The Last of the White Wine and a Family's Strife
In a French farm setting, old Father Bolleux confronts crises after his wife’s death. Marie, his daughter, falls ill amid battles over land and marriage, while Martha questions the old man's greed and control. The doctor arrives as the family's tension peaks.
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Father Bolleux
Father Botleux
Holleux
Exe
Mother Bolloux
Turatius
Father Bofloux
Martha
Jodee
Bolteux
Vres
Fense
Jacque
Marie
Atom
Bolleux
Marieithrod
Robert Leray
Brees
Michel
Mare
M. Rouvier
Healde
Marte
Father sacrifices vineyard for daughter's life in tragic cure
A Paris area vintner faced ruin as his daughter Martha contemplates marriage to a man aided by Robert Leroy. The old man chooses to secure Marie’s future by accepting a risky offer to sell his vineyard and wine stock. He dies after toasting with Leroy, his last act a pledge to protect his daughter’s life.
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Robert Leroy
Phen
France
Witte
Martha
Cadaux
Boileux
Jacque
Leroy
Leruns
Marie
Sticking to their guns in face of heavy shell fire
From The Sleep of Ladysmith by R J McHush a firsthand account of Civil War artillery crews under bombardment. The narrator describes guns firing through smoke, shells exploding near the battery, and gunners maintaining nerve while high losses occur among enemy troops. He condemns the decision to keep such troops armed with an inferior field gun.
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R. J. McHush
Tash
Pall Mall
Europe
New Fast Train to Chicago via the Santa Fe
Leavers Topeka at 2 00 p m and arrives Chicago at 7 40 a m. Train carries free chair cars and Standard Tourist Sleepers to Chicago. No 6 leaves Topeka at 4 40 p m arriving Chicago at 9 30 a m. Trains connect with eastern routes for Michigan and Northern Lake regions. TL KING Agent Topeka Kan.
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Topeka
Chicaire
Chicago
Michigan and Northern Lake
KING
Tupeka
Kan
Humor of the Day in a Chaotic Montage
A collage of quips and cartoons from various papers lampoons politics and daily life. Jokes touch China policy, optimism in politics, hotel stays, missing lamps, and missing words. A playful snapshot of early 20th century humor and satire.
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Kansas Avenue
Topeka, Kansas
Oxford
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Kansas
A. T. Pigg
Postoffice
Kansas Medical
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The
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Bighed
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Walter
Harper's Bazar
Dimley
Tharpe
Dimiey
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New York
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Evening Bulletin
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Mr. Gump
McKinley
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Miss Wilington
Kirtley
Ateratere
Hall Litho. CO
Jackson Street
Kansas Ave
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Grace Cathedral
Lean Perrins
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