Lolita Finds Talent in Short Story Class
Lolita, a shy student, submits a heartfelt short story in a Southwestern class taught by Mr. Warrill. He praises the work as alive and commercial potential, encourages submission to magazines, and hints at the grit needed to become a professional writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Vita
Lolita
Mr. Warrill
Miss Farrar
University
Marlon
Mr. Warril
Nother
Theese
Miss Jingle
Wellesley
Southwestern
Indy
Whimsical Max and Paul Jones Tell Europe Visit Tales
Paul Jones of the University of Pennsylvania recalls a Europe trip mentioning Max Beerbohm. He describes visiting Rapallo on the Italian Riviera and recounting a behind the scenes Joyce story. The exchange ends with Max joking he would retell it if told again.
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Max
Paul Jones
University of Pennsylvania
Europe
Max Beerbohm
Hla Yilla
Rapallo
Italian Riviera
James Joyce
Joyce
Nat
Lolita Forbes Slips From Harsh Suitor To Writing
Loneliness drives Lolita Forbes to Chicago where she falls for Harvey Torrence. After discovering his true nature she seeks refuge with Gertrude Watson. A confrontation with Fred Watterson leads Torrence to hire a fighter. Lolita spends a night in a police cell. A stranger lawyer helps her next day with funds and college tuition coverage. she begins writing short stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lolita Forbes
Harvey Torrence
Gertrude Watson
Lolita
Fred Watterson
Torrence
Watterson
Explorer Witnesses Erupting Volcano in Hellador Journey
Joseph H. Sinclair of the American Geographic Society reports a perilous expedition to a smoking volcano named Treventador in Hellador. He reached within seven miles of the crater, observed multiple explosions, and gathered data while natives avoided guiding him due to strong superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Sinclair
American Geographic Society
Hellador
Sinclair
Treventador
Milks Emulsion Credited With Saving Boy's Life
A Birmingham mother recalls her 18 year old son recovering from double pneumonia and four prior battles with pneumonia after using Milks Emulsion. She reports 125 bottles given over time and credits the product with restoring health. Ad copy notes availability from The Milks Emulsion Co. and a money back guarantee through local druggists.
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Joe
Birmingham News
A. Bradley
Avenue D
API
Birmingham
Ala
Milka Wmulsion Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Advy
Gulls Attack Strawberry Tart at Belfast Clambake
A seaside clambake in Belfast Maine entertained guests as a flock of seagulls swooped in after foraging, attacking a plate of strawberry tarts while sparing the apple tarts. One bird slipped away with a tart fragment, chased by others along the shore.
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Belfast
Maine
Treasure of Louis coins found near Sant Malo
A hoard uncovered during building demolition near Sant Malo France contained numerous coins from the Templar era. Most pieces bore the image of King Louis x. x, valued highly by numismatists for their historical significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sant Malo
France
Philippe le Bel
Louis x. x
Chesterton on fashion and folly in a cryptic note
The article reflects Chesterton’s defense of women’s dress and taste, contrasting rational goals with quirky fashion myths. It mentions trousers and a top hat as irrational fantasies, and hints at a connection to a California church project involving Olea from Stoke Poges churchyard and the Church of the Little Pow near Los Angeles.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
America
California
Gray
Atlantic
Little Pow
Los Angeles
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Servica
Higin
House of Usher
Pa- Hee
Harvey
Gertrude
Warrill
Bayer Sanufactyls
Walown
Cuticora
Malden
Mass
Uan
Crawford Avenue
Chicago, Ill
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