Painter Gérome and the Beaux Arts Hazing Tale
A poverty stricken painter who later rose to fame travels from his village to Paris and enters Gerome’s studio at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. On criticism day the group coaxes him to tip the professor, he complies with a half franc, Gerome turns stern and invites him to discuss the matter. Two days later the novice returns to Gerome who counsels him, then returns the tip as a twenty franc gold piece after a candid talk.
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Paris
Gerome
Ecole Des Beaux Arts
Beaux Arts
The Marquis Paid for a Free Patient Treatment
Velpeau, a famed surgeon, treated a Marquis’s alleged free patient at his house. After a delaying fee of 4000 francs and a hospital discharge, Velpeau warned the Marquis he must sign a charitable payment, or Paris would reveal the ruse of a noble in disguise seeking free care.
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Velpeau
Omarquis
Maerqus Watt
Velpenan
Hospital de la Chartre
Hin
Faubourg St. Germain
Wargus
Dor. Velpenu
Bin
Moussewurs
Ocean
Public Charity Bureau
Hvid
Paris
Marquis de LD
Noted Naturalist Warns About Quack Cure Claims
Andrew Wilson writes in a Los Angeles 48 piece about Sulpeppers Complete Method claiming a woman could cure herself for threepence using native plants. He cites John Wesley and lists various odd remedies including boiled carrots for asthma and nettle juice for internal bleeding.
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Andrew Wilson
Nangland
John Wesley
Wilson
Wesley
Ivy growth on walls does not cause damp homes claims doctor
A physician in the Washington Post argues ivy covering exterior walls does not create dampness. He says ivy actually absorbs moisture from brick or stone, making the interior drier than it would be otherwise.
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Washington Post
Doctor advises careful patient communication
A doctor argues that while telling a patient the illness is necessary, the physician should use terms that prevent the patient from understanding the exact condition. The exchange highlights tension between full disclosure and patient comprehension.
Schemer’s Plans Pay Off in Wealth
Detroit Free Press quotes a joke about Schemer being rich due to others using his grand plans while he dreamed. The quip notes he is wealthier than his friends, who executed the ideas.
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Schemer
Detroit Free Press
Liberty is the Power of Doing What the Law Permits
Quote attributed to Cicero stating that liberty consists in acting within the bounds of law. The maxim reflects classical views on rights and lawful action.
Pressed to Death Under Old English Law and Witchcraft Trials
The article recounts historic punishments for obstinacy in court. It cites Blackstone on pressing for mute defendants and outlines brutal sentences carried out in treason and felony cases. It also notes a New England witchcraft context where a man refused to plead and was pressed to death, as reported by Chicago News.
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Blackstone
Pringner
New England
Chicago News
Wisdom of Animals in Ancient Tales and Observations
From a Contemporary Review excerpt, Apuleius recounts Rome era animal tricks including a monkey with a straw hat and a dog feigning narcotic sleep to a staged reveal. Elephants show cautious behavior, and streets dogs in Europe avoid poisoned bread, preferring Turkish generosity.
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Apuleius
Isis
Rome
India
Abyssines
Lord Napier
Pencil Licking Highlighted By New York Lawyer
A New York lawyer is quoted by the New York Press praising his habit of licking the pencil tip before writing. Friends feared an accident but he asserts the act runs in his family and is a common weakness among notable men.
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New York City
New York Press
Breakfast delay raises hair touch question
Yonkers Statesman comments on a humorous domestic quirk as a woman arriving late to breakfast is corrected by her husband. The observer notes the common gesture of running hands through hair. The remark frames everyday behavior as a light social puzzle.
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Yonkers Statesman
Jolly Old Fellow Buys Gift Not Requiring Exchange
A brief humorous note from the Chicago Journal quotes a man declaring he has purchased a gift for his wife that will not need returning or exchanging. The exchange highlight suggests a simple, practical shopping moment.
