Debating Decadence in France and Public Uproar
The piece questions how to define decadence under President Jordan and discusses France Switzerland China and the United States as examples. It weighs happiness population growth and national progress while noting political squabbles and upcoming political acts in Washington Illinois and beyond.
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Jordan
Stanford University
L'Ambassadeur de France Jusserand
France
Pasteur
Christ
China
Christendom
Republic
Switzerland
Pick Out Brightest Star And Wish Your Friend Well
An old French custom inspires a reflection on friendship as the narrator urges picking the brightest star in the night sky to name after a dear friend. The speaker lists diverse friends across ages, races, and means and vows to wish them well from Beattle’s starry season.
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France
Beattle
Sbe
Salvation Army
Pay Streak amusement park drives laughter and relief
In a lively account the Pay Streak offers a chaotic, humorous escape from daily drudgery. Patrons laugh at a bumping Tickler ride and watch absurd scenes while the author notes the park’s clean fun, music, and cheap thrills that lift spirits and justify returning tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stltea
The Wood Winds Sing and the Trees Sigh
A poem evokes the wood winds singing and leaves breathing a lullaby. It frames mystery and ancient years, with pine boughs swaying and moss on an old trunk. Mother Earth offers rest and peace, close to God, through nature’s crooning music.
Fragmentary Remark on Getting a New Item Replaced
A short, unclear quote about sending an item to cleaners and receiving it back, with intent to obtain a new one. The line hints at a practical exchange but lacks context, names, places, or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epotied
Bees Invade Harrisburg Capitol Prompt Goose-Chase Graft Tale
Harrisburg Pennsylvania reports three swarms of bees in a week near the governor’s office. Governor Stuart and State Zoologist Burface scramble to deter the insects, with Burface promising to sell insects and seek graft anew at the capitol.
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Harrisburg
Pennsyvania
Stuart
Dr. Burface
Capitol Park
Capitol
Bobby Armatrong Succeeds in Grand Evening Dress
Bobby initially refuses the town party in church clothes but Letty Burgess plans a daring disguise. After a swift change, he attends the high school cors have her, endures an ice cream mishap, and faces a planned repayment by Brother Jack to stay out of the parlor.
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Bobby
Letty
Bob Armatrong
Letty Burgess
Hobby Armatrong
Burgess
The
Staten
Jackie
Robby
London
Latty
Brother Jack
Wetan
Anid Jack
Bla Sister
Jack
Aida
Chaperones for Canoeing Parties Stir Local Resort Scene
Police lists show few chaperone couples after 7 pm on the river as young people demand oversight. Miss Susan Wentworth, 45, says Wellesley girls paid 60 cents an hour plus a liberal tip for chaperone services, while she and Ida, a year older, recalled the arrangement.
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Wellesley
Susan Wentworth
Ida
Mary’s Remark Stuns Sunday Class Lesson Twist
A Sunday school scene ends with Mary interrupting the teacher Miss Lizzie by noting she could talk without moving her lower jaw. The class of girls, except Mary, are restless as the teacher seeks engagement. The Delineator for duty.
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Mary
Lizzie
Fragments on Love and Social Folly in Old Verse
Disjointed musings on courtship money lenders and marriage. A speaker riffs on love’s uncertainties and male vanity, noting romance, drunkenness, and parental relief amid social awkwardness. The piece hints at songs about mothers and fathers and the quirks of dating etiquette.
Twain Addresses Baltimore Girls Mentions Self-Control
Mark Twain spoke to St Timothy's School for Girls in Baltimore urging restraint. He warned graduates about smoking drinking and marriage excess, emphasizing disciplined choices for young women and noting advice attributed to Edward F. Martin of New York.
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TOR
Mark Twain
St. Timothy's School
Baltimore
Edward F
Martin
New ‘York
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