Superstitions and Luck Talk in Philadelphia Press
A short dialogue notes superstition as a sign of bad luck. The exchange features a cautious admission of superstition and a counterpoint claiming that belief should be avoided. The item reflects light commentary on superstition and fate.
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Avoiding the Storm In Curiosity and Silence
A courtroom exchange focuses on Mrs. Boyle’s husband swearing and habits as she avoids conflict by leaving the room while he shaves, prompting a judge to weigh propriety and decorum in domestic matters.
Insurance witness admits taking illegal rebate without defense
A witness describes himself as an insurance man who took an illegal rebate and offered no justification to himself or others. The remark frames him as an example among lawbreakers and questions attempts at sophistry by violators of the law.
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A Call for Unity Amid Jewish Persecution and Aid
The piece notes two millennia of persecution of Jews by Christians and pagans, cites the Russian outbreak in Odessa as driven by bigotry, and contrasts it with Jewish relief efforts and Christian support. It casts the crisis as a test of global brotherhood transcending race and creed.
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Queen Victoria Knighted George Williams on 50th YMCA Anniversary
The British government recognized George Williams founder of the YMCA with knighthood on the fiftieth anniversary of the organization in 184. He died recently after a long life of honors, remembered with pride by many.
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Victoria
George Williams
Young Men's Christian Association
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Fits Permanently Cured by Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer
An advertisement claims permanent relief from fits and nervousness after first day’s use of Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer. It offers a free trial bottle and treatise from Dr Kline Ltd of Philadelphia.
Piso's Cure for Consumption Sold for Coughs and Colds
Mrs Justwed questions the remedy as Mr Justwed asks for an answer. Piso's Cure for Consumption is advertised as the best medicine for coughs and colds. Secretary Wilson's 1905 report shows Americans sold abroad 12 billion dollars of agricultural produce over sixteen years, widening prosperity and leaving farmer wealth accumulated in the United States.
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Hall's Catarrh Cure Reward Advertisement
One hundred dollar reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo proprietors claim honesty and solvency. Wholesalers Walding Kinman Marvin endorse. Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous membranes. Price 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills promoted as best.
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Poetry in the Black Hills Exchange Confused Advice
A weekly stage driver asks a poet if a book titled How to Write Poetry has helped him. The bard jokes about not understanding the advice to keep plugging away, asking whether it applies to poetry or the editor.
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Proportionately Reduced Irate Passenger Conductor
A Detroit Free Press quip notes squeezed rail travel with three in a seat. The irate passenger and the conductor exchange sharp lines about cut rate fares.
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Warriors at Play Celebrates Yalu Victory Anniversary
A London Times correspondent describes General Kuroki's troops in Manchuria recreating Japan at spring tide. They built an illusionary landscape with carp waterfalls pine avenues and a bronze like statue of Kuroki, while preparing for a day of fête and later continuing with scouting and night charges. The piece also notes Moncure Conway's Reminiscences and the neck verse as a historical test for reading.
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Music to Him Quartet Sparks Mixed Reactions
Detroit News reports on a quartet receiving varied reactions from audiences and critics. Sam shows delight while others react with skepticism, highlighting tensions within the group.
Secretary Wilson backs the hen as national bird
The report notes Secretary Wilson favors the hen as the national bird. A scene in a play features a heroine denouncing a villain on a canvas castle while bystanders joke about a "black brew" and furnace cleaning.
Silver Cake Recipe From Historic Instructions
Cream half a cup of butter with a cup of powdered sugar and beat in the stiffened whites of four exes and a gill of cold water. Add a nearly pint of flour sifted with a heaping teaspoon of baking powder and stir in a teaspoon of rose water. Cover with a white icing, flavored with rose or bitter almond.
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