Napoleon’s Last Campaign in Germany 1813
The article discusses Napoleon’s 1813 German campaign with intimate research. It notes a shift from dynastic wars to collective warfare inspired by Spain and Russia, and cites Lord Acton on Napoleon's decline. Included are reflections attributed to Petre and Grouchy on the war’s endgame and Waterloo judgments.
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Waterloo
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Jack Horner and the Abbot’s Pie Tragedy
A New York Sun tale says a west England abbey abbot hid surrender deeds in a pie for Henry VIII. Jack Horner delivered the pie, broke crust, pulled out parchments, and discarded them in a brook, prompting Henry VIII to order the abbot hanged.
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England
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Whitehall
Ing
London
Hal
New York Sun
Feats For an Emperor and Montagu Italian Habits Compared
London Tatler notes the extravagant eating pattern of Emperor Charles V. It contrasts Lady Mary Montagu’s Italian habit of waking at 7 a.m. for asses milk and returning to sleep with the emperor’s schedule. The emperor feasted from early morning to midnight with twenty dishes and multiple meals, ending with pastry and wine, shaping his taste over forty years.
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Charles’ V
London
Tatler
Sheathing a Ship Copper Protection Against Marine Borers
Copper sheathings protect hulls from wood-boring worms and decay, especially in tropics and for iron ships. Copper coating resists sea water oxidation, preserving vessel integrity and value.
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Tropics
Civil service job protection explained in a quote
The Cincinnati Enquirer quotes a cheerful idiot explaining civil service once more. If you hold a civil service post you cannot be fired at will, only if they choose to. Non civil service workers face arbitrary dismissal.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago
Commercial Hotel
Knoxville
Young couple’s news unsettles father at home
A girl pleads for her partner George to calm her distressed father who is 80 and agitated after learning they wish to marry. The scene centers on emotional tension and approval sought within a family.
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George
The Laggard Debate on Identity and Pride
A Buffalo Express quote depicts a woman accusing shiftless actors of shameless behavior while a husband notes a billboard claim of support by his wife, illustrating public vs private reputations and the era’s social judgments.
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Buffalo Express
Willoughby Faces Disappointment in Love
In the Birmingham Age Herald an exchange hints at Willoughby’s woeful mood. The dialogue reveals he secured the girl, leaving questions about his heartbreak and the story’s romantic aftermath.
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Willoughby
His Sense of Humor Don’t some decorations on hats amuse you
A brief exchange from Woman’s Home Companion notes a playful moment about women’s hat decorations. The humor centers on hat plumes and a lighthearted remark about style.
Time to do what you fancy, a common complaint
A reader from Lubbock notes people often say they cannot find time for activities they wish to pursue, reflecting a universal struggle to balance priorities and leisure with busy schedules.
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Lubbock
A Universal Word Across Languages
A brief note on how the word for mother appears universal across languages. Examples include em in Hebrew, maman in French, madre in Italian, moeder in Dutch, mater in Latin, madre in Spanish, and more such as madr in Persian and moder in Swedish, illustrating common roots and similar sounds.
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Cream Puff Cure for ailing Teacher in Poorest City Ward
A young woman teacher in a poor city school falls ill and dismisses her class. Ragged students gather by the door and present a bag of cream puffs, insisting she eat to feel better. The scene shows care from unlikely benefactors and reflects hardship in the area.
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Jimmie
Silence Wager Ends In Tragic Flaming Quarrel
A Brahman and wife quarrel over three koi fish. They agree to let the other speak first after trying silence. Neighbors fear they are dead and build a funeral pyre. As flames rise, the Brahman breaks silence and the wife replies, securing the other two fish. Bengali: House hold Tales.
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Hadi
Bagaar
Indian Precepts of Wabasha From The Book of Woodcraft
Quoted teachings attributed to Indian Chief Wabasha emphasize health and discipline. They advise avoiding excess fat, fasting from overeating, bathing daily, sweating rituals, and facing death with a calm, peaceful attitude unlike white men who fear death and regret their lives.
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Ernest Thompson
Seton
Wabasha
Epigram Like Quarrel Over Memory on a Train
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note recalls overheard banter on a homeward train. A girl claims a man said he knew her as a child, while he denies it. The playful exchange dampens the mood, letting the writer finish reading their sports extra.
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Cleveland Plain-Dealer
Gallant Claude Duval and the Illustrious Thief
The piece recounts Claude Duval a French born robber famed for purse plundering and romantic tales. He retired wealthy but returned to crime, was captured at the Hole in the Wall Chandos Street, and hanged at Tyburn in January 1670. His epitaph at St Paul's Covent Garden remarks on his notoriety and warns readers about purse and heart. Also includes a brief comic exchange from the Houston Post about a stomach operation and a poet.
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No Sense of Humor Joke Shows a Punch Line Clash
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item features a street encounter where one man teases another with a new conundrum. The exchange centers on a supposed distinction between a poet and a plumber. The joke unfolds toward a punning punch line about laying a pipe.
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Jim
Cleveland Plain Dealer
A Bad Risk in Promises from Bjones and Wagg
The Philadelphia Record quotes Bjones as unable to keep promises and Wagg agreeing. A critic notes such promises lack solidity, likening it to failing to keep a promise in a safe deposit vault. The Huripides line warns against focusing on minor targets while missing the main aim.
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Philadelphia Record
Talk of Money in the Philadelphia Ledger
A brief note on monetary discourse cites the Philadelphia Ledger remark that money talks yet language is limited to phrases like goodbye and a few others.
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Philadelphia Ledger
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