Rubens Birth Celebrated Amid Controversial Origins
Princess the Mother of Wonderful Artist Flanders marks the three hundred fiftieth birth anniversary of Pierre Paul Rubens, celebrated amid new claims of his secret paternity with Anna of Saxony. The report notes Rubens’s prolific paintings and letters in multiple languages and says the Orange family persecuted him for his blood link.
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Flanders
Pierre Paul Rubens
Rubens
Jan Rubens
Anna
Saxony
William the Silent
Prince of
Orange
Pierre Paul
Jan Stubens
The
Oranges
Chicago Journal
Hed Learned Lesson of Strict Obedience
Professor Jordan argues that education needs reasoning. A mother tests Robert by asking him to check the house and report results. After many tests he finally identifies a potential fire, correctly concluding the house is burning.
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Jordan
Robert
Unjustly Accused as Umbrella Cigarette Sparks Scene
In a streetcar a burning cigarette smoldered in the man's rain umbrella. Passengers sniffed and searched pockets and seats before the thin smoke was traced to the umbrella. The man extinguished the fire and faced a wary remark from the nearby woman who claimed she does not smoke.
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Wittsburgh Post- Gazette
Roman utensils on display at Naples National Museum
The article notes ancient kitchen and household tools from 2000 years ago in the Naples National Museum. It highlights silver lined pans, arabesque inlays on poils, and shovels with carved figure handles, illustrating past domestic life.
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National Museum
Naples
Child crafts tiny wreath for imaginary mouse funeral
A six year old boy forms a small wreath while mother and child discuss the idea of burying a drowned mouse after catching it with a trap. The dialogue toys with a humorous, reflective moment in a domestic setting.
Generosity Measured By Hands, Not Expense
A reflection on generosity noting that giving unwisely high or low changes perception. A man who pays a servant four shillings seems covetous, while a crown would seem generous, showing how a single shilling can invert character judgments.
Thirteen at Table and the Tale Behind Unlucky Number
The origin of the superstition about the thirteenth at a table is ancient and unclear. Thirteen has long carried mystic associations. sources claim the idea arose from Norse and Christian stories, linking thirteen guests to Balder’s death and to the Last Supper, though the superstition predates Christianity.
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Cobham Brewer
Valhalla
Lekt
Balder
Let No Dog Bark Once in Amy Lovwell's NH Summer House
An excerpt from Elizabeth Ward Verkins in Scribner's Magazine describes a nocturnal burglary at Amy Lovwell's summer house in New Hampshire. A white-haired housemaid enters via the piazza roof clutching a white napkin, avoiding Miss Towell to prevent disturbance. Monadnock is seen in the morning light as the intruder lifts a napkin and escapes.
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Amy Lovwell
New Hampshire
Nature
Miss Towell
Eiizabeth Ward Verkins
Scribner's Magazine
Clinking Glasses Origin in Roman Gladiator Days
The practice began with Roman gladiators who drank from a single glass poured between vessels to mix wine and prevent poisoning. It later evolved into the modern custom of clinking glasses to signify friendship.
German Film Theaters Counted After 1926 End
Germany reported 4 293 motion picture theaters at year end 1926. Only 99 could seat over 1 000 patrons, while more than half offered 300 seats or fewer, reflecting a wide range in venue sizes across the industry.
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Germany
Gata Siimage
Disease Spread by Pets and Needing Caution
The article notes domestic pets can spread diseases to humans including tuberculosis mange ringworm and pyorrhea. It warns against dogs and cats kissing or licking owners as a method of transmission and urges caution with close pet contact.
Magic of a Smile and Optimism in Everyday Life
The piece cites William James and Dr Knight Miller to argue that smiling promotes a positive mental state. It asserts that persistent facial smiles can reduce worry and shape mood, claiming the physical expression leads the mind toward better feelings. The excerpt emphasizes the therapeutic power of a cheerful outlook.
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William James
Knight Miller
Psychology Magazine
Love and Lilac Time Blossoms in Notes of Spring
An article describes the Islac lilac as an oriental blossom linked to love. Tracing origins to Turkey and Spain, it is called the flower of love and lovers, marking spring’s heyday. The laylock maidens believed a lilac sighting under a May moon could win a beloved heart.
