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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1936
Page
10
A compact glossary of foreign phrases with translations and notes. It lists expressions such as A cheval on horseback Cela va sans dire that goes without saying, De bon augure propitious Fortiter in re with firmness Ignis fatuus will o the wisp Pour encourager les autres to encourage others Non omnis morta I shall not wholly die Lupus in fabula the wolf is come at last.
The piece mixes political commentary and humorous asides. It quotes ideas about U S policy toward Latin America and the Monroe doctrine, mocks Tugwell and Mussolini, parodies legal language, and notes Hollywood troupes amid trichina fears. Irvin S Cobb.
Kathleen Norris reflects on Molly Kent a small town woman who leaves Littletown for New York chasing excitement and independence. After decades in a crowded city Molly remains restless while Lucia Bates embodies meaningful community life and service closer to home.
In 1690 a steam engine with a cylinder and piston was described by French physicist Denis Papin as a device he called a digester. The claim notes Papin’s contribution to early steam propulsion.
The piece recalls Horace Greeley’s 1872 presidential bid with Liberal Republican and Democratic support, his war era shifts, and the Democratic split leading to Grant’s landslide victory. It notes Missouri, Maryland, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Texas opposed Greeley, and that he died before results were known.
The See Locks are among the world’s greatest engineering feats lifting a lake 20 feet. Through the locks pass more tonnage than any other canal, surpassing the Panama. Wheat and iron ore from the West move toward smelters and seaports while coal from the East travels through the Soo westward.
The Sewing Circle promotes three top dress patterns featuring princess lines for morning wear. Pattern 4976 offers a versatile shirtwaister. Pattern 1828 is a simple front-button A-line for girls. Pattern 1983 is a versatile daytime frock for 36 to 50 sizes. Includes fabric guidance and a Barbara Bell Pattern Book offer.
A collection of aphorisms on happiness luck emotion and personal conduct. Observations on mistakes reflection wages of sin and the value of effort touch on friendship courage and politeness with a historical tone and moral leaning.
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