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Newspaper
Fort Pierce News
Location
Fort Pierce, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
11
A judge recounts a case where he filed a writ against his adversary and presided as judge. He admitted the difficulty of justice if personal bias ruled, and he planned to rule against himself before appealing to the supreme court. The supreme court unanimously reaffirmed his judgment.
A Chicago case questions harboring a vicious dog. Defense cites a dog expert on tail position. witness says he was behind the dog as it charged. The examiner rebukes the humorous line of inquiry while the trial proceeds.
A historical account of the king s cock crower an English court official kept during Lent to mark hours at the royal table. The role existed from medieval times until 1822 illustrating religious practices before vernacular gospel readings and the habit persisted through Ash Wednesday.
A schoolboy essay proposes that Henry VIII was the greatest widower, noting 510 wives and children, with garbled asides about Calais and illogical claims. It mentions Thomas Wolsey as the reign’s greatest man and loosely references Mary Queen of Scots as a predecessor.
A quirky circular of snippets features a whispered warning about a burglar startling a piano and a couple debating rash action while a charmed couple bands together. The prose satirically pairs headlines from Miss Flufigir and Miss Farbelow with fashion shifts and social wit.
A short, incomplete phrase about diplomatic strategy. The text suggests a focus on presenting yourself properly and negotiating tactfully. It references a proportion implying success when handling a matter with care and diplomacy.
A New York Press piece argues mimicry keeps humans alive by avoiding attention and following others. It explains yawning laughing coughing and fashion as inherited instincts that protected ancestors from predators and hunters.
An excerpt recounts famed disciplinarians like Dr Busby and Dr Valpy. Valpy defends stern punishment with a sharp retort to a father complaining about his son, declaring further discipline if warranted. The anecdotes illustrate strict, bloodless authority in historic schooling.
A Windsor town hall tale shows Sir Christopher Wren appeasing a fidgety corporation member demanding more roof supports. Wren fears prove true only after his death when cleaning reveals the extra pillars did not touch the roof by two inches, vindicating his skill.
In a humorous incident Pat Murphy, living in lodgings, complains that his landlady keeps stealing his provisions. She quips she is not like other landladies and keeps taking items daily. Pat finally leaves with his belongings saying he’s sloping.
A reflection on how few people can name the quotation source yet many repeat lines from Shakespeare and Goldsmith. The passage notes that even those who never read plays often know lines like Goldsmiths famous quote and use them in everyday speech.
Mr Stubb and Mrs Stubb argue over a tramp singing in the yard and a mistaken dish of boiled oatmeal is blamed. The Chicago News notes wisdom as knowledge sound judgment and good conduct running together in harness keeping step.
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