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Chicago Journal
Corporal of Industry in Pittsburg Post Exchange
A playful exchange shows a housewife challenging a man about his business as he replies with humor that he is a corporal of industry in Pittsburgh.
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Leddy
Pittsburg
Prejudices as Spiritual Rebels Spark Sedition Claims
Epigram from Rea Jonson on how prejudices challenge understanding and stir dissension within society. The quote frames prejudice as a rebel force opposing clarity and harmony.
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Rea Jonson
ENGLISH DOCTORS FEESsplit in two classes
The article divides doctors into two classes the surgeon and the pure physician. Surgeons charge according to reputation and may demand high fees while pure physicians follow standard rates set by the Royal College of Physicians. First visit two guineas and subsequent visits one guinea, with mile-based travel charges. Higher standing risks quack labeling if overcharged and limits on fellowship by the Royal College of Physicians.
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Moyzl College of Physicians
Kistree
Liverpool
Royal College of Physicians
Biyeh Water Mack
Ealing
Loudon Mail
Measuring Time Through Ancient Water Clocks
The article traces sundials and water clocks as early timekeeping devices across civilizations. It describes jars, taps, and clepsydras used in Egypt, Judea, Babylon, and Greece, noting variations in design and accuracy, and mentions a bronze Persian gift and the eventual rise of pendulums.
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Alfred
Egypticias
Judea
Babylon
Chaldea
Phoenicia
Vato
Greece
Penny Brand Coin Draws Paris Crowd In Street Jest
In Rue Daunou Paris a bill penny drew amusement as an old lady picked it from the pavement after an hour and a half while onlookers jeered. An American showed a twenty franc piece but many passersby missed it amid laughter from doors and windows. A frail old man finally claimed the coin amid cheers.
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Bill Penmay
Rue Daunou
Paris
Paterfamilias Intervenes in Parlor Scene
In the parlor, a embarrassed Reggie explains he was rehearsing a new recitation while Keggie Addelpalt and the house daughter are present. Ute father condemns his method of "holding your audience" as inappropriate.
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Balthmore American
Careful Husband Finds Favorable Butcher’s Error
In a light domestic exchange Taura remarks a five shilling overcharge in the butcher’s bill. The careful husband notes the mistake but favors keeping silent to avoid trouble, while the wife suggests driving around to see about it but also prefers not to cause issues.
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Taura
Passenger Rates to Regions and Holiday Reductions
The notice lists Witter tourist rates to California Gulf Country Florida and the South and Southeast with band rates to Oklahoma Texas and Southwest. Low one way settlers rates Dec 20 to Southeast beyond the Ohio River. Christmas New Year reduced holiday rates between the Rockies and Chicago Peoria and St Louis. Live Stock Convention Denver to Que fare plus 2.00 for the round trip January 7. For more, contact L. W. Wakeley, General Passenger Agent, Omaha Neb. 12-2
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Witter
California
Gulf Country
Florida
Landseekers
Oklahoma
Texas
Ohio River
Rockies
Chicago
Peoria
St. Louis
Denver
L. W. Wakeley
Oumba
Neb
Holiday Low Rates Offer One Fare Plus 60 Cents
Union Pacific announces holiday travel fare of one fare plus 60 cents for round trips. Sales run December 24 25 26 and January 11 12 with final return by January 4. Inquiries to W W Aldridge agent.
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Union Pacific
W. W. Aldridge
California
Northwest
W.W. Aldridge
To Cure a Cold in One Day Tike Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Advertisement for Tike Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promises cure for a cold in one day. All druggists refund money if it fails to work. Each box bears KM and W Grove signature.
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KM. W. Grove
Paris Medicine Co
St. Lamia Mo
Land office blanks for sale by The Telegraph
A land office advertises sale notices in The Telegraph format inviting bids on parcels and properties. Listings include plots, locations, and basic sale terms as public notices for bidders.
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Land Office
Telegraph
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Sidney
Nebraska
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Metropolitan Hotel
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Wee
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E. J. Sweet
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Nise Doyen
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F. A. Nash
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Omaha, Neb
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