The Mother of Gardens in Piccadilly Beginnings
The article recalls the origin of a horticultural society in London beginning in 1804 at Hatchards, where John Wedgwood proposed to foster horticulture and gather plant knowledge. Hatchard's founder John Hatchard supported projects for public enlightenment and the society later received a royal charter in 1809 to improve ornamental and practical horticulture.
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Piccadilly
London
Christian Science Monitor
Hatchard
John Wedgwood
House of Hatchard
John Hatchard
Sicily's Famous Cities From Syracuse to Palermo
The article surveys Sicily naming its famed cities: Syracuse praised by St Paul and Thucydides, Archimedes defending Rome, Messina a Greek founded port, Catania at Mount Etna's base, and Palermo the capital with Frederick II’s tomb. It highlights ancient sieges, commerce, and cultural landmarks.
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Sicily
Italy
Syracuse
St. Paul
Thucydides
Archimedes
Rome
Messina
Catania
Aetna
Palermo
Frederick II
A Generation Defined and Its Timeframe
The term generation describes a succession of descendants or a cohort living at the same time. It notes averages: historical about thirty years for those past infancy, and physiological about seventeen years for all born.
Hard Work and Pride in Labor Echoes Past
In a dialogue between Mr. Rafferty and Mr. Dolan, one laments the loss of pleasure in hard work while the other recalls a time when men bragged about capability rather than necessity. The exchange hints at shifting work ethic and societal changes.
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Mr. Rafferty
Mr. Dolan
Prodigy of Learning at Browning Quotation Gadder
A Birmingham Age-Herald snippet notes Miss Gadder as highly erudite in bobbed hair circles. It mentions her ability to quote a Browning verse, highlighting her intelligence and reputation in contemporary society.
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Miss Gadder
Browning
Birmingham
Herad
Out of a Critical Range Lame Ducks In Political Metaphor
A brief exchange features Senator Sorghum defining a lame duck as a defeated officeholder and noting the idea may spare him from further danger, contrasting two fates of political figures in a concise, period voice.
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Senator Sorghum
South American Banker Travels by Airplane in Ten Days
A South American banker with duties across Uruguay and Brazil completed his work in ten days by air, far faster than the three to four weeks required by usual travel.
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Uruguay
Brazil
Moving Picture Feast and Family Meal Quips
A theater scene shows Mr and Mrs Smith with their fox terrier calling for gravy as relatives arrive before dinner. A bathing beauty sequence draws audience while a five year old asks when nighties will be worn. A French savant predicts refining life’s origin timing within vast centuries. Some men resemble popcorn, remaining cool hides inner thoughts that burst out when excited.
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Mrs. Smith
Buddy
Mr. Smith
Moving Picture
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Fairfield Steam Laundry
Roth & CO
Royal Baking Powder Company
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New Royal Cook Book
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