Free Scholarships Offered by Southern Shorthand University
The Southern Shorthand and Business University in Atlanta offers 145 $50 scholarships in shorthand or bookkeeping or telegraphy to Georgia residents. Contestants must submit names and addresses, and bring one paying pupil by January 15 1908. top county sender wins a free $50 scholarship. Additional pupils earn $2.50 each. details from A C Briscoe or L W Arnold in Atlanta.
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Poe Reading and Portrait Fragments From a Century Era
The passage reflects on Edgar Allan Poe showing details of his hands and face described as delicate and pale. It cites a Century Magazine item noting Poe’s refined appearance and the mystique around his character, with snippets of dialogue about a young man and his aunt.
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Reading and Talking Foster Mind and Conversation
A Washington Times excerpt emphasizes reading as lamp and conversation as exercise for the mind. It argues discussion sharpens opinions, resolves doubts, provides guidance, and sparks pursuit of useful truths like a vein of silver or gold.
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City of Three Kings and Its Cologne Roots
The City of Cologne is called the City of Three Kings because tradition says the three Magi are buried there. Legend places their relics in the cathedral with rubies and symbolic marks. The piece also notes varied folk names for the herb tied to love lore in England and Woburn Massachusetts.
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Politeness Rules in Japanese Servant Notices
The piece explains how Japanese servants avoid direct refusals when leaving. A notice is sent after days off with polite excuses, never complaints, and a new servant replaces them. Occasionally the old servant reappears later, greeting the mistress with quiet thanks and departing again. The exchange ends with courteous ambiguity and no heated scenes.
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Curious Balloon Sound Phenomenon Report
A balloon ride at about 2 feet altitude with guncotton fired 1006 feet below the car produced a loud impulse like a cannon yet sounds no louder than a pistol. The sound fades to silence until the echo returns from Earth, after which a thunderous outburst rolls for over 30 seconds.
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Why He Didn't Call and a Doorway Motto Change
A man recalls calling on Miss Cutting and noticing changes in the home decor. The welcome mat and wall motto shift from embracing messages to practical warnings and utilitarian proverbs. He suggests this reflects a cooling interest or shift in domestic atmosphere.
Not applicable quoted remark sparks family debate
A daughter and father exchange views on curfews and teen social boundaries. The dialogue contrasts strict parental limits with the teen’s desire for independence, reflecting generational change in expectations around late evenings and company.
Mirror Challenge Sparks Honest Self Review
A Dallas News note posits that one can approach a mirror and face oneself directly without winking, framing honesty and self-reflection as a favored stance.
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