The Nose for News and the Pressman’s Fitful Path
A young aspiring journalist must possess prompt observation, accurate narration, and quick perception, qualities not taught in college. Editors warn even well educated reporters can fail to identify news, emphasizing the brutal selective reality of journalism and the harsh gatekeeping that culls most entrants. The piece cites George Old at the Saturday Evening Post and a New York Sun remark on vanity, grit, and the rough bargain of the trade.
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Journal Jem
Iis
George Old
Saturday Evening Post
Gring, but No Tips in Quick Lunch Row
A waitress explains why tips are scarce at a daytime and nighttime lunch spot. She notes that nighttime workers earn higher wages yet receive fewer tips, arguing the situation is unfair and that both sides deserve fair compensation.
Central Railway Excursions to Many Summer Destinations
The Central Railway offers low round trip rates for numerous destinations including Dan ger Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake Ogden Deadwood Hot Springs St Paul Minneapolis Duluth and Clear Lake Iowa with limited time frames and special Epworth League excursions tied to conventions. Senator Jonathon Dollivar plans a summer vacation at Clear Lake Iowa with his father, praising recent resort improvements.
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Sumner
Danger
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Col
Salt Linke
Ogden
Usu
A& Great
Clear Lake
Iowa
Towa Central Railway
Epworth League
San Praneco
Town Central Railway
Town Central Ry
United States
Jonathon
Dollivar
Fort Dodge
Old World Heroines and Noble Titles Stir Colonial Curiousities
A kaleidoscope of early 20th century notes links Misa Clara Grenson to a Washington clerk post, Betsy Ross to a staged Philadelphia romance, Sister Sanghamitta to European nobility, Adele Hugo's near 77 and a mourning English fiancé, Lady Pole-Carew reviving embroidery, Edna M. MacDonald making history in Urbana politics, Mrs. Frank White earning a lifelong railroad pass after thwarting a derailment, Jemina countess of Darnley a parent to a future baroness, and a coronation in May 1902 promising the youngest peeress a seat among the peers.
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Misa Clara Grenson
Michigan
Treasty
Washington
Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
Sanghamitta
India
Chicago
Countess Canavarro
Spain
Funda
Maha-Bodi Society
Victor Hugo
Mile
Adele Hugo
Offeer
Lady Pole-Carew
Castle Boro
Edna M. MacDonald
Universalist Church
Urbana
Illinois
Frank White
Linton
Ind
Indiana
Jemina
Darnley
CiUlton of
Zeighton Bromswold
House of Lords
Edward VII
Clifton
Advertisements Fill Kuti and Price Drug Store
The fragment notes bargain listings for patent medicines at Kuti & Price's drug store. A nearby conversational aside questions the agitation over the ads, implying local tension but showing no further details.
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Kuti & Price
Notable World Figures In Brief Daily Roundup
James J. Hill begins a ten hour workday while Sir Arthur Power Palmer stands tall as India’s new commander in chief. Ex Senator Towne returns to Duluth after surveying New York law practice. Maurice Bernhardt angles for press and drama in Paris. Robert Archer of Tredegar dies in Richmond. McKinley increasingly acts independently. The Earl de Grey, 49, sits as Liberal in Commons and heads royal treasurer duties. Lord Wolseley’s 1854 rank promotion was canceled for youth, provoking resignation threats. Rothesay castle restoration advances for a summer banquet hall and the fifth centenary. J Pierpont Morgan shuns state travel, rides Teutonic, and favors last car seat. Devonshire emerald, two inches, holds rare value. Charles Salaman, aged 87, authored music across four monarchies since 1823.
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James J. Hill
Arthur Power Palmer
India
Charles A. Towne
New York
Dulith
Tie
West
Maurice Bernhardt
Robert Archer
Tredegar Works
Richmond
McKinley
Earl de Grey
Royal Household
England
Edward
Lord Wolseley
Ange
Wolseley
Marquis of
Bute
Rothesay Castle
Rothesay
J. Pierpont Morgan
Teutonic
Mr. Morgan
Duke of Devonshire
Devonshire
Dom Pero
Charlies Salaman
George IV
Edward VII
Ingenious Cloned Trick Revealed By Pneer
A humorous exchange describes Pneer heating his hands by moving a bag of hot peanuts between pockets on cold evenings. He is noted to eat the same peanuts next morning for breakfast, illustrating clever thrift and a quirky habit.
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Pneer
Fragments from a Chicago Record Herald rummage note
Vague quotes about avoiding rummage sale notices and a joke about a silk hat. Mentions Har ry and a church event. Source is a humorous aside rather than a full report.
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Harry
Chicago Record-Herald
Reversing The Adage On A Boy’s Pugilist Ambition
A family cautions their son to avoid boxing while a friend argues to let him pursue it. The exchange mocks prevention and suggests stricter discipline as a cure, reflecting urban views on youth athletics and risk. The source uses a proverb twist to frame the debate.
