Sincerely Yours Phrase Inspires a Delicate Proposal
A playful note on the line Sincerely yours becomes a catalyst for a shy proposal. The speaker recalls a girl who writes Sincerely yours to friends and rivals, debating whether the phrase is cold or sincere, and asks if she would consent to a brief life together.
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United States
Brean Day
Napoleon
Barnes Dilemma Ends in Happy Union in Vicarage Tale
In a Cassell's Magazine narrated village drama, Mr Barnes, a curate, is entangled by a love triangle with Miss Dulcie Bulmar and Miss Gwen dolen. Misunderstandings at a conservatory scene spark fever and rumors, resolved when misread affection leads to eventual marriage to Miss Gwen dolmen after Easter the following year. The vicar and Verity remain nearby as support.
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Bulmar
Charley
Poe
Mr. Barnes
Char
Miss Bulmars
Verity
Mr. Bulmar
Miss Arnot
Barnes
Mr. Verity
Gwendolen
Dolcie Bulmar
Bocashake
Gwendolen Bulmar
Mrs. Farmer
Mr. Farmer
Miss
Winchester
Dolcie
Carde Ve
Miss Dolcie
Gwensole
Lucy
Cassell
Why Tom Ballard Was Pardoned
The Syracuse Standard notes President Cleveland cited extenuating clemency in the Tom Ballard case, labeling him the king of counterfeiters. Ballard, a physical wreck, has served fifteen years of a thirty year Albany Penitentiary sentence amid a hush about secret service urging a pardon.
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Syracuse Standard
Cleveland
Tom Ballard
Secret Service
Washington
Albany
Real Estate Valuation Ties to Population in New York
The article notes how New York's real estate assessment grows with population. It compares 1880 figures showing $842 million taxable property for 942000 people to $942 million for 1206000 people, and current estimates of 250 million in taxable real estate for about 1,000,000 residents, illustrating per head valuation changes and the shift from specie to coin basis.
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New York
Hints for Coolness from the New York Times
A carpenter notes growing use of removing sashes and windows for better ventilation in summer. In warm climates inhabitants adapt homes and habits to stay cool, making houses that fit both hot nights and winter rigors. The trend includes coats worn without vests to maintain a cool temperature.
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New York Times
Harp Oni Ago Law of the Pre
Fragmentary text references a law or legal matter from a historical source. The readable portions suggest a discussion of legal principles or codes and possibly a court or official action, but specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
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