Prospero and the Russian Czar in a New Novel Review
A critical notice of Henry Fiend's Prospero set beside the Russian court tale. The piece praises vivid dialogue and vigorous movement, highlighting John and the American impersonating the czar’s envoy, with compares to The Prisoner of Zenda, noting price at $1.50 and the Topeka seller M. J. Zephener Book and Stationery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure, Phillips & On
Henry Fiend
Lea Sli
Elkins
Annie
John
Nile
Serthern
Hesa
St. Petersburg
Horeaki
Tha
Denver
M. J. Zefener Book and Stationery Company
Topeka
When I Was Czar A Thrilling Romance Adventure
A new romance and adventure novel by Arthur W. Marett Ront, published by Frederick A. Stokes Co of New York. The author offers no preface or introduction, plunging straight into the tale with brisk pace and dramatic scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czar
Arthur W. Bmarete
Tin Prederick A. Stokex Company
Ew Tork
Ona
Dee
London’s New Story Marks Jack London’s Rising Fame
The piece profiles Jack London as a rapidly rising writer whose early works paved a fruitful path to major fame. It notes his rough youth, limited schooling, and self-made education at the University of California, with his Sea Wolf serial set to run through the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lon
Fen
Natere Cou
Nardenine
California
Son Pracciess
Eruar
University of Californias
Upam
London
Conaider
Parpeeey
Bias Hessie
Piedmont Heights
Oakland
Ragland
Fraip
Coday
Mitte Bea Wolfs
Jack London
Tasiars Renters
Fife
Wolf Larsen
Anecdote of Thackeray and the American Family Dinner
An excerpt from Miss Lancy We Besters Introduction to William Thackeray recounts an anecdote about Thackeray meeting an American family. Thackeray’s private secretary Eyre Browne brings a Gilbert Stuart portrait, sparking playful remarks about whether Thackeray approves of a dinner invitation. The scene shows Thackeray’s charm and social ease during the Boston visit.
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Tinckeray
Trown Hythe
Tim
Caplen Crowe
Boston
Gilbert Stuart
Washington
Bostom Museum of
Ast
Sr Eyre Browe
Thackeray
Turing
Cohen
Fragmentary notes on Mr Thackersy and public perception
The excerpt discusses Mr Thackersy and a diner scene where laughter at a certain eerie notion is noted. It mentions mistaken impressions about Washington and a misconcension in America that affected views of a passage stirring sensitive feelings, with stray remarks about a person’s qualities and conversations.
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Thackersy
Faust
Washington
Burt
Ameria
Mr Bell's New Book Adds Another Scottish Dialect Tale
Review excerpt describes Mr Bell's new book from the Century Company, noting a collection of Scottish dialect stories featuring Mrs Lar ie and Mrs Munro among neighbors. Mentions humorous phrases, gentle corrections, and the book’s appeal for quiet home reading with a cream pink binding.
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Mra Au Lorie
Mra AU Larie
Mrs. Munro
Willie
Iankes
Dra. Munro
Merle
ArLario
Munro
Century Company
Books Attract Attention With New Titles And Translation
Various items about books drawing notice include Optimism by Helen Kater published by Marais. The Crowell & Co. work is to be translated into Japanese, with the translator asserting the essay will reveal two great powers in the progressive nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Kater
Marais
Thooes
Crowell & Co
Gatitieg
Wanderiam
Small
Maynard
Efisa Baith Guerri
Bustot
Misa Guerrier
Quincy A. Shaw
Japan
J.B. Dippincost
Miss Boegl
Miss Boegil
Elephant Drive in Siam Captures and Tragedy
Harper's February feature by Ala H. includes a royal Siamese elephant drive showing trained elephants pursuing wilds, with the Crown Prince’s support. The process yields spectacular danger, several deaths, and notable feats by the elephant corps and their handlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Harper's Magazine
Ala H
Burgoyne
Critics Praise Henry James Biography in Academy Review
Falmuna Goses comments that Life and Story by Henry James stands out among annual publications for its ingenuity and originality. The March issue notes strong demand and calls the Red Book a literary find while highlighting other works and tales in the same number.
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Falmuna Goses
Academy
Mgr
Henry James
Aig
Fecom
Pense
BM Lippmenn
Lanton Beauty
Am Pie
Mre
Woman's Club
Exilly F.jer
Gems of Religious Thought Across Denominations
A crust of devotional excerpts from various clergy and denominations. Topics include harmony with the environment daily life reverence interdependence of mankind and the relationship with God. Notable voices cited include Dr. Higerty Rev. J C Ager Rev. Mackensie Rev. J T Anderson Rev. Mason Rev. McNally Rev. John J Danlan and others.
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Christ
T. 3
Higerty
Methodist
St. Louis
J. C. Ager
Swedendorsten
Brooklin
Ray
Minot Simone
Unitarian
Cleveland
Hr. Mackensie
Presbyterian
New York
J. T. Anderson
Baptist
Lanslowne
Mason
Pittsburg
Paradise
Cty Dars
FL. McNally
Koopa
John J. Danlan
Natury
Niger
Our Tastes and Our Tasks in Life and Faith
Fragmentary text discusses living with faith in daily duties and moral questions. It references Rev Merriam and Rev Gal, mentions walking with God as central to life, and contrasts personal tastes with duties, urging a life aligned with religious calling and honesty in commerce.
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Wather
Seatford
Washington
Merriam
Congregationalit
Hartford
Comn
Walldin
Ute
Mrs Bowser's Story Tells of Seething Household Conflict
A domestic tale unfolds as Mrs Bowser confronts Mr Bowser about his jealously and mistreatment of the cook, who fakes illness to escape work. The couple argues through breakfast and a newsroom-styled kitchen scene, ending with Bowser planning to return to his mother and separate.
Unruly Domestic Tension Sparks Divorce Talk
Fragments show a strained couple amid chores and quarrel. The husband mutters about divorce while a wife’s frustration over finances and unfair burdens surfaces. A tense domestic scene unfolds as minor chores continue and the pair exchange terse remarks.
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Prospero
Walter Baker
Europa
Walter Baker & Co.Ltd
Dares
London's New Story
Bis
MR Bell
Misa Hosa Newmarch
Hendry J. Wood
Woort
Msn
John Lane
Mr. Wood
Wanderers
Gertrude Lynch
Ster
Mins Lynch
Fmerson Hough
United States
Tin Itoragy
Beat
Hough
Clay
Webster
Calhoun
Ari
Lippincott
Jacob A. Bils
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Outlook Company
Tahal
Adebieg
House of Refuge
Hall
Broderick Aldin Fai
Washington University
St Louis
American Book Company
Cincinnati
Chicago
Saxplexion
Newarke
FIAT
Lataperee
Rowan Mae
Hay Spectaltion Cov
Foltontinn Druggietar Tanseield
Kanone
Mr. Bowser
Joe
Tims
America
Ray Wah
Mike Fellers
Bebe
Trowker
Venney
Bowser
Dave
Ehadt
Jie
Howe
Ion
de. Wood
Norway
the State Journal
National Bank
Topeka, Kansas
State of
Kansas
Shawnee County
City of
Wm. Si
W. H. Rossington
Dr Haviey
Ig Pe Soomro
A. A. Robin Jasington
Wm. Sims
Chas. J. Lantry
Chasteed
Dh Devin Was ‘Stephens
Cz Hawley
Jt O
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Cat
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