Great Men and Genius and the Mystery of Individuality
The passage argues that genius and personality blend common human faculties with heightened development. It notes the mystery of defining the individual, cites examples from art and science, and explains that a rare confluence of traits and a timely combination produce true genius rather than mere talent. It stresses gradual growth and hidden links between ordinary minds and greatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gridparzer
Juliette
Dido
Medea
Capudine Proclaimed Quick Headache Remedy
Capudine claims to reach the headache cause fast whether heat cold grippe or stomach troubles and cures even nervous headaches. It is advertised as the surest remedy for colds and grippe with feverishness aches and nervousness fading and normal conditions returning. The liquid medicine is easy and pleasant to take and acts immediately and costs 40¢ 25¢ and 50c at drug stores.
Imagined Bismarck Enlightened by Quiet Life
The passage imagines how Bismarck might have shaped history if forced to stay home, noting he would have balanced farming, reading, and eccentric impulses. It presents him as a brilliant but uncentered mind without a unifying core.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raphael
Earth
Darwin
Bismarck
Iowa club women fund study trip for infant care expert
Des Moines Iowa readers learn that the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs will send Dr Margaret Vaupel Clark of Waterloo to Europe for a year of study on perfect baby methods. The move stems from a state campaign to improve infant care despite a recent 96 percent winning score in a baby show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Club Women of
Margaret Vaupel Clark
Waterloo
Europe
Clark
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Statewide Baby Care Contest Adds District Prizes
Prizes will be awarded for the best fed baby in each district with a larger state contest to follow. Winners from district shows will enter the state event for overall honors.
Marguerite Flats Named After Bridget in Builder’s Witty Exchange
In a playful exchange, Miki asks the builder for a name for the new flats. The foreman suggests Marguerite, but the owner jokes he will call it Marguerite as long as his wife’s name is Bridget. The lighthearted moment reflects local humor in naming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miki
Marguerite
Mike
Marguérit
Bridget
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Itebeg
Sigurd Ibsen
Henriksen
Caesar
Mahomet
Beethoven
Dinary
Rouget d'l'Isle
Marseilles
Goethe
Lessing
Witter Seporty
Oguntreant
Yeas
Artesia Decat Co
Waco
Texas
Emmet Bank
Thos. D. Conroy
E. J. McCormick
J. Frank Gallagher
Union Meat Company
Beef and Pork Packers
Union Stock Yards
San Antonio, Texas
Mike Goggan
E. Houston St
Hicks’ Capudine
Town Club
California Fig Syrups Co
Hela
J. M. Krakauer
South Alamo
Guth
Houston & Navarro S
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