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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1896
Page
6
A fragment from the Chicago Post presents a quirky, dialogue like scene with a child figure asking Why repeatedly. The text contrasts hints of guidance and restraint as the elf character responds with questions. The tone is whimsical and reflective on childhood curiosity.
An elderly Cromer narrator recalls an engagement twice thwarted by fate. Lettie, a young woman, reconnects with Maj. Jack Pendarves at a Christmas masquerade while a mysterious elder relative, Aunt Lettie, is revealed as Miss Treherne. Gilbert Tresilian, long thought dead, returns as Lettie’s forgotten lover.
A stone marker near the St Augustine gates recalls Itolomate Tolomato a Seminole chief. The crude inscription praises his memory and calls him a chieftain gentleman. The piece notes tourists pass by unaware of the grave and its peculiar lettering. A Bristol bird fancier then stories Poll the parrot at court with a royal scene and a sharp demand for twenty pounds.
A Philadelphia Call essay argues physiognomy reveals character and warns against trusting appearances. It cautions that blue eyes or candor may mask deceit while imagination and judgment shape perception. The piece notes faces conceal good and bad, urging study of the face as a guide.
A collection of wry lines and banter from early papers. Jests about prosperity, widows, bloomers, long speeches, class snubs, and glass eating mix with regional quips. The tone recalls Chicago, Cincinnati, Washington Star, and Detroit Tribune wit across eras.
A dramatic editor praises restraint in criticism noting veteran critics gush over young actresses and neglect balanced judgment. The exchange highlights a preference for measured reviews and the value of thoughtful appraisal over enthusiastic hype.
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