End of a Romance in a Midwest Shop Window
Opal and Florence Geampus meet a former admirer, Henry Slumpus, who reveals a long absence after a quarrel. He recounts travel to the Far West, business success and fits of fortune, and that Florence became a widow. He learns Grampus left a fortune invested in a russet shoe business, while Slumpus now runs a blacking operation in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coupte
Awhley
Copalon
Henry Stumpus
Florence
Slumpus
Busines
Grampus
Tam
Sam
Mr. Slumpus
Harry
Intelligence of Cats and Their Delicate Affection
A London Spectator passage extols cats as sensitive, intelligent companions, likening their loyalty to humans and their subtle bonds with owners. The piece recalls cat show scenes at Crystal Palace, notes a queenly, shy demeanor, and tells of a large Oxford cat who endures humiliation at a rat show before joyful reunion with children. An immigrant at Castle Garden arrives with a nine month old baby weighing a notable amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Palace
Gate
Vashti
Christ Church
Oxford
Cate
Bin
London Spectator
Castle Garden
Ancient Roman Nuptials Describe Marriage Rite In Detail
The article recounts a Roman wedding ritual under Venus and Juno, detailing the bride dressed in white and woolen belt, a torchlit procession, the spinning symbol, and a doorway ritual. The groom greets the bride with a key, asks her vow, and they sit as the marriage contract and dowry are established, followed by a ceremonial banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavan
Venus
Birde
Soewo
Virelas
Juno Domiduea
Gomn
Caiun
Cass
National Review
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One Hundred and Eighth Regiment
Iad
Leipzig
George Morita Wahl
Atlantic
Emall
San Francisco Chronicle
Atubises
Popular Drug Store
Wright
Halladay
Henry Brown
Yair
Init
Pyrirtox
Vitaliaing
Enivirtlonis
Aleulne
WAAC
Jon
Lasalve
Califorsta Visegau
Serftia
Ariel
Dueas Jay
Mickore
Csisipees
Ana
Boise
Thiuminila
Santa Claus
Star Store
Opera
James G
Cnkes
Masa
Newmarkets
Ronk & Baughman
Clum
Jim
Ving
Alma
Potts & Martin, Real Estate
Detroit, Lansing & Northern ME
Tharret Cosiene
Burr Gree
Ieee Ae
Sustat
Gadng Novith
Gel South
Hue
Detroit
Tye
Tomes
Leon
Belles Pease
Laree
Buckion
Arnica
Ed Hebd
ChUteing
BB Webb
Thes African
Toledo
Ann ‘Arbor
North Michigan
Arbor
Vivien Ars
Rte
Ile
Nate Jonetiony
Brantie
Massa
Will Wiatwitt
Barts
Tetu En Smith
Drowiars
OUP Bissell Carpet Sweeper CO
Grand Baylis
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