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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1906
Page
2
A vivid description touts a lavish show with horses elephants camels and aerial acts. It promises 100 circus acts by 300 artists and a real roman hippodrome style spectacle featuring acrobats clowns and a world of performing marvels.
Palgrave recounts a court scene where a Bedouin accuses a man of stealing his camel. The governor sits gravely as the plaintiff brandishes a reaping hook to press his claim while counselors urge piety and witnesses recount the event.
The piece critiques misuse of numerous as a vague count term. It argues correct usage requires referring to a whole plurality of units or individuals. It cites examples and urges precision in phrasing to avoid ambiguity.
An 1800s tale recounts Czar Paul’s guardsman Vaksel who tweaked the czar’s wig in a bet. The czar, furious yet amused, promotes the ringleader to a higher guard post after the incident. The moment underscores courtly wit and risk in imperial Russia.
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