Mothers Idolized by the Famous in History
Glowing tributes to mothers from Whistler to Eliot and Barrie mark a survey of celebrated figures who honored their mothers. The piece cites Whistler's Portrait of the Winter’s Mother, George Eliot’s loss of her brother and maternal influence, and themes of education and motherhood in literary circles.
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Mohammed
Benjamin Franklin
Mothers and Fathers in Human Lineage and Character
Excerpt discusses maternal efficiency’s impact on child health from the Medical Research Council, noting mothers in diverse conditions influence growth. It compares good, bad, and indifferent mothers, citing behavior patterns and outcomes, and mentions historical observations on daughters and sons of intelligent mothers. It references poets and women’s linguistic brilliance.
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Burns
Ben Johnson
Giethe
Walter Sevatt
Byron
Lamartine
Jeremiah’s Call and Trial in the Temple Court
The passage describes Jeremiah’s divine commission as a prophet before birth, his daunting tasks and words given by God, and his resilient defense when denounced in the temple and court. It covers his warnings to Judah, charges of blasphemy, and eventual preservation through elder intervention.
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Temple Court
Judah
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Ahikam
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Brilliant satirical tribute to his mother in early story collection
The writer dedicates an early short story collection to his mother, described as the Wittiest Woman In India. Cyril Falls, a Kipling critic, hails one tale as one of the best short stories ever written, a praise that suffices to underscore its merit.
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Whistler
James McNeill Whistler
L’winter
India
Cyril Falls
Mr. Kipling
Mother's Portraits in Poetry and Poverty
Fragmented OCR recalls a mother steeped in poverty and memory. It cites Margaret Sangster on a German mother's endurance and a tribute to Alice Cary, all underscored by lines to a beloved mother. The passage blends literary reflection with harsh living conditions and fading vitality.
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Margaret Sangster
Faith as a personal voyage toward unseen fellowship
A reflection on faith as a deliberate commitment to a relationship with God. The author likens faith to a sailor questing toward an unseen port, describing faith as the response of the human spirit to God’s design for fellowship.
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Falm
Ozoru S. Davis
Turkey Bans Repeated Surnames as Law Nears Passage
Turkey aims to curb duplicates in family names by limiting identical surnames under a proposed bill. If approved, nationwide family councils will select unique names for every household to ensure distinct appellations.
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Turkey
Boy Caught Reading Dime Novel Amidst Curiosity
A brief note from Cupper's Weekly observes a boy found reading an old dime novel, his reaction described as scared yet unmoved by embarrassment. The whimsical item reflects contemporary curiosity about lurid literature.
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Cupper's Weekly
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