Art of Conversation Promoted as Study Not Gift
An excerpt argues conversation is a learned art, not a gift of nature, citing a financier who failed at dialogue and a scientist guest who overwhelmed hosts. It stresses direct, effective talk, avoiding chattiness, and highlights the value of pauses, listening, and clear aims in social discourse.
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Wenarry
Frwwl
Edgeways
Maclaren
Tut
Edgewses
Victori
Gladstone
Ate
Nootka
Conversation Etiquette And Polite Society Lessons From A Long Ago Text
The passage quotes a long discourse on how to conduct conversation in polite society. It warns against dogmatism and overbearing topics, advising natural, understated discussion and limiting topics to one or two subjects. It references social dining norms and the aim to avoid forcing others into exchanges.
The Old Complaint On Conversation Rules
The excerpt discusses how to listen to others, respect opinions, and maintain friendship at a social gathering. It notes the lack of a host and hostess, the heated duet between Pitajam and Roderick Dhu, and summarizes conversation as inform, be courteous, and be humble.
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Pitajam
Roderick Dhu
Lost Expedition Nutting Search Broadcasts War Era
The article recounts a 1908 Nutting expedition to trace the Norse voyage routes in North America. It details early broadcast efforts by Westinghouse stations Wt East Pittsburgh and others seeking tips from eastern coast listeners, amid weather and navigation challenges and Arctic conditions.
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Raslio
DEA
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Pittsburgh
KDKA
East Pittehirgh
WBE
Springfield
Mass
U.S.A
KYW Et
Willing Nutting
Americas
Norway
Julinahaab
Greenland
Labrador
Doniatk
Rie
Fia Aketiy
Lesving
Groenland
Comndian Wests
Hudson Bay Company aids relief for lost expedition survivors
In a gesture of aid the Hudson Bay Company authorizes its representatives to transport equipment and supplies to the survivors. The Cruising Club of America also expresses interest in supporting a relief expedition as authorities broadcast a message seeking information about the expedition members.
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Hudson Bay Company
Cruising Club of America
Awarch
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