Among the Books: Modern Setting and Strong Prose Rise
A mixed critics review notes improvements in Margaret Horton Potter’s latest romance, mixing modern settings with medieval echoes. The piece praises thoughtful, scholarly treatment of women’s lives, likening Lenore and Lady Wleannie to strong, pious figures, while evaluating The Mille of Man as a candid political drama and a provocative contemporary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Horton Potter
Bentieworman
Yoan
Daughier
Mata
Onmis Doubtlces
Leroy Fhem
Wleannie
Lancia
Abita
Lenore
Twiluene
The Mills of Man by Philip Payne reviewed in Chicago
A Chicago story review praises The Mills of Man as a vivid analytical novel of modern urban life. It portrays Chicago as a raw, democratic, industrial hub built on steel and grain, with strong focus on its architecture, economy, and social tensions.
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Mills of Man
Chicago
Philip Payne
McNeilly Company
Cnet
Flom
Venice
Nowers
Randolph Nansom
Neon
Neon's Tragic Death In the Reversit of Ittooks, “Camphaaine
Windowed Moments at the Public Library and Art
Mary MacLane recalls a crowded library scene where a French artist Chavannes opens visions of poetry science and music. She lists vivid sights from battles to lambs and celestial light, weaving memory into a vast meditation on art knowledge and silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Carthage
Gottie
Vanedale
Mint-Meadows
Chavannes
Cone Family Story by William W Cone From Topeka
A historical sketch profiling the Cone family origin and travels, describing a 1879 commenced book with 68 pages and many half tone portraits. The piece cites The National Review and British imperial trade debates, noting optimistic views on empire economics and policies discussed by various authors and editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane
Topeka
Willam W. Cone
Miscouri
America
Cone
Book Notes Fall Titles Feature Noted Authors
The article reviews important fall books and highlights works by Mrs. Lindsay and Dr. Lindsay, who heads education in Porto Rico. It notes new histories by Okey and Botton King, vivid art volumes by Ward, and a Venice story praised for color and tone. Also mentioned are Ricuen Wie and Macmillan plans for a Venice themed release and Boston items like Jean Pees.
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Reception
Lindsay
United ‘States
Porto Rico
Thomas Okey
Botton King
Modern
M . Ward
Au Chao
Venice
Saul
Publishers announce new books by Seton Kipling and Duncan
Recaps move from Rudyard Kipling and Ernest Thompson Seton to Norman Duncan Newfoundland tales. Notes on Chinese letters by Wu suggest cross cultural views. Wagner praised for grand stature yet noted as hard to read due to rapid handwriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure, Phillips & Co
Newfoundland
Norman Duncan
Duncan
Pean Coast
What Makes for Happiness
A Harper's Weekly fragment argues happiness eludes purely from health and money. True happiness needs balanced body mind and spirit, with measured work and occupation sustaining spirit and discouraging excess in any area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Weekly
Bowser's Night Off Sparks Domestic Tension
The piece depicts Mr Bowser and his wife in a strained domestic scene over a night out gone awry. Bowser recalls attending a club, while Mrs Bowser teases him about dreams and belief in his own restraint as tensions rise and a storm looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bowser
Mia
Bowser
Plato
Mr. Howser
Drinking, Disputes, and Domestic Upset at Home
In a strained scene at home one partner accuses the other of drunkenness and assault after a late return. The conversation shifts between insults and apologies as they recount the incident at the door and in the hall. Neighbors hear only muffled quarrel before breakfast eases into a tense but hopeful chat about reconciliation.
Cattlemen and Sheep Raisers Debate Water Lands Split
Dispute over public lands used for cattle and sheep seeks a permanent legal division between sheep and cattle owners. The national association urges Congress to settle rights on arid lands, allowing either sale or purchase for irrigation, with railroads referenced in proposed plans.
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Congress
National Association
Wickrmn
Tthueaio Mn
Alternate sections along tracks to aid cattlemen leases
The article argues for alternate sections along railroad tracks to be granted to cattlemen, aiming to untangle coal rights with no initial legal basis. It notes US livestock industry investments, crowded New York rail termini, and a travel boom as people finance autumn trips. It highlights bankers moving crop needs without New York calls, signaling western prosperity amid strong wheat demand and farm wealth.
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Congress
Livestock Industry
Leslie
United States
New York
Inevnewr
Enfort
Europe
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Fhrst
Beck
Joseph Addison
Gorham
Mary Maclane
Boston Public Library
Herbert
Stone & Co
National Review
National Review of London
Knig- Nehimper
Joseph Chamberlais
Taita Department
Episodus Merce
Montreal
Carnegie
Scotland
Glasgow
A. Maurice Low
L Rie Holmes
Macmillan Company
Mark Antony Ee Rowe
Boston
Jean Pees
Marion Crawford
Gilbert Parker
Old Quebec
Fortress St New France
Howe
Alzo
Ernest Thompson Seton
Doubleday, Page & Co
Beton
Rudyard Kinelings New Books
Epteraiser
Wu Preentiy
Chineng
Fouth
Sarita
vFaik
Motive
Charlen
Wagner
Bowseer
Caufornia Aig
Louisville
San Francisco
Cal
Scene Fig Syrup Co
Allence
Sam
Sharpe
Iso
Lew
College OF the Sisters OF Bethany
Kansas
Episcopal Church
Taras
Vassar Princetor
Caty Wweraity
Sein
Ero
Fotanss
Bright
Waithy
Franker
Millspaugh
Barbour Walker
M. A
Toneka
Kansan
Portland
Union Pacific
Kansas City
Denver
Pullman Palace
Pullman
Pacific Coast
Kust
Fulton
Kansas Wesleyan
Capitol Building and Loan Association
Kamans Avenue
Teab Dence
Miesouri & Kansas Tels Co
Penn
Mexican Herald
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