Jacksonesque Education Debate Clouds Adams Jackson Episode
John Quincy Adams skipped Harvard ceremonies in 1833 when Andrew Jackson received an honorary Doctor of Laws, criticizing him as unlettered. Dr Archibald Henderson counters with Jacksons reputed schooling from Waxhaw academy to New Acquisition region and lessons from Rev Francis Cummins.
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Lord Visitor Delights Jones Family on Long Island
A famed guest visits the Jones household on Long Island to a swell of excitement. Five year old Willie, kept quiet at the table, breaks the decorum with a childhood question about a pickle as the lord dines, drawing amused reactions from his parents.
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Dona Felipa and Dona Isabella shaping Columbus
A Kansas City Times reflection credits Dona Felipa Columbus wife and Dona Isabella mother-in-law with nurturing Columbus during his explorations. It recalls how Felipa listened to him and how Isabella kept an old box of maps and logs that may have sparked his belief in a land beyond the horizon.
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Prophetic Plant Said to Predict Earthquakes and Eruptions
The Abrus precatorius plant, native to Cuba, is described as flowerless with a long stalk and many twigs bearing delicate leaves. Its leaves often color or close and twigs bend into curious positions. It is claimed to be highly sensitive to electric and magnetic influences and to predict major natural convulsions by interpreting its movements under electrical currents.
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Floral hues from silver coins in English display
A British florist colors flowers by dropping silver coins into the water where the blooms stand. Silver hydroxide forms, altering the flowers’ natural color to new tints. After achieving the desired shade, the coins are removed and lime is added to fix the tint.
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England
Portrait plan sparks quick art medium debate
Nurich proposes a mixed medium portrait for his wife. D'Auber agrees to oil for the head and neck while using watercolor for the dress to allow easy updates as styles shift.
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Two Viewpoints on Relationships and Courtesy
A pair of viewpoints contrasts marital trust with double standards and warns against overbearing behavior toward waiters. Advice urges balance between charm and firmness, urging men to involve partners in decisions and to avoid being easily manipulated.
Wilkenson-What success with his son in music
Smith comments on his son showing professional level piano performance and skills likened to a piano tuner.
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Osceola Sealed Bids Sought for Street District 3
The City of Osceola Nebraska invites sealed proposals for Street Improvement District No 3. Bids due September 26 1927 at 7 30 P M. Plans and specifications at city clerk and engineers offices. Bid bond required. city may reject any or all bids.
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Quiet Title Action in Polk County Nebraska
Hattie E. Howard sues to exclude defendants from the North Half of the Southwest Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter in Section 29, Township 14 North, Range 4 West, alleging ten years of adverse ownership and occupancy. answer due by September 26, 1927.
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Hattie E. Howard
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