Story of Bryan and the romance of his ears
A light anecdote from Joseph Cummings in the Saturday Evening Post about William Jennings Bryan. The exchange recalls Bryan’s banter and a hair anecdote tied to courting his wife. The tale ends with the line that the romance is still going on.
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Husbands Unite Against Divorce Spouse in Illinois Town
A man sues for divorce while neighbors rally to aid him as the wife starts selling his goods and exploiting him. Other men raise funds and hire a lawyer to ensure a fair outcome, a novel trend this month as husbands learn to stand together rather than joke or throw rocks.
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Feasible Atlantic Island Plan Cited by J R O
J R O describes a plan to create an Atlantic island using a plateaued seabed. Sunken iron steamships form the base with space filled by sardine tins and discarded items to create landing areas for aviators. The idea also suggests isolating young saxophonists for practice.
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Popularity and Brains Linked in University Study
Dr. W H Sheldon reports Chicago tests showing popular youths score lower in brain power than bookworms, yet brains align with leadership. The data also suggest large-bodied men appear more sociable but rank lower in scholarship and intelligence.
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University of Chicago
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Egypt Expands Public Transport With Sphinx Shuttle
In a shift from camel travel, 1,003 motor buses now shuttle commuters to the Sphinx area. Egypt's motor fleet includes 8,891 private cars 4,283 taxis and 1,533 trucks alongside the new bus service serving the population.
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Tan quip prompts playful girlie tan reply
A humorous exchange features a girlie asking where the tan came from and a cheeky response claiming the tan was acquired at the drug store. The lighthearted line reflects casual humor in everyday conversation.
Why wouldn't you care to fly around the world
A witty exchange questions global travel as the speaker notes being already present at the current location. The remark contrasts exploration with sufficiency of the present place.
Miracle save in Belvidere hospital room thirty eight
MacGregor, called in by Dr. Sanborn, performs a near-impossible heart bullet removal to save Phyllis Noreen, the society beauty in room thirty eight. The nurse prompts his return to the patient as she awakens in a haunting scene.
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Vast Treasure Buried Under Capitol Hill in Ancient Rome
Treasure seekers explore Rome for a rumored hoard buried 1800 years ago under Jupiter’s Temple site on Capitol Hill. Tacitus recounts the cornerstone laid on June 21, 71 A.D., with offerings of gold and silver dropped into the shaft by magistrates and citizens as Rome’s wealth flowed from mines.
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Learning Limits On Age For Learning New Skills
Thorndyke notes ex haustive experiments with adults in evening classes and secretarial schools show learning ability rises to about twenty then declines slowly. The decline is about 1 percent per year, so under fifty should not fear learning what they need. After fifty the trend remains milder.
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Elijah Learns God Speaks in Quiet Voice
A teacher's note on Elijah fleeing Jezebel after Carmel, his withdrawal under a juniper, and God's tender care. God questions Elijah, then reveals his plan through a gentle, guiding presence. Elijah is restored and continues with a renewed commission to anoint Hazael, Jehu, and Elisha.
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Look Up to God Epictetus Style Prayer Insight
A concise reflection quoting Epictetus urging surrender to divine will and guidance. The speaker seeks unity with God, accepting all future paths and adornments chosen by the divine, with unwavering willingness to please the higher power.
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One Vast Union Quote Reflected In Prose
A compact excerpt presents a Longfellow line about a unity where individuals can work for themselves without harming others, emphasizing collective labor and mutual benefit. The snippet reflects civic ideals of shared effort and interdependence.
Woman Recommends Lydia Pinkham Remedies for Pain
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