Rome and the demise of republican virtue in Wells outline
The extract surveys Rome’s shift from a citizen law bound system to monarchy. It notes early civic trust collapsing under money, imperial temptations, and evolving loyalties. Monarchy emerges as princeps rule linked to god emperor worship, with military strength guarding power and preventing stable republican governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayatem
Tran
Princeps
Senate
House of Representatives
Washington
Egypt
Rome
China
Copuslett
Murmilian Company
McClure
Bandicate
Taming a Spider by a Schoolroom Experiment
A reader story recalls taming a garden spider in a bottle and feeding it water and a fly daily. The spider learned to move between bottles, spin a small web, and return to its own bottle, prompting reflections on instinct and learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epider
Shennon
Fabre
German church exodus grows from economic strain and law change
The article notes a continued decline in church membership in Germany due to economic hardship and a 1920 law allowing easy withdrawal. By April 1920, a new ease of leaving the church was enacted. in Berlin withdrawals reached 18,000 in 1922. Declining seminary enrollments and aging pastors reflect financial strain, with church revenue largely reduced after separation from the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Roman Cathic Party
Strange Fellowship
Berlin
Reich
Socialteta
Agtichurch
S. Miles Bouton
History Magazin
Extravagant Vacation Tangles in a Web of Secrets
In a lavish seaside escape Mrs. Carnay and her daughter Alice meet Dr. Philip Ardeyne and become entangled as family past and present collide. Tony Egan’s murder, Hugo Smarle’s release, and Carrie Egan’s arrival expose loyalties, secrets, and a planned engagement. Alice struggles with jealousy and truth as old grievances resurface aboard the leisure trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Balsy
Carnay
Hector Gaunt
Carrie Egan
Hugo
Fuge
Owen
Arderne
John Hallas
Tingo Amarle
Atier
Genua
Lucerne
Jean
Christopher Smarie
Alice
Chelatopher
Philip
Remata
Lice
Mrs. Wean
Ardeyne
Mrs. Baan
Trabe
Mrs. Egan
Lola
Phillip
Tony Egan
Fler
Mrs. Hemmerstey
Hugo Smarle
Tony
Carrin Egan
Christopher Smarts
Lois Hemmersley
O—T
Lois
M. Carre
Ips
Nic
Lonfon
Hemmereleys
Elizabeth York Miller
Rejuvenation on Trial in Black Oxen Tale
The article discusses Steinach rejuvenation methods linked to Breinach and Voronoff, noting American prehistory, and recounts a New York society widow who, after ovarian X-ray treatment, gains youthlike energy and appearance. It cites Zattiany and Atherton on brain and skin changes and debates the treatment’s limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maris Zattiany
America
Europe
Budstone
Stanly
Breinach
Voronoff
Bteinach
Shis
New York
New York City
Steinach
Ale
Lydston
Atherton
Hohenhaur
Maria Zattiany
Maria “Zatti
Properly cook cabbage with corned beef method
The article argues corned beef and cabbage is overcooked in many kitchens. It suggests removing cabbage leaves or slicing cores to avoid destroying flavor. Blanch leaves five minutes, rinse, then cook in small water over low heat about fifteen minutes until tender.
Fashion Hints and Curiosities From Mary OConnor Newell
Fashion hints discuss changing stripe directions on garments and the rise of knitted sport outfits with bold gold and gray stripes. The piece notes streetwear prevalence in New York and Europe, critiques aging silhouettes, and references a humorous Austrian quip. It also touches on medical topics about procedures and rejuvenation myths, plus a reader letter about goiter surgery outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary O'Connor Newell
Prohibition
New York
Europe
Making the Most of Your Personality And Nose Shape
Advice on altering nose appearance through non surgical manipulation to shorten, lift, or reshape the nostrils and tip. Warns against overpressing or injuring the nostril muscles and notes effects on facial expression and eye appearance. Emphasizes patience, careful technique, and safety over cosmetic surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarres Rose
Wins $5,000 Prizes By Nine Day Dance
Bernie Brand of Dallas set a world marathon dancing record by dancing 217 hours in St. Louis, surpassing the 193 hour mark. The nine day contest concluded with 22 entrants surviving the marathon and Brand claiming $5,000 in prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Bernie Brand
Dallas
Tex
Brand
Jans Brand
Two Amundsen ships arrive in Spitzburgen
Christiania June 11 A P reports the steamship Flint with a relief party for Roald Amundsen preparing for a flight from Wainwright Alaska to Spitzburgen in Advent day. The Fram, Amundsen’s South Pole voyage ship, arrived today. Two seaplanes float beside the Flint and will fly northward.
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Christiania
A. P
Flint
Roald Amundsen
Wainwright
Alaska
Spitzburgen
Ardi
Fram
Amundsen
South Pole
Framwhl
King's Bay
Herr Hammer
Jeff
Hamburg
Falster
Denmark
Bird Races 400 Miles In 11 Hours and a Half
Msbureh, Pa. Jute a spotted speedster of Mo Lennard was the first of 3 argh fancier, pistens released in Terre Tlaute,TM dnd. to eranis tame versi. That's He sailed agogs 4:0 ovlark Saturday mae covering the 00 mile Right in , and 42 seconds, avsordng to B. J. Nnehauser, ecretary of the lncal organization. The other 2,499 long-distance fliers trived at their home stations before ack
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Msbureh
Mo Lennard
Terre Tlaute
Eranis
B. J. Nnehauser
Lncal
Modern Child's Religion and its Civilizing Role
A reflection on childhood religion arguing that fostering imagination, romance, and visions in youth strengthens later civilization. The author cites that without spiritual formation a child loses zest and hope, hampering civic progress and moral development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OM
Levis
New Discovery Promises Clear Skin Free of Wrinkles
An old advertisement touts a new cream that allegedly erases wrinkles quickly and effortlessly. It claims the Domine Wrinkle Cream smooths skin, whitens, and ages the face backwards with a money back guarantee and a bank deposit protection. It lists drug stores as retailers and promises dramatic, rapid results.
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NASA
Bo Esalty
Alls Good Drug
Wl Pasples Drug Stores
O' Dowsell’s Drug
Kann Sons Co
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H. G. Wells
Phos
Onstantina
Madetaes
Fies
Ens
Cansar
Buerape
Western Asia
Rosavens
Sopho
Soria
Spemss
Ivani
Cro Nees
Rue Republicaniam
Pyrrhus
Jawa
Roma
Morrow—A
The
Caenars
Elmer’ Shop
E Street
Minerva
Mickey
Mequire
By Fontaine Fox
Long Sims
Bynoflib
DR. W. A. Evans
Zattiany
Daily Cook Book
Sage Hohenhaur
Austria
Zittiany
Ake Leathe
Explorer
Bird
Ekin
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