Why Spain Tries to Keep Little Cuba
Cuban exile Jose Manuel Ofacias in Washington recounts Cuba's heavy taxation under Spain. He notes taxes on imports and exports, cedula licenses, street access fees, professional levies, stamped papers, and costly marriage, death, and education costs. He cites widespread evasion and police pressure as part of the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cuba
Jose Manuel Ofacias
Washington
Walter Wellman
Havana
Rody
Tlavana
Cal
Hirvana
Cuba under Spanish rule outlined by critic
Mr Wellman questions Mr Machina on how Cuban funds are spent. The government is blamed for corruption poor roads limited public works questionable schools and scarce services. Leprosy isolation failed sewers and tree destruction are cited along with counterfeit coins and misused disaster relief funds.
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Mr. Wellman
Mr. Machina
Cuba
Cuban Conservatory of Music
Cithee
Haven
Savtligo da
Havana
Povernment
EneHel Symbonte
Paarvevka
United States
Uia
Spain
Mr. Macias
Winter joys seen through a window by Nichols
A nostalgic piece recalls seasonal changes from spring to winter viewed from a kitchen window. The author notes birds, blossoms, fruit, and garden sounds, then shifts to winter comforts like family gatherings, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and warm fires. The narrator, Sarah F Nichols, signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Christman
Mairain
Sarah F, Nichols
The Cheerful Idiot In Aboard Banter
A snippet from the Indianapolis Journal features a new boarder asking why ruling a bicycle resembles sailing a boat. The cheerful idiot replies in a humorous mispronounced flourish as the room reacts with varied expressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolia Journal
Bovatse
Ti the ruilhless Chinaman in Puck verse
A satirical ballad style poem describes a Chinese man walking with clothes in a basket and a calm demeanor. It portrays him as unbothered by taunts and disinterested in rights, with mockery and stereotypes embedded in the verse.
Chance Meeting on Moonlit Esplanade at Glengariff
Lilian and Geoffrey Lansdale share a moonlit boating encounter after a tense night of secrets. Lilian confesses love for Geoffrey amid jealousy and misgivings about Letty Linton’s marriage plans. Geoffrey reveals his own love, and they pledge to marry, sealing their decision as the night slips away.
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Lilian
Esplanade
Sweet Glengarilf
Geoffrey
Miss Linton
Letty Linton
Lillian
Jim
Geoff
Honor Bright
Westropp
Captain Westropp
Geoffrey Lansdale
Aunt Bessie
Mies Linton
Australia
South Sea Islands
Lanedale
Lansdale
Glengariff
Letty
Mamma
Ellenes
Lily
Jeoffrey
Mitchef
Foundlings
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Bowdet
Thad
Island
Chinaman
Bes
Erlea
Tle
Puck
Irving Bacheller
Doctor Pierce
Stoma
Karen? Maxson
West Rye, Rock Co. N
Daker, SR
Pillsbury's Best
Pillsbury’s Best
Pone
Tnew
Washington Ave
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