Plants for Shady Windows
Ebene Rexford lists sunless window plants suited for winter rooms. Boston fern thrives with loam sand soil and moderate water but fears steam heat. Aspidistra tolerates darkness. English ivy tolerates dry air with daily dusting and occasional soapy washings. Crowcanum fern, Atlantum variety, offers sturdy growth. Flowering options include Primula obconica and Primula Forbesii for sunless windows.
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Eben Rexford
Boston
Lessons on David sin and repentance in Samuel
Ancient tale of David's fall with Uriah and Bathsheba is explored for moral teaching. The lesson emphasizes heart purity, divine mercy, and the dangers of pride, while noting Nathan's rebuke, David's repentance, and the enduring impact on his family.
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David
Uriah
Joab
Nathan
Samuel
God
Absalom
Napoleon
Josephine
Happiness as Destiny and the Shadows We Endure
The Charleston News and Courier muses on happiness as life’s guiding lamp shaped by fate and the Almighty. It warns against placing personal happiness above all, noting past joys fade while new happiness awaits within reach.
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Charleston News and Courter
Famous Archery Feats From Ancient and Modern Times
The article recounts remarkable archery feats from history including the MacReas of Gairlock hitting a man at 600 yards and Sultan Selim’s arrows shot 415 to 972 yards in London and near Constantinople, with official notes from observers like Sir Robert Ainslie.
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MacReas
Gairlock
Scotland
London
Constantinople
Robert Ains Ile
Sublime Porte
Washington
Light baths versus convection heat for body healing
E. C. Titus told the Illuminating Engineering society that light rays penetrate the skin and subcutaneous tissues, producing radiant heat deeper than convection heat. He said electric light baths and sun baths stimulate elimination organs, especially skin and kidneys, and aid many diseases.
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E. C. Titus
Illuminating Engineering Society
Visiting preacher speaks plainly to congregation
The visiting preacher addresses the congregation in straightforward terms, delivering a clear message to the listeners.
Entertaining Woman Lets Man Talk About Himself
A concise view defines an entertaining woman as someone who allows a man to dominate conversation and discuss his own experiences without interruption. The remark underscores gendered social dynamics in casual dialogue.
Mason and Dixon Line Defined in History
The article argues Mason and Dixon's line did not separate slave and free states but ran one third between Maryland and Delaware to settle a boundary dispute among Pennsylvania Maryland and Delaware. It notes the line became a symbol of conflict and later a phrase tainted by memory until reconciliation.
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Mason and Dixon
Free States
Maryland
Delaware
Pennsylvania
John Wryeth
South
North
Mason and Dixon's
Southern Woman's Magazine
Chocolate Soldiers and Sweet Meats Demand in War
The Westminster Gazette notes a surge in sweets consumption by troops in France and on troopships from Cairo. Captain Bean reports the canteen faced five times the expected demand for chocolates and soft drinks, while beer demand was only a fifth of projections.
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Bernard Shaw
France
Cairo
Bean
Westminster Gazette
Baseball player fined for assaulting umpire noted
A commentator cites a baseball player fined for row with an umpire and observes players feel they gain value from such fines. The remark suggests sympathy is unlikely for players who attack officials.
Differentiation, Small Boy Conversation
A playful exchange frames a child insisting on dual roles. The small boy accuses Miss Oldgirl of being both brave and cautious while an ancient family friend asks for clarification. The dialogue relies on family sentiment and playful teasing.
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Miss Oldgirl
Willie
Nocturnal Owls Echo Through Brooklyn Alleys
In a Bensonhurst street dialogue, a young owl’s night cry prompts a light exchange about its restless father walking the floor, reflecting neighborhood chatter and small urban humor.
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Flatbush
Bensonhurst
Cultivating Reasons and Reputation in Country Life
A brief remark notes that a man cultivates country acquaintances and has solid reasons. It mentions he sells plows and engages in rural trade, reflecting practical links between reputation and commerce.
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Ile
Doctor Patient Billing Warning Cartoon
A light cartoon caption shows a doctor warning a patient about bills after a severe shock. The patient replies that it is up to him to prevent another shock when the bill arrives. The scene highlights medical costs and humor in a hospital setting.
Green grocer poised to gain ripe experience
A local green grocer is set to expand expertise through recent business opportunities. The move signals growth in the fruit and produce sector with potential new sourcing and sales avenues.
A Vegetable Raiser
A mysterious note references a vegetable raiser with a remark about ocean floor vegetation and Neptune's reputation, and includes a quip about a gam dener.
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Bacon
Hebert
Neptune
Tib tale hints at market and surgery wit
A quirky exchange compares stock market activity to an operation, ending with a judge’s quip about being operated on rather than trading. The fragment hints at humor about finance and medical themes without full context.
Two Is Company Says Sages Family Rule
A quip reflects a joke about marriage and companionship with a sage and a fool exchanging lines. The brief exchange underscores a playful view on couples versus single pairs in social settings.
Quite Fitting Beam Hero of This Story
The narrator plans to feature an old beam as the central element of the tale. The idea is praised as a dandy choice, signaling a quirky, whimsical approach to the narrative.
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