Opportunity Drawn for Disgraced Men in New York Letter
Three figures Bradney Neeland Barnes and Floyd Malet receive letters from Peter Milman offering a possible chance to reclaim status in society. Barnes seeks a comeback while Malet a struggling sculptor weighs a trip to Milman s house and the promise of funds and renewed influence.
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M. Floyd
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Rodin
Meunier
Malet
Milman
Fifth Avenue
Bradney
Manhattan
Peter Milman
Neel
Barnes
Milmun House
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Daynes
Joayne
Milinun
Neeland Barnes
Door Knocker Hides Mystery Behind Tall Entrance
Floyd Malet opposes the austere Milman home while sculptor admires its stoic, shielded facade. Fleming Bradney arrives, drawn by the strong sealed look of the abode. The group wonders who and what lies beyond the high door as the doorbell rings.
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Floyd Malet
Milman
Astor House
Oxford College
Fleming Bradney
Bradney
From The Start A Gentleman's Descent From Comfort
Peter Milman a retired American gentleman of the old school falls into penury due to a friend's misfortune. After learning of Haze Brewer s suicide Milman hires a French butler Achille Lutry who speaks no English to replace his longtime servant Sneed. Milman writes to professors Fleming Bradney Floyd Malet and Nee land Barnes once regarded as failures.
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Peter Milman
Haze Brewer
Brewer
Milman
Achille Lutry
Sneed
Lutry
Fleming Bradney
Floyd Malet
Neeland Barnes
Milman Dinner Impressions Stir Cone of Status
Neel and Barnes object to Achille as Milman hosts a dinner with Floyd Malet. Peter Milman treats Achille as least important while Bradney notes wealth and taste. The scene hints at a science scandal and a path to regaining status as cocktails flow.
One Eye Her Oculist Son Turns Joke On His Mother
A New York Sun piece recalls an oculist son who jokes about his mother boasting of his skill. She tells a near sighted man her son can do anything with eyes, but the man reveals he wears a glass eye, turning the boast into humor.
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New York
New York Sun
Aztec Beliefs and Eucalyptus Gum Tree Names
The Aztecs worshiped gods they believed caused diseases and others who held healing knowledge. Separately, the bark of several eucalyptus species yields a resin, giving the tree its name gum tree.
The Second Mrs Caperton Stuns the Caperton Household
A visiting narrator learns Roberta Caperton has left, leaving behind her widowed husband Reginal Wade and Sybil Cramer as the loyal secretary. The revelation shows a wealth, a family split, and a new Mrs Caperton quietly shaping the home while Sybil remains steadfast.
Bravery and Death in the Desert War Cry Scene
In an epic desert battle a rider named Pallal charges a Turkish force, shouting Tallal twice. He and his companion are struck down by rifle and machine gun fire as both sides pause, the moment captured by Col. Thomas E. Lawrence in The Revolt in the Desert.
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Pallal
Anda
Pallas
Tallal
Col
Thomas E. Lawrence
French Women Vote Debate Grows After Boncour Bill
Paris debates in light of the Boncour proposal for universal mobilization pressuring for women suffrage. Parties agree women have a role in defense and government, but immediate law remains doubtful as conscription logic prompts broader equality.
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Paul Boncour
Chamber
Paris
Christian Science Monitor
Gigantic Wood-Crush Testing Machine in Madison
A huge 30 foot tall machine at Madison Wisconsin by forest products laboratories can crush large wood columns with jaws that close like eggshells. It can exert up to a million pounds, testing wooden posts square in cross section at various speeds, from slow settlement to rapid impact, providing new data for architects and engineers.
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Madison
Wis
Forest Products
New Style Feed Mill Promises Quick Ground Feed
Anglo-American Mill Co offers a versatile feed grinder that combines attrition and hammer mill action. Capable of grinding 100 lbs of grain to fine fineness with 30 to 50 percent less power, it claims faster profits with capital. Complete mills range 2,500 to 25,000 per hour, starting around $750, with a free booklet titled The Story of a Wonderful Feed Mill. 4106 Kenedy Ave Owensboro Ky.
Alligator Living Theme Prompts Budget Pet Comment
In a playful exchange Tom notes an alligator can live six months without food. Harry responds that such a pet is affordable, reflecting a lighthearted budget remark.
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Tom
Harry
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