A Clew by Wire Or An Interrupted Current
In a Nelsonville setting Florence and I discuss a promise to marry if the bank robbery ties to her. I defend my innocence while Florence reveals Jackson’s shifting view and ulterior motives. Nighttime noises, a ghostly voice, and a hidden cellar propel me to investigate mysteries at home. I suspect a wire and cellar clues ahead.
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Costixton
Cross Roads
Florence
Thad
Alruce Jackson
Jackson
Nelson
Florences
Aml
Lasker
Mr. Jackson
Sind
Sue
Sarah
Sonntag
Chad
Nelsonville
Horace Jackson
Ariken
Mr. Morley
Morley
Ming
Morcow
The Turn in the Road and Belinda’s Funeral Prank
A humorous obituary tale follows Phil Scott and his late wife Belinda who, after years of spousal sparring, meet death. During Belinda’s funeral procession a bearer stumbles, a crash occurs, and Belinda quips from the wreck about waiting to die. The scene shifts to a later service with careful bearers and a sign at the previous mishap site.
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Phil Scott
Belinda
Phil
Emerson and Ruskin Letters Reveal Minds at Odds
In a Chicago Times-Herald feature the exchange of letters shows Emerson arguing with Ruskin’s life views. Taskin’s remark labels Emerson as mentally blank on art and contrasts his character with Ruskin. The Detroit Free Press quote notes despondency, while other papers comment on vanity and travel.
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Emerson
Loekin
Taskin
Ruskin
Oxford
Chilren
Timon
Detroit Free Press
Jokes And Wit From Old Newspapers Parodied
A collage of humorous quotes and exchanges from familiar papers like the Washington Star Chicago News and Tribune. Snappy lines feature clever banter about marriage dogs cake walks editors and Kipling style.
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Gerald
Jaggs
Chicago News
Dason
Maley
Chicago Tribune
Kipling
Puelk
Peterhof Palace Bed Chamber of Grand Duchess Olga’s Suite
The article describes the Peterhof palace bedchamber used by the First Grand Duchess Olga Nicholchevna and her attendants. It notes the suite layout, Canopy bed like Louis XIV’s, mirror alcove, and Sevres porcelain framed decoration. It recalls Nicholas I and Alexandra’s connection to the estate and Olga’s royal visit.
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Olan
Christopher Sly
M. Favre
Peterhof
Olga Nicholchevna
Nicholas I
Teterhof
Russia
Nicholas
Alexander I
Alexandra
Baltia
Finland
M. Faure
Versailles
Olga
Wurtemburg
Charlotte
Prussia
Stuttgart
Paris
Londan Trith
Changes Under the Ocean Cause Land Quakes
Prof Job Milne explains deep sea slide mechanisms that trigger earthquakes on land. Off Japan near the Tenegawa mouth, deposits accumulate at deep sea hollows and occasionally shift, shaking sea floors and adjacent shores, with effects reaching the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job Milne
Japan
Mr. Milne
Tenegawa
Reasoning in Morning Apparel Amid Odd Arithmetic
A Pittsburgh Chronicle snippet shows two roommates debating under shirts on a warm morning. One claims a single thin under layer keeps him cool, then jokes that adding a second layer would double the cooling effect. The exchange displays humorous rural wit and simple arithmetic.
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Allegheny
Calendar for January 1898 and scattered notes
Fragmentary calendar entries and dates for January 1898 with stray notes and names. Includes literary snippets and a brief social notice voice, mentioning Walker Male cyclers and dialogue snippets. Content is fragmented and mixed with unrelated chatter and early 20th century language.
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Harriet Smead
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Howard M. Yolt
J. B. Lippincott Co
Chicago Times- Heratd
Gail
Mamie
Washington Star
Weshington
Eben
Pittsburgh Chronicle
Aufreissele
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Ali
Jist
Olesleason
Fejes
Andren
Enod
Hood
Jake Rr
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