Neighbors as the heart of civilization and charity
The essay extols neighborliness as civilization's first requisite. It praises middle class harmony, practical virtues, and mutual aid. It notes women mending, men working the land, and shared joy in outdoor life. It argues friendly deeds, not wealth, sustain society, and cites divine principles in simple fellowship. 1923, McClure Syndicate.
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Williams
Marys
Conservatory of Music
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
How Animals Regard Man in the Wild
An Atlantic Monthly excerpt argues hunters gain edge over biologists because hands on experience with wild animals builds understanding. It suggests animals see humans as kin, not distant beings, shown by their curiosity and willingness to befriend until harmed by humans.
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Custer
Hang Coudenhove
Atlantic Monthly
Odd Specimen of Whale Captured in Scottish Waters
A curious pilot whale, about twenty feet long, known as the caging whale in Scotland, is described. These cetaceans frequent the Fareve Islands area and waters off northern Scotland and can be driven like cattle, earning the name from their docile herding behavior.
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Fareve Islands
Scotland
Lame Duck Origin in Stocks Not Congress
The term lame duck refers to a legislator not re elected by voters but originated in the stock exchange where it described a disabled person or thing unable to meet engagements or contracts.
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Congress
Stock Exchange
Early Bookplates in Europe and England
Bookplates began in Germany during the sixteenth century with designs by Albert Durer in 1524. Cardinal Wolsey owned some of the finest English examples in 1525, noted for quaint and intricate designs.
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Germany
Albert Durer
Cardinal Wolsey
Treatment for New Ironware Boiling Guide
New ironware should be boiled before use for cooking. Add potato parings to the water to hasten the conditioning process.
Vacuum Description Provokes Police Exam Blunder
A man taking a police exam defined a vacuum as a large open place where the pope lies, a humorous misstatement noted by the Columbus Dispatch. The remark showcases how a simple question can yield a comically wrong yet memorable definition.
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Columbus Dispatch
A Fruitless Quest In New Orleans States Style
A dog vainly spins trying to catch the tip of its own tail in a humorous pursuit. The line echoes a boastful claim of endless wandering and futility. The scene blends playful sentiment with a slice of local newspaper tone.
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New Orleans
Getchell Homestead Preserves Benedic Arnold Era Craft
Getchell homestead between Waterville and Augusta retains history from 158 years. Built with salvaged gold after Benedict Arnold's Kennebec expedition, the house shows old flagstone walk, hand hewn beams, wide boards, antique furniture and a walnut four poster bed with a canopy.
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Getehell’s Corner
Waterville
Augusta
Getchell
Benedict Arnold
Kennebec
Canagn
Getchell’s
Iast
Getehell
Tiandreds
Nutoisis
Portland Press
Werald
Odd Beliefs About Stones Across Britain and Wales
The article recounts superstitions tied to stones such as Glamis St. Orlando's stone said to foretell events, speaking-stones that react to lies, the Liechafar at St. David's cathedral that supposedly lifts and splits when a corpse is borne over it, and moveable dancing stones in Stockpool Pembrokeshire. It notes healing stones in Carmarthen and a steering-stone at Tona aiding sailors.
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Scone
Glamis Castle
Duchess of York
St. Orlando’s
St. David’s Cathedral
Alyn
Stockpool
Pembrokeshire
Carmarthen
Tona
Crothers Seeks Democratic Nomination for Associate Judge in Cecil County
Omar D. Crothers appeals to Cecil County voters and nearby counties arguing for a resident judge in Cecil as the circuit requires three judges for five counties. He cites population, court terms, distance to Chestertown and Easton, and accessibility, urging support to favor Cecil County in the upcoming Democratic nomination.
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Leiter
Omar D. Crothers
Caroline County
Cecil County
Cecil
Kent
Queen Anne’s
Caroline
Talbot
Cecilor Queen Anne’s
Adkins
Wickes
Senator Legg
Queen Anne’s County
Chestertown
Centreville
Parrots Not Only Talkers Move Beyond Birds That Speak
Science Siftings notes nearly a dozen birds can be taught to speak. African gray parrot white fronted Amazon double yellow headed Amazon cockatoos and silver crested red crested cockatoos rank among the best talkers. Mynahs from India are also noted for talker ability. Piping crow is mentioned for learning words and whistling tones.
Costly Misplaced Comma Prompts Tax Loss
A tariff bill from about fifty years ago mispunctured a section listing articles admitted free of duty. The comma error changed "fruit-plants, etc." to "fruits, plants, etc." and caused a year of duty-free import of oranges, lemons, bananas, grapes and other foreign fruits, costing the government about $2,000,000 until corrected by Congress.
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United States
Congress
A Druggist Aids Repairs Disturb Interior in Public View
The interior of the drug store was upset during repairs. Shelves and showcases toppled, chairs piled on tables, and a large postcard rack moved to the sidewalk. An onlooker asked about the disruption and the pharmacist replied with a playful answer about airing his views.
Figures of Speech in Idioms Across Languages
Hoffy speaks on speech figures noting contrasts in compliments across continents. He cites calling a man a large vegetable and remarks on our own use of calling someone a small potato as a parallel.
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Hoffy
For Sale: Mules and Colts with Drill in Preston Maryland
For sale two mules aged 8 and 4 years and one pair of colts 17 months old. Also a Superior plain drill. Contact H A Spies in Preston Maryland, dated September seventh.
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H. A. Spies
Preston, Md
Real Estate Lots and Bungalows For Quick Sale
One T room house with bath electric lights and cellar located 200 yards north of town limits on State road. Two well arranged bungalows in the same section also for sale on easy terms to quick buyers. George and Culver Denton Maryland.
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Bath
State Round
George &, Culver
Denton
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