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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary excerpt reflects on heroes of today versus ancient epic figures. It contrasts enduring fame with mortality, citing Homeric lines and a modern contest that tests grasp of the moment, linking heroism to material achievement.
A humorous tale of a husband who reads Keats aloud at night to his wife, hoping to lull her to sleep. She dozes despite his best efforts, prompting a series of covert late night outings and a final breakfast confession. The wife discovers the ruse only after weeks of the “tale reading” routine.
An old man teaches the bundle of sticks parable to his son about capital and labor. The tale contrasts unity with division and links British journalism of 1829 to past lessons, noting the value of cohesive capital and separated labor, and ends with a quip about content from the London Chronicle.
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