A Night of Cards and Mirth at Mouquin's
A restless New Yorker returns from travel and meets a radiant girl at Mouquin's while shuffling a pack of cards in public. An old man and a mysterious uncle join the scene as the narrator threads an anarchic fantasy with flirtatious intrigue leading to a cliffhanger.
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What Women Do in Politics and Peruna Almanac Ad
A 1906 Bowles reprint argues women have influence through education and reform, praising Mrs Logan and suffrage pioneers while claiming tact is vital in politics. It notes women as teachers, advocates wage equity, and critiques political club effectiveness before endorsing Peruna as a household remedy.
Women gain political clout and improved elections
The author praises extending female suffrage and women serving as state representatives. He notes calmer balloting, less violence, and brighter prospects for better political methods, hoping the best communities elect the highest class of representatives from suffrage states.
Women as Driving Force Behind Reform Movements
The piece asserts that women have been the inspiration and strongest force behind major reform efforts in religion temperance social and municipal reforms crediting them as the primary untiring workers who drive progress.
The Subtle Power of Women Across History
The author argues that a woman’s strength lies in tact and intuition, often unacknowledged. She notes women’s influence grows when they remain reticent and let male allies claim victories. He praises those who support husbands or dedicate themselves to causes, suggesting unmatched potential in an ideal partnership.
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Man Uses Local Paper Clippings to Lure Wife Home
A Springfield man devised a ruse to bring his wife back from a visit by sending her copies of local papers with selective items clipped out. Within a week she returned home to uncover the scheme and learn what he did not want her to know.
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Edwin Markham’s favorite story on the golden rule
The Brooklyn based tale shows Edwin Markham’s favored take on do unto others before they do unto you. A gambler neighbor on a public square explains his life rule by striking the bench and asserting he cares little what happens to others as long as it does not affect him.
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British Ambassador James Bryce Keeps Energetic Outdoors
James Bryce, newly appointed British ambassador to the country, though aged 63, remains avid for outdoor exercise. His favorite pastime is mountain climbing, and he serves as president of the English Alpine Club.
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Dean's Kidney Pills Bring Final Cure for Bridgeport Woman
Mrs. Mary Wagner of 1367 Kossuth Avenue Bridgeport Connecticut says five weeks in bed with kidney trouble showed continual bearing down pain backaches headaches and dizzy spells. She reports improvement from the first box and a final cure after using five boxes. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Shakespeare as Novel Hero
A Danish author Sophus Banditaz writes a striking novel featuring William Shakespeare as its hero. Queen Alexandra, who read the original, urged translation into English and the English edition will be dedicated to the queen.
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