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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1895
Page
9
A short, lyrical piece titled Saby Seed Song from the New York Tribune features a playful dialogue between a little brown seed and its brother. The seed imagines becoming a white poppy like its mother, while the other envisions a cunflower, with morning awakening imagery and bees anticipated for when they mature.
In a New Budget piece, H G Wells recalls Pingwill a pompous bibliophile who overvalues reviews, misreads authors, and latches onto scraps of quotation. Heydinger and Thad lure him into a sting, exposing his pretensions as he fails to recognize Wendle Hooper and Alvarados.
The article argues that originality and storytelling in art stem from constant observation. It cites Hogarth and Stottard as examples of sketches produced from everyday scenes, stressing that rapid note taking improves imagination and counters the flaw of copying only familiar nature. It notes Raphael and Michaelangelo used chance and nature to inform inspiring works, while insisting invention remains a distinct skill.
A Richmond era observer compiles varied anecdotes about women guests in society homes. He quotes contrasting views from hosts and a traveler, noting torn flounces, soiled gloves, and shabby waists amid otherwise polished outfits. He compares women’s untidiness to men’s habits, citing experiences in trains, hotels, and domestic settings.
The Philadelphia Record recounts Spain s naval history from 1518 to the present, noting 600 ships lost since the 16th century and an estimated 26 500 seamen killed. It details storms and battles including the 1588 Armada and later 18th century engagements, concluding nature s elements caused more losses than battle.
A Japanese defendant in a police court dispute insists he paid only quarter of seven for a month’s room rent, finally revealed as $10.75 after insanity commission evaluation. In a separate item, George W. Belt of Auburn creates an alarm clock fed grain system that delivers a horse’s breakfast at a set time via a sluice.
A Washington story notes Mrs John G Carlisle declined to write on finance saying the only thing she knows clearly is that $2 goes farther than $1. The remark was made when she was asked to contribute to a charity woman’s edition and reflects her witty view on money.
A humorous quip from K. & Co.'s Illustrated Monthly contrasts affection and practicality as Mazie and Grandma discuss wills. The exchange ends with a preference for the deed over the will, noting wills are easily broken.
A compact editorial quip set contrasts marital dissatisfaction with domestic meals and a joke about a husband’s meddling. It also notes that in temperate zones heat peaks about a month after the longest day, framing humor and weather observations in a single snippet.
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