Miss Anne Leary Charitable Icon of New York
New York social figure Miss Anne Leary is famed for extensive charity work. Pope Leo XII granted her the title Comtesse Anne Teary for aid to the poor. Her Lenten sewing drives hundreds of garments for hospitals and Blackwell’s and Ward’s Islands, aided by nuns in convents. She seeks to improve hospital and slum conditions, pays the able poor to help others, and aims to lift them to self sufficiency. The piece also includes general commentary on marriage norms, home decoration advice, and early 20th century views on female virtue and education.
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Anne Leary
New York
Miss Leary
Leo XII
Au Comtesse
Papal States
Comtesse
Anne Teary
Tor Manus Sears
Nerre Society
Blackwell's
Ward’s
New York Herald
Asphodel and Its Ancient Uses in the Laaly Ages
The text discusses the asphodel and wild asparagus, detailing ancient beliefs about roots and flowers. It notes Roman superstitions about the dead feeding on roots, planted around cemeteries, and describes their presence in Apulia. It compares root medicinal use and fragrant odors with asparagus, mentioning grazing cattle and sheep on related plants.
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Apulian
Toussia
Titan
The Purpora and the Rise of Civilisation
A historic account of the murex or purpura snail and its dye Tyrian purple. It describes Phoenician wealth from dye, the exhaustible shellfish supply, and how early voyages spurred Mediterranean exploration. Colonies formed, factories arose, and Greek islands aided the spread of arts and civilization.
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Mediterranean
Grecian
Greece
Bells as barometers in bells tone weather signs
A historical note explains church bells as crude barometers, linking bell tone and clarity to air moisture and density. It cites Belgium’s water bells near Lebeekke, where distinct ringing in town supposedly forecasts rain, a belief echoed by the London Spectator.
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Lebekke
Belgium
London Spectator
English Judge’s Clever Interrogation Wins Case
An English judge tested a dull defendant by asking his address. The man replied “About two minutes off.” The judge told him to fetch his wife, who then gave a clear, businesslike statement of facts, securing a win for the husband.
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Tve
Young authors debate writing a temperance address
An enthusiastic young author argues that one should immerse in the subject when writing a paper about intoxicating liquors. A mature friend counters, suggesting caution about the consequences of following that advice and asks what the work will address.
Prize-holding doyen noted for medals and prizes
A quip dialogue extols a man described as the holder of the largest collection of prizes and medals ever owned by one person, with a pawnbroker noted as the speaker. The comic exchange hints at public esteem and curiosity about the unnamed champion.
Erratic Note on Gift and Biting Sentiment in Baltimore American
A disjointed clipping from the Baltimore American discusses an expensive present idea for Wisconsin, then shifts to a claim of hatred toward a woman. The writer doubts her ability to gift a man a return gesture, noting the recipient would be furious.
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Nausens
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