Metropolitan Museum of Art as Treasure House of World Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York stands as a vast depository of Western and world wonders valued at over 15 million dollars. It houses Morgan treasures including Egyptian relics, Chinese porcelains, and lines of priceless paintings. donations from J Pierpont Morgan and others have built a world famous collection and become centerpiece of a growing imperial-like palace of art.
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America
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York
West
Hemisphere
Europe
Metropolitan Museum
British Museum
Friends
J. Pierpont Morgan
Walla
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Garland-Morgan
Directa
Kingdom of Heaven
Waseus
Cesnela
Cyprus
Ala Eum
Cestele
Witeeu
Goedloel
LAWYER WHO BECAME KING BERNADTE IS KING OF SWEDEN
Jean Baptiste Jules Bernadette a French lawyer turned Napoleon marshal rose to ruler of Sweden later king of Norway born Pan France January 26 1704 died Stockholm March 8 1844 He allied royal medieval atmosphere around him and mourned Napoleons Waterloo defeat He proclaimed king in February 1818 after Louis XVIII sent envoy to a brother sovereign who had humble origins He witnessed Napoleons remains moved to Paris and quipped about his rise from marshal to king.
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Bernadette
Sweden
Jean Baptiste Jules Bernadette
Napoleon
Norway
Pan
France
Stockholm
Royal Marines
Waterloo
Louis XVIII
Louis XVI
Paris
St. Helena
Fascination with Jewels Through Ages
The piece notes that even in the Stone Age women adored jewels while men wore heavy necklaces as symbols of power. It contrasts ancient adornment with modern high fashion, tracing jewel interest from shell and flint decor to today’s bejeweled couture, citing Le Bresil Economique on the primitive spark of ornament.
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Dame
Demoiserie
Hermousine
Dreas
le Bresil Economique
College Swimmers Weigh Planned East West Dual Meets
Gossip of the sport world notes that colleges Yale Princeton and Pennsylvania plan a series of intercollegiate dual meets across the central states during Easter vacation. Western stars include Huzzagh Worsburgh and McGillivray while eastern programs seek a national board for aquatics.
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New York
Yale
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Central States
National Intercollegiate Board
H. Taylor
Wisconsin University
West
Kenneth Huzzagh
William Worsburgh
Ilinoia Athletic Club
E. W. McGilliivray
Perry
Intercollegiate Swimming Association Meets at NYAC
The Intercollegiate Swimming Association held a meeting recently at the New York Athletic Club. Two new rules were adopted or discussed during the session.
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Intercollegiate Swimming Association
New York Athletic Club
United States to Enter Amateur Soccer Team in Berlin Games
The United States will be represented by an amateur soccer team at the 1914 Berlin Olympic Games. The decision follows an agreement between the Amateur Athletic Union and the United States of America Football Association.
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United States
Berlin
Amateur Athletic Union
United States of America Football Association
Middle West Seeks Admit Michigan Aggies Notre Dame Marquette
Strengthening the Middle West conference, Michigan Agricultural College Notre Dame and Marquette plan to petition for admission this winter. Notre Dame and Marquette have long sought entry while Michigan Aggies showcase strong seasons and push to join. The move would create a fuller regional representation, potentially reuniting with Michigan soon.
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Middle West
Michigan Agricultural College
Notre Dame
Marquette
Michigan Aggies
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Northwestern
Indiana
University of Michigan
Wolverines
Pennant Picks Stir in Winter League Battle 1914
Bill Phelan of the Cincinnati Times Star argues the 1914 National League pennant will go to the team that defeats the Cubs. He notes Chicago’s pitching is strong and asserts that pitching decides the race.
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Bill Phelan
Cincinnati Times-Star
Cubs
Bill
Absurdities and Echoes in Courtship Chat
A collage of witty skits and exchanges from old papers. The Chap jokes about marriage and money while the Heiress reflects on regret. A Nervy Fellow claims unusual nerve as a New Year’s tale exposes a janitor’s lack of tips. Hartford Post notes a paternal inquiry over payments on a piano.
