Enther and Galvin contrast Luther with Calvin
The piece contrasts Martin Luther and John Calvin from the New Jerusalem Messenger. Luther is praised for his joy, humanity, humor, and love of nature, while Calvin is portrayed as closed to beauty, mirth, and earthly pleasures, viewing the world as a waste and curse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New Jerusalem Messenger
Enther and
Galvin
Luther
Leipsic
Calvin
Philip
Jonas
Johnny
Lord Cate
Madeline
Worms
Ile
John Calvin
Luther and Calvin Contrasted in a Humble Tale
A narrator contrasts Luther and Calvin, noting Luther’s broad, strong sympathies and Calvin’s narrowness and grimness. Luther spares a poor disputant and suggests sharing beer rather than arguing, preferring German wit over French rigor and liking Wittenberg to Geneva.
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Luther
Calvin
Low Countries
Wittenburg
Geneva
American hunter at lonely lakeside Trapper’s harbor scene observed
A paddling party views a lone Indian hunter at a natural lakeside harbor. A low bough hut, pines, and animal skins hang on a railing by the water set a primitive scene. The narrator passes quickly, missing further details from the encounter.
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Kows
The Dollar Jewelry Exposed by the Milwaukee Press
The Chicago Post notes a wave of dollar jewelry shops offering ear rings pins bracelets and more with gaudy displays. It explains Oreide brass imitation gold used, low production cost, and high retailer profits, warning that many buyers are servants and middle class women unaware of true quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
United States
Out of Work in the City: A Taunting Portrait
The piece derides a six foot tall man idle on a sunny wall with hands in his pockets. It mocks the failing labor market and questions why someone so able does nothing while bread prairies and settlers’ harvests await, portraying social critique of unemployment.
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van Amburgh
Hans
The Idle Man and the Call to Action of Aid
A London opinion piece mocks the notion of “nothing to do” for men while condemning laziness. It argues every able person should help others, citing Newton and Noah as warnings against idleness, and suggests asylum for the unemployed as a remedy.
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Betty
Isac Newton
Noah
Fate of the Author of God Save The Hing
In Charles Reade's The Eighth Commandment Henry Carey is praised for genius in theatre satire and lyric art. The piece laments lack of musical copyright, showing how Carey, creator of songs and melodies including anthems, died in poverty after others profited. The warning drives home when hearing God Save the Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reade
Henry Carey
Pope
Swift
Pepe
Westminster Abbey
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