Early American Painter Benjamin West Began as Infant Prodigy
Benjamin West is described as the earliest native American painter with an infant prodigy start. He showed artistic talent at six, learned from Indians and his mother’s indigo, received a paints set from Mr. Pennington, and by twelve was painting professionally in Philadelphia. His career led to Rome and London, where he achieved broad acclaim and later led the Royal Academy until his death with a large funeral at St Paul’s.
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Colonial Times
Dale
Matthew Pratt
Philadelphia
Benjamin West
John Singleton Prey
West
Pennsylvania
Pennington
Rome
London
Finala
Academy
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Circle Magazine
Falsifying an Old Proverb on Bridal Weather
The article discusses various folk beliefs about wedding day weather and how it affects a wife’s future happiness. It notes that some cultures drench the bride or mourn in advance to ensure later joy, while others view rain as bringing good fortune. It cites Greek belief in a thorough drenching as a path to lasting luck.
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Simbrisk
The Quiet Way
A mother dismisses a daughter's questions as she reads a newspaper article about healthy exercise from housework. The daughter asks for bed and the mother reveals she bought another copy downtown and read it from start to finish. The piece quotes the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Why Paperhangers Name Stems From Arras Tapestries
The term paperhanger traces to Arras France where tapestries used as wall coverings gave rise to hangers. When tapestries were replaced by wallpaper, the workers kept the title hangers, becoming paper hangers for wall coverings.
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Arras
France
Oan
Use For Brains From John Bright Barber Exchange
A barber remarks to John Bright that having a large head is useful because a large brain nourishes the roots of the hair. Bright recalls the exchange as a practical aside on intellect and usefulness.
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John Bright
Poker Night in the Tent Ends With Stunned Silence
A soldier recounts a late night poker session after pay in a tent. Four players cling to their hands as a sentry interrupts and demands light. The dealer proclaims his hand strong enough to wait, and the group sits through a cold dawn before waking for reveille.
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Fellows
Indeterminate Sentence Discussed by Feminine Society
A feminine literary society debates life imprisonment and the chance of parole after fifteen years. A member notes most life terms are not served in full, prompting questions about the harshness of the law and leniency avenues.
Changed Sign At Wall Street Office Causes Messenger Jokes
A new sign in an outer room reads Please Do Not Whistle We Do All That Ourselves. Messenger boys in the building, amused by the wording, quickly asked when whistle programs or concerts would begin and how long to wait after two days for the service to resume.
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Wall Street
Taneger
Removing Scorch A Home Remedy From 19th Century Times
An old tradion tells of treating scorch marks on fabric with a mixture boiled from vinegar onion juice and fuller's earth. Half a pint of the liquid is applied with a linen rag to the scorched area until it fades. Multiple applications may be needed.
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New York Times
Portland
Styles Sue
Adelanti Net
The Largest Flower from Sumatra
The Rafflesia arnoldii from Sumatra is the world’s largest flower. It can reach about three feet in diameter, weighs around fifteen pounds, and has five oval creamy white petals surrounding a center of long violet stamens. Buds resemble giant brown cabbages and the bloom can hold nearly two gallons of water.
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Sumatra
The Squid's Hues and Color Change
A passage from the Saturday Evening Post explains how animals like squids change color. It describes chromatophores beneath the squid skin, controlled by the nervous system, producing rapid color changes for camouflage.
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Saturday Evening Post
A Fair Exchange Among Medical Men
At a medical gathering one practitioner, famed for shabby dress as much as skill, found his hat missing. A clever trick swapped hats, leaving the doctor with a silk hat at home. The next day the owner apologized, explaining he swapped hats to spare the other’s umbrella day.
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Harper’s Weekly
Politician Refuses Help with Marriage License Request
A Philadelphia Record excerpt shows a ward boss handling a worker's demand for a marriage license. The worker compares it with repeatedly obtaining tax receipts, while the pol itician cites the need for in person appearance. The exchange highlights organized political pressure and perceived favoritism.
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Litician
Philadelphia Record
Chicken Fritters From Magazines
A recipe instructs to mix flour salt and butter with warm water and beaten egg white. Chop cold chicken season with salt pepper parsley and onion. Fold chicken into batter add white sauce form into fritters and fry hot then drain and serve with lemon and parsley.
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Rele Magazine
Oregon Agricultural College Opens Fall Semester
Oregon Agricultural College welcomes students for the fall term beginning September 20. The catalogue lists courses across agriculture, engineering, sciences, arts, commerce, and military science with free literature by mail from the Registrar in Corvallis Oregon.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Oregon
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