A Tale of Murder and a Midst of Trial in 1854
A former merchant recalls a sensational murder case aboard the William Curtis when James Smithson was killed on August 23 1854. The narrator details a feud with Smithson a vow to kill and a later arrest trial with witness testimonies including a jailhouse confession and a dramatic courtroom reveal by a female spectator.
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Artists' Brodels in Rome Describe Modeling Professions
The article details Rome based models and ateliers where artists hire models for short runs. It notes male models often work four hours daily for a week and female models longer engagement periods, with pay varying by skill and physique. Prices range from one franc per hour to higher rates for exceptional forms and roles like Christ or St. John.
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Henry's Cake Temptation Teaches Self Control
A surviving child Henry near recovery resists cake, telling his sister to leave and for him to keep his eyes shut. The tale praises self discipline, likens it to a moral lesson for children and adults to avoid temptation and seek guidance from a Psalmist prayer.
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