Turner’s Sacrificial Quest for a National Art Legacy
The article recalls Turner's life devoted to country and art. He refused a £100,000 offer to buy his works and chose self denial to fund a national Turner gallery and an asylum for distressed artists. His will left £140,000 for the artists shelter and a grand art collection, with the Rise and Fall of Carthage to hang in the National Gallery.
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Nobody Notably Invited Supper Table Gossip
Schopenhauer in Geneva frequented a table where famous visitors appeared. One day Lady Byron sat beside him. The host asked if he should tell Schopenhauer who sat there and reveal his hoped for rudeness. He admitted he feared such a revelation.
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Schopenhauer
Geneva
Lady Byron
Best of Compliments Attention is a tacit and continual compliment
Swinehine remarks that constant praise serves as a subtle compliment shaping interactions and perceptions in daily life. The note frames praise as a quiet social force influencing behavior and attention across contexts.
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Sweden Marks Bernadotte Centenary in Celebrations
Stockholm observes the centennial of the Bernadotte dynasty with public ceremonies. The piece recounts Jean Baptiste Bernadotte's rise from modest origins to King Charles XIV John, his alliance with Napoleon, and remarks on his marriage to Desiree Clary later Queen of Sweden.
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Railroads set to urge government ownership at ICC hearing
Chicago reports rail interests plan to present a memorial on government ownership to the Interstate Commerce Commission as it studies proposed freight rate hikes. Officials note increased costs justify higher rates, while shippers claim net earnings rose but were eaten by expenses. decision expected in autumn after review of data.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Uncle Sam seeks wireless telephony experts and applicant exams
Washington report notes a call for specialists in wireless telephony and for examinations of applicants. The notice outlines federal need for qualified personnel and testing procedures as part of broader government staffing initiatives.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
John W. Wayman Directing Prosecution of Browne Bribery Case
John W. Wayman is directing the prosecution of Lee O Neill Browne in the bribery case. The filing centers on alleged improper payments and influence in public dealings. Browne faces charges and awaits trial as Wayman coordinates the legal strategy.
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Lee O'Neill Browne
Jobs Held Today Across the Country
Such jobs are being held today throughout the country with events and demonstrations planned in multiple cities. Organizers urge participation to press for not specified policies or labor concerns.
Iowa state firemen's tournament opens with $4000 purses
Red Oak Iowa August 24 opening day of the Iowa state firemen's tournament promises exciting competition with $4000 in purses. Fire fighters from many cities enter the various events of the tournament.
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Red Oak
Iowa State Firemen
Cheerful convention opens in Rochester with Retail Monument Dealers
A large, cheerful body of men gathers in Rochester for the National Association of Retail Monument Dealers convention. Joseph R. Merchel of Kansas serves as president as three days of sessions begin with city tours readings and memorial poetry interludes.
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Rochester
N. Y
National Association of Retail Monument Dealers
Joseph R. Merchel
Kansas
Carlsbad surplus land sale begins under Reclamation act
Land in the Carlsbad New Mexico project totalling about 8000 acres goes on public auction today under the surplus land provision of the 1902 Reclamation Act. The lower Pecos valley plots, fertile soil and long cultivation, are offered to holders over 160 acres, with crops including fruit, alfalfa, corn and cotton cited.
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N. M
National Reclamation Service
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Bureau of Soils
County Home to Host Second Annual Picnic
Manager Frank Beatty announces the County Home lawn will host the second annual picnic on Monday September 5 with an open invitation. The program includes an address of welcome by Oliver Dunlap chairman of the board, the Washington Band, short talks by S W Neal Col C J Wilson and A R Miller, and hot coffee served free on the lawn.
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le Sebraane
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Services in the Valley church postponed mission festival
Due to two speakers being unable to attend Sigourney on August 28, the Sigourney Evangelical church postponed its mission festival to September 1. Therefore, Valley church will hold services as usual next Sunday and members are urged to spread the news. Rev. Conrad Sprenger.
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Chicken Derby at Windsor Ends in Suspicion of Favoritism
A New York Herald account recalls Sir John Astley staging “hen Derby” races at Windsor. Officers selected labeled chickens racing to their mother for food. Both races allegedly ended quickly with a fast cockerel favored by Astley, undermining interest and ending the spectacle.
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Sir John
Windsor
London
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New York Herald
Garters in China Ornament Abroad
The New York Sun notes that Chinese natives do not wear garters, instead tying trouser bottoms at the ankles. Yet they are willing to wear an American garter as an ornament on the outside.
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China
New York Sun
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