned with speculation on sightings and origins. Darwinary speculation about a true lizard bird is noted.
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Zoological Gardens
Burma
New Zealand
Darwin
Why He Was Gallant
An anecdote from the Philadelphia Telegraph recounts a stout woman pushing into a crowded car, grabbing a strap, and trampling a man’s toes. He offers his seat, she thanks him, and he explains his action was self defense rather than kindness.
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Philadelphia Telegraph
A Quaker Tale Sparks Debate in Village School
A short school composition about Quakers ends with the quip that Quakers never quarrel, followed by a boy’s ironic line that “Paw is a Quaker, but I really don’t think man is.” The remark appears in the Delineator column under a lighthearted note on language and character.
When He Bluffs Do Not Be Fooled Says Star
The Washington Star notes a sharp bluff in card play as a character named Doe Biggings refuses to reveal his whereabouts until he is home to explain where he has been.
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Doe
Liu
Washington Star
True friends share joys and sorrows together
A reflective saying notes that genuine friendship implies shared feelings in both happiness and hardship rather than solitary joy or sorrow.
Mother teaches independence for an only child
A mother explains raising an only child to avoid selfishness and gossip by fostering self reliance. She limits visits, sets aside days at home alone, and encourages the child to find activities like study, reading, or work to build inner resources and calm.
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Mary
Jane
Good Use For Picture Postals
Mrs. Frank O. Lowden wife of a Illinois congressman has created a scrap book project using picture postcards. Her five daughters sort cards by country, write city histories beside each card, and study geography. When finished the books are donated to hospitals or homes for disabled children, aiding charitable causes.
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Frank O. Lowden
Congress
Illinois
Florence Pullman
Danish Pedagogues and Literary Union Call to Limit Capital Letters
In a joint session the Society of Danish Pedagogues and the Danish Literary Association urged the minister of education to require public school teachers to restrict capital letters to sentence starts and proper names. They argued that excessive capitals confuse readers of Danish and that the language would improve by restrained use.
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Society of Danish Pedagogues
Danish Literary Association
Minister of Education
A Beautiful Alloy by Dr Roberts Austen
A new alloy blends 78 percent gold with aluminium to create a brilliant purple metal reflecting ruby hues in light. The compound is noted for beauty and potential jewelry applications though aluminium will not replace steel or iron broadly.
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Roberts Austen
England
Harper's Weekly
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Harriet Ford
McBeery
Advance
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Lover
Boston Transcript
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