Unlucky at Cards and Uneasy Goodbyes in the Snow
A cold night tale follows three returning card players, Donelson Morton and Edith Wilson. Tension over a loss leads to flirtation and a hinted confession as they walk home through deep snow, ending with a farewell at Edith's doorway and a whispered promise.
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Donave
Euchre
Donelton
Prise
Morton
Donelson
Miss Wilson
Jack
Edith Om
Frank
Edith
Modety
Jim
Morten
Miss Are
Sheree
Mr. Morton
The Seagull Fish Pirate and The Pin Pope Language
A New York Sun excerpt laments seagull protection hurting fisheries while citing gulls as fish pirates. It also pokes fun at ping pong slang and schoolroom form, presenting a playful, period voice on language and manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Barrister Tom Nolans Story Told By Judge Russell
Kuewmit recounts a story about Irish barrister Tom Nolans before Chief Justice Shea of the Marine Court. The barrister argued each point with rhetorical force, the chief justice interrupting with a terse “Denie” and later “I thrust your honor will hear me with patience.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuewmit
Horace Russell
Tom Nolans
Shea
Marine Court
Justee
Point 2
New York
Ex-Judge Miles Hoffman Narrative From Arkansas
The account from former Arkansas judge Miles Hoffman, reported in the New York Times, recalls a night when he woke ill and nearly fainted. His wife, startled by the episode, described Hoffman's quiet improvement followed by a fear she might have caused him to wake if she touched him.
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Miles Hoffman
Arkansas
Weldorf-Azoria
Hoffman
New York Times
Traces of Mawan Unearthed in Greenwich Park
A park keeper in Greenwich park London exposed foundations of a villa with a sixteen foot area. Only loose tiles were found and antiquarians show great interest in the discovery. Nearby notes discuss unrelated items including notable births and a pensioned remedy advertisement.
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Greenwich Park
London
Jolly Joker and Potent Remedies in Hazy Ad Page
A jumble of patter and products from early 20th century ads. The page touts Phaos Cure, Tumins Wisami Oil, Defiance Starch, Wall Street cynicism, poultry goods by Javelle Mfg Co, Putnam Faceless Dyes, and Red Crow Ball Blue. It also drops lines about life lessons and a Catarrh cure treatment, with multiple brand plugs and mock-optimistic quips.
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Daily
Tory Fab. Co
Edith Frank
Paris
Edward
Fampus
South Spencer
Mass
Elis Howe
Howe
Atszander Dumas
Victor Hugo
Alexander Dumas
Hugo
France
Dodd
Totas
Pantheon
Catia
Rey
Phao
J. W. Ones
Minsespolla
Minn
Jan Naan
Atlas Oats
Kaine
Arch St
Philadelphia
Yor
Wey
Defiance
Wall Street
Javelle Mfg Co
Putnam
CIA
Science
Hall
Balla
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Sola
Dragelets
T. H. Mars
Wisconsin Cavalry Regiment
Dunning Street
Chicago
Moccey
Peruna
Iit
Pernna
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Eureka Chemical
la Crosse
Wis
Tower Bosto
Smith Refining CO
Council Bluffs
Balesien
Holland Clyer Cal
Sehunin
Canada
Manitoba
Assinibuis
Sumientchewsn
Alberta
Avias
F. Pedley
Orlawa
J. & Crawford
Ninth St
Kansas City
Laning-Harris Coal and Grain CO
Kangar City
Union National Bank
Fansus
Sis Corey
Alee Sraink Po
Wosthrock
Malas
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Company
Monticello, Il
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