Frigid Temperament and a Lawyer’s Fatal Truths
In a flourishing city a courteous lawyer named Thomas Seward grapples with a “frigid temperament” towards women. A dying client, Walter Burns James Stanley, reveals a past embezzlement and a family secret, forging connections to his half sister and a son named Thomas Darling. The tale ends with revelation and a new marriage.
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Woodland
Alfred Darling
Thomas
Dr. Ashton
Mr. Seward
Thomas Darling
Kate
James
James Newton
Mr. Stanley
Seward
Stanley
Darling
Ashton
Vision prompts cyclist to join the League of American Wheelmen
A cyclist recounts a dream vision that led him to join the League of American Wheelmen after delaying his application. He describes nearly losing a $100 bicycle on a trip and waking to realize he had not yet joined, then promptly completing membership upon returning to New York.
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League of American Wheelmen
Wheeling
New England
Fall River
New York
First Jersey cows amaze city boy on grandpa visit
A city boy visiting his grandfather in the country gawks at Jersey cows and the milking stream. The Sunday school superintendent asks the class to finish the lilies quotation as a girl in a pink dress cites Sullivan’s glory as words echo the scene.
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Jersey
South Side
Sullivan
Length of Earth's Shadow Explained in Eclipse Study
A historical note describes the Earth's shadow as a 864000 mile long cone with Earth's diameter 7926 miles. It states that at over 3 moon distances from Earth in space, the shadow would shield a traveler from the Sun on the night side. Sun diameter 866000 miles, Earth-Sun distance 93000000 miles.
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Earth
English Stage as Mr. Bapst Narrates a Martyrdom Scene
Mr. Bapst recalls Miss Nelginn an actress identified as maitresse du Roi Charles Jr who played St Catherine. He notes her line to those about to remove her body after martyrdom urging Stop ye accursed hounds I must rise and recite the epilogue.
Petroleum spirit usage and aging health tips in a mixed ad article
The passage notes petroleum spirit as a solvent in silk and wool work and its flammable, possibly spontaneous ignition under dry cold conditions. It then shifts to health ads, touting Malted letters, Stomach Bitters for aging, and sleep aid claims. It includes miscellaneous quotes about speculation, a laxative syrup, and a cure for coughs, finishing with a saying on mind and body attire.
The Vegetarian and the Lady Dialogue Exchange
A brief dialogue contrasts meat eating with moral and aesthetic concerns. The vegetarian decries meat for irritability and ugliness while the lady questions the claim, prompting a playful exchange about dietary choices.
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Aving
Thomas Coward
Tom
Frank Ashton
Lawyer Seward
Walter Burns
Colorado
James Stanley
U.S
Comstock, Sages & Company
Rialto
Chicago
New Bicycle Workers’ National Union
Kennedy
Donald Kennedy
Roxbury, Mass
Boston
Jonmn M. Purdyw
Parker
Balsam
Omaha Stove Repair Works
Enon
Leer
Bon
St. Jacobs Oil, Eee
Walter Baker & Co
Walter Baker & Co., Limited
Dorchester
Mass
Hamlin’s
Wizard Oil
Wizard Oil CO
Scott
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