Wise and Otherwise Reflections on Power and Energy
A compact meditation on darkness and behavior contrasts. The piece contrasts black hat symbolism with everyday actions and jokes about politicians and energy, noting shifts in language from powers that be to pow-wow ers that be.
Home Decor Slipcovers and Curtain Tips From Mrs Spears
Mrs Spears shares living room updates with slipcover ideas using blue, green, and red braid on chintz cushions to anchor covers and proposes sewing tips. The excerpt advertises Book 1 SEWING for the Home Decorator and Book 2 Gifts Embroidery with a Rag Leaflet free on orders.
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Spears
S. Desplaines St
Chicago
Gardeners Tips on Fertilizer Usage
Gardeners should use commercial fertilizer sparingly and wisely. Broadcast about three pounds per square rod ten days before planting and side dress three to four weeks after planting with light application near the rows. Too much fertilizer can ruin a crop and waste effort.
When I was at Oxford Circus
W S Gilbert teased a pompous actor who boasted of Oxford in a dinner at the Garrick club The quip, Oxford Circus is a London thoroughfare, neatly lands the jab and ends the running joke about his Oxford claim.
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W. S. Gilbert
Oxford
Gilbert
Garrick Club
Circus
Oxford Circus
London
Answers to A to G from the Ask Me Another trivia
The item lists questions and answers from a trivia feature. It covers how incandescent light works, the origin of nihilist, Lake Champlain elevation, daily calls in the national capital, the Expositor of the Constitution, the sea noise in shells, and ship-to-shore call costs. It notes Washington calls around one million daily and gives shipping rates of $9 for under 1500 nautical miles and $18 beyond.
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Lake Champlain
Washington, D. C
Daniel Webster
New York
Answers to three questions on heat light and nihilism
The lamp emits light when its filament heats to emit luminosity. Nihilism derives from nihil meaning nothing and denotes denial of real existence. The distance given is ninety six feet.
Unclear Proverb Quotation Sparks Reflection
Fragmentary quote piece references cautious behavior and knowledge growth. No identifiable people, places, or organizations appear, making it a vague aphorism.
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