Vollon’s Pumpkin Inspires Paris Salon Furor and Hysterics
A tale from Tarper s Weekly recounts Vollon s still life Luxurious Pumpkin provoked outrage among Paris artists and jurors at the Societe des Artistes Francais. The painting was moved through fifteen rooms before finally being set in the entrance hall amid protests and name calling.
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Societe Des Artistes
Palais Des Beaux Arts
Vallon
Stillfe
Vollon
Paris
Luton
Bouguereau
Cormen
Tattegstain
Salle d’Honneur
A Cupid Prescription
A playful exchange about love marks a whimsical moment. One character urges belief in exclusive devotion, while the other affirms it. The dialogue hints at romantic anxieties and the immediacy of desire.
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Mae
Oysters And Their Lazy Lives In Beds Of Society
A playful piece describing oysters as idle in beds and venues, noting their salt water nature and a humorous wealth of odd facts. It mentions mother of pearl coats, ring around a ros y games, and summer ocean life with winter luxury at hotels and restaurants. The tone blends whimsy with quirky observations.
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Thomas L. Masson
Judge's Library
Beaten to a Mummy in eighteenth century pharmacology
The text explains how mummies were made from human flesh in late 18th century medicine. It notes the practice used only portions of the body beaten and spiced, contrasting with the costly genuine mummy and referencing ancient writings and the play Bird in a Cage.
It Is Not What a Thing Is Yet What We Think
A reflection on fear and perception. A man moves through uncertainty aware of danger only as he encounters subtle, harmless noises that trigger a momentary shiver, revealing how dread can arise from ambiguity rather than clear threats.
Passing Of Eugene Hale
Long obituary tribute to United States Senator Eugene Hale of Maine. Born 1836, Hale served Hancock County as prosecutor and held Maine legislature seats before joining Congress in 1869 and continuing as senator through 1911. Noted for blunt manner and pivotal role in debates, with anecdotes from colleagues and staff.
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Maine
United States
Eugene Bale
Congress
Pine Tree
House ‘of Representatives
Willl
Eugene Hare
Hertfordshire
Massachusetts
New England
Senator Hale
Hancock County
Hale
Washington
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Bishop's Carriage Ride In White Mountains Becomes Family Jest
A frail Methodist bishop and family spend Sunday in Bethlehem New Hampshire. Six year old Thelma recites a misquoted Bible text Don't be scared and youll have guilt The bishop seeks the neighboring pastor for clarity as the tale trots through church circles.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Widsuimmer
White Mountains
Bethlehem
N. EL
Thélma
Migma
Dhelma
Longevity and Wit in 19th Century Chats
A collage of quips from Chicago Tribune and contemporaries. Jokes on longevity wickedness and age, satirical takes on marriage and social norms, plus a photographer’s joke about silhouettes and portraits.
Stray Stories and Humorous Snippets Read in Newspapers
A fragment collection features sketches and dialogue about religion fashion teachers and mothers. Witty exchanges include a remark on cloaks from religion and playful questions about a teacher's compliment and a favorite mother.
Ambition and Verse Across Gentle Banter
A fragmented excerpt features snippets of quotes from multiple newspapers and voices on poetry and speaking fluency. It mentions Tee Big, a poet aiming to sell his verse, and notes about a fluent speaker. The passage includes playful dialogue and references to literary figures and cultural chatter.
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Cleveland
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Grocers—Butchers
Walnut Street
Nutley
N. J
Telephone
Anheiser-Busch Budweiser and
Schlitz
Milwaukee Beers
Barr Bros
Eugene
Eugene Hale
Hisister
Grant
Navy
Hayes
Haile
Senate
Jorous McCumber
North Dakota
McCumber
Bate
Capitol
Grayp
Mr. Hale
Tommy
Chicaco Tribune
Mr. Jones
Scottie
Chicago: News
Frank, Grithiem
Sanday, Magazine
Hilda
Bertha
Mamie
Maud
Maymie
Washington Star
Catholic Standard and Times
Chicago
Record-Herald
Billy
Broadway
Portland
Cowper Athwait
Amos H. Vanhork
Bloomfield
Scheuer ‘Bldg
Newark
Nos
Tam
BO Health
Montclair
Horage
Gercane
Prost
Newark, NJ
The
Osborne
Mai
Montcilar
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