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Philadelphia
Portrait Backgound and Fire Cleansing Tale
A commentary from the Chicago Record-Herald portrays a curious regulation in a Ceylon hospital system requiring burning of all outdated records every fortnights. A government inspector visits, condemning rags and linens to a fiery end amid notes of spring’s absence and lingering aches.
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Ceylon
Chicago Record-Herald
Modern sailors fear boiler explosions at sea
The piece notes that boiler explosions wipe out ships and crews, cites strict boiler inspections as reducing disappearances, and recalls anecdotes of faulty gauges and drunk engineers. It emphasizes maritime risk, the rarity of total loss decline over the past decade, and calls for continued safety improvements.
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Agvetage Llandisinait
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Prominent Clergyman Recalls His Three Marriages
A noted Rev Dr. recounts a humorous tale about his marriages, noting his current wife is his third, and describes amiable family dynamics. He recalls a nine year old daughter asking to attend his wedding, saying she has never been at one of his ceremonies.
Items of Interest from a World of News
A roundup of diverse notes covers English exports of 25 000 robins. Brandslaw’s Railway Guide sold for 125 in London. 89 670 US public service personnel abroad at census. the China Times of Peking issuing seven language papers. a graphophone gift to the shah. Alsace’s repair plans for Hohenzollern castle with funds raised. German soldiers’ cheap parcel rate and 8 562 000 parcels in 1900. Windsor farms under King Edward and Victoria’s prized cattle lineage. George II noted as Windsor’s lone earlier royal farmer.
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Hohhoenigsburg
Alsace
T Onimperor William
Windsor
Edward
Victoria
George II
Dreamy youth longs for distant star in weary reflection
A Chicago News snippet presents a whimsical scene where a dreamy youth yearns to be a star, and a wears maid sighs that his place is far away. He abruptly recalls a task, then hurries to fetch his overcoat in a flustered exit.
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Horey
Chicago News
Printer’s misprint sparks tense political backlash
In a Philadelphia Prose anecdote, a state politician denounces a paper callout as a scamger while the editor declares a recent misprint labeled him a trickster and robber. The editor says the line was written clearly and has sent the guilty compositor to explain. The quarrel centers on who bears responsibility for the printed slur.
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Hoth
Philadelphia
Prosa
Frayed Folklore Echoes in a Feathered Memory
A Washington Star item quotes Coyote Charfey who laments a soft clinging material in a hall dress. The line recalls being mistaken for the wrong man and tarred and feathered, reflecting on sensitivity and impressionability.
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Coyote Charfey
Mitle Society
Vered Question Settled Sparks Caution in Squirrel and Rabbit
In a Chicago Tribune style tale a squirrel asks why a rabbit wobbles its nose as they resolve a long running quarrel. The frigid rabbit retorts the nose twitch signals minding its own affairs rather than meddling.
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Vered
Chicazo ‘Tribune
Condemned Man Chooses Final Song Before Execution
Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the condemned man asked for a sentimental ballad by Bixby as he is led to the chair. The article frames the scene as a singular request that he says helps reconcile him to sudden death.
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Bixby
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Uncertain dialogue fragment on fate and income
The excerpt presents a terse exchange where one speaker chides another for extending beyond his means while another asserts a belief that the man would be content living within his income. This casual dialogue hints at social tension over finances.
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John
Out of the Question Mr Oldfy Contiped Remarks
A Chicago News item vents reaction to a public figure, noting the clash of reputations and social expectations. The piece uses pointed humor to critique a shoeblacking servant’s influence on status, reflecting urban tensions and press tone.
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Mr. Oldfy
Chicago News
Fire dog Nice Helps Lexington Firemen Rally
In Lexington Kentucky a dog named Nice has attended every fire for three years. The canine alerts by pricking up ears at the fire bell and rushes to the door when the alarm sounds. He leads the way down the street as engines arrive, adding excitement to fire calls.
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Lexington
Nice
Nive
Alamme
Angler questions boy on possible actions at the meeting
In a Philadelphia Press item, an angler from the city asks a youth if he thinks a certain action is likely. The rustling youth believes the opposing side is watching, noting that Parmier Wanger is coming over the bill.
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Treapasning
Parmer Wanger
Philadelphia Press
That Bonnet Banter Captures Shop Window Moment
In a Philadelphia Record snippet, a couple stand before a shop window. The wife notes the bonnet would suit her, while the husband quips that it will not be coming to her today, capturing a light domestic moment in period tone.
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Philadelphian Record
Convert Theorists Debate Hypnotism In Odd Exchange
Smith and Jones discuss belief in hypnotism with Jones mentioning a clerk inducing his wife to purchase something. The Chicago Neva notes a casual remark about a satin ribbon wrapped lamp shade crafted from delicate muslin and mounted on cardboard, suggesting a summer cottage decor.
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Smith
Jones
Chicago
Neva
Ius
Stinmer Cottage
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