Too Late! Constant's First Picture Draws Mixed Reactions
An amusing tale surrounds Benjamin Constant's debut painting Too Late, showing Fortune and Glory entering as Death nears an artist. Letters from admirers arrive, including a professor who travels to discuss the work, but reacts with shock and calls the artist a humbug upon meeting him.
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Fortune God Glory
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Glory
Laurela
Vnin
True Standards Of Life
A reflective meditation on living in the present rather than chasing imagined futures. The piece argues against letting others set our standards and warns against striving for material show while true happiness lies in authentic choices.
Courage to Be Ourselves Says Ridgway Quotation
Erman J Ridgway urges that true measure is character not wealth or status. He argues death’s standards should guide life, stressing being rather than possessions or degrees. The quote appears in Delinentor.
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Erman J. Ridgway
Riddles and the Alderhelm Epoch in Latin Verse
In the Cornhill Magazine account, a seventh century intellectual awakening sparks riddle making led by Aldhelm bishop of Sherborne, noted as Anglo Latin poet. It mentions Symphosius Latin riddles, three hexameter lines each, used by Aldhelm and likely a recent work then.
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Aldheim
Sherborne
Symphostus
Aldhelm
Symphosius
Cornhill Magazine
Clay tablets of Chaldea earliest writing materials
The clay tablets varied in size from 9 by 64 inches to tiny ones about an inch long. Glass lenses found nearby aided readers. Writing was impressed while clay was soft with a small triangular iron tracer. Tablets were inscribed on both sides, numbered, baked, and stored in state libraries.
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Chaldea
New York American
Two-Word Truths Prompt a Daring Offer
In a humorous exchange Miss Gertie jokes there are two things a woman will jump at an conclusion and a mouse. Mr Philip tests the theory and after a pause offers marriage, only to learn he is not the right man.
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Gertie
Philip
Vision of Strength Builds What Walls Cannot Contain
The quote contrasts two men: a feeble observer sees fenced farms and tilled houses while the strong man envisions future estates. It reflects Emerson-like insight on potential and imagination shaping property and growth.
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Emerson
Birds of prey and quail in class discussion summary
A classroom dialogue depicts a teacher and students naming birds. The hawk is identified as a bird of prey while a quail yields a humorous misanswer about being “birds on toast.”
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Tommy
Birds of Prey
Johnny
Chicago News
City to take loose stock to pound at once
Notice from Poundmaster G. W. Farris informs residents that any loose stock left in the city will be impounded immediately. Call Black 3721 for details.
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G. W. Farris
Wilson and Brittian Electrical Contractors Ad
Prompt and careful attention given all work. All work guaranteed to pass underwriters examination.
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Anteed
Fraternal Lodge Meetings Listed for La Grande Area
Local notices list weekly Monday or Tuesday gatherings for La Grande Camp No. 7703 Women of Woodcraft Grande Ronde Girol’ No. 47 Crystal Lodge No. 6 Knights of Pythias Red Cross Lodge No. 27 and La Grande Lodge No. 41 AF&AM. Details include hall names IL OOF ICOF Castle hall and schedules with officers names and titles.
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la Grande Camp No
I. R. Snook
Women of Woodcraft
Grande Ronde Girol’ No
I. C. O. F. Hall
Chloe Robinson
G. M
Lizzie Ellsworth
Knights of Pythias Red Cross Lodge No
Castle Hall
Old Elk’s Hall
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