The Greek Tutor Helps Richard Derring Rise in College
Richard Derring returns from winter woods to his mother’s farm and, urged by hermit Seth Kinney, begins Greek study. Kinney’s tutoring helps Derring pass entrance exams, win professor approval, and gain college popularity. He overcomes heartbreak from Emily Hutton and meets Helen Gordon as he advances in journalism.
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Richard Derring
Jerusha
Emily Hutton
Richard
Edwards
Derring
Seth Kinney
Kinney
Tom Bishop
Emily
Derringe
Ince
Helen Gordon
Vee
Helen
The Studio Pair and a Private Promise
In a bohemian studio, a painter and her male friend share a deep bond without marriage. She insists they avoid promises, while acknowledging past love and duty to family. He remains devoted, visiting daily as they navigate happiness, restraint, and the chance of future commitment.
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Grace
Bohemia
Co Ip
Derring
Seeds misnamed bread and pigeon seed lesson miscue
In a New York city school a pupil corrects a teacher about seeds. The class brings oats wheat or corn for a gardening lesson. A girl explains that the yellow grain is pigeon seed and not corn, a term locals use in her block.
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New York
A Home for Spirits
Andrew Hale a recluse who recently died by his own hand at Lebanon Oregon kept a house with about twenty additions. each small room housed the spirit of a departed friend. The home held curious items including shoe strings, clocks, musical sets and various articles, much of which likely cost Hale over $2,500.
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Andrew
Hale
Lebanon
Ore
Hostess returns from first trip abroad amid hotel chatter
A guest asks if she really went to Rome. The hostess replies she is unsure and hints her husband always bought the tickets, reflecting a light social moment from the London Opinion.
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Rome
London
Opiniorg
Charity's mantle worn by long unused skinflint tone
An ironic line laments frugality masking neglect and outdated generosity. It suggests a person keeps a costly virtue in a closet, unused, revealing moral fatigue and misplaced priorities.
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Charity
Idhanas
Boy cured of eczema after Cuticura remedies
Mrs A J Cochran from Philadelphia reports her six year old son suffered severe eczema for two years. After using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills twice daily, the inflammation reduced quickly and the condition vanished. She recommends the Cuticura remedies to others.
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A. J. Cochran
Columbia Ave
Philadelphia
Charity by Proxy in a Curious Street Meeting
A prudent Oregon statesman, walking with a friend, meets a beggar with a tale of woe. After listening and questioning, he tells his companion to give the man a quarter, illustrating cautious generosity amid poverty and prompting reflections from Life and Pope.
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Oregon Statesman
Statesman
John
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