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Turkey
Spain
Were All Egotists: Self Confidence and Action
Quotation notes that egotism is common and often misrepresented as self confidence. It argues purposeful action rests on belief in I, with lack of belief fueling faction. The line prompts reflection on individual agency and social dynamics.
Curb for Tempers in Debate Say No to Anger
The American Magazine urges calm discourse in disputes. It says one can stand firm on beliefs without becoming angry or hostile, avoiding the trap of needless confrontation while maintaining principled positions.
Failed to Appreciate Alice in Wonderland
Harry Furniss in Some Victorian Women argues that imaginative works for children reveal childish traits in authors. He cites Hans Andersen's generosity, Carroll’s literary ego, and a famous Eastbourne anecdote where Carroll revealed his identity as Lewis Carroll to a family. A mother later rejected his gift as rubbish.
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Harry Furniss
Furniss
Hans Andersen
Lewis Carroll
Eastbourne
L. Dodgson
Carroll
Alice
Mother Sheep Escapes Fence to Rescue Its Lamb
A shepherd is alerted by frantic bleats from his flock and finds a mother sheep guiding him to a hedge where her lamb is trapped. The ewe had escaped the fenced field to seek help, freeing the lamb with the shepherd's aid. The cause of the ewe's own exit remains unknown.
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London
Hipparchus hailed for early astronomical feats
The Kansas City Sun credits Hipparchus as a pioneering Greek astronomer who catalogued about 1,080 stars fixed coordinates and measured the year, eclipse inclination, Earth's orbital eccentricity, lunar distance, and sun's eastward drift at equinoxes, noting his discoveries awaited explanation for two millennia.
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Hipparchus
Kansas City
Iceland’s historic path to sovereignty and union with Denmark
Iceland was an independent republic from 930 to 1263, then joined Norway and came under Danish rule in 1381. After Norway’s separation from Denmark in 1814, Iceland remained under Denmark. In 1918 Denmark recognized Iceland as a sovereign state, with the Danish king as Iceland’s king, and Iceland’s neutrality guaranteed. Denmark managed foreign affairs provisionally until 1940 via a joint six member committee.
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Norway
Denmark
Iceland
Christian X
Teeland
Overcoming Fear of Dark in Children
The piece suggests helping children with darkness fear by familiarizing them with dark rooms through games and brief visits to unlit spaces for treats. A personal flashlight can empower the child to control light, often proving most helpful.
Feminine Paris Dinner Dress Praised by Woman's Home Companion
The Woman's Home Companion lauds a new Paris model as infinitely more feminine than prior styles. The crabbed editor agrees noting it leaves corduroy trousers and high rubber boots far behind.
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Paris
For Rent Two Horse Crop Land On London Farm
A two horse crop on London farm near Dahlonega offers good river bottom soil for corn and cotton land. Contact KR Carn route 2 Dahlonega for details.
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London Farm
Dahlonega
Go Blue and White Cafe Keeps Town Favorite Stop
The Blue and White Cafe offers good eats and prompt service with a full line of school supplies candies cigars and cigarettes flash lights Kodak films ice cream and various soft drinks. It invites patrons to make the place their home in the town’s coolest nicest spot. G. K. Rider, Proprietor.
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G. K. Rider
Summer Home Deals In Dahlonega Area
Promoting Dahlonega area real estate from a dealer offering varied homes at low prices with easy terms. Also an employment notice for a Rawleigh Household Products distributor in Lumpkin county with potential monthly sales of 150 to 600 dollars plus, no experience required.
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Dahlonega
Rawleigh
Lumpkin County
W.T. Rawleigh Co
Dept
Notice to Debtors Seeks Prompt Settlements by B F Anderson
To all who are indebted by note or account now due or past due, insist on prompt settlements to meet bills. Do not fail to come and see me to save further trouble, B. F. ANDERSON.
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B. F. Anderson
Dahlonega Nugget Ownership Statement 1927
The Dahlonega Nugget owners editor and publisher W B Townsend declares ownership and management under the 1912 act. Townsend states he is the entire owner with no debts or encumbrances. Sworn before a notary on October 1 1927. commission expires December 31 1928.
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Dahlonega Nugget
Dahlonega
W. B.townsend
W. B. Townsenp
Ae Commission
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