Money making nose sparks finance lore in essays
In essays by Isidore Izard and Catherine Waugh McCulloch, authors extol the money making nose as key to finance success and celebrate Eve the archetypal supporter of civilization. They contrast keen financiers with reckless dreamers, and praise prehistoric women for driving history and progress.
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Isidore Izard
Nile
Catherine Waugh McCulloch
Evanston
U. S
Pa in Jungle Wilds Ends with Gorilla Showdown
Narrator recalls Pa trekking into African jungle to tame a gorilla camp with a cage and phonograph. Gorilla Rastus and his son fall ill from tobacco shock, Pa outsmarts danger, ferries out with a zebra, then jokes about whisky and future hunts as the group crowns him hero.
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Africa
Wild Animal Congress
Rastus
Mr. Hagenbach
Hagenbach
Hennery
W. G. Chapman
Great Britain
Harmful Precedent in English Banking Telegraphs
A banker argues tradition blocks technology in England noting there are no telephones in English banks and even the Bank of England lacks them. He cites a recent London bank swindle that might have been prevented with telephone links, claiming past practice dictates the present.
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Great Bank of England
England
London
Frontline return sparks welcome home quip
Friends greet Pat returning from the front with a humorous exchange about his thinning appearance. The lighthearted moment highlights reunion after service and the camaraderie of those he left behind.
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Pat
Stalwart Irish Soldier Invalided Home After Harsh Service
An enduring Irish soldier returned from active duty in England weighed far less than before his service. He arrived in Britain and, as he stepped from the train, was overcome by weakness from his long campaigns. His condition led to his invalidation and homeward journey.
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England
Marat’s Bath For Sale In Paris Auction Interest Grows
The copper tub in which Jean Paul Marat was killed by Charlotte Corday is back on the market in Paris. It previously sold to a museum for 600 dollars and now returns to sale as an old tub described as shaped like a wooden shoe and scarred from long use.
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Marat
Charlotte Corday
Paris
The Land of Vanished Hours Poem Tribute
Poem laments vanished summers and bygone eras from King Richard to Shakespeare. It reflects on lost summers, beauty, and memories spoken by Ninette M. Lowater in the New York Sun.
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Ninette M. Lowater
New York
Sun
The Helots Poem From Westminster Gazette
A dramatic verse scene where two lovers share a secret kiss by a warming hearth. The speaker asks the jealous gods to overlook their passion and grant a moment of happiness, while the Helots are freed from divine scorn.
When Pa Shingled and Shingled Me
A nostalgic poem excerpt recalls a boy's fear of his father’s paddle after the man ran short of shingling. The tale centers on a harsh reaction and a surprising twist as the house work ends with the boy feeling the sting.
The Ideal in Appleton’s Magazine
The poem speaks of an ardent pursuit of a beloved essence through trials and ridicule. The speaker claims persistent, unseen brightness guiding a decisive discovery at last, concluding with victory at Humphreys Park referenced in Appleton's Magazine.
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Humphreys Park
Appleton’s
Time Keeps Ticking Away Says Work in Washington Star
A reader voices frustration with time and schedules, likening the day to a clock that advances too quickly and pressures chores. The speaker urges the passing hours to slow down and allow rest before the setting sun.
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Washington Star
When Forth You Fare Town Topics Note
The verse advises choosing modest flowers and spring waters over roses and wine, warning that worldly temptations bring sting and misery. A fragment notes a tempting siren and misspoken love, with a closing line Town Topics.
A Pilgrim Poem by Minton Seakiara
A reflective verse speaks of life as a pilgrim road with duties and ambitions. The speaker seeks steadfast guidance and enduring purpose, hoping to reach a high goal before life ends. The poem centers on perseverance and personal aspiration.
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Minton Seakiara
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