Thackeray and the Virginians Era and Beckys Rise and Fall
The article surveys William Makepeace Thackeray's political flirtations and editorship of Cornhill Magazine, noting his radical yet nonviolent views. It then recounts the plot and characters of Vanity Fair era events, focusing on Becky Sharp, Amelia Sedley, Rawdon Crawley, and Dobbin, tracing marriages, elopements, battles, and fortunes through 1815 Brussels and Waterloo, ending with Becky’s fall and reform.
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Richard Cobden
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Mrat
Cornhill Magazine
Cornhill
Liberty Bell Cracked While Tolling For Chief Justice
In 1835 the Liberty Bell cracked while tolling in memory of Chief Justice John Marshall who died on July 6 1836. The bell reportedly cracked again on July 8 1885 during tolling ceremonies.
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Marshall
Long-Distance Talk Threshold in Arctic Air
Very light winds in arc tic regions allow sound transmission over long distances. People can converse when a mile apart due to minimal atmospheric interference and stable air conditions.
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Arctic
Baseball Notes Sparkling Moves And Mixed News
Baseball notes cover movement across teams include Joe Connolly replacing Pete Knisely for San Antonio, John O’Brien signed as scout by Evers, and new catcher Astyanax Douglass joining Cincinnati Reds. mentions of batting order leanings, spitter ban, submarine pitches, college summer ball repeal, and a rule requiring make-up dates within 24 hours for postponed American Association games.
Promising Coast Stars Infielders Move To Spotlight
The Coast league shows two rising infielders Charley Gorman from Vernon and Carter Elliott of Seattle. Both played in the Pacific International League last season as they gain attention for next season.
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Charley Gorman
Vernon
Carter Elliott
Seattle
Georgia Tech grants Bobby Jones two months leave
Georgia Tech allows Bobby Jones to take a two month leave of absence to travel abroad and compete in the British amateur meeting the week of May 23, enabling the college star to pursue golf opportunities internationally for the first time.
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Georgia Tech
Bobby
Giants boast mammoth pitching staff in size by height
Connie Mack fields a thirteen man pitching staff headed by tall arms. William J Barrett of Cambridge and Charles W Kekert of Philadelphia are the shortest at 5 feet 11 inches, while Slim Harris from Texas tops the group at 6 feet 6 inches. Robert K Hasty stands 6 feet 3 inches and Edward Rommel, knuckleball expert, 6 feet 2 inches.
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Connie Mack
William J. Barrett
Cambridge
Mass
Charles W. Kekert
Philadelphia
Slim” Harris
Texas Star
Robert K. Hasty
Edward Rommel
Favorite Stake For ThreeYearOld Pacers At Columbus Assigned
The American Association of Trotting Horse Breeders has assigned the Favorite stake to the Columbus Driving Club for this year. The three year old pace with a $1700 value will be run during the July 25 80 Grand Circuit meeting.
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American Association of Trotting Horse Breeders
Columbus Driving Club
Santa Barbara High hurler sets discus record at 145 feet
Clarence Hauser of Santa Barbara High School established a new interscholastic discus record with a throw of 145 feet 6 inches, breaking his own previous mark of 127 feet inches.
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Santa Barbara High School
Clarence Hauser
Santa Barbara
Doubtful compliment at farewell tempts hospitality’s limits
A woman kept guests past their welcome as she tried to be gracious. She praised their long stay and they thanked her, while she expressed relief at their departure, hinting at the strain of hospitality.
Just Matter of Deduction From a Town Horse Tale
Richard Bennett recounts a youth story about a lost horse. A nineteen year old boy with a harelip led the animal to the owner, claiming a $5 reward. The owner offered another $5 to learn the method used to find the horse. The boy explained he simply acted like the horse and went where he would go. Kansas City Star.
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Richard Bennett
Bennett
Kansas City Star
Preserving Mine Timbers With Magnesia Cement Coating
A magnesia cement coating on mine timbers is touted as economical and effective for preventing fires. It is especially beneficial in arid regions where timber is highly flammable and hard to replace.
Examination for a Government Chauffeur
Louisville Courier Journal notes a government chauffeur examination as part of civil service math testing. The snippet implies bureaucratic complexity in qualifying for public service roles.
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Civil Service
Louisville Courier-Journal
Cuticura Soothes Baby Rashes Ad
Advertisement touts Cuticura products for infants including Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum. Claims hot baths and gentle applications relieve itchy burning rashes with fragrance and price listed as 25 cents each.
Not in Wholesale Business
A Chicago Daily News vignette shows a druggist awakened by a dancing hall’s call. A young woman asks for rouge, but the chemist refuses, noting he does not stock enough rouge to cover her cheek and returns to bed.
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Chicago Daily News
Engagement Ring Teaches a Tough Lesson on Love
A Boston Transcript anecdote recalls a woman who received a beautiful engagement ring only to end the engagement. She plans to wear it long enough for the next suitor to see what he should live up to before returning it.
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Boston Transcript
Man's age often exceeds his years, depending on feel
A witty maxim notes that a man is as old as he feels and usually much older, suggesting perceived age outpaces chronologic years.
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