Greek Fame Moves Richard Toward a Widening World
Richard Derring returns from the woods to his mother’s farm and is drawn into a visit by his uncle and Aunt Jerusha. He chooses college, learns Greek with Seth Kinney’s help, and wins acceptance through a tough campus reception. He earns esteem, tutors, football inclusion, and in time pursues journalism with a nudge from a college professor who arranges a Chicago opportunity.
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Richard Derring
Jerusha
Emily Hutton
Richard
Edwards
Derring
Seth Kinney
Kinney
Beth Kinney
Tom Bishop
Derfing
Emily
Aurora
Cupid
Chicago
Interview at the Art Institute Studio Sparks Connection
Derring visits a Chicago Art Institute studio to interview artist Miss Gordon for his column The Private Studios. A gray cloaked woman rescues a lost roll of paper, then they share a sheltered, personal conversation amid brushes and color tubes. She hints at advertising his work. The scene closes with a warm farewell as he must return to meet a two o clock deadline.
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Derring
Tom
Gordon
Chicago
Art Institute
Michigan Avenue
Institute
Gray Veil
Ashton Pond
Seth Kinney
Wood-Road
Relic of Prince Charlie Star Passed Through Families
Paris ball tales tell how Charles Edward admired Lady Mary Touchet who received his star. She died young. the star passed to her sister who married Philip Thicknegse. The star and a portrait then went to his nieces. The relic now likely remains in a family as a cherished curiosity.
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Charles Edward
England
Paris
Mary Touchet
Mary
Prince Charlie
Philip Thicknegse
Louisville Heroine Winds Up Street Scene
A Louisville woman whose name is hard to recall startled a block with a loud whistle to stop a speeding car on Fourth Avenue. A man rushing to beat the vehicle paused to thank the brave young woman as she blew a shrill note, drawing laughter from onlookers.
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Louisville
Fourth Avenue
Peter Pan
Louisville Courier-Journal
Hans Breitmann Saya Quotation Cited By Cleveland News
The Cleveland News quotes Hans Breitmann Saya remarking that a man’s life is a castle and he tends to guard it too lightly with his heart. The item presents a playful literary aside in a newspaper snippet.
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Hans Breitmann
Cleveland News
Light Matter and Wit in a Chicago Daily News Quip
A compact Chicago Daily News reflection notes that those who mock others cannot expect praise, the proverb reminding that success favors the wise who fix things. The saying emphasizes prudence over vanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
The Dropped Stitch and a Call for Better Child Breakfasts
A poem uses a dropped stitch to illustrate deterioration in a fabric and links it to a broader critique of child nutrition. The article urges proper breakfasts in public schools, listing wholesome foods and routines, condemns neglect, and urges humane intervention for careless mothers.
Enduring Courage Through Life’s Quiet Burdens
The piece counsels bearing daily burdens with cheer, trusting that strength will be granted hour by hour as events pass and memories fade into the past. It reflects a compassionate, reflective tone centered on resilience and hope.
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Mary Morrison
Frying In Deep Fat and Its Economic Dinner Implications
The article critiques frying versus sauteing, noting that deep fat cooking cools the cooked side and wastes fat. It suggests draining excess fat on paper, praises olive oil but recommends cheaper fats like lard or beef suet blends as practical options for ordinary buyers.
Walnut Mocha Cake Instructions
Cream one half cupful of butter and one cupful of sugar. Alternate coffee infusion and flour with baking powder and salt. Fold in walnuts and stiff egg whites. Bake and frost with nut meats.
Proper Rice Washing and Boiling Technique
Rice should be rinsed repeatedly in cold water until the drained water runs clear and loose starch is removed. Use a vigorous boil during cooking so grains do not stick, and test tenderness by pressing the center of the grain.
Quantity Quality and Price in Central Canadian Grain
Reports from Central Canada’s grain fields praise a record 1909 yield across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with 130 million bushels of wheat. Saskatchewan alone yields nearly 90 million bushels from 400 000 acres, signaling vast future expansion and influence on world markets.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Russia
India
United States
Lord Grey
Canadian West
Resine Ointment and Pile Cure Adverts
A nurse claims Resine Ointment heals skin troubles and soothes sore nipples. An Albany testimonial endorses its effectiveness. The ad also promotes PAZO OINTMENT promising cure for piles in four days or money back. An unrelated proverb about rest and occupation closes the piece.
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T. B. Henderson
Albany
N. Y
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Weil
J.B. Mite Reser
Theray Ong
Heada Ware
Susan Coolidge
Western Canada
Marie
Hubby
California Syrup Co
Sloan
G. T. Roberts
Resaca
Ga. R.F
Sloan’s Liniment
Sweeney
Slean
Ee Eee Sloan
Boston, Mam
San Joaquin Valley
California
LE LG
San Joaquin
Sierra Snows
Frank Thomas
Fresno
Cal
William Shrayer
M. I. Tarpey
Freant
Herold
Carson Reed
Hoodhey
Santa Fe Railway
Santa Fe
Santa Te
Santa Me
San Francisco
L. Seagraves
Genere Colonization Agent A
F.ry
Kacbanes
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