Moving. A comic sketch of May and domestic life
A humorous piece from a Chicago Tribune page describes the approaching May, domestic chaos, and shifting routines as spring arrives. It follows a man named George Herbert who courted Nettie Hayes, invited her to Patti's concert, and, after a swift courtship, she becomes Mrs. George Herbert within three months, amid gossip about his choice.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Patti
Nettie
Papa
George
Nettie Hayes
Belgravia
George Herert
Lulu
Dorsey
Miss Baldwin
George Herbert
Wall Paper and War Echoes as Nation Watches
A collage of snippets from public life and foreign affairs. Proclamations on language and naval fires mix with notes on executions, treaties, and finance as newspapers track Europe, Turkey, Russia, and the United States. Poetry interleaves with political commentary.
Trixy’s Rise From Waif to Loving Wife in Paris
Martin Bruce, an engraver, rescues waif Trixy from a tyrant and educates her helping her grow into a cultured young woman. She travels to Paris with an invalid aunt, later reunites with Bruce in Nice where he is blind, and their courtship blossoms into a devoted marriage built on care, resilience, and shared hardship.
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Martin Bruce
Martino Bruce
Tom
Trixy
Sam Jitng
New York
Trix
Mr. Bruce
Paris
Nice
Bonnaire
Connecticut
Megsgere
Winxy
Martin, Bruce
Martinf Bruce
Martin
Bukyo
Bruce
Heiress to uncle seeks wife amid comic flirtations
George Herbert, newly named heir, roams calling on hopeful brides. He visits Miss Lulu Granger, Belle Dorsey, Josie Baldwin, and Nettie Hayes, only to find each household fraught with distraction, mischief, and unexpected charm.
Amusing Courtroom Quip From a Boy Witness
A Detroit Free Press item recalls a boy witness who answers the judge with humor about where he and his family live. The exchange amuses the court as the boy says they live at home, provoking the judge to remove him.
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New York
Detroit Free Press
Michigan Avenue
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H. G. Davis
Kepler
Y.k. Woods
M. D. Pryiany
Washington Street
Beute South
Bride
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van Wert, O
W. M'Gavren
Egavren & Son, WD
Memen & Gipe’s Drug Store
AM Smith
Psurgeon
van Wert
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Bn Block
Main St
Ain
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Attorneys AT Law
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Heist
Ohio
A. J. Porter
G. Co. Glenn
Clesn & Porter
Joh Darnell
Heist’s Block
Alexander
G. M. Saltzgaber
James M. Barr
Ira P, Shissler
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Trave
Joseph
Cassel
Swineford & ‘Sons
Grocers
East Mahan & Clorkis Mill
General Biof
A. C
Graham
Washington St
Ivan Whr
Dino
Ipapean Sewing Machine Company
City Mills
van Kilo
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West Main St
Sllappanta
McGiffy
Wms H. Tuttle
United States
Boston
Carl Schurz
White House
Ocean
Admiral Porter
Georgia
Sitting Bull
Union Pacific
General Sherman
Europe
Philadelphia
Vatican
Russia
England
Stepas
Hunters’ Point
And
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Tetaif
Mr. Tilden
Eggt
Albany
Tilden
South Carolina
United States Circuit Court
Hdgefield
Barnwell
Hamburg
M. C. Butler
United States Senate
God
Earth
Thales
Harper's Magazine
Pomerania
Mecklenburg
Brandenburg
Leusitz
Elbe
Spree
Leusiitz
Germany
Rhine
Asia
Silesia
Poland
More
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Venita
Denmark
Orient
Wenita
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Sandhurst
Carshalton Reef
Reno
Jersey City
Logwood
Coyote
Grizzly Dan
Crook
Jersey
Painter
Illinois
Bochara
Australia
Beatrice
Mr. George
Lulu Granger
Belle
Josie
Nellie
Mr. Herbert
Herbert
Black Hills
H. N. Maguire
Jane
Deadwood
Jack
Virginia City
Nevada
Ored
Wit
Rth
Indiana
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