Reticent Debate Sparks Mock Proceedings at College
Fragmentary reminiscence recounts a heated exchange among scholars led by Sir Lynch Cotton Johnson and Doctor Bernard at Oxford. A clash over politeness unfolds as Johnson is interrupted and challenged, with a joking retort about knowing nothing amid a tense gathering.
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Samuel Totnes
Charles Lapis Clark
Aimetioun
oSay
Johnsons
Lynch Cotton Johnson
Bernard
Prisidty
Oxford
Women in Ancient Babylon Trade and Scribes
Capper et itr discuss women in ancient Babylon who worked in trade and owned influence as cuneiform scribes and legal contract writers. The piece notes their monopolies in tavern trade and their role as stenographers near city gates, shaping contracts and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babylon
Capper
Chiera
Ameri
Steve
Two Varieties of Stars in Evolutionary Theory
The article discusses star classification by size not mass, noting giants and dwarfs reflect evolutionary stages. It describes a theory where stars start as very cool gas, heat up to white hot states, then evolve along branches toward red, with giants and dwarfs marking different phases of temperature and luminosity changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Tact and discernment in speech and conduct praised
A fragment suggests valuing tact in hiring and leadership. It contrasts a capable executive with a wariness of aggressive or harsh behavior, noting the need for balance between verve and restraint in business and building ventures.
Tahiti Living Costs and Local Delicacies Report
A fragment notes inexpensive Tahiti living contrasts with high rents. Mentions Norman Hail, a two acre tract with one house, local crab delicacy, and varied nuts. Briefly references daily power usage and relative luxury compared with a seven month period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tahiti
Norman
Paris Exodus Sparks Fear In Population Flight
A fragment reports Sacha Gatty recounting a mass departure from Paris as the wealthy flee the city. Attendees, including acquaintances, offer varied excuses for leaving while a doctor notes families fearing for children and safety. Gatty explains his own retreat: I am frightened to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacha Gatty
Paris
M. Gaitry
Gaitry
The Unite? ei in rt Tinsevedee Gi fev
Unable to extract coherent facts from the provided text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinsevedee Gifev
Fragmented OCR note on labor, rail, and union context
An unclear OCR fragment references Taw ie apne Weed Fite, Trey or that ily ual at the oubek by furming sfully sopra as were Chickens and syottable. Mentions Agent, Chi wal Rail, and Chicago Union in distorted form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oubek
Classical Song Titles and Record Listings Notice
A fragment shows a catalog of songs and composers including Beethove n Escol, Kathleen Crawfonk, Estrellita, No 302793 Black Eyes, No 29087 Because I Love You, Victor Saton Orchestra under Mr Shilkrét, Derceuse Chopin, and Etude in G Flat Major. The list references various performers and record numbers, implying a catalog or advertisement for music records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendelssahin
Kathleen Neen
Crawfonk
iCrouch
Mr Me
M Ponce
Irv
Oy Berlin
Victor Saton ‘Orchestra
Mr Shilkrét
Chopin
Mr. Cortes
Fragmented ad page with various classifieds and notices
A garbled collection of classified lines including sales, rentals, livestock, real estate, and misc notices. Items mention poultry, musical instruments, stock shares, rug cleaning, magazine subscriptions, farm for rent, tobacco, and pricing, with multiple contact names and locations such as Clinton Iowa and Morrison Illinois.
Standing Army in Britain 17th Century Formation
The Standing Army arose mainly in Charles I's reign, around 1661 after feudal tenures ended. The first five regiments of British infantry were established between 1633 and 1680. By 1685 the army had 7,000 foot and 2,700 cavalry, with the militia around 130,000 mixed horse and foot.
Variant Be as Artist Who Objects to a Kiss
A fragment notes Variant Be, described as a young artist and absent minded. It mentions an attempted kiss with her, which she strongly objected to, though the text ends without a completed statement.
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John
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Pris
Victor
Bo'clerk
Miss Ponselle
Mr Ely Me
Massenet
Rossell-Scoit
Rogers-Nevin
Ponselle
Nola
Feliz Arndt
Ketelbey
Victor Salon
Myr Shilkret
Sarasete
Waltz
Victor Herbert
Mr. Elman
Further Garden
B E Seaver
Partridge-Seaver
Mr. McCormack
M. Fay & Son
Fay’s
Malabar
Ceylon
Malaces Peninsula
Leo
Hing
Simed
Enst
Morrise
Albo
Paul
Hore Bell
Arthur Schumachit
Clark St
Clinton
Rat Voork
Ilen
I Menent Beauty Shop
Mirst Nat'l Brule
Morrison
Wbites Lanittk
Wineis
Cleaninas
Secu
Biningy Teta Ayes
Clinton, Rug Co
Pod St
Eas
LM. G. Reynolds
Randolph Street
Lyons
Bell Phone
W H Smith & Co
Randolph St
Chicago
George Dirks
Savanna
Carroll
Douglas
M A Law
Ill
Milestone Rubber Co
East Liverpool Ohio
J S Ferris
Ave Sterling
Paysen’s
Ave & 2Nd St. Clinton
Kentucky
S A
Woolridge
Hopkinsville
Kent
Fulton Tah
Fifth Avenue
Clinton, Iowa
Illinois
Smartz
Fulton, I
Amalie Smo
Chevrolet
John Renkes
Foviees
Sy Spa
Fulton
Brumer
Fifth Ave
Canton, Iowa
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