Pain and Heroism Across Wars and Highlands Wisdom
Dr B Cameron Gillies argues pain guides progress and evolution, noting Highland proverbs that pain signals hope and life. The piece also recounts French military honor from Napoleon era, including La Tour d Auverne and grenadiers, with rolls and death on the field of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Cameron Gillies
London
Highlands
France
England
Napoleon Bonaparte
la Tour
Army and Navy Journal
Magnificence of Antioch and its ruined grandeur
The article recalls Antioch under Greek kings with a five mile marble corso, double colonnades, trees and fountains, and landmarks like Apollo and Nymphaeum statues, theater, aqueducts, and baths built by Rowan conquerors. It contrasts ancient splendor with modern bravery and cowardice among fishermen in London.
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Antioch
Paul
Apollo
Christian Herald
London
A Century of Quips and Quotations on Life and Wit
A collage of jokes and vignettes from various papers, touching on courage, love, humor, and daily life. It strings humorous exchanges, mock wisdom, and ironic reflections across travelers, clerks, ministers, and readers, highlighting human foibles and comedic insights.
Paris morphs into war time uniforms as fashion stalls
Paris fashion reporters note a moratorium on credit has emptied Rue de la Paix. Designers like Poiret are directing government uniform work while Worth’s hosts a hospital. The glamour district dulls as midinettes sew uniforms and hotels feel the chill.
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Paris
Rue de la Paix
Madame
Monsieur
America
Poiret
Worth’s
Napoleon
Place Vendome
Two Persons Dead in Lodging House Fire at Hayloft
Terre Haute Indiana reports two fatalities and several injuries after a blaze at a rooming house known as the Hayloft. A lantern in the hallway is suspected to have started the fire. victims include Louis Alexander and Chester Kawrey, 18. The incident follows unrelated fires in Pottsville and Bordentown with multistate losses.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Louis Alexander
Chester Kawrey
Saturday Market Day Specials Offer Fresh Pork and More
Market buyers can find 5609 pounds of Fresh Pork Roasts and Fresh Shoulders at 14 cents per pound, small Fresh Hams, and a wide range of pork cuts. Also listed are Lamb, Beef roasts, Veal, Poultry, and Fresh Vegetables with prices and varieties featured in the sale bulletin.
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North Sea
Detroit Free Press
Jack
Grace
Evelyn
National Food Magazine
Bay of Biscay
Eric
Ferrick
Florida Times-Union
Bill
London Telegraph
Xenophon
Birmingham
Blobbs
Skinnum
Philadelphia Record
Alice
Maud
Marie
Boston ‘Transcript
Milwaukee Journal
Greece
Britain
Nicholas Cox
London Saturday Review
Cynic
Kansas City Times
Willie
Jess
Cincinnat! Enquirer
Modistes
Pottsville, Pa
Yoshihito
Amos Ek.ashley
Bordentown
N. J
Hayes’ Fish CO
Water Street
Bridgeport, Conn
Joseph P. Coughlin Co
East Main Street
Main Street
Elm Street
Glenwood
Hoosier
Eas
C. Ss
Florida
Florida Ford
Eda
AWD Rane
Flyman
Huyler’s
Hindle
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