Something to Think About by F A Walker
A reflective essay on choosing the right path and learning from nature and experience. It contrasts youthful idealism with harsh realities, noting that people seek quietude while life often yields sorrow or rare beauty. The piece laments materialism and urges patience, observation, and contemplation as guides on the journey.
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McClure Sewapapar Syndicate
Take Off Your Mister by Douglas Malloch
Poem argues against social formality. It urges dropping the title Mister in private settings, calling readers to greet guests as real names such as Frank or John. It compares the habit to wearing an outsize hat and emphasizes warmth and familiarity over rank.
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McChire Newspaper Syndicate
Nelson's rise from boy to famed naval commander
The article portrays Horatio Nelson as a model of merit and tenacity, noting he joined the British navy at age twelve and rose to become Rugland's greatest naval commander and strategist by age forty-seven. It underscores his sustained merit despite rivals' opposition.
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Horatio Nelson
Nelson
Rugland
Is Reynolds the famed name in history
A fragment discusses the Reynolds surname tracing its Teutonic roots to strength and a foxing term, noting variants Reynolds Reynard Reyjmell Reynoldson and related forms in German and French. It highlights a Sixteenth century English scholar Reinolds and Sir Joshua Reynolds as notable bearers in art and culture.
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Fox
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Reynoldson
England
Reinolds
Sir Joshua Reynolds
MecCare
Nelson Biography From Early Life To Trafalgar
Wayne D. McMurray presents a condensed portrait of Admiral Horatio Nelson. Tracing his rise from midshipman in 1773 to post captain by 1779, the narrative covers his decisive actions in the Mediterranean siege at Bastia and Calvi, Cape St. Vincent, and the loss of his right arm at Santa Cruz. It notes his victories at Aboukir and Trafalgar, the restoration of Naples, and his death at Trafalgar, with his burial at St Paul’s Cathedral.
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Republic of France
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Mediterranean
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Calvi
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Santa Cruz
Toulon
Napoleon
Egypt
Bay of Aboukir
Naples
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Viscount Nelson
Cape Trafalgar
England
St Paul's Cathedral
Wayne D. McMurray
Quote on humility and truth from Walter Lipmann
A fragment reflecting Lipmann's call to seek and reveal truth over the privilege of arguing ideas. The text emphasizes humility and learning before advancing, noting uncertainty in pursuit of accurate knowledge.
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Walter Lipmann
Foods We Like Cabase And Halibut A La Creole Menu
Early fall cooking notes present crisp cabbage stuffed with seasoned filling, halibut baked in Creole tomato sauce, and apple salad with dates and onion. Recipes cover prep, seasoning, and serving on lettuce with rich dressing. Source dated 1925 Western N.
Made Study of Necromancy by John Dee
English mathematician and astronomer born in London on July 18 1527. Educated at Cambridge, studied abroad, held various offices in England. After 1578 pursued necromancy and related philosophical studies. Died December 1608 at age 81.
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John Dee
London
Cambridge
Holland
England
Human Nature Quip Sparks Regional Dialect Quarrel
A Boston Transcript writer notes that people view their own faults as less severe than others. The remark uses the metaphor of faults and habits as children to critique self judgment and neighborly comparisons.
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Jasso
Boston Transcript
The Young Lady Across the Way Opinion Note
A reader suggests the Filipinas are not yet ready for self government and notes concerns about governance, reflecting attitudes of the era toward colonial subjects and political development.
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Hayes
Daddy's Evening Fairy Tale Ride with a Bear
Polly follows a singing man and a performing bear through town. A bystander buys her a ride on the bear for fifty cents, she clings to the shaggy neck as the bear bolts homeward. Polly safely dismounts in her garden, learns a lesson from her mother, and cherishes the brave yet dangerous adventure.
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Polly
Paper decor and winter millinery trends in 1925
Julia Bottomley notes women’s craft revival in home arts and fashion as crepe paper lamp shades, candle decorations, and winter millinery emerge. Describes wire frames covered by muslin, crepe paper designs, sealing wax touches, and satin velvet hats with ribbons, corsages, and felt adornments reflecting autumn to winter styles.
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