An Old Man's Idol At Waters Of Life
A poetic fragment evokes memory and love as two souls wander through nature. Vague imagery of sunsets, gardens, lambs, cowslips, and heavenly signs frames a tale of shared life, fate, and devotion under divine will. The piece hints at enduring affection and a hidden secret.
The Black Rope Cyclone and the Farm's Hard Lesson
Jay Hazleton drives four thousand dollars of cattle through a July cyclone in a storm marked by heat and dust. He fears for the herd and his inexperienced helper Watson, but a neighborly barn saves him from ruin while the rescued man survives with luck, returning later to share in the near miss and the farm’s loss.
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Worthington Stock Farm
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Remarkable Salt Sale Case Attracts Court Scrutiny
A Greek engineer in Constantinople met a Turk who claimed a silver rasket contained a fragment of the cross and a nailed relic. An English collector offered to pay 3875 dollars if genuine, but British Museum experts ruled the items spurious. The collector sued for the money. The case highlights the shock at trading sacred relics for profit and notes the fraud by some who cloak themselves in piety.
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Constantinople
British Museum
Not What We Give for What We Share in Hunger Aid
A reflective note on generosity and sharing amid need, contrasting charity with personal responsibility. The piece urges mindful aid to neighbors and communities, highlighting the balance between giving and sustaining dignity through steady support.
Wit and wisdom fragments from a New York American column
A jumble of quips and maxims on money luck marriage and manners alongside a science note on sun heat and seasonal changes. It includes satirical lines about fools ideas of a deal and the role of women and ends with a statement about the earth moon and solar heat.
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New York American
The Worn Etiquette Origin in Versailles Gardens
An old tale explains etiquette as simply a label. A Scotch gardener set labels to mark paths for Louis XIV’s courtiers at Versailles. Initially ignored, high officials warned courtiers to stay on those labels, making the labels the accepted norm. The phrase’s meaning broadened over time.
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Versailles
Louis XIV
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