The Madonna in Art Across Ages and Masters
A compact meditation on the Madonna and Child as a timeless subject in painting. From medieval wax daubing to Raphael’s Sistine Madonna, Murillo, and modern depictions, the text traces enduring appeal, notable works, and legends surrounding famous Madonnas and their captivation of scholars, engravers, and admirers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dames
Raphael
Italy
Lim
God
Raphael Sanzio
Grosse
Murillo
Marilla
Bodenhausen
Hebert
Madonna and the Virgin in Modern Art Reviewed
The article praises Mary in modern art, noting Grosse and Bouguereau for their depictions. It lauds Bouguereau for painting beautiful girls and young children, calling his Virgin most poetic and beautiful. Raphael influence and artistic dignity are highlighted throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Grosse
Raphael
Bouguereau
Mavup Roprnson
Signed Christmas Poem of Sandy Claus Traditions
A nostalgic poem recalls holiday rituals and family quirks. Children anticipate Sandy Claus as Christmas approaches, writing letters, decorating the tree, and helping with chores to please relatives and ensure gifts arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Sandy Claus
Christmas on Indian Island A Penobscot Christmas
A vivid portrait of the Penobscot on Indian Island near Bangor Maine as a civilized, churchgoing community. The piece describes village decorations music by Horace Nicolar dress parades and festive gifts reflecting a blend of Native tradition and Roman Catholic influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penobscot
Maine
New Brunswick
Quebec
Indian Island
Bangor
Commonwealth of Maine
Santa Claus
Horace Nicolar
New York
Farewell order notes heavy toll in South Africa
General news item reports Lord Roberts announcing his resignation of the army in the field to General Kitchener, noting 14,300 British officers and men killed by wounds fever and exposure during the campaign. Also covers lynching in Kentucky, a German training frigate sinking, Kruger and China tensions, Dunkirk fire deaths, a Kansas murder trial, Santa Fe telegraphers strike, and other varied wartime and domestic items. The tone is the period press with numerous brief notices and international updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Kitchener
Lord Roberts
Great Britain
Strikes and robberies sweep nations as world unrest grows
Headlines recount strikes in Scranton and widespread unrest from coast to coast. An elderly North Stratford man touts Kodell Dyspepsia Cure for chronic indigestion, promising rapid relief and digestion of foods. A local feed carroll run by Matthews and Roberts advertises thirty tons of baled hay for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Sherman
North Stratford
N. Hl
Davis Drua Co
Feed Carroll of Matthews & Roberts
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WORD
Mie Ranngel
BY Willis B. Bawks
Sandy
Christmas
Rhodes
Oldtown, Me
General News
Owensboro
Dom Paul Kruger
America
China
State Normal School
Dunkirk
N. Y
Morrison
Eldorado
Kansas
Sante Fe System
Glenlochy
Tacoma
Liverpool
Suez Canal
Europe
Frank H. Morris
War Department
Washington
MacDonald
Nebraska State Treasury
Santa Fe Railroad
Wm. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Kansas City
India
State of Washington
Capitol
Cudahy
Bryan League of
Chicago
New Orleans
Win. J. Bryan
Frankfort
Mich
Father Marquette
Kentucky
Santiago
al As
Tae
Weiser
Idaho
Morris Sommer
Scranton
Ready-Mae
Gent's Furnishing Department
Gerwick & Lowe
Coakley Brothers
Bock
Fisher
Walle
Cure
Ned Middie
Bite
Sweetwitter
Pas Soda Water Works
Weiser, Tdaho
Bissinger & CO
Clay St
San Francisco
Rifle Dock
Portland
Ore
Jim Lre
Welser
Idahoie
Seesen
Brf
Hettinger
Weiser, Idaho
Vendome
Jersey
Washington County
A. C. Mitchell
A. J. Hopkins
Lewis C. Murray
Practical PK Plasterer
H, Hollman
Sy Aie
Mart’s
R. A. Phillips
Salubria
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