Immortals of America list gains Senate approval
The movement to form an American Academy and a National Institute of Arts and Letters has advanced in Congress with two bills. Fifty members form the American Academy, and two hundred twenty five join the National Institute. Notable figures include Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Henry Adams among the listed immortals.
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French Academy
United States Senate
House of Representatives
National Institute of Arts and Letters
American Academy of Arts and Letters
American Academy
National Institute
France
Congress
Firat
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Hoosevelt
Peeddent Wisom
Virginia
Moonvelt
New Yorker
Wiltou
Princeton University
Maoserveil
Faus
Herewich
William Dean Mowells
Ohio
Robert Underwood Johnson
Washington
New York
Johnson
General Grant
John Muir
Yosemite National Park
Roosevelt
Conference of Governors
Nowa
James Whitcomb Riley
Gheenfield
Ind
Lodianapolis
James) Brander Matthews
New Orleans
Modern Language Association
Columbia University
Ehthoa
George Biwand Woodberry
Beverly
Mass
Ko Am
William
Hrowywell
Jame
Rhodes
Cloveiemd
Pstda
Franck Hopkin Pittly
Obhem
Gudet
Babtiawere
Governors Land
Elizabeth
Ienty Cabot Lodge
Waa
Norton
Albert Twining Hadley
Yale
New Haven
Conn
Thomas Raynesfort Lonnsbury
Ovid
N. Y
Rays of Spring Sunshine It Came True
A collage of witty exchanges and quotable snippets from newspapers and readers. Humorous lines touch on predictions of future fame, domestic life, and quick remarks about music, piano tuners, and knowing it all. The tone is light and observational.
How Did They Do It Willie the Pioneers Remarkable Fellows
Willie and Cillis marvel at early pioneers who achieved success without advertising agents or slogans. The Spokane Spokesman Review notes their ingenuity and self sufficiency in building elites from simple beginnings.
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Willie
Cillis
Spokane
A Spring Poet Under Suspicion
A brief exchange questions a poet about submitting poems elsewhere and a prompt response denies it, followed by a question about a black eye. The fragment hints at a London Opinion inquiry into the poet's whereabouts and actions.
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London
Pees Your Wife Do Much Fancy Work Transcript
In a brief exchange from a Boston Transcript feature a husband notes his wife does much fancy work. She says she fancies all sorts of items when he is late arriving home. The lighthearted tone reflects domestic humor of the era.
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Thomas Nelson Page
Virginia
Robert B. Lee
Henry Adams
Boston
Med
Harvard
Washington
Charles Francis Adams
Charles Francis
Massachuset's Historical Society
Henry van Dyke
Iermantown
Princeton
John Singer Sargent
Florence
Italy
Sai
London
United States
Boston Public Library
Abbowat Handerson Thayer
Isn
Society of American Artists
Eliho Vedder
New York
Rome
Minerve
Kenyon
Warren
Architectural League
John White Alexander
Allegheny City
George de Porest Brush
Rhelbyville
Tenn
Ser
Hallgarten
Temple
Pennsylvenia Academy of Pine Arta
William Merrit Chase
Franklin
Ind
Shaw
Society of American Artista
Venneyiveania Academy of Fine Arta
Rook
Mr. Meek
Sydney Bulletin
Boston ‘Transcript
Knicker-A Judge Rules Woman Should Budget Rent First
A New York court admonishes a woman to prioritize rent over clothes. Mrs Knicker Well responds with a remark about higher rent. The exchange highlights a legal or civic argument on household budgeting.
A Double Change in Tone Over Beauty Doctor Visit
A fragment shows Mawle’s face changing when pressed about visiting a beauty doctor. Khaltimere American notes a brisk exchange implying curiosity or gossip about cosmetic dealings and personal care.
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Khaltimere
A Testimonial From The Washing ton Herald
A Washing ton Herald panel quotes a grandfather praising wine and a father’s birth. The speaker vows to store a crate of egits for his son, reflecting a jovial family anecdote in a dated voice.
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Washington Herald
Real Reason Wy Little Dolly Haven't Spanked All Day
A fragment from the Philadelphia Record presents a domestic scene with references to Little Dolly Uncle Henry and Little Lolly. The tone hints at family discipline and maternal behavior within a domestic setting.
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Dolly
Henry
Philadelphia Record
Midnight Departure Proves Family Ready To Help
A child confirms readiness for a late night move as parents pledge assistance with packing. The exchange shows a calm, cooperative family plan for the upcoming transition.
Diplomatic Acknowledgment Fire You Admit Mistake
A lawyer rejects an explicit admission of fault but concedes an unintentional error may have crept into a prior assertion. The exchange cites potential slip in reasoning or wording without full culpability.
Missing Cup Request Sparks Family Dispute
A fragment shows Roy asking his mother to lend a cup and directs someone named Cuts to ask Mrs Miggs, while Mrs Miggs retorts angrily about how to request a favor. The exchange reveals a domestic quarrel over borrowing.
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Roy
Migge
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