Violets and a Long Ago Love Recalled at St Cecil's
A poem about violets, memory, and a past romance by E. Matheson. Dorothy, a refined city woman, gains new vitality after visiting St. Cecil's Church with Katy and the rector. A remembered kiss and a possible new love with the pastor unfold in a reflective, melodramatic reunion with consequences for her quiet life.
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Dorothy
Bess
Ben
Miss Dorothy
Katy
St.Cecil’s Church
St. Cecil’s
Father
Dolly
St. Cecil's
Dally
Goodby
N. O. Times- Democrat
Maria Mitchells Advice on Self Reliance and Scholarships
A reminiscence from Mrs Nendall on Maria Mitchell the Nantucket librarian and astronomer. She led a frugal life on a small salary,journeys yearly, and bought books for herself. In a Vassar journal she argued against full scholarships and urged self help and practical schooling for poor girls.
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Mitchell
Atheneum
Vassar
Aerial navigation visit links Chanute to Wrights and Lilienthal
Le Monde Illustre notes Octave Chanute's Paris visit and praises his pioneering work in aerial navigation. It describes the Wright brothers’ two-story box kite craft, Lilienthal’s experiments, and the shift from propulsion to balance and steering before adding engines.
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Octave Chanute
Paris
Europe
le Monde Illustre
Chanute
America
Chicago
Wright Brothers
Dayton
Langley
Hiram Maxim
Lilienthal
Messrs. Wright
Dog Shows No Clear Reasoning In Box Latch Experiment
English professor Alexander Hill reports on a fox terrier trained to open a wooden latch to reach meat. After delayed testing and scent distraction the dog finally opened the box only when food was inside, leading Hill to conclude the animal did not demonstrate true reasoning.
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Alexander Hill
Terr Rier
Hill
Reserved Judgment Quip Attracts Dry Moment In Court
A San Francisco case sees Judge Greene presiding as an Irish attorney, not well educated, questions a reference to Browney on Frauds. The judge asks pronunciation of Greene, and the lawyer cheekily replies he will reserve judgment until the court rules on the current point.
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Greene
San Francisco
Browney
Greeney
Salt Lake Tribune
How to Keep a Husband at Home essay tips
A reader asks Mr Happyhome for guidance on keeping a husband at home. The response emphasizes steady communication and practical advice, reflecting a lighthearted newspaper tone typical of a readers column.
Paper of Chinese Origin
A brief note on papermaking attributes tracing its origin to China. It claims invention 123 years before the Christian era and mentions the broader impact of paper production.
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Westville
Indiana
London
E. Matheson
Chamber
Herrace
Mr. McAllister
Ellen Frisell Wyckoff
Maria Mitchell
Chanute Aeroplane
Wright Aeroplane
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