Rome’s Descent From Republic to Monarchy Under Octavian
A historical sketch traces Octavian’s rise after Caesar’s murder, the fall of Antony and Cleopatra, and Cleopatra’s death. It notes Octavian’s restraint from dictatorship, his celebrity as princeps, and the paradox of a restored republic masking autocratic power.
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Plutarch
Antony
Hercules
Trom
Bacchus
Cleopatra
Octavian
Julius Didesar
Rome
Rulins
Caesar
Roma
Senate
Augustus
Cicero
Sleep Exercise and Food Tactics to Battle Ennui
London January 16 That fatigued city dweller burdened by inertia may beat fatigue with sleep exercise and proper food and drink says Sir Robert Armstrong head of the British Medical Association and authority on mental diseases He cites animal studies showing sleep aids brain recovery and calls the lunch and theatre supper unnecessary He urges more water less tea and alcohol and notes civilization brings liver complaints as a root evil He emphasizes daily movement and warns of bored office life while praising humor and religion as aids to mental stamina
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London
Robert “ Armstrong
Dr. Jones
Sir Robert
Williver
Mobert
Hangman Joukoff in Moscow Hangs Self
Telegram from Moscow reports hangman Joukoff, long in service of the political police and reputed to have hanged 2,000 persons, died by suicide in his room in Moscow.
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London
Moscow
Joukoff
Scarc
Hitself
Lunching with Dad and a Saintly Good Mixer
Lawrence Abbott praises his father Dr Lyman Abbott in a eulogy likening the relationship of father and son to a fine luncheon pairing. He cites St Francis of Assisi translated by Abbott and quotes the idea that brothers should stay joyous in faith and be good mixers. The piece, from Boston Herald, comments on modern intimacy between fathers and sons. Crystal beads and set beads describe necklaces reaching the waistline as a fashion note.
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Lawrenee Abbott
Lyman Abbott
Noth
Jr. Abbott
Francis of
St. Francis
Paul Sabatier
Lawrence Albott
Boston Herald
Yellen
Firth
Street
Newy
York
Columbia University
Son
Lesac
Hoi
Georgina Pellow
Dy Edward Trying V Petlaw
Bais, Nores de Bigorre
Pauinthe
France
Professor Pellew
Columbias
Pellew
Lord Exmouth
Royal Berkshire
Resi_dent
Ad Fiers
Corsiers
Mediterranean
Revive Project to Remit British Peers Death Duty
The plan to remit death duties for British peers after World War I is revived, arguing the state profited from wartime sacrifice. Proposals seek to refund death duties to bereaved families while others urge hereditary honors through daughters and sisters, plus public sentiment favors ending war memory obstacles.
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Mons
Frederick Cuntiffe
Owen Makeal
New York Globe
Maledasne
Daghters
Wal ‘Profiteera
British War Department
France
United States
Girl in the Corner Apartment Romance Unfolds at Ball
Cynthia and Murray Stewart share a tender moment as they attend a lavish ballroom. He guides her through a moonlit, illusion-filled venue with a removable ballroom built of canvas and clever tricks. The pair discuss a later breakfast and savor the magic of the night before the temporary setting is dismantled.
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Murray Stewart
Cynthia
Sig
Liemare
Mrs. Wakeland
Margaret Wakeland
Minrray Stewart
Gsml
Habit formation for children and health indicators
A guide on forming good habits in children through regular routines such as sleep meals teeth cleaning and personal care. It notes mouth breathing could indicate adenoids and enlarged tonsils may harbor infections affecting physical and mental development.
Black Satin Gown With Circular Hand-Ending Sleeve
A black satin gown is described with a long sleeve that ends in a circular cutout covering the hand. White lace georgette collar provides the sole decorative relief.
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Taris
Shaded effects on new gowns described in detail
The description notes shaded effects on many gowns. A black gown is trimmed with chiffon shading from eyelid to purple and orange to pale yellow. The technique often covers the upper part of the frock.
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H. G. Wells
Outline OF History
Demosthenes
Baim
Julius Caesar
Jero
Aulius Caesar
Dom
Tnesaratta Pompey
Eorgerous
Lepidus
Bane
Africa
Carthage
B. C
Cleoatra
Charmfus
Syis
Julius
Timon
Actuim
Alexandria
Star of Romance
Hungarian
George McManus
Maggie
Ey Iet Fearune Seaver
Sthons
America
BY Briggs
R.R
Coerelah
Hari “E
Tyibaine
Ines
Briggs
THE
Sunday Post
Dad
Henry
Old Gord Eximouth
Mazsachupetis Avenue
Washinton
Great Dean
For
Professor Charles Ternest
Adamson
By QO. Jacobsson
Ick Doetie
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