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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
7
A rambled review notes W A Fraser’s Thoroughbreds as the first turf novel and lauds its detailed race track depiction. It contrasts Fraser with Stockton and mentions other racing themed works by Chare Tele fie Cay Facer and Stratumene and Spells, highlighting the niche appeal to horse racing fans.
A fragmentary review details John Garther's Garden and the Stores Wed Therese, noting Stocktonian flavor and a mix of tales. It praises Trillionaire and The Vice Contort while highlighting character voices and witty plots, citing publisher Fortners and early reception.
Andrew Lahey offers a new volume The Dinontangiers praised for prose and verse in one of the most daring story collections. Critics note strong narrative voice and clever satirical turns though some parts read dense with allegory. The work, issued by Lorg mans Green & Co, aims to challenge readers with a complex, witty tale.
Fragmentary OCR of a 19th century novel narrative centers on love and family conflict. It mentions Eifie A. Row land and Eile Adelabde Rowlands, a Philadelphia company, and a tale following Louina and Levies with a cruel stepfather. The plot covers childhood abuse, forbidden affection, and social constraints.
A damaged fragment traces Irving's late nineteenth century literary life. It notes the author’s long interruption after a young love, the death of Ellen or Emily, and his years returning to work on the Knickerbocker History of New York. A faded embroidery piece recovers a family relic.
A literary survey discusses Christmas books, publishers, and readers with notes on prominent works. It highlights "Stories of Authors' Loves" by Alice Dina Laughlin and a biography of John James Audubon, recounting publisher battles, subscriber funding, and the baron Rothschild encounter in a detailed fireside reception of 19th century publishing.
Mile. Lussan discusses her views on marriage and the operatic life in detail during a Chicago visit after a concert with Charles Komni. She praises American women, desires no pets, recalls past stage injuries, and urges study in languages and music before seeking European training.
Fragmented lines reference La Garde Besley and de Lussan with mentions of Reina, France, and Mir, with vague allusions to beauty, tears, and a possible opera or ceremony. The legible text is sparse and lacks coherent narrative or concrete facts for a fuller summary.
The article notes straw is being used as fuel with success in the Dakotas. Farmers and villagers endure hardships from energy shortages as straw burning heats stoves and boiler rooms. It highlights widespread straw usage, including field stover and hay, to meet heating needs amid drought and poverty.
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