Early to Bed Had No Charm for Uncle Joe
Senator James E. Watson, famed for stories about Joseph Cannon, recounted a New York stroll with Cannon and reporters after a late meeting. The anecdote ends with Cannon’s quip that his greatest life problem was finding something to do between midnight and bedtime.
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Dust scattered as heir weathers family feud
When old Ridcliffe died his will asked for his ashes to be spread to the four winds. His spendthrift son is tasked with carrying out the request despite family tensions and public scrutiny.
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Ridhleigh
A Woman's Age Is An Imaginary Quantity
A concise reflection on aging treats age as a fluid idea rather than a fixed measure, highlighting how cultural norms shape women’s perceptions of growing older and reframing time as a personal construct rather than a strict numeric value.
Rio de Janeiro in Beauty of Setting and Life
National Geographic writer portrays IO JANEINO as a city of hills and bays, blending Portuguese color and tropical gardens. Describes Dom Joao VI’s palm trees, blue Dutch tiles, cliff dwellings, street vendors, birds and butterflies, Santa Teresa hill birds, and iconic excursions to Corcovado and Sugar Loaf with panoramic views of the city and bay.
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Washington, D. C
IO Janeino
South America
Western Hemisphere
Rio
Bay of
Guanabara
Atlantic
Spain
Portugal
Brazil
Dom Pedro
Dom Joao
Europe
Dom Joao VI
Antilles
Asia
Africa
Cayenne
French Guiana
Isle of France
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Madagascar
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London
Garden
Orient
Corcovado
Sugar Loaf
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Rio Shore
Urea
North Street residents plan street as ballroom for guests
Neighbors on a small historic London street propose to cover the pavement with an awning and open their houses for outdoor entertainment under Westminster’s shadow. Dinner will be served in each home, offering guests a choice of at least a dozen meals.
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North Street
London
Westminster
Turks Secret Road Through Arabian Wastes Found
A hidden Turkish road winding through northern Arabia, meant to seize the Suez Canal during the war, was uncovered after being forgotten for years. Three French motorists recently rediscovered the route, revealing the peril it posed.
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Arabia
Suez Canal
If Only Our Faith in Political Prophets
A concise quotation from St. Louis Post-Dispatch questions faith in political prophets. It argues predictions lack credibility and would gain if prophets dared paste forecasts in the hat, implying uncertainty and cautious rhetoric about political forecasting.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Time Efficient Man Avoids Arguments with Women
A proverb-like line asserts that a man who runs on tight time discipline avoids engaging in disputes with women, suggesting restraint and efficiency as a path to harmony.
No, Few People Ever Get So Full of Emotion
A reflective quip notes that intense feeling rarely fills all space for ordinary needs like dinner, suggesting balance between emotion and daily routine. The line hints at human restraint and the persistence of ordinary appetite amid strong feelings.
Trains to Add couchettes for Night Comfort in England
England plans third class trains to be equipped with couchettes to improve passenger rest at night. The design aims to provide more comfortable sleeping arrangements and enhance rail travel for budget travelers.
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England
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