Mister Wolseley Aims at Khartoum and London Gossip
A garbled column blends names like Mister Wolseley and Lord Randolph Churchill with remarks on Khartoum, Cleveland politics, Miss Nevada, Ada Sweet, and British influence. It weaves editorials on public cleanups, pension offices, and Irish American pride, ending with a note on a Washington mood and a wary UK-tinged tone.
The Hotel Clerk and a Town Tale of Loss and Resolve
An aging traveler bleeds into memory as a clerk handles a room and a family story unfolds. A daughter pleads with a father lost in drink to return home, and in a cold night a renewal of love and responsibility emerges as they walk away from the hotel together.
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Hotel Clerk’s Questionable Skill in Room Assignments
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Memorable Albie County lawyer Nicholas Hill
A historical Albany Argus tale recalls Nicholas Hill a sharp forthright attorney famed in the Albany area. An anecdote shows him apologizing to a politician Brown after harsh words at a political meeting. Brown replies to move on, but Hill insists on admitting villainy and deception.
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Farmland Ostrich Keepers Face Food Shortage
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