Greek Cynics and their austere philosophy
The Cynics, a Grecian sect founded by Antisthenes about 396 B C, preached morose life views and morality over science, despised social customs, and earned the name from Cynosarges or Navinos. Diogenes of Sinope, a famed disciple, had a Parian marble column with a dog erected by Athenians in his honor.
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Local Pride Sees Paris Fashion Lookalikes at Home
Miss Cayenne declares they now imitate Paris fashion at home with cheaper costs and a queer look. The exchange highlights self styled style adaptation and domestic pride in outfits.
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Billie Brownie Visits Deer and Discusses Zoo News
Billie Brownie tours the zoo meeting the White Tailed Deer and Axis Deer and learns about antlers habitat and winter homes. The tale blends animal chatter with gentle lessons as the deer describe courage, history, and life in the woods alongside other creatures in a friendly, educational chatty style.
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Buses Rise to Challenge Electric Cars in Vermont Change
A Vermont town replaces its trolley line with motor buses and raises the fare from 8 to 10 cents. The piece discusses how buses may affect street railways, noting snow, service quality, and the appeal of regularity, with wider implications for public transit and road funding. It contrasts trolley dependability with rising road projects and mentions London’s lack of streetcar lines.
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Nimes Cashier Claims World Record Card Writing
A Nimes bank cashier writes 203 lines on a single postcard totaling 17 450 words. He surpasses prior record holder M Prout whose claim was 12 500 words. Pasteur Institute verified the writing with a microscope proving it was penned, not a photograph.
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Telephone Twist Ends With Witty Swap
A man boasts of a clear phone line to his home and invites a guest to dine with Mrs. Brown. The wife responds through the line with a humorous quip about whether they run a hotel, adding a cheeky twist to the exchange.
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