Notable precocity through history and youth
The article recounts famous child prodigies from history and literature. It cites Mlle Germaine Sablin as a "Trench girl" author and mentions Torquato Tasso, Louis de Bourbon, Fenelon, Pascal, Descartes, John Stuart Mill, and John Ruskin as exemplary early prodigies, highlighting their extraordinary early achievements.
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Mlle
Germaine Sablin
Trench Girl
Victor Hugo
London Answers
Torquato Tasso
Italy
Louis de Bourbon
Conde
Burgundy
Fenelon
Pascal
Descartes
John Stuart Mill
John Ruskin
Man of Supreme Talents George Du Maurier
George Du Maurier, born March 6, 1834 in Paris and died 1896, was a master of art, writing, and caricature. He shaped Punch for 36 years, produced water color sketches, and authored novels like Peter Ibbetson and Trilby which was adapted in 1895.
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George du Maurier
Fance
Paris
Holland
London
Punch
Peter Ibbetson
Fox Squirrel Fight Response Described by Foresters
A description from the American Forestry Magazine of Washington explains fox squirrels evade predators by scrambling to tree hollows and flattening on limbs to hide. Cornered without a hole they bark defiantly at hunters, and are said to beat off small dogs when attacked, with old hunters often regretfully learning the lesson.
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American Forestry Magazine of Washington
Preventative Measures for Growing Girls in Society
Mrs E S Whit tlesey of Gilmore City argues for preventive measures by educating growing girls, promoting home duties, healthy dress, rest, wholesome amusements, and strong morals. She warns against late hours, excess dress, intemperance, and cigarettes, urging supportive laws and parental guidance to protect girls and boys from delinquency.
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E.S
Whit‘tlesey
Gilmore City
Fonda
Town
Lake Okoboji
Saime
Writer’s quip on feminization and work shift
A writer laments the country’s feminization and women taking over men’s work. He jokes about a final loaf before retirement, noting there will be no such luck. The remark plays on gender roles with ironic relief.
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W. W. Beam
Campbell Prs
Beam & Campbell Physicians and Surgeons Office
Ponta
Nat'l. Bank ‘Bldg
Rolfe
E. L. Hollis
T. D. Jones
First National Bank
Iowa
L. M. Graham
Nacke’s
Rolfe Iowa
Pocahontas Loan & Trust Company (Incorporated
Pocahontas
Jos, McEwen
W.S. McEwen
McEwen Brothers
of State Savings Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
R. Klein, Sr
Robert Kled
R. Klein
7 & SON
E. Buxbom
Mason Contractor
Col
H. H. Grove
Plover
Trilby
Three Arts
DAY Brothers
Cnlls
America
Hollister
C. WM. Webb
United States
Farm Weekly
Country Gentleman
Harry R. O’brien
Harris Ford Thomas Rolfe
Yowa
Ladies’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Isaues
Morris Wolf
Dena al
Georgette
Boston
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