Fall of Bradney and Malet in a Mysterious Art World
In a drawing room after a grim revelation, Bradney recalls a corrupted university project and a bribe linked to Paul Rexon. Sculptor Malet reflects on a career ruined by scandal and fate, while Milman consoles and urges perseverance amid a looming inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Rexon
Rayon
Bradley
Raxon
Professor Bradney
Bradney
Paul Raxon
Ahlman
New York
Ile
Afilman
Bradner
Neel
Barnes
Floyd Malet
Malet
Barnea
Balsh
Milman
Stonewall Jackson
Peter Milman
Philip
Tarnes
Milman Faces Ruin After Friends Fall From Grace
Peter Milman, a once comfortable American gentleman, sinks toward penury after Hazen Brewer’s suicide and seeks help from Achille Lutry. Milman writes to three noted failures, Prof. Fleming Bradney Floyd Malet and Nesland Barnes, who visit and recount how their careers collapsed following a dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Milman
Hazen Brewer
Brewer
Milman
Achille Lutry
Sneed
Lutry
Elder Ducks Near Extinction in Iceland Trade
Historical account outlines how elder ducks and related seabirds like puffins, auks, guillemots, and tern nest on Icelandic cliffs. Hunters use nets, decoy birds, and rope access to collect eggs and down despite severe protective laws. Rookeries pack birds tightly, creating warmth and thunderous cries as crowds drive away the birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
Chinese Philanthropy Noted In Various Forms
The article describes quaint philanthropy across China with funds to transport deceased individuals to their home province, coffers for poor children, and tea or water fountains for thirsty laborers at the bottom of the social scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Coollea
Trumpeter Swan Shares Bird-Life Lessons at Zoo
A Trumpeter Swan speaks on bird family life at the zoo noting loyalty among mates, devotion across species, and how keepers help birds understand each other. Other birds chime in with observations about snipes, quails, and doves, while visitors misread the sounds as alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoo
Orses
Ile
Miss Snipes
Mr. Snipes
Miss Snipe
Trumpeter Swan
Nod and shake: early gestures reflect human and animal roots
The piece compares a child's nodding and shaking to Darwinian ideas, noting that humans share instinctive yes and no expressions with other species. It observes how jaw tension and eye-closing accompany no, while a relaxed mouth remains when saying yes.
Hoof disease cures and folklore beliefs in footprints
The article surveys folk methods and beliefs about curing hoof disease in cattle by touching turf, hanging turf fragments, and other ritual practices. It discusses how these practices relate to contagious magic, with references to Frazer and Norse, German and southern European customs, and notes variations across England Canada and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Canada
United States
James Frazer
Europe
Marian Rouatfe Cox
MaClure Nawapaper Syndicate
Enthusiasm its fire that drives artists and success
A fragment from 1927 Western Newspaper Union text discusses enthusiasm as the fire in the heart that fuels artists and musicians. It compares real passion with imitation, and asserts that talent plus enthusiasm yields lasting achievement. It cites Emerson on the triumph of enthusiasm and reflects on using one's talents boldly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmerson
Uolan
Elves and Soliloquy Referenced by Lil Speaker
Ambiguous quote features Lil musing that when others fade into memory they may be more dead than famous. The fragment mentions elves of great men and a soliloquy style remark, without clear event or人物.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lil
Luminous Hat Designed in England to Shield Women from Cars
A glowing hat designed in England for women uses phosphorescent chemicals to remain visible at distance at night. It aims to make women on highways safer by helping motorists see them and avoid collisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Tle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wyndham Martyn
Lfe
Wes Paul Raxon
International Motors
Wheeland Barnes
America
Mr. Malet
Raleigh
Neel and Barnes
Hla
Alfred Gilbert
Paria
Bryant Park
Stare
Martha D Martin
Tare
Filiffe Brownie
Bille Brownie
iCopyright
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Frankie Darro
Jackie Coogan
Frankie
Leonard A, Barrett
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