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17
Jun

This is Mark Twain

FEMALE SUFFRAGE. A VOLLEY FROM THE DOWN-TRODDEN. A DEFENSE. Editors Missouri Democrat: I should think you would be ashamed of yourselves. I would, anyway—to publish the vile, witless drivelings of that poor …

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16
Jun

This is Mark Twain

“This suit, I may say, is the uniform of the Ancient and Honorable Order of Purity and Perfection, of which organization I am president, secretary, treasurer and sole member. I may add …

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16
Jun

Richard Moore Wins Milley Award

Who knew successful artists from Mill Valley were so common? There are so many of them, in fact, that the town’s art commission and board of directors established the Milley Awards for …

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15
Jun

This is Mark Twain

In accordance with the Act of Congress, approved Aug. 30, 1852 PILOT’S CERTIFICATE. The undersigned, Inspector for the District of St. Louis, Certify that Samuel Clemens….is a suitable and safe person to …

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14
Jun

A Father’s Day Feast

In honor of Father’s Day on June 20, Lynne Christy Anderson shares a recipe for Salvadoran quesadilla, from her book Breaking Bread: Recipes and Stories from Immigrant Kitchens, and shares memories of …

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14
Jun

A New View of Consumption

When her first book came out, Allison Pugh hoped it would create a stir but feared no one would notice. Her hope won out. Longing and Belonging has been honored by the …

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11
Jun

The World Cup Phenomenon

The 2010 World Cup began in South Africa today, with the first game, between South Africa and Mexico, ending in a tie. With the US-England game coming up tomorrow, Laurent Dubois, author …

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