Statue of Virtue by MacMonnies Stirring New York Debate
A New York City controversy surrounds Frederick MacMonnies’s statue of a Virtue figure in City Hall Park. The piece, funded by Angelina Crane’s 1904 bequest and later altered for a different commission, is seen as emblematic of shifting views on women and power. Critics fear its depiction of danger and seduction while supporters cite artistic merit and progressivism amid Mayor Hylan’s era.
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Goon Show Exchange Sparks Lighthearted Banter
In the Boston Transcript humorous snippet, a gag about a chow dog prompts a witty exchange between speakers Bill and another. The light tone hints at a casual comic column.
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Tanlac praised by Lincoln woman for health turn
Mrs. Anna B. Crawford of Lincoln Nebraska wife of a retired businessman says Tanlac cured her run-down condition restored appetite and helped her gain weight. She credits the medicine with improving her health and recommends it as a great remedy sold by all good druggists.
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Taxation Joke Forms Dinner Check Gag
A Chicago widow hosted her ex husband who gave her a check for alimony. She accepted it with laughter and quipped that it was taxation without representation.
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Emerson Mentions Mary Bradley Leaves New York for Africa
The Times notes that Mary Hastings Bradley plans to depart New York this month to hunt guerrillas in the African wilds, a bold journey linked to her field work and adventurous reporting.
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Mary Hastings Bradley
New York
Deaf old lady views Italian peanut roaster
A very deaf elderly woman watches an Italian man operating a peanut roaster on the street. She pauses, shakes her head, and remarks nothing more as she studies the scene.
Cotton and Linen Prices Advertised With Cross Ball Blue
Grocers advertise the use of Cross Ball Blue to strengthen laundering of cotton and linen fabrics. The brief notice highlights laundry care claims in a retail context.
A sincere man may step down to the wrong side of the fence
A saying notes that a decent man may fall into wrong choices yet cannot remain halfway. It emphasizes decisive action and clear alignment with principles rather than lingering ambiguity. The reflection warns that integrity demands choosing a side and sticking to it.
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