Kiss of Children Evokes Bitter Quietude in England Magazine
A poetic excerpt titled The Kiss of Children appears in England Magazine, reflecting on childhood innocence and its ache for peace. It contrasts prayerful pain with lost virtue and memory, suggesting a longing for a truer, better world as the kiss of little children awakens a reflective hope.
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Chiltren
Nohler
Englund Magazine
United States
Peru
Chile
Bolivia
Bolly
Oas
Boliivia
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Belivia
Congressional Junta
Ita
Congressional Party
Pacific Coast
South America
Andes
Brazil
Argentine Republic
Sufferin Nate ends long-suffering reputation in Mancanese tale
Nate Preslo known as Sufferin Nate defies fools, defends Curly, and quits passive suffering to seek a city marshal post. After a memorable street confrontation and a dog tied to a tail prank, he rises to office, faces threats from Buckley loyalists, prosecutes wrongdoers at the Double Eagle, and wins re election.
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Nate Presto
Nate
Rip van Winkle
Wight
Mr. Preslo
Bin
Curly
Jim Calkins
Jim
Red Front
Nosey Price
Bill Kiley
High Pines
Riley
Letty
Airth
Let
Demure Episcopalian Prank Ends With Mouse Slipper Surprise
A sewing circle tale notes a demure young woman in gray cashmere and a gray chip bonnet who lightens Lent with a prank. Her black suede house slipper hides a gray suede mouse with bead eyes, causing terror and table hopping among members. The joke worries her, fearing the rector may hear.
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New York World
Girl’s pocketbook recovered after lake front chase
Miss Gertrude Grimes, a Chicago stenographer, pursued by a thief who grabbed her pocketbook on Washington Street near Wabash Avenue. The suspect fled toward the railroad tracks and was captured by Officer Henry Meyer. the stolen item was recovered, and the man identified as Sullivan Allen was charged with larceny and disorderly conduct.
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Gertrude Grimes
Lake Front
Chicago
Washington Street
Wabash Avenue
Illinois Central
Henry Meyer
Sullivan Allen
Pee Ee Larceny
Punishing an Egg Stealing Servant on a Train
A train passenger recalls trapping a houseworker who stole eggs by carrying them in a bundle. He cracked eggs to reveal theft, causing the girl to grow nervous as the bundle neared her home, ending with the eggs awkwardly in her hands.
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Buffalo
Express
Home Cement to Mend Firebricks for Stoves
The New York Tribune notes few housewives know a simple home cement to join broken firebricks. A fireproof soapstone paste mixed with common salt mends cracks quickly, lasts longer than quick repairs, and should replace damaged bricks rather than neglect them.
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New York Tribune
Umbrella Thief Risers Pocket Trick Noted in City Rack
An uptown man with three silk umbrellas carries a handle that lets him slip the umbrella into his pocket after placing it in a public rack. He says he never worries about losing it since no one would steal an umbrella left unattended. Queen Victoria and secretaries question royal mistresses in a baffling anecdote regarding favors to young lords.
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Mandle
Philadelphia Record
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