Hague Peace Conference progress and key figures
The Second Hague Peace Conference is discussed in hopeful terms with a shift from millennial rhetoric to practical diplomacy. The establishment of a permanent court of arbitration, active settlement of disputes such as Mexico versus the United States over church funds in California, and the participation of leading nations are noted. American delegates include Choate Porter Rose Buchan Hill Scott Davis Sperry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lague
Mexico
Fle
United States
California
Tague
Hague
Haine
Tause
Willelming
David Jayne
TUL Ridderaat
Ans
Ater
the Hague
Ridderzaal
Army
Charles 8. Sperry
Naval War College
Hill
Netherlands
State Department
Rochester University
Buchanan
Argentina
Dag Ryan
Thespate
Chile
Falling Off a Bicycle by Mark Twain in Autobiography
A playful reminiscence by Mark Twain recounts childhood bicycle crashes as he details repeated falls and injuries. He describes learning to ride under a patient German instructor and the comic persistence that kept him trying despite countless spills.
A Bunch of Roses on Lake Lucerne Regurth
A regurth on Lake Lucerne strews the lake surface with roses. The rose symbolizes purity and charm of girlhood and silence. The text notes roses as a perfume source in Iran and Bulgaria Romania, where damask roses are pressed at dawn to distill essence before sunset.
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Lake
Lucerne
Chrba
Walla
Falr
Iran
Eloy
Bulgaria
Romania
Uttar
Cirele
Lost His Mr For a Mature Year’s Punishment
The Minn eapolig Journal notes Josias Plaistone endured a harsh punishment for stealing four baskets of corn from Native Americans. He was deprived of the title Mr. and was fined £5 before being ordered to return light baskets of corn to the offending red men. The puritan founders of Massachusetts imposed the penalty, reflecting harsh discipline of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josias Plaistone
Josias
Massachusetts
Minneapolig Journal
Stone statue of Cain and Abel shocks cyclist in field
While cycling near Kettering, a passerby found a stone statue depicting Cain slaying Abel. The figure shows Cain on one knee pressing Abel, with one arm raised to strike. Believed hundreds of years old, it is said to stand on the site of the murder.
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Cain Klifad
Abel
Kettering
Cal Sliying
Cain
London
Money market quip sparks dialogue at Wallace’s table
The excerpt recalls a sharp exchange where a speaker accuses Mr Wallace of delaying payment. The remark ties economics to personal finance as the money market becomes a domestic shorthand. The line underscores a witty clash over money and propriety.
Henpeck- Admits He Was One In Pear Boy's Weekly
Mrs. Henpeck recalls a foolish proposal in a humorous Pear Boy's Weekly item. The back and forth shows a lighthearted domestic exchange with the couple trading jests about marriage. The piece plays on stage-born banter and character names.
Osage Monster Hunt Ends as Flora Jones Passes
Historic Osage river chase ends when the Flora Jones steamboat carries passengers past Harmony Missouri. Pioneers led by Uncle John Whitley and Matthew Arbuckle pursued the feared beast after hearing its scream and gathering a hunting party. The vessel’s whistle echoed from bluff to bluff as the hunt retreated, and the crowd returned home without a confrontation.
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Flora Jones
Harmony
Bates County
St. Clair Coutty
Matthew Arbuckle
Papinville
Arbuckle
Indiana
John Weit Joy
Jackson
New Orleans
Mathew Arbnette
Mattie
Whitley
Matt
Breckenridge
St. Louis
Newfoundland
Flora Jonea
Plora Jones
John Waltley
Emmy Breckenridge
Exeh
Osage Valley
Ixansas City
Stax
Door to the Temple of Stuvoss Hidden by Each Maker
A fragmentary aphorism notes no single doorway to the temple exists as each person creates their own path. Lil is said to travel to others, while the idea of doors closing behind them is emphasized in this cryptic quote attributed to Mardup.
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Stuvoss
Lil
The Brain and Personality in Thought Creation
The article argues that the brain is only the instrument of the conscious personality which fashions thought and skill. It asserts the personality, not the brain alone, makes great minds and that words and knowledge are stored like books on brain shelves, with the speaking half responsible for language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werther
Asan
Thomson
Negara Oman
Leibnitz and the Alchemists in 18th Century Society
Leibnitz, a famed figure in literature, died in 1716 and sought to join a secretive alchemists’ group pursuing the Philosopher’s Stone. He compiled a letter from the writings of renowned alchemists, sent it to the society, and admitted he could not decipher it. The society then invited him to its meetings and made him secretary.
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Leibnitz
Lebnitz
Jon
Oh George new hat inspires playful banter
A light exchange between a woman and John centers on a new hat, with playful quips about poetry and a mock title suggested for the hat poem. The dialogue touches on aging and nostalgia, referencing a modern sentiment about growing older and losing childhood delights.
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George
John
On Milliner
Philadelphia Press
Rocky Mountain Tea Advertises Nerves and Sleep Aids
An old time ad copy promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain tea and tablets for nerves digestion and sleep. It touts strength and refreshment with exaggerated language and urges readers to buy to improve stamina and calm. The muddled text includes references to two men, Mick and Judge, and a boastful tone about financial success.
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Mark Twain
Tibet
Icheyer
Clemens
The
North American Review
Wallace
Missouri
Miss Middleage
Miles Pert
Jimmy
Mickey
Yin Anu
L Honster
Rocky Mountain
Hollister
Hot Sclute & Co
Bears
Castoria
Maple City
Maple City Soap Works
Monmouth, Wiinois
Cemedy
H.C Schulte & Co
Nix
DeWitt
TG. Schultz & Co
DewWitt
H.C. Schull & Co
Wix
H.C. Schatz & Co
Qourier-Journal
Humphreys
Courier- Journal
Henry Watterson
Medical Guide
William & John S
New York
Oley
Castor Bonne de Va
Kindinkian No
Basitre Co pUtin
Nadel
Nadal
EL Tt. Schule
Kennedy
Bagkache
Scott
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