A Single Stitch in a Frayed Tapestry of Fate
In a reflective verse, the speaker contemplates a flawed pattern and a stitched thread that spoils the intended design. The imagery centers on a loom, a crafted plan, and the struggle to repair or alter the course when the weave fails. South Coolidge appears as a setting or signatory element.
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South Coolidge
Gentlemen Convicts on the Nonesuch Adventure
A Boston writer recounts the 1870 voyage of the bark Nonesuch from Philadelphia to Pernambuco. After losses at sea and a mutiny attempt by convicts picked up near Cayenne, the crew accepts the escapees as a disciplined, helpful crew. The convicts are landed on Brazilian shores and later disappear from authorities’ reach.
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Nonesuch
Philadelphia
Pernambuco
Bahamas
Windward Islands
Cayenne
Capain
Amazon
Not Above His Business
A young Brodhead from a wealthy family pursues journalism at a daily paper. He works as any reporter, keeps his wealth private from family staff, and once reveals his identity with a pointed quip about being a reporter.
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Brodhead
Craig
Young Brodhead
Webster the lawyer and orator in public life
The Century notes Webster rose in fame as a lawyer and speaker prompting friends to urge a return to public life. He served ten days as a presidential elector and briefly sat in the Massachusetts legislature. He recounted this period with a characteristic story to illustrate his service.
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Webster
McMaster
Massachusetts
Pickled Railroad Ties Across the Nation
Railroads including the Burlington Santa Fe and Southern Pacific operate tie plants using a zinc chloride solution. Ties are placed in airtight cylinders, air is removed, steamed, and then saturated with the chemical under high pressure to extend life and durability.
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Burlington
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Philadelphia
Hanging Fracas Over Missing Horse Stirs Dawson Town
In Dawson an early morning scene shows a man hanged from a tree near the hotel. An old man pursues justice for a horse theft, clashing with the hangman over the ten minutes given to the condemned man.
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Dawson
Waal
Hoyle
M. Quan
Moving Pictures and the 50 Second Rule
An interview with a moving picture expert explains that a standard 50 foot film runs at 16 frames per second and appears to last minutes due to rapid action. The piece details meticulous rehearsal to fit action into 50 seconds and recounts a famous accidental bulldog gag that became a hit across Christendom.
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E.pert
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Brlar
Theatrical Influence on a Confidence Man
A man with a heavy mustache objects to wholesome farm dramas calling them a moral influence. He recalls being a confidence man and fears stage productions push him to plot after shows, while critics praise the plays as virtuous.
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Washington Star
A Day of Excitement at the Postoffice
Reporter notes a lively scene as townsfolk react to a revolving storm door installed at the postoffice. Mrs Freely wandered inside the door prompting a spontaneous rescue effort to keep mail service running for the town.
Of Again on Again Letters Return Requested
A brief dialogue shows a woman demanding the return of her letters while the man agrees to send them the next morning and hints at a subsequent visit tomorrow evening. The exchange, styled as a domestic skit, captures sharp wit and social tension.
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Philadelphia Press
Fragmentary Verse on Embellishments and Music
Fragmented lines describe decorative flair and a banjo played in fear or avoidance. The text hints at playful boasting and social display through ribbons and music, with unclear narrative or context.
Reduced
A patient is told by another doctor that the injury is merely a sprain. The doctor remarks that this is one method to reduce an ex fracture as noted in the Detroit Journal.
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Detroit Journal
Touching Him Up on the Boulevard Racers
A nimble pair in a fashioned cutter jog the boulevard with their old horse Dexter joining a street race. Ephraim struggles to rein in the animal while Angy scolds the prank, the ruckus drawing amused taunts from bystanders as the couple finishes two lengths ahead.
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Ephraim
Dexter
Angy
Eph
Detroit Free Press
Family Visiting Sparks Summer Trip to Chicago Suburb
A letter from George is read aloud as Mrs Bilkins plans a summer visit to Chicago suburb Austin. The note says he has rented his house and the family will host a long visit next summer, prompting anticipation and nervous excitement.
Humorous quip from Indianapolis Press on a tough dad
The Indianapolis Press recalls a story of a man who reacts to news of a deceased family horse with a burst of exasperation, shouting that he will be utterly shocked. The anecdote contrasts the blunt humor of a gruff character with a father's stubborn optimism.
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Falen
Indianapolis Press
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