The Muse and the Multitude Critique of Homer and Virgil
A historical pamphlet argues poetry dominated ancient storytelling. It contrasts Homeric verse with prose, defends Homers blindness as aiding rhythm, and condemns Virgil for fanciful embellishment. It asserts poetry's supremacy in shaping literature and laments education pushing poetry out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilium
South Africa
Homer
Pisistratus
Homer Syndicate
Milton
Virgil
Froude
George Moore
Aeneas
Venus
Notable Facts and Incidents From Cleveland and Beyond
The piece notes Rev Paul Sutphen the highest paid clergyman in Cleveland at 7000 annually. It covers Switzerland restricting Sunday rail excursions, Dartmouth College enrollment by state, and Sweden Norway issuing a centennial mathematics medal. It recounts President Jordan of Stanford paying his way through university, Michigan's diploma fraud cases, and caution on duplicate diplomas and applications by nonstudents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Paul F. Sutphen
Second Presbyterian
Switzerland
Dartmouth College
Massachusetts
New York
Illinois
Vermont
Sweden
Norway
Niels Abel
Academy of Science In
Christiania
Jordan
Stanford University
Cornell
Wyoming County
University of Michigan
Humorous Daily Jests and Jocular Quotes
A collage of lighthearted quips from various papers. The items include a tale of Bascom's disappointed love whose intended marriage was completed, a glass eater’s fortune enabling him to munch glass, and a childlike exchange about choosing a cook or a housegirl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bascom
Indianapolis Sun
Chicago Daily News
Dunne
Detroit Free Press
Gilson
Brenks
Wilson
Somerville Journal
Nextdoor
Harvard Lampoon
English Power Fading Says Chicago Post
The Chicago Post argues that English political power is diminishing as Scots and Irish ascend to top posts. It notes the current prime minister and many senior ministers are Scottish or Irish, warning England risks losing its national identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Board of Trade
India
Ireland
Chicago Post
Night and Jogging Lines from American Poets
A compilation of verses from Charles W. Stevenson and a Washington Star piece. It contrasts prairie night scenes and quiet labor with reflections on ambition. The poems travel from vast skies and cattle to a simple cheerful path, praising honest friends and steady song.
Peruna Praised by Officials for Catarrh Relief
Hon. Dan A Grosvenor Deputy Auditor War Dept writes from Washington praising Peruna as a spring tonic and catarrh remedy. County Commissioner John Williams of Duluth Minnesota and Rep. H W Caen of Louisiana also certify Peruna’s healing remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan. A. Grosvenor
War Department
Washington, D. C
John Williams
West Second Street
Duluth, Minn
Peruna
News Notes and Light Verse Snippets From The Times
A whimsical roundup notes Mr Wren and wife at the Eaves, the Robins at Maple Leaves, gardens stocking angleworms, Elms at vacation rentals, Mrs Early Bee lame, Cherry Tree florals, and water floods from a cistern flood. Also mentions Springville buds, Green Lawn haircut, plus a humorous verse about a congressman who does nothing.
Ode to the mother-in-law at Newark News
A light poem praises the mother-in-law as the source of homemade cake and healing care. The verse highlights how she serves as a steady guide in distress, keeping children safe and families connected while parents seek relief. Newark News is cited as the publication.
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Newark
N. J
Be Happy Dear and Sing in Rainy Day Verse
A pair of humorous poems note cheer in adversity. J M Lewis from Houston Post and E Kiser from Chicago Record Herald present verses about finding joy and humor despite gloom. The pieces feature light rhyme and farm or sports imagery with playful tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Lewis
Houston Post
Keeping the Average
Miss Jones asks Mr Bates about his shooting and he hesitates. He admits to Laren of ducks but denies firing. only a farmer is noted as shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Jones
Mr. Bates
Father Grants Daughter to Suitor With Practical Points
An old gentleman assesses a suitor and concludes his practical value. He declares, “Take her, my boy, she’s yours,” signaling acceptance of the match and approving the union. The remark emphasizes merit beyond appearance in a family circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Markets Report from Cities Across the Northeast
New York notes flour activity and firmer prices with grain quotes for wheat corn and oats. Regional highlights include Cleveland Toledo East Liberty Buffalo and others with cattle hogs sheep and lamb price ranges and deal figures for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
York State
East Liberty
Shadow of God Death Called by Hindu Poet
A brief meditation on life and death in which Death is named Shadow of God. The poem contrasts the breath of life and the withdrawal of that breath, noting the night that follows each human passing and the light felt with life. The lines appear as a reflection attributed to Charlotte Fiske Bates in Century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Death
Charlotte Fiske Bates
Century
Peruna Praised As Catarrh Remedy By Noted Supporters
Letters from H W Ogden W E Griffith and others urge Peruna as an effective catarrh cure with general health benefits. An Ohio football official and congressman endorse it for lung and catarrh issues. Spring use urged for best results with Peruna described as a systemic remedy. Dr Hartman offers free advice to users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Ogden
W. E. Griffith
Concan
Texas
Fred. D. Scott
Larue
Ohio
Hiram
D. Scott
Ira C. Abbott
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbia, D
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Frank Richardson
Alfred Austin
New York Tribune Farmer
New York City
the Tribune Farmer
the Mail
Warren
Mai
Charles W. Stevenson
Chicago
Inter- Ocean
Washington Star
Dan
A. Grosvenor
Robbins
Maple Leaves
the Gardens
Elms
Cherry Tree
Springville
Edwin L. Sabin
St. Nicholas
Bill
Congress
Washhington
Fate’s
Foozles
E. Kiser
Chicago Record-Herald
Toledo
Buffalo
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Heyl
Ilius
Brockton
Mass
SRS Psn
A. Ds Tower CO
Boston
Tower Canadian CO. Limited
Toronto
Can
Kergest
America
Salzer
Mammoth
John A. Salzer
Tribune Building
Kellogg Newspaper Co
Ontario St
H. Bowen
Ruskir
Tazexwell County
Elmer Fleming
Minneapolis, Minn
Bec
SRO
Dubuque
Waterloo
Albert Lea
A. H. Hanson
Nashville
H. F. Smith
Nashville, Tenn
Western
Canada
Immi- Ion
Ottawa
H. M. Williams
Law Bidg
H. H. Green
Atlanta
Kelley
Baird
Kansas City
A.N. K.C
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