Tales and Traditions from American FRANK F. HAGEN and AQ SCOTT WATSON
Frank F. Hagen and Scott Watson present a survey of American tales and traditions tracing regional lore, memory, and cultural routes. The work explores how communities preserve stories through legends, rituals, and shared objects across generations.
Blaine Conkling clash sours political rise in recall tale
The piece recounts how James G Blaine's career faltered after a sharp 1866 exchange with Roscoe Conkling and a satirical push by Theodore Tilton. It traces Conkling s long vendetta that helped block Blaine from the Republican nomination and fatefully damaged his chances at the polls. It also explains the origin of campaign lies nicknamed roorbacks.
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Theodore Tilton
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Davis
New York
Hyperion
Thersites
Knight
John Adams
Ithaca
N. Y
James K. Polk
North
Polk
Roorback
George William Featherstonaugh
Ithaca Journal
J. K. Polk
House of Representatives
Salt Cellar of Benvenuto Cellini Tour to Milan Exhibit
Austria to loan the famed gold salt cellar by Cellini for Milan exhibit of ancient Italian goldsmith works. The piece, a centerpiece with mythological figures, was commissioned by Cardinal Ippolito d Este and later cast in gold for Francis I of France. It passed to Duke Ferdinand of Tyrol and eventually became part of Vienna's Imperial Museum of Art.
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Milan
Italy
Austria
Benvenuto Cellini
Vienna
United Press
Cellini
Ippolito d’Este
Francis
de Gonnert
Charles IX
France
Ferdinand
Tyrol
Elizabeth
Hapsburg
Imperial Museum of Art
Railroad Tunnel Density Across Europe
The article notes Switzerland has 5.64 km of tunnels per 100 km of track, Austria 1.49 km, and Germany 6.42 km, highlighting how geology and terrain drive tunnel construction in Alpine and neighboring rail networks.
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Switzerland
Austria
Germany
Warm Weather Aids Weight Reduction Says Dr Barton
Dr. James W. Barton argues warm weather favors weight loss. Less food is needed as most energy goes to warmth, high fiber fruits and vegetables fill meals, and water loss through sweating helps reduce weight. Lean meat and reduced sugar support weight loss. modest exercise accelerates fat burn, with heat aiding perspiration. WAC Servies.
Saul Becomes Jesus Friend on Road to Damascus
The lesson recounts Saul of Tarsus’s conversion on the road to Damascus, from persecutor to converted brother and mighty preacher. It highlights his encounter with Christ, Ananias’s role, and Paul’s later ministry with Timothy, emphasizing grace, faith, and service.
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Saul
Jesus
Saul of
Tarsus
Christ
Stephen
Damascus
Earth
Christ Jesus
God
Ananias
Paul
Israel
Apostle Paul
Great City
Timothy
Magnet of Thankfulness by Henry Ward Beecher
The passage extols a grateful heart as a magnet that draws blessings from daily life. It compares ingratitude to a finger in sand with no mercy found, while thankfulness reveals heavenly gifts and gold in God’s provision.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Captivating Daytime Frock Pattern No. 1916-B Ad
Barbara Bell pattern 1916 B showcases a yoke dress with front point, twin slashes for ribbon bow, radiating yoke and waist tucks, center front and back seams ending in kick pleats, pointed pockets with flaps. Fabrics include seersucker linen silk and more. Sizes 12 to 20, 3 1 2 yards needed for size 14. Send 15 cents plus order to The Sewing Circle, Chicago.
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Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Adams St
Chicago
Bell B Syndicate
WNU
Unavailing Remorse and Reflections on Death
A compact moral reflection on remorse and memory, quoting Dickens and Thackeray. The text contrasts unavailing remorse with the pain of lost chances and notes taste versus fashion as a distinguishing consideration.
Season's Beauties in Time and Change
A reflective aphorism on how nature bestows shifting beauties through life from morning to night. It notes gentle progressions across seasons, likening changes to the cradle and the grave without abrupt transitions.
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Dickens
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