The Hignett Family Entertains at Windles and Atlantic Crossing
Mrs. Horace Hignett world famous theosophy writer arrives in New York with her son Eustace. Bam and Eustace plan Atlantic voyage while Bam aims to woo Wilhelmina Bennett. Sam meets a red headed girl on ship and falls for Billie as complications unfold on the Atlantic boarding.
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Horace Hignett
New York
Eustace
Windles
Hignetts
Bam
Mallaby Marlowe
London
Atlantic
Bream Mortimer
Bennett
Sam
Wilhelmina
Gam
Wilhelmina Bennett
Billie
Ea Hero
Bream
Voyage Romance on the Ocean Aboard the Stageful
Samuel Marlowe contemplates proposing to Wilhelmina Bennett during a fourth day at sea while debating dog trouble and Tennyson reads with friends. Eustace Hignett quips about life at sea as Billie, Bream Mortimer, and others share conversations, golf and poetry, with plans to read Tennyson together and manage Pinky the dog amid shipboard antics.
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Tennyson
Bain Eustace Hignett
Sam
Ell
Bennett
Miss Bennett
Wilhelmina Bennett
Wilhelmina
Hustace Signett
Wilhelmitta
Ufe
Galahad
Kles
Eustace Hignett
Derring Do
Eustace
Samuel Marlowe
Billie
Mr. Bream Mortimer
Mr. Marlowe
Bream Mortimer
Sal
Bream
Jane Hubbard
Pinky
Africa
Sim
Mortimer
Prue
Sam Marlowe
Marlowes
Bruton Street
Berkeley Square
Sir Galahad
Hignett
Wise men seek the other side before leaping to conclusions
A reflective line urges caution and study before forming judgments. It emphasizes weighing the other side of a hurdle and avoiding hasty bets on partial information. The message frames prudent reasoning as the path to sound conclusions.
Facing Risks in Hospital Scene with Elderly Patient
A nurse on a case confronts a troublesome patient in an advanced state of senility. The old friend Senility is referenced, with fear and humor shaping the exchange.
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Mercy
Allcock’s Porous Plaster Advise Remedy
A brief ad notes a standard external remedy of known value safe and effective. It promotes Allcock's original genuine porous plaster as the preferred remedy.
Collaboration viewed in 18th century playwriting
A Paris translation from Le Petit Parisien recounts the joint work of David Augustin Brueys and Palaprat. They produced many plays with mixed success and praise for a piece named Grandeur. Brueys praised the first act, blamed the second on Palaprat, and Palaprat disputed the split.
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Bossuet
Moliere
David Augustin Brueys
Palaprat
le Petit Parisien
Paris
France
Brueys
Kansas City Star
Quick to Learn the Latin Bits in Daily Life
A playful vignette follows a young professional learning Latin phrases like habeas corpus per diem and per diem in daily work. The drug clerk and medical student adopt Latin terms, while inspectors note the legislator learns per diem quickly.
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Pennywise
Eat What You Like But Don’t Eat Too Much
A concise exhortation advises savoring meals but warns against overeating. It promotes balanced portions and mindful eating to maintain health.
Bayer Aspirin Safety Ad Warns Against Imitations
An advertising notice urges consumers to look for the Bayer name on aspirin tablets or packaging to ensure genuine Bayer Aspirin, claimed safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for 23 years. It warns that imitations may be dangerous and instructs buyers to say Bayer when purchasing.
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Bayer
Radio Station Uses Mountain Peaks As Masts
A wireless station in Upper Bavaria uses two mountain summits as antennae masts with a cable spanning about a mile and a half between a 5100 foot peak and a 2820 foot hill. The system aims to reach the Far East and includes a weighted carriage on a rail for tension adjustments during snow or wind.
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Upper Bavaria
Hard to hear words by thin walls next door
A resident notes walls are so thin that sounds from a foreign couple next door carry through. The wife struggles to understand the language and the daily quarrels irritate them, though the issue is the noise rather than hostility.
The Only Danger in Friendship Is That It Will End
A reflective saying notes friendship carries risk of ending, emphasizing value and fragility of lasting bonds.
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