Famous Painters Starved Yet Revered Across Eras
An essay recalls Van Gogh's poverty despite mastery and highlights the struggles of nineteenth century artists Millet Meryon and Monticelli. It notes collectors' willingness to pay high prices for Van Gogh and outlines the harsh realities faced by many acclaimed painters who endured poverty and hunger during their lifetimes.
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van Gogh
Warth
Jean Francole Millet
Angelus
Coe
Ble Biograpthery
Millers Hite
Meryon
Monticelli
Maderas
L'Abcaide de Notre Dame
How Much Can Man Lift
Edgar Young recalls feats of strength from youth and later compares them to larger numbers found in the World Almanac. He describes lifting a 640 pound casting, a sugar barrel of about 800 pounds, and a large quantity of oak bark, noting the surprising scale of lifting in comparison. The piece reflects on pride in personal lifting ability and the vast figures listed in reference works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berreia
Deauville exchange talk and road trip with heirs
An odd fragment quotes Eugene ONeill on dear places and price gaps for loans. A wealthy American and his daughter prepare for Marie by road at a Deauville hotel as the daughter jokes about leaving possessions, the father tearing up a receipt with a grim laugh.
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Eugene Oneill
Deauville
Marie
Pittaburgh
Notable Events of a Busy Week Across the Nation
A 92 year old Tupunga resident recalls her first Hollywood movie as a light quake rattles a California triangle near San Francisco and Stockton. Federal antitrust suits target grocery chains while Oregon school laws face a federal injunction and appeal. Denver police seek a gray suited man linked to a child murder plot. A divorce suit pits heiress Helen Elwood Stokes against W. D. Stokes. Albert Wicksie nears release at Leeds to claim a $60,000 estate. Coalinga rainmaker Hatfield, famed for promising two inches, ends his stunt amid ruined tents and washed-out terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Stone
Tupunga
Hollywood
California
Linen
San Francisco
Stockton
Monney
Oregon
United States District Court
Supreme Court
Nevada
Feport
National Board of Fire
Denver
Mia
Helen Elwood Stokes
W. ID. Stokes
Albert Wicksie
McNeil Island Federal Prison
Leeds
Utah
James Madison Wicks
Meade Named Director of Reclamation Bureau
Washington reports Dr Elwood Meade of Wyoming, leading irrigation expert, named director of the reclamation bureau by Secretary Wark with a salary tied to the former Idaho governor D W Davis. The Interior Department also set aside large homestead tracts in Arizona California Idaho Nevada and Wyoming. A New York court heard Sinclair plead not guilty to contempt charges while other political and land fraud matters continued in Senate committees.
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California
New York
Elwood Meade
Wyoming
Wark
Reclamation Bureau
D. W. Davis
Idaho
Dr. Mead
FP. H. Newell
Reclamation Service
Interior Department
Maricopa and
Pinal
Arizona
San Bernardino County
Idaho County
Esmeraldo County
Nevada
Carbon County
Dougherty
R. B. Creager
Republican National
Texas
Rro Grande Valley
Senate
James R. Page
Kansas City
Oil Committee
Harry F. Sinclar
Lasweq
Teapot Dome
District of Columbia — Supreme Court
United States Senate
Borah Objects to Party Gifts and Influence
Idaho Senator Borah denounced large political contributions from business interests as paving the way to corrupt government. He warned that parties accepting money from those seeking government work threaten clean governance and urged a duty to secure a self-governing republic for posterity. He cited examples of $50,000 to Democrats and $7,000 to Republicans as evidence of systemic influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Washington
Borah
Republican
Senate
Democratic Party
Republian
Prisoner in Custody After Train Incident During Travel to D.C.
An individual bound for a civil service exam in Washington DC was reported behaving strangely on a train via Vietnam. He attempted to jump from a coach window and was detained in the county jail. Authorities suspect he was the victim of a tram play and note a prior claim of being dragged on the tram before the trial.
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Wee
Washington
D.C
Vietnrma
Tlc
Mareh
Mie
Richardson Wee
Drudgery of weekly mend ing to officious workbasket
A damaged item describes a Penconsor workbasket with wicker and green leather features. It notes a roomy design, attached parts including a box with a rod that bolts nine spools of thread, and mentions simple accessories like ecimmors and neodion.
