Prodigal in Gifts to the Great Nature's praise of famed figures spans poets to patriots
A Scientific Monthly excerpt surveys how emblematic men from Emerson to Leonardo da Vinci and Walter Scott were described as superbly formed. It catalogs praise on physique, presence, and beauty tied to genius across historical figures.
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Lowell
Emerson
Washington
James Thatcher
Goethe
Apollo
Hateland
Dennyson
Wordsworth
Clayden
Southey
Byron
Vatican
Leonarda da Vinci
Walter Scott
Hercules
Scientific Monthly
Historians Skip Everyday Life in Old Texts
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat writer argues that traditional histories ignore ordinary life events such as inventions and daily pursuits. The piece contends that wars yield blank interregna and that historical narratives focus on notable figures, leaving common people unseen.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
United States
Massasoit
Sitting Bull
Young Madison Elected President of William and Mary College
Dr James Madison a second cousin of the President was chosen as president at age twenty eight. He faced a required age of thirty for the post and was ordained in 1775. An ardent supporter of republican government, he preached of a heaven as a great republic with no rank distinction and equality for all.
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Heaven
Republic
James Madison
United States
William and Mary College
Penny Found After Theater Coin Incident
An embarrassed man dropped a coin in a downtown theater disturbing his leisure. He and two ushers searched the orchestra pit with flashlights until the penny was recovered.
Color and the human need for vibrant surroundings
The passage argues that color strongly influences human development and well being. It claims drab environments repress growth and that people can transform their surroundings by embracing color. It urges action to restore colorful settings as essential to daily life and progress.
Milk Sickness Reported As Fatal Ailment Among Cattle
The article describes milk sickness as a deadly disease affecting cattle and humans who consume dairy products. It notes Lincoln's mother died from it and discusses possible causes such as plant toxins and polluted water in the western United States.
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Abraham Lincoln
United States
Census Names the Nation’s Most Common Surnames
An unofficial census lists Smith as the most common American surname with 1 300 000 bearers, followed by Johnson 1 000 000 and Brown 73 000. It also cites June ser 000 respectively with 685 000, Miller 626 000 and Davis 538 000.
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America
Messrs. Smith, Johnson and Brown
United States
Millers
Tr Davises
British Musical Centers Rise in Popular Music Chart
The report notes London leading the list of top musical centers, with Glasgow following and Lan mentioned as part of the British scene. It highlights the prominence of Britain in the current music rankings.
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London
Britain
Lan
Glasgow
Lancaster Restaurateur Fined After Drunkenness Arrest
William Breslin, a Lancaster restaurant proprietor, was charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct and paid 14.55 in small change. With 14 in hand at arrest, the mayor offered 30 days in jail or a fine, Breslin telling a lieutenant to deduct from his funds as the officer counted coins.
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William Breslin
Lancaster
Breslin
Bresling
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