Blake Watercolors Gift Surpasses Quarter Million Value
The British government hails the Blake watercolors donated by Boston’s Francis White Emerson as a noblest American gift worth more than 250000 dollars. Made after the Revolutionary War, Blake sold the works for 18 cents each amid poverty, gaining later posthumous fame praised by Swinburne.
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William Blake
British Museum
Francis White Emerson
Boston
Blake
London
Swinburne
Mercy Pity Peace and Love Verse Reflections
Poem extols Mercy Pity Peace and Love as divine human forms. It states every person prays to these virtues regardless of faith and that where these virtues dwell, God resides.
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God
Man
Limelight Changes and a Literal Phone Rule
The writer reflects on how quickly public attention shifts and mocks a Dutch law limiting phone calls to six minutes. He ponders applying such a rule here and jokes about raising the limit to 36 minutes to test the idea.
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Holland
Truth and trust in the legislative race
The speaker questions whether voters would support a candidate who always tells the truth. They note the legislature is in session and worry about how labels like "Big Hearted" or "Honest" affect political success.
Average man smarter than he looks in a fix
A concise proverb notes that the average man may appear simple yet is capable and quick in thinking. It implies hidden competence and warns against underestimating ordinary people based on appearance.
Two Minute Sermons on Gifts and Obligations
Evangelist George Henry urges church members to treat contributions as investments in worthy institutions. He argues taxes and dues are not gifts and calls on believers to fulfill obligations, noting God is the true giver and rewards for right stewardship are substantial.
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God
Funeral Services for Ex Soldier Held Sunday
Henry F. Abel died at the United States Hospital in El Paso on August 1. He was buried at Busndale Cemetery four miles west of Rockdale Sunday afternoon under the auspices of Carlisle Post American Legion. Services were held at the home of his widow's parents south of Sharp, led by Rev. O R Schawe. The Buckholts Lutheran Church choir provided music. A large crowd attended both services. He was a son of Mr and Mrs H A Abel of Brenham and the fourth of seven sons.
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Buckholts Choir
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H. A. Abel
Brenham
Military veteran of 16th Field Artillery dies of tuberculosis
The deceased served in Battery C, 16th Field Artillery during World War I. He left a wife Annie Von Gonton Abel and two young children, a five year old son and a three year old daughter. He contracted tuberculosis in the army and died at about 32 years of age.
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16Th Field Artillery
Annie von Gonton Abel
Divorce Suit Placed Against Joe Vidaurri in Milam County
The State of Texas issues a citation to Joe Vidaurri for divorce from Leonor Vidaurri. The petition was filed July 19, 1928, in District Court No. 10022 at Cameron, with return day September 3, 1928. Citation requires four weekly publications in Milam County newspapers.
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Milam County
Joe Vidaurri
District Court
Cameron
Leonor Vidaurri
Penn Wolf
Texas
aspirin restrictions spark medical discovery tale
A historic notice notes thousands could not take aspirin or acetanilid during a flu era, after extensive tests by doctors and dentists. The report hints at a remarkable new discovery addressing widespread headaches neuralgia rheumatism neuritis and period pains.
A-Vol Pain Relief Drug Promoted In Bold Claim
An advertisement extols A-Vol as a safe nonaspirin product free from heart depressants. It claims rapid five minute pain relief without drowsiness and urges readers to buy a tube of twelve tablets at a few cents. The copy promises dramatic relief for severe headaches and pains.
Contay Special Bleach for Freckles and Tan Removal
Advertises Contay Special Bleach for freckles tan sunburn liver moles and facial blemishes promises guaranteed results. Claims to restore clear skin and suit well dressed people and is sold by druggists and general stores.
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