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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
4
A narrator argues with a rationalist who rejects legends of liberty and heroes. The exchange mocks skepticism toward William Tell Winkelreid and biblical figures, contrasting romantic patriotism with cold reason and labeling the critic a Gradgrind.
A Burdette-inspired monologue discusses luck, brains, and fortune through allegory. It contrasts the reckless winner with the cautious night watchman and the bank’s sturdy skull, urging prudent, hardheaded thinking and warning against chasing grand schemes.
A household incident details a stove that belches smoke and sparks with misused firewood causing delays to supper. The man rants in a stream of profane language while his wife tries to manage the situation and light wood.
Robert J. Burdettas travel notes recount a Swiss October with arid mountains, trains, mosquitoes, and a bold descent by alp path. He praises Swiss arbitration, climate, and army steadiness while recalling a cliff edge near a luncheon spot and a moonlit, sunlit landscape that rivals California.
A narrator jokes about aging climbers and Alpine style attire while recounting a brief expedition with friends. He notes the camaraderie of older mountaineers, Madame accompanying the group, and the exhilaration of ascending steep grades with a comfortable ride and panoramic views.
An aged explorer visits the Natural History Museum in South Kensington and entertains a group of boys by recounting the origin of a specimen from Australia. When asked who killed it he feigns guilt, then reveals the full tale, winning cheers and lasting memory for the afternoon.
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