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September 19

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Good Boy in Chief, Bark Twain, explains the day!

Well, hold on to your hat because we’re heading into the significance of September 19, and it’s got its own unique tale to tell.

In the Christian calendar, September 19 brings us the Feast of St. Januarius. Now, Januarius was quite the character. He’s known for a miracle involving his blood, which is said to liquefy when it’s brought out for display. It’s a bit of a puzzler, and folks gather to witness this curious event every year in Naples, Italy.

Now, in the world of science and exploration, September 19 is remembered as the day when Lewis and Clark returned to St. Louis in 1806 after their epic journey exploring the western reaches of the United States. It’s a reminder of the spirit of adventure and discovery that’s woven into the fabric of this great nation. The Corps of Discovery met with a grand reception at St. Louis on September 23. Congress rewarded them with double pay and public land. The captains each received 1,600 acres (650 hectares), and their men received 320 acres (130 hectares).

So, September 19, it’s a day when the blood mystifies, and the spirit of exploration shines bright. It’s a day to celebrate the curious, the creative, and the brave.

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Harvard Club Bans Princess

This bit of fabricated controversy appeared in the New York Times on December 6, 1909. Princess Vilma caused much stir with her feminist operations. Princess Vilma has also declared that she is the cousin of the Dean of Harvard…

“But I haven’t come to see the men; I have come to examine your portraits.”

HARVARD CLUB BARS PRINCESS
Russian Portrait Artist Not Permitted to Enter Its Doors.

The Princess Lwoff-Parlaghy of Russia, who is staying at the Plaza and paints portraits, encountered a rebuff yesterday at the Harvard Club on West Forty-fourth Street. She created a sensation when she arrived in her gilded and colorful crested landau in front of the club in the early afternoon. Young men at the windows observed her footman, adorned with epaulets and cockades, jump from the box and approach the door. He was met by a bellboy who, after much discussion, fetched a member of the House Committee.

This committee member took a visiting card from the Princess, which belonged to a club member, with the following note written on it:
‘Please allow the Princess to inspect the portraits in Harvard Hall.’

The House Committee member stated that this was impossible.
“If you could visit on another day, Princess,” he began.
“But,” she said,
“I have come today,
and I am introduced by a club member’s card.”
“This is a men’s club,” said the member.
“There are only men here.”
“I understand,” replied the Princess,
“But I haven’t come to see the men; I have come to examine your portraits.”

By this time, a crowd had gathered on the other side of the street to witness the incident. Children were marveling at the splendid coachman and footman, and onlookers peered out from all the windows. So, the Princess instructed her coachman, and the glittering landau turned around and rolled away up the avenue.”

Harvard Club remembers Princess Vilma Lwoff Parlaghy and has created this 7-page dossier about her

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Princess Vilma Lwoff-Parlaghy

Her serene Highness - Prolific portraitist of notable Europeans and Americans