Bust of the Empress Stirs Courtroom Feud in Paris
Sculptor Carpeaux sought consent to model the bust of Empress Eugenie but faced refusals. After an initial clash, he completed the bust in two hours, the empress reportedly snubbing it. The piece, scratched but intact, later passed into the possession of Dr. Fournier and his son who released Eugenie for Paris.
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Carpeaux
Carpeaus
Cam- Carpeaux
Chateau
Perer
Posses- Dr
Stage Tales of Actors and Othello Gossip
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls actors on the stage and the rule against outbursts. It mentions Henry, Miss Bateman, and Desdemona, with a vivid scene of a curtain drawn and a tense, nearly comic moment amid serious acting. The note shifts to anecdotes about Lord Goschen and writing habits, then to labor and water drawing scenes in India, ending with a character called An Atchison woman and a Kansas City journal reference.
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Ving
Henry
Miss Bateman
Desdemona
Migs Bateman
Apein
Irving
Atchison
Smidren
Kansas City
Moving Picture Unit Aids Farm Education Nationwide
The Department of Agriculture unveils a compact moving picture apparatus for rural education and entertainment. Operated from a suitcase size kit, it can run on a gas tank where electricity is unavailable, enabling demonstrations in small schools and remote communities. The program features educational films on topics like the housefly and food safety, plus road construction slides. Colored lantern slides project directly from objects, expanding the reach of stereopticon entertainment while reducing costs.
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Department of Agriculture
Foou
Shoes For Soldiers Contracts For About 600000 Pairs
War Department awarded contracts totaling about 2 000 000 dollars for nearly 600 000 pairs of army shoes. Five firms share the work at an average price of 3 dollars per pair. The shoes are the army board’s design led by Major Edward L Munson. Officials claim the new regulation shoe surpasses all previous patterns.
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War Department
Uncle Sams
Army Board of Experts
Edward L. Munson
Medical Corps
Lawmaker pushes parcel post expansion to include books
Representative Lewis of Maryland has introduced a resolution in Congress urging Postmaster General Burleson to study expanding parcel post to include books. Currently books are charged at the third class rate with a four pound limit.
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Lewis
Maryland
Burleson
Sleeping Cars in Africa Describe Harsh Travel Conditions
The author recalls African rail travel from Durban to Victoria Falls and Beira, noting crowded sleeping cars, rough beds, and uneven service. Conductors are busy, often unhelpful with bed making, though some staff assist. Tickets cover vast distances, and reservation placards sometimes fail to guarantee beds or seats, leaving travelers to adapt to the journey.
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South Africa
E. W. Howe
Ourselven
Afriewa
Durban
Victoria Falls
Beira
Keys As They Turn Unlock by Twisting Right
Professor Lookabout explains a common misconception about keys turning left to unlock. He notes most non door keys turn right to open lids drawers and secure fastenings, citing a chat with a well informed acquaintance who believed otherwise and was surprised to learn the truth.
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New York Times
Simplified Spelling Pilgrimage in Nevendon Es sex
A letter from the London Mall muses on eighteenth century parish accounts at Nevendon Es sex. It notes a 1742 entry “Gave Geekup Kolling for his gall top sbelvns and six pens” and suggests gall may mean the daughter of Geekup Rollins.
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Nevendon
Essex
Geekup Kolling
Gall
Geekup Rollins
London Mall
Poetry and Pay Opines on Poets’ Poor Pay in Toledo Blade
A Toledo Blade reflection states poetry is poorly paid yet views drafting verse as worthwhile. It argues writers gain intrinsic reward beyond money and credits the value of expressing thoughts through poetry.
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Toledo Blade
One Use For It
Maud and Mamie discuss classical music in a brief quip from the Washington Star. The exchange notes music has its place though not to be enjoyed, used to satisfy others and appease a quarrel or social demand.
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Ita Place
Maud
Mamie
Washington Star
Superstitions and wit at table in humorous quips
Mrs Hickenlooper asks if thirteen invites superstition. Mrs Giddybudy counters that superstition fades when food for twelve is scarce. The exchange showcases witty social banter from a magazine page.
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Mrs. Hickenlooper
Mra. Giddybudy
Magazine of Fun
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