Word: clay
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Texas--Clay Stone Briggs...
Said he, "I have discovered that even in prehistoric times Montmartre was the resort of geophagists, or 'dirt eaters' who came from leagues around to partake of the succulent and nutritive clay still to be found in this part of Paris. . . . Apparently clay eating continued in Montmartre until comparatively recent times. . . . For example, when Charlotte Corday assassinated the revolutionary demagogue, Jean Paul Marat on July 13, 1793, she may not have known that he had just quaffed a decanter full of powdered Montmartre clay steeped in almond water...
There is many a big cow ranch in north-central Florida and on one of these Hughlette Wheeler was raised. Never until September, 1925, did he have a piece of modeling clay in his hand. Last year, Cowboy Wheeler, aged 24, presented himself at the Cleveland School of Art for instruction. Later, in his cheerful Florida drawl, he told his publishers about his second day at school...
...They gave me some clay," he said, "and some flowers, and they told me to model the flowers. Well, li'l flowers are all right but Ah ain't got no interest in flowers, so Ah took mah clay home and made me a hoss, and ever since they been lettin' me make hosses...
Neighborhood Playhouse, 466 Grand St.-- The Little Clay Cart. This is a sparkling spirited fourth century Hindu comedy, full of naivete. It is acted by the regular company of the Neighborhood Playhouse who did such a superb piece of work in the Dybbuk. This latter play is also being acted by them now, and is well worth seeing...