Wear Your Watch on a Fob Fashion Note
A brief fashion tip notes wearing a watch on a fob with a tailored suit adds a distinctive touch. The piece highlights classic accessory choices and how a simple change in wear alters the overall ensemble.
Powder Charm Draws Stage Favorites in New Ad
A snippet notes Popular Calor Powder Mes worn by stage favorites. It mentions a discerning woman using a bit of Mark and describes the powder binding with tiny black pine tree tips upright around it.
Deg Uncovers Aztec Ruins Duramgs by Dorange Liene club
The Dorange Liene club began excavations Sunday at Aztec ruins near Calo fora tion. Digging into a cypher habe uncovered several bones and well preserved skulls along with pottery fragments. A large crowd watched the initial digs and plans for further digging were announced.
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Deg
Duramgs
Calo
Seranbe
Dorange Liene Clube
Ilis
Idaho News Notes From Boise and Across State
Short notes from Idaho cities report on a Legion essay contest for ages 12 to 14 with a Why Communism is a Menace to Americanism prompt closing June 15, and about $20,000 spent on veterans relief since 1924. A 1.5 million acre-feet water find aids irrigation plans, and Union Pacific upgrades rails near Nampa. Veterans welfare distributed over $3,600 to IDs veterans, Challis gets an electric certificate, Meridian Bank to merge with First National, and Idaho memorial project at University of Idaho seeks $250,000. Bonneville County funds $7,000 for Pine Creek bridge work, while Dan McLaughlin, Elmore prosecutor, dies from wounds. Vern Taylor faces charges. Kiwanians plan a school pool, reserve officers form in Pocatello, Southern Idaho extension meetings close well, Elizabeth Shotwell declines Twin Falls principalship.
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Boise
American Legion
Lester Alberts
Donation Without Strings Enables Annual Legion Gift in New Lofton
The Lucretia Shaw chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in New Lofton Conn recently appropriated a substantial sum for the American Legion post in the city. The money is provided without strings and may be used as the Legion desires for community upbuilding. It will be an annual gift and the post plans to allocate funds to a civic project.
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Te Lucretia Shaw Chapter
The
Daughters of the American Reesdutin
New Lofton
Conn
Ust
American Legion Peat
Legion Post
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Peetle Wares
Quick Veturne
Ce & Serene College
Rommere Ce
SASS
Songe
Arey
Presh
Hobiday
Keith Repurinm
Bilg
Salt Lake
Telegraphic
Hanmaker
Charles Hatfield
Coalinga
Cal
Hatfeld
Here
Rio Grande
Congress
Charman Smoot
Sena! Finance Committee
Willem Jennings Bryan
General Land Office
John P. Walker
Alaska
George H. Parks
Anchorage
Mr. Walker
Northland
John A. Whitehurst
Beant of Agriculture of
Oklahoma
House Board of Managers
James G. Ballinger
United States Coast Guard
Bear
Hudson River
Meath
Brasil
Io de Janeiro
United States
Rio de Janeiro
San Paulo
Council of State
Finance Bill
India
Charles Allen Munn
Militar
Pae
Scientific American
Legislative Assembly
Mar del Plata
Buenos Aires
England
Admiraltty
War Office
Ministry of Shipping
Hank of Wockétage
Montreal
Blread
Crbada
Une Tolemmo
Strogboll
Selly
Foral
Terean
Ifmen
Testo Hie
Jong
Mar
Veterans’ Welfare Commission
Ince
Stanley Basin
Beise-Mountain Home
Belse
Mountain Home
Nampay
Elty
Union Pacific
Lester F. Albert
Challla
Public Utilities Commision
J. M. Goldeberry
W. B. Swigbert
Challis
Meridian
KB. W. Porter
State Commissioner of Finance
Meridian State Bank
First National Bank
State Bank
National Bank
Moscow
University of Idaho
Tate
Mahe Falls
Bonneville County
Pine Creek
Swan Valley
Mountain
Dan McLaughlin
Elmore County
Harley Hospital
Vern L. Taylor
Coun Ty
Payette—Kiwanians
Pocatello
Bannock Hotel
Officer Reserve Corps
Malad
Southernal
Hmoise
E. J. Bidings
College of Agriculture
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Twin Falls
Elizabeth
Twin Pall
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Wrigley’s
Yacht Club
Ossiokays
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Rae
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Mookiet
Faiett
Dr. Sane On
Bellans
Vaseline
Ceemebrough Mig. Co
Seatac
W. MU
Balt Lake City
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