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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1910
Page
6
A Brooklyn magistrate presiding over a small court humorously questioned a prisoner who claimed to be a "stocksmith by trade." The exchange sparked merriment as the ragged man offered a comical reply about pursuing his profession, while the magistrate humorously ordered him reassessed.
The text traces hand kissing from reverence in ancient times to its use in deference among social ranks. It notes varying rank distinctions across eras and cites Homer Pliny and Jay for early mentions. It discusses objects of reverence and the Latin etymology of adoration as related to the gesture.
A Chicago Post item notes a wife’s strong influence over her husband with clever power dynamics. The fragment suggests he avoids costly fights by letting her have her way, while she pursues control and the threat of divorce if opposed.
An old anecdote describes Ponalt Exportman a statistician who tested how many words could be written with a lead pencil by copying Ivanhoe until the pencil wore down. A German statistician rival tried the same with a longer German novel, allegedly writing 400000 words, noting the pencil’s lead or durability may affect results.
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