Ne Animals Allowed Mr Justwed Back in a Moment
A janitor informs Mr Justwed that ducks are not allowed in the apartments and he must get rid of the pet poultry. The New York Globe reports the ruling on poultry in rental properties.
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New York Globe
Isle of Yew Appears In Obicago Tribune Cartoon
A playful exchange centers on a drawing featuring an island in the foreground. The caption references the “Isle of Yew” and a surprised remark from Mr. Montague, capturing a moment of light humor in the newspaper page.
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Isle of Yew
Montague
Obicago Tribune
Weil Stweavens. Looked Geed to Him.
Brief Philadelphia Recorder item notes a passerby offering a seat to a girl who had stood for half an hour, prompting curiosity over the sudden rise and gesture.
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Philadelphia Ueaner
Get Snubbed South Guests Spark Wiggly Crawlers Party Scene
Local notice reports a social gathering where the Hawke Worms from Alabama are accused of parvenu status. Confusion over origins and etiquette led to a stir as new attendees were snubbed, creating an awkward scene at the event.
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Angle Worm
Wiggly Crawlers
Hawke
Agnee
Kind Old Man-Loving Memory Of The Smith Twins
A short Pittsburgh Press puff notes a kind old man crying over a penny loan to one of the Smith twins. The piece hints at mistaken identity and a gentle sentimental moment from the city paper.
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Johony
Unfit for Duty She Couldn’t Help Her Mother
A brief verse recalls a poor mother who could perform tasks like lifting, rowing, and climbing yet could not aid her own mother because she was not strong enough. The lines contrast strength with familial duty in a reflective tone.
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Srie
He Knew Not What She Did
A fragmentary dialogue notes Jinks in love and hearing trouble as Balth, an American, comments on a girl’s guitar playing aboard a plane. The exchange hints at a comic or dramatic moment about listening and deafness.
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Jinks
Balth
Wonderful Woman Quips Split Pew Breaker
A Spokane Spokesman Review cartoon caption shows a sharp remark about a woman who broke pews and later collected herself, highlighting a playful exchange on resilience amid chaos.
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Spokane Spokesman Review
Fair and Cooler
Short weather note states a cool spell with fair skies. Casual exchange about a dress causing shoulder exposure adds a playful tone. Source appears from Detroit Free Press excerpts.
Relieved of Wee ber father query in cryptic note
A cryptic fragment references a relieved father and a request about a band. The text includes fragmented dialogue with shows confusion and a light, informal tone. No clear event, place, or named entities emerge from the readable passage.
Orstbern Exhibition Sparks Fiery Exchange
In a New York Evening Sun note, a boastful display by Young Mr. Borrow of his Orstbern draws intense delight. A friend quips that if he takes after his father he won’t amount to much.
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Borrow
New York Evening Sun
Before and After
Quote from Detroit Free Press contrasts wedding love with later discovery of flaws. Parent asks child about love, mother responds that love existed before recognizing bad habits.
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Detroit Free Press
Kaee's Thought Prompts Deeper World View
A fragment from the Detroit Free reflects on a broader world beyond uncertainty. The speaker hints at curiosity, while mentioning wife Kaee and the idea of exploring possibilities beyond doubt. The tone is contemplative and personal.
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Kaee
Detroit
Lapse of Memory in Conversation
A brief dialogue from the Philadelphia Record notes Belle wishes to be a gentleman, while Nell observes he sometimes forgets himself. The exchange highlights social expectations and self control in casual talk.
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Belle
Nell
Philadelphia Record
A Stinger Exchange About a Bite Before Rest
A cryptic note from a 19th century exchange hints at a dangerous bite advised by a physician. The warning mentions a historical figure Cleopetra and cautions to be careful before retiring.
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Cleopetra
Fragmentary Quote From Piltabergh Press Teases Text
A garbled excerpt from Piltabergh Press hints at a distressed phrase about helping someone and a prior treatment of textus hadesla with no clear context or date, leaving readers unsure of the exact story.
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Textus
Piltabergh Press
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