Long Ballot Jungle and Mexican Unrest
The Aberdeen Herald notes the long ballot as a political jungle and cites a New York Times summary contrasting voter ignorance in Brooklyn with broader changes in modern electorates. It discusses Mexico in a state of anarchy and observes that stability may hinge on a strong leader blending Juarez and Diaz traits.
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Ben B. Lindsey
Denver
Colorado
National
Brooklyn
New York
Long County
Mexico
Benito Juarez
Diaz
New York Times
Hysteria of Safety Leagues in War History
The New York Evening Post cites a 1909 scare on invasion risks, arguing only Britain’s sea power could land large forces. It notes estimates that moving 200000 German troops to England would require all German ships for three weeks, far slower than wartime projections, and compares to Japanese Manchuria transport and the Philippines expedition.
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United States
England
Manchuria
Philippines
New York Evening Post
A Strong Man Needed for Mexico Crisis
The article argues Mexico’s crisis mirrors early republic turmoil with frequent leadership changes and assassinations. It cites 1824 proclamation, 1851 peaceful transfer, and declares only Juarez and Diaz established order. It notes rumors of Pablo Gonzales proclaiming provisional presidency and asserts no clear strong leader exists.
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Mexico
Mariano Arista
Herbera
Santa Anna
Juarez
Volfirio Diaz
Pablo Gonzales
Notable Sires and Sons in War and City Leadership
Frederick Hatin of New York linked to Emperor William of Germany via a substrate. W B McDougall elected governor of Chicago district federal reserve bank and previously bank examiner for the Chicago Clearing House. General Sir Douglas Haig heads British forces in France and has led Aldershot since 1912. Sir Charles Johnston becomes lord mayor of London, former sheriff and alderman born 1848. Colonel Chester Harding named engineer of maintenance for the canal zone and District of Columbia engineer commissioner.
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Frederick Hatin
New York
Emieror
William
Germany
W. B. McDougall
Chicago District Federal Reserve Bank
Chicago Clearing Louse Association
National Bank
Douglas Daig
France
Aldershot
Charles Johnston
London
Aldersgate
Liverpool
Chester Harding
War Department
Canal Zone
District of Columbia
Current Comment Snapshot from 1920s Papers
A collection of brief editorial quips noting Wall Street security calmness, Panama Canal costs cited by the New York World, U S population surpassing 100 million per the Commerce Department, European depopulation still sizable, water in milk deemed less worrying amid many modern perils, and time bringing broad change as observed by the Philadelphia Press.
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Stymey
Panama Canal
New York World
United States
Department of Commerce
Europe
Chicago Herald
Philadelphia Press
Science Siftings on Mars, magnetism, and weight concepts
A column notes that Mars does not appear larger than the Moon through a large telescope. A French scientist explains electric line sway stems from magnetism as well as wind. It states water weighs 62.5 pounds per cubic foot but weighs zero at infinite distance while mass remains constant.
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Mars
Moon
Town Topics in Terse Civilities and Blue Laws
A collage of brief lines from various papers notes Baltimore’s blue laws restricting fighting chatter and city life, while references to New York Baltimore and Chicago hint at local cultural restrictions and municipal reform. The piece mentions fear of a bombing event and a town striving to restore normal civic functions amid reform.
Road Builders and the Question of Happy Marriages
A reflective excerpt on construction workers and society. It notes public perception and a statistic claiming only five out of every eleven marriages are happy, illustrating skepticism about measured happiness and human effort.
Passage of Home Rule Bill Partially Due to War
Ireland MP Timothy Healy argues the Home Rule Bill's fate hinges on World War I progress. If the war lasts a year a 1915 general election could keep Liberals in power and influence Home Rule. A short war could favor the Tories and risk Ulster unrest, though Catholic and Protestant regiments fighting together might ease sectarian tensions.
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Ulster
Religious Instruction In Colleges Needs Deeper Spiritual Focus
The author argues college religious courses fail to be truly religious due to overreliance on criticism science and Scripture while neglecting spirit and soul. Proposes courses titled as searching and vital studies of enduring religious problems engaging with great literatures to better grip life issues.
Military Dandy Ruzsky's Rise Tied to Fearless Style
The Russian general Ruzsky, famed for overrun of Galicia, began as a dainty lieutenant whose immaculate dress and calm bearing under shellfire impressed Skobelev. A dust-blown moment at Plevna led Skobelev to recruit him, praising a leader who values appearance yet proves brave, shaping his future as a dependable commander.
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Ruzsky
Galicia
Russia
Ust
Plevna
Skobelev
Young Ruzsky
Skobeley
Jing-go-tigs Shine in Virginia Pony Auction Tale
A veteran horseman describes a batch of Jing-go-tigs at Durland's horse sale in Virginia as the wildest, scraggiest ponies in the country. He notes these ponies travel from markets nationwide and appear in parks and city streets from Baltimore to Philadelphia, though the breed stems from Chincoteague in Virginia and Maryland.
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Durland’s
Muuch
United States
Baltimore
Washington
Annapolis
Virginian
Maryland
Philadelphia
Chincoteagues
Virginia
Assateague
New York Times
Peruna Proclaimed Cure for Catarrh by Virginia Man
A Virginia resident, W H Chaney of Sutherlin Pittsylvania County, reports twelve months of head catarrh relief after four bottles of Peruna. He calls Peruna the greatest medicine for catarrh and says the testimonial is his first. The Peruna Company invites readers to request a free life illness booklet and notes Peruna Tablets are available for those who object to liquid medicine.
Plain duty and information shape our choices
A terse reflection on how access to ears and timely information influence conduct. The piece argues that information causes half of our troubles and foolish actions the other half, urging mindful use of opportunities rather than chasing self fame.
The Christmas Fowl
Instructions for preparing a turkey for roasting. The steps cover singeing feathers washing the cavity, trimming the neck and sinews, removing the oil sack, stuffing, and trussing with twine. The text ends mid instruction on threading the needle through the wings and legs.
Processing a Roasted Fowl and Peach Gelatin Mold
The text describes tying a fowl through the body and wing joints for roasting and preparing a peach syrup gelatin dessert. It details thinning syrup with water, heating to boil, dissolving gelatin, adding lemon juice, cooling to thicken, folding in peaches, mold setting, and serving with whipped cream.
Legacy of a Frugal Kitchen Egg Batter Mistake
The fragment describes basic egg whites and yolks beaten separately with milk and orange zest for a frosting mix. It mentions adding orange peel juice and confectioners sugar, then a split filling and a simple orange frosting. The wording hints at a vintage home baking prep.
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