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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1905

Page

4

Defoe Labeled Great Liar Yet Immortal Realist

A Forum review casts Daniel Defoe as a great liar and spy while praising Robinson Crusoe as a lasting real treasure. Prof. W. P. Trent defends Defoe’s genius and notes the book guides readers toward simple truths and human companionship despite the author’s era and flaws.

Defoe W. P. Trent Trent Robinson Crusoe

Blunders That Hurt A Humble Writer Sights Social Slights

A reflective piece on injuries from others remarks and corrections that sting long after they are spoken. The author recalls childhood corrections, public shaming, and officious judgments from women, praising resilience and personal growth. The essay argues for minding one’s own affairs and helping others climb, noting human nature’s varied pattern.

Daddy Missy Ben Johnson Boston Mr. B

A Visible Duel in the Prince's Presence

Franks uses a staged confrontation to trap a French challenger as he asserts English honor and exposes a plot. A fencing rematch ends with the Marquis disarmed and humiliated, while Franks spares him to the prince's astonishment and the crowd's mixed shock.

Milord Eveston Napoleon Bourbon Guis Franks Francis Eveston Tom Saint John Marquis Tyre Diadain Prince George England Piccadilly

Rich man in a political intrigue and royal lunch

A narrator recalls wealth, a costly lunch with a prince, and ambitions for a military commission amid court intrigue. He notes past duels and political maneuvering, and hints at a forthcoming continuation.

Devenac Addington Duke of York Spain Goa Wellesley India Lord Melville Melville

Ballard and Ballads in a Distracted Age

A jumble of humorous verse and anecdotal snippets. The piece lampoons stage gossip, city life from Chicago to Bloomington, and a bread nostalgia interlude. It includes broad quips on longevity, courtship, and food observations amid light satire.

Chas H. Pletcher Chicago Board of Health Chicago

Fragmented Quotation Snippet About Beans And Wealth

A short, unclear exchange features Smithey and Ma Smithers discussing beans and doctored food. The dialogue touches on wealth and the idea of being kind to the rich while referencing autos and running someone down. The fragment lacks clear narrative or identifiable characters and events.

Smithey Boston Ma Smithers

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertises Domestic Remedy

An aged newspaper fragment touts Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney Co and Hall's Family Pills with testimonials, endorsing reliability and urging purchase through Toledo sellers. The notice hints a reward offer and promises direct action on mucous membranes.

Dolan Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney I. Walding Man Marvin Prasgiai

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