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Pleasant Meadows

Pleasant MeadowsLike sunshine after a storm were the peaceful weeks which followed. The invalids improved rapidly, and Mr. March began to talk of returning early in the new year. Beth was…

The Devil's Dictionary: Dullard

by Ambrose Bierce DUELDUTYDULLARD -n. A member of the reigning dynasty in letters and life. The Dullards came in with Adam, and being both numerous and sturdy have overrun the habitable…

The Devil's Dictionary: Infidel

by Ambrose Bierce INFERIAEINFLUENCEINFIDEL -n. In New York, one who does not believe in the Christian religion; in Constantinople, one who does. (See GIAOUR.) A kind of scoundrel…

John Edward ROUSH, Congress, IN (1920-2004)

ROUSH John Edward , a Representative from Indiana; born in Barnsdall, Osage County, Okla., September 12, 1920; graduated from Huntington High School, Huntington, Ind., 1938; A.B., Huntington…

MLB American League Stadium Changes

American League 1902—Milwaukee Brewers move to St. Louis and become Browns; 1903—Baltimore Orioles move to New York and become Highlanders; 1913—NY Highlanders renamed Yankees; 1954—St. Louis…

24 Hours of Daytona

Feb. 1-2, at Daytona Beach, Fla. Officially the Rolex 24 at Daytona and first held in 1962 (as a 3-hour race). An IMSA Camel GT race for exotic prototype sports cars and contested over a 3.…

The Congress of Women: The Fate of Republics

by Rev. Anna Howard Shaw How Can We Aid?Women in Modern ItalyThe Fate of Republics Anna Howard Shaw is a native of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. Was born February 14, 1847. Her parents were…

46 Thanksgiving Quotes from Movies (& TV Shows!)

Top of Page As Kevin James said, “Thanksgiving, man. It’s not a good day to be my pants.” And even before a happy Thanksgiving was equated with a good dinner, the pilgrims gave thanks for a…