Whistler Critique Sees Small Mind Behind Bitter Wit
Gamal Bradford in Atlantic Monthly argues Whistler’s writing is vexatious and undignified though occasionally imaginative. He highlights Whistler’s Puritan training and Bible knowledge as sources of sharp abuse, yet laments the lack of urbanity and broad acceptance in his offended, small scale art.
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Swift
Gamaiel Bradford
Atlantic Monthly
Ancient Guild of Archers of St Sebastian in Bruges
The Guild of Archers of St Sebastian in Bruges traces its origins before 1096 with the Cross of Jerusalem on its arms. Its current building dates to 1573 from Cornelius De Bloci, housing archives since 1805, and royal connections include Charles I and Charles II who donated gold gifts to the guild.
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Senses Keyed to Danger
The article discusses human chemosenses and detection limits, noting that warning odors like mercaptan are detectable at minuscule scales while rose or musk scents remain far less perceptible. It compares olfactory sensitivity to a spectroscope, and reflects on how animals rely on odor cues for danger and hunting.
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Edwin E. Slosson
New York Independent
Authors and meanings in classic works puzzle readers
Readers may be surprised that authors often do not fully know their own meaning. Md8tertinck denied allegory in his Blue Bird and claimed it to be a fairy tale. Hawthorne likewise admitted uncertainty about his legends from an Old Manse collection.
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Hawthorne
Sexton's Signs Startle and New York Church Notices
The article notes that birth, marriage, and death are high points in many lives and that New York churches are tightly linked to all three. Sexton signs announcing pastors and burial arrangements impress visitors, especially those from the West unused to such advertising.
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New York
Real Beauty Expert Gone Tiky Yet Hazy Talk
Two girls discuss a beauty specialist. One asks if she can make you beautiful and the other replies that she is so proficient she can make a human scarecrow look like the Venus de Milo, standing knee deep in Hypend.
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Lissen
Venus de Milo
Massillon Ribbon Display on Main Floor
A fine assortment of bow and sash ribbons in all colors. Some plain some striped with fancy patterns. Most ribbons measure five inches in width and are displayed on the Main Floor.
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