Century Poem Fragment on Old Mothers and Sabbath Quiet
A lyrical depiction of elder women, their quiet grace, and timeless memory. The speaker notes calm Sabbath calm, deep eyes, and aging as silver threads, recalling old garden walks, roses, and loves.
Mexican aristocrat hosts lavish Navidad display amid gossip
At Don Juan Nepomuceno Mata's poised posada the Nacimiento of opal and wax dazzles guests with azure silk and crystal moss. Rumor swirls as Elenita Mata marries an American engineer, provoking Juan Nepomuceno's rage and a clash over consents for a new American-owned company amid hard times.
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Juan Nepomuceno Mata
Don Juan
Mexico
Don Juan Epomuchie
Pan Juan Nepomuceno
Artificia Ilfork
Joseph
Juan Nepomuceno
Ctv
Juan Neponceno
Chapultepece
Juan ‘Cheno
Terco
Leencone
Elenita
Jefe Politico
Juan "Cheno
Child Finds True Posada in Santa Noche Tale
In a San Francisco Argonaut recounting, Juana Nepomucena Lincoln y Mata, a five year old girl, seeks lodging for the night and is welcomed by Don Juan Nepomuceno. The scene centers on a heartfelt reunion with Carlos Lincoln, revealing a found child and restored family bonds during a Christmas pageant.
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Bethlehem
Judea
Cura
Sala
Don Juan Nepomuceno
Senor
Uuti
Mamada
Papacito
Posada
Ike
Santo Ninos
Don Juan Nepomucene
Caballero
Juana Nepomucena Lincoln Y Mata
Juan Osyisers
Senor Arviaga
Senor Mata
Juan Nepomuceno
Carlos Lincoln
San Francisco
Bookman notes extended edition of Decisive Battles
The Bookman discusses an expanded edition of Sir Edward Creasy's The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World adding eight new battles. It praises historian treatment of new events and cites commentary on Sedan by German commanders. The piece also touches on Twain adaptations and other literary notes with period reflections.
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Edward Creasy
Worl
Sedan
Appalling Italian Earthquake Toll Through Centuries
A grim catalog outlines Sicily and southern Italy quake disasters from ancient Rome onward. It lists cities struck such as Pompeii, Catania, Naples, Messina, and Ischia with deaths ranging from thousands to tens of thousands, noting major events in 1137 1698 1783 1905 and others, with totals culminating in about 110000 killed across seventy five years.
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Oeen
Sicily
Sauerdak Gay
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Vesuvius
Catania
Calabria
Naples
Rimini
Aquila
Abruzel
Palermo
Messina
Torre del Greco
Kingdom of Naples
Terugia
Macchia
Italy
Isle of Ischia
Stromboli
Calabrica
An Impertinent Question
A young man rushes into a restaurant and asks for frog legs but the waitress retorts that rheumatism slows her walk, delivering a sharp reply as the brief scene ends.
Tongue tied suitor writes love note to Peachblow
Miss Oldgirl asks if Mr Snilkins is sincere about loving her more than words can tell. Miss Peachblow remarks he is tongue tied, suggesting doubts about his feelings.
A Grand Duke In Impressive Quiet Authority
In St Petersburg a four year old czarevitch ends prayers with God hurrah. The future ruler shows understanding of duty and rank while enjoying a playful moment with Alyosha and sisters. The czar orders no petitions before twelve and guards the heir from political pressure. The queen notes his grave demeanor and the child’s growing responsibilities.
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Sarevitch
St.Petersburg
Czarevitch
Tol
Thas Alyosha
Thateis
Haydng
Alyosha
Ragland
Reval
Hita
Evarevitch
Olater
Peterhof
Union of the
Black Hundred
Father and son exchange a sharp horseback ride remark
A father taunts his son about falling during a ride, asking if he cried. The boy replies he did not cry but spoke one word, the same one his father would have used: punch.
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Melendez
Juan Nepomuceno
Quintin
Aishonor
Efentta
Rosita
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