Silent Cal the Man Illuminating Thirtieth President
A concise portrait of Calvin Coolidge, highlighting his restrained style and quiet leadership. The piece situates his calm demeanor within the political era, suggesting how his demeanor shaped policy and public perception during his presidency.
Calvin Coolidge Emerges as New England Yankee in White House
A historical profile of Calvin Coolidge as thirtieth U.S. president, highlighting his New England roots, political philosophy, and public image. The piece discusses his quiet demeanor, thrift, party loyalty, and the expectations of the Sixty-eighth Congress with a focus on his formative background and early presidency.
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Desert Races and Makeshift Repairs in Phoenix
A Saturday Evening Post tale recalls Los Angeles to Phoenix desert races run in relays amid mud and long nights. BMN leads then falters, but Bill Bin O’Day and his mechanic wire fence rails to control front wheels and steer into the Phoenix fairgrounds finishing third.
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Stillness and happiness in Collier's contemplation
The passage urges restraint from restless striving and urges contemplation by the fire. It cites Stevenson's critique of overactivity and the value of contentment, empathy, and quiet happiness as wisdom and virtue.
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Collier's
Probation Before Marriage In Nyasaland Tribes
The Atlantic Monthly notes that many Nyasaland tribes require a probation period before permanent marriage. A woman signals her decision by kneeling before her fiancé in a public gathering, then resumes the crowd after the reply. In Wangon tribes where probation isn’t required, kneeling occurs after marriage.
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Atlantic Monthly
Rossini’s Pranks on Meyerbeer Delight Braggart Braga
In Paris Rossini jokes about his health to please Meyerbeer during a boulevard meeting with Braga. The light tale notes Rossini’s fake ailment and his aim to elicit a smile from the jealous musician, reflecting humorous anecdotes from Youth’s Companion.
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How He Knew
A humorous exchange at a barber shop highlights a rival brand shift in shaving cream. Uncle Pen notes the change while the barber tests the new product, remarking on its smoother feel.
The Fountain of Youth Plan in a Viennese Jest
An odd exchange centers on a scheme to travel to Vienna for a dubious youth restoration. The speaker jokes about costs and a supposed doctor, hinting at a farcical or absurd plan rather than a serious medical promise.
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Mrs Coffman Sews Seven Year Sorrow Into Renewal
Mrs Coffman of Sidell Illinois credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after seven years of illness and a near operation. She reports relief from breathing and night pains and plans to have her daughters use the remedy in the future.
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Short stories offer slim path to lasting success
The saying hints that many tales succeed by brevity while a good key of success rarely fits a night door. The adage reflects caution against overlong plots and overstated conclusions in fiction.
Medicine trust ad claims Swamp Root cures many ailments
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder complaints claiming it neutralises uric acid and relieves rheumatism. It urges readers to mail ten cents for a simple bottle and notes availability in stores along with testimonials from customers and a druggist endorsement.
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