Four Ideas Man in Paris Plotting State Downfall
A tale set in Louis XV era Paris follows De Lussac a visionary noble entangled with a secret society bent on toppling the state. He falls for the Austrian Madame Linden while police minister De Sartines tightens surveillance and a incriminating contract remains the key aim.
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Denty Mountjoy
Paris
Europe
Rousseau
Cafe de Regenance
Adame Linden
de Sartines
Police
Nptes
de Lusgac
Rous- Beuti
Vienna
de Lussac
Society
Richellet
Bastile
Madame Linden
Richelieu
de Lucsac
Minister of Police
de Cussac
S. de M
Monsieur Blanc
Madame la Baronne Linden
Seo
Sophie
Monsieur de Fleury
Versailles
Monsieur de Richelieu
Deste
The Count's Pursuit and the Bastille Visit
De Lussac, fleeing a dangerous encounter, is cornered by Beauregard and arrested in Paris. The pair travel by carriage toward the Bastille, where the fortress looms as a symbol of royal power and fear. The scene ends with the oppressive smell of the ancient prison and De Lussac facing an unknown fate.
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Pepe
St Honore
St. Antoine
St. Honore
Rue St. Antoine
Paris
Port St. Antoine
Rue de la Coutrescarpe
Forse de Jl'arsenal
France
de Lussac
Rawbridge
Beauregard
Monsieur Beauregard
de Lusgac
Franklin’s Autobiography Traits and Judgment Across Life
The memorandum sketches Benjamin Franklin as robust yet modest in stature with varied talents. It notes his musical ability, mechanical skill, and especially his sound prudence in private and public matters. He advised many, arbitrated disputes, and hosted thoughtful discussions for his children, stressing virtuous discourse at table. The text ends with a remark on growing cigarette use in Australia.
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Ben Franklin
Sen McLean Urges Federal Protection for Migratory Birds
Senator George P. McLean of Connecticut argues for federal protection of migratory game birds. He warns House action is urgent to prevent plant and tree diseases and stresses constitutional power, quarantine efforts, and the need to curb bird decline before irreversible damage occurs.
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George P. McLean
George P. Mel
Connecticut
Congress
Department of Agriculture
United States
Arbitral optimism in Roosevelt on Anglo American ties
The Boston Transcript piece argues Colonel Roosevelt favors arbitration over dictation between nations and foresees strong U S Britain harmony. It notes past frictions, the nineteenth century and 1812 era, and views the Ghent centennial as a joint American British event, not a German threat.
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Boston Transcript
Roosevelt
Ghent
United States
Great Britain
Alabama
Enidfer
Spain
Profecsor Muensterberg
Britain
Musical sands and echoes of ancient drum and chant
A St Louis Star essay explains how winds and water polish sand into musical grains that produce harmonious tones. It notes Cecil Curtis-Wilson's experiments showing sand grain shape and cleanliness affect sound, and cites places from Hawaii to Egypt where sand and rocks emit tones.
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Garrett P. Serviss
St. Louis
Cornwall
Thayés
Cecil Curtis-Wilson
England
Humboldt
Arabia Petra
Nile
Atlantic
Pacific
Interior Ants Ag
Wisconsin River
Kilbourn City
Miasiesippi
Carondelet
Hawaii
Carné-Wilson
Tesina
Two Personalities in One Woman Doomed by Hypnotism
Miss Beauchamp of Boston reportedly had three distinct personalities described to Doctor William Brown at King’s College. The 22 year old patient showed two coexisting identities A and B with contrasting traits and was treated by Dr Morton Prince using hypnotism to merge them into a single normal personality.
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Beauchamp
Boston
Jona
William Brown
King's College
Prince
London Mall
Superstition and Jurisprudence Reflections on Damages
An observant man on juries believes superstition heavily shapes damage awards. He notes people may double damages for alleged superstitious injuries like ladders. A barber quips about an uncle needing a wig, calling it a bald statement.
Oh George The Setter Run Over By A Taxi
Mrs De Flair frets as Fido the setter is struck by a taxi. Her husband suggests calling a taxi-dermist for the injured pet.
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George
Mrs. de Flair
Fido
Stax
Local War Vets Recollect Balkans Names Trigger St Vitus Dance
A nervous man recalls contracting St Vitus dance after Balkan names when he worked as a compositor on a local paper at the outbreak of war. The anecdote blends memory and regional wartime chatter with a touch of humor.
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St. Vitus
Memory improved after quitting coffee helps memory and nerves
A Kansas woman reports improved memory and calmer nerves after stopping coffee and using Postum. She credits better heart rhythm and stomach comfort, noting Postum tastes as good as coffee and requires no boiling.
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Kansas
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Jaat Wen
Oueptor
Fae
den Felieu
Rue de Etntak
Monsieur le Comte
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Monsieur Spraureazard
Leutenant
Iear Monsieus de Lussac
de Va
Ted Heron
House of de Lussac
de Lusanc
Monsieur
de Gussac
Harlancourt
Madame d'Hdriancourt
Sen. McLean
Uncle Sam
Jditeabe
Allige
Beetlea
Thia
Tila
Cet
New England
Palestine
Solomon Syid Herod
Ribel Kattinin
Judgemont Ja
Fou
Orntoré
Pinkham Medicing Co
Paxton Toilet Co
John L. Thompson
Bonn
Oeca Cere
Bioux City Pts
London
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