Among the Books and Notable Literary Snippets
A collection of brief notes on posthumous reputations and upcoming publications. Mentions Stockton’s legacy and Captain’s Tot Gate, Ferrara’s library anniversary with Ariosto facsimile, Mrs. Craigie’s Imperial India impressions, and anticipated biographies by Lord Heatonfield and Wilfred Meynell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Stacharm
Denis
Ber
Jong
Ferrara
Facalrnile
Ariosto
Orlands Furiceo
Tithun
Giuseppe Agnelli
Silk Culture in Chicago Promises Local Silk Industry
Albert Labarthe reports successful silkworm rearing in Chicago using red mulberries fed to worms, with 1200 of 1400 yards of silk per cocoon. He plans large scale planting and import of more silkworm stock, arguing white mulberries are scarce but not essential for initial production. The test aims to prove silk can be produced in the United States, potentially starting Chicago’s silk industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Albert Labarthe
Labarthe
Agricultural Department
Washington
United States
France
Loire
Labwrthe
James Dean
Meadows
Bowser's One Day Shows Quiet Household Turmoil
A whimsical piece sketches Mr Bowser spending a day at home with his wife left amused by small adventures. A front yard stone dog is toppled, a vegetable vendor causes chaos, and a weary Willie tramp disrupts the doorstep scene as Bowser sternly manages each incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howser
Mr. Bowser
Arelx
Homer
Col
Willie
Bowser
Serosa
Bose
Ross
Ar. Bowser
Boas
Milldam
ICE Man
Taneer
Hometown Happenings Predicts Pumpkin Crow Boom
Partner John White, a long-time resident, predicts a bumper pumpkin harvest exceeding prior years. The editor agrees, noting pumpkins must stay plentiful and affordable to ease worries of hard times. Fragmentary text ends with unclear continuation of the hometown column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Evangeline meets a traveling preacher in Acadia tale
A fragment from a rural paper blends a tramp at a Bowser residence with the ice man scene and a romance of Acadia. Evangeline returns to Acadian shores seeking Aunt Maggie, reuniting with Peter Grant as a sick relative awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masopeliog
Minas
Evangeline
Nisa
Gabriel
Bridie
Peter Grant
Knox
Culeen
Maxgle
Wolfville
Maggie
Miss West
Peter Granteo
Maisie
Vangre
Pater Grant
Fragmented scene of a distressed woman and aides at a hospital
The excerpt shows a beleaguered recovery scene with a nurse, a preacher, and clerical dialogue. A young woman receives harsh intervention while Evangeline asserts family ties and care. A nearby discussion hints at political failure and a striking remark about a brilliant young man who lacked political success.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank HK. Stockton
Flackmore
Jetter
Coraatete
Somerset
Boones
Larne
Lord Heatonsfield
Lord Rowton
Wilfred Meynell
Cardinal Newman
Cardinal Manning
Breadstone
Deells
D. Appleton & Co
M. Sto¢teriinek
le Tempe
Wilherm
Adam
Paris
Anthony Hope
Mr. Hawkins
Rhage
Rene
Youne Kidky
Tae
M. Louis Panda Baten
Angie Bo
Edwin J. Rawle i
Langulah
Dryden
Clapton
Tinele Chacha
Ene
Wien
Maria
Stark ‘Tiyain
Huma
Frank HR Stockton
Bowser's
Tang
Flowser
Tate
Day
Hugh
Webb
Hive
Weil
CB Lewis
Anadi
George Higgins
John Patton
Mill Pond
Windrl
Kalamazoo
Youne
Henry Taylor
Prise Friter
Taylor
Acadia
Dr. Price
Price Cereal Food CO
Food Mills
Battle Creek, Mich
Chicadd
G. A.R
San Francisco
Santare
California
Portland
Santa Fe
Laguna
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Williams
Kansas
Pullman Palace
T. L. King, &P&ta
Topeka
Timm
Tam
Merough
Phen City
Kansas Avenue
Sanat, Mogeme
Picage Record-Herald
Senate Sorghum
Sguren
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