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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1905
Page
93
A column mixes gossip and satire about ads in culture. A flirtatious woman laughs at her husband over a phone-book mishap while public eye mocks advertising's reach in novels and magazines. A theater actress recalls a Boston stay, a curious suitor, and lessons in love.
St Pauls Episcopal Church in Washington sanctioned a winter school for choir boy training led by choirmaster Ernest T Winchester. The program mirrors English cathedral schools, with expert instructors, free tuition, and lectures on church music history and hymns.
Pawnee Bill recounts the legend of One-eyed Pete McGoy a Dakota driver famed for daring fast runs from Deadwood to Bear Gulch with a four-in-hand team. The tale praises Pete’s skill noting a fatal stumble near Carbonate and his stubborn grip to reach the regular stop, challenging modern Ha Tattler eight teams.
An Ohio magistrate recalls a circuit judge famed for poor literacy who vows to "read up" in history and literature during vacation. The anecdote highlights courtroom banter and the habit of judges to learn beyond strict legal texts.
A reader describes a simple self soothing exercise to curb nervousness and aid sleep. She notes rubbing the forehead with one hand and patting the chest with the other, finding the circular hand motion calming and effective for her nerves though not universal.
A traveler recounts a day off in Baltimore area fishing on Chesapeake Bay. He rows, catches rockfish and other species after sore hands and long efforts, then learns the black boy helped with the boat, revealing a misheard line about rowing ability. The tale ends with the boy proving he could row.
At the Players' Club a comedian praised Mrs Neil Burgess for her plain modesty despite her artistic skill. A dramatic critic pressed her on realization versus idealization and subjectivity versus objectivity, but she joked she was like a bass drummer, unequal to the questions.
A young woman journalist hosts a tea for Wellesley undergraduates in an elegant apartment and reflects on her career. She recalls writing fashions and past struggles to earn meals while chasing celebrity interviews. She recounts seeking Richard Watson Gilder for a piece on young women in literature, but he offered a curt reply.
A fragmentary poem by Blanden ponders laughing leaves as long lived beings amid changing seasons. The speaker questions why leaves laugh at humanity and laments the losses of life and time, yet argues true mirth endures beyond dross and decay.
Untrimmed Hats in all shapes and colors offered at a special price tomorrow. Silk braid hats faced with black velvet described as stylish. Prices shown include 3.98 for select models and related headwear.
All shapes and colors of French Felt Hats offered at 99 cents and priced at 1.50 dollars for other selections. Attractive display of headwear with affordable options visible to shoppers.
Local shop advertises felt plaques in black and numerous colors priced at 99 cents each, with a dollar value claimed. The brief sale highlights color variety and a bargain price aimed at attracting buyers.
Hats for children in assorted colors offered as a fall piece. Promotion highlights a Tomorrow’s special price of 99 cents, marked down from 150 dollars, inviting quick purchase and display of value.
Advertisement notes trimmed turbans for ladies in popular colors offered at 150 dollars each with a special attraction mentioned, emphasizing availability and price. The fragment implies a promotional display item in a period newspaper listing.
An old sea captain narrates shipping days and a father who sent his son, a lively youth turned preacher to sailors, aboard a New York bound voyage. A ferocious southern storm tests the boy and the captain, who later aids a seaman mission minister and recalls the healing power of the sea. The tale blends shipboard peril, transformation, and faith on the high seas.
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