Columbus and Americus statuary study in Washington
A Washington column surveys statues of Columbus and the country’s discoverers, noting the lack of detailed knowledge about Columbus’s personal life. It discusses the differing visibility of Columbus versus Shakespeare, the influence of European immigration on America, and the portrayal of national figures in the capital. The piece weighs which monuments and figures deserve emphasis in public memory.
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Mrs Langtry on Dress and Underwear Modern Habits
A fragmented 1899 discussion by Mrs Langtry argues most women wear excessive underclothing. It contrasts heavy outer garments with lighter items, noting fashion shifts as seasons change. The piece contemplates beauty standards, age dressing, and the impact of fabric and color on appearance.
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Clam Talk and Odd Travel Notes From Maine Dealer
A quirky transcription from a Maine dealer reports peculiar slang about clams and eating habits. It weaves in garbled phrases and a travel reflection by a professional bagger, likening figures to characters and ending with a note on salt and sanity.
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Maine
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The Past Outdone. A Tramp Endured Six Days of Sweat Box Torture
County commissioners inspected Knox county jails last week noting a tramp confined in a sweat box for six days as self punishment rather than work. The report describes the ordeal, the method of punishment, and the public record of such enforcement in the town about thirty years ago.
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Board of County Commissioners
Knox County
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