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A brief vignette from Pall Mall Gazette notes a tale where Buddha grants each bearer a wish from three faiths, ended by a Jew seeking the Protestant's address. Also recounted is a Sarah Bernhardt anecdote in which a maid delivers pears by mistake and Bernhardt flings a pear at her face, quipping that at least it was not an apple.
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Sendi Ug
Buddheenma
Buddha
Pall Mall Gazette
Sarah Bernhardt
Bernhardt
Unpleasant Encounter and Family Dispute Details
A man recalls an awkward meeting with Maude Brown's father that ended with both falling and breaking a garden vase. The old man alleges assault by two attackers, while Staylate fears recognition at the home. Advance notices promote army recruitment and a cough drop ad, with other assorted lines.
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Staylate
Maude Brown
Malone Named New York Collector of Customs
Dudley Field Malone, son in law of Senator O Gorman, is appointed collector of customs at New York. A Wilson favorite, he was sent from Washington to aid John Purroy Mitchell in the mayoral campaign and is seen as shaping a Democratic party reorganization with Governor Glynn. Malone, a native New Yorker, Fordham Law graduate, and former assistant secretary of state, was also Gaynor era assistant corporation counsel.
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Bryan
Washington
John Purroy Mitchell
O'Gorman
McCall
Senate
New York Post
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Glynn
Democratic Party
Tadley Field Malone
New Yorker
St. Francis Xavier College
Fordham Law School
Gaynor
Toner to Lead National League After Pennsylvania Governorship
The article notes John Kinley Toner will resign as Pennsylvania governor to become president of the National League in New York. It highlights higher status, the Metropolitan Tower offices, adviser John Heydler, and a salary of 25000 dollars yearly for four years versus 10000 in Pennsylvania. It mentions the NL’s larger area and turbulent spirit.
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Kinley Toner
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
New York
Metropolitan Tower
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Tener
Johm Heydler
Keystone State
Chicago’s first female police leadership contender named
A vacancy followed John McWeen’s resignation as Chicago police chief and Mrs Gertrude Howe Britton emerged as a leading candidate. Although Mayor chose John Gleason, Britton became head of Chicago’s new policewomen unit, noted as a prominent social worker versed in police work.
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Chicago
John McWeen
Carter H. Morrison
Gertrude Howe Britton
John Gleason
Called Moses of Cuba
A Cornell man placed Cuba on a sound basis during Gen. Mario Garcia Menocal’s presidency. Since his 1913 inauguration, he improved government efficiency, reduced graft, boosted the army, developed internal resources, and promoted agriculture with national laboratories, farmer education, and improved livestock standards.
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Cuba
Mario Garia Menocal
Republic of
Hugh
Menoca
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National Laboratories
Atock
Woman of Honor by May Endicott
Esther Sinclair, a secretary at a chemical company, wrestles with love for her boss John Andrews while torn between devotion and duty. After a near affair, she writes an impulsive letter, then destroys it and learns Andrews plans a European trip with his wife, ending her chance to be with him. Esther then seeks new work as she faces heartbreak and social constraints.
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May Endicott
John Andrews
Esther Sinclair
Hsther
Andrews
Andrew
Chemical Company
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Mrs. Andrews
Esther
Andrewa
Europe
WW. G. Chapman
Is the English butler fading from households?
A Boston Herald column discusses the decline of the old butler amid shifting values, citing Arash and W Holdaway on evolving service standards, while noting lingering literary depictions and a wish to read memoirs of an exclusive American household.
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Mr. Holdaway
Domenthc
Navy
England
Ethelberta
Thomas Hardy
Octave Mir.beau
Eggs in Diet Spark 700,000 Housewives War
The belief that eggs are indispensable in diets drives 700,000 Housewives league members to engage in a 20-cent egg war. Eggs are portrayed as useful but not essential, with popularity rooted in easy preparation and quicker cooking than steak for breakfast amid price rises.
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Housewives’ League
The Goods On Gerald Geraldine and the Twin
Geraldine lay in bed moaning as her twin brother, a physician, pretended to treat her for delight. Their mother, a Christian Scientist, warned them not to “play sick” but to play pleasant games. Soon Geraldine ran to tell of a bad word spoken by her brother.
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Geraldine
Nevio Christian Scientist
Gerald
Cuticura Cure for Ringworm Like Eruption on Child
In 1911 a five year old girl developed a ringworm like eruption on lip and cheek with watery blisters. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment per directions, relief was instant and the ailment disappeared in three to four months. Signed notice from Henry Pries dated October 22, 1912. Free samples offered with Skin Book.
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Henry Prios
Cuticura
Dept. L
Roston
Ady
Illiterate Fragments From a Brevity of Essays
The text presents fragmented quotes about an essay on appendicitis and a claim that work hours extend due to a spouse needing money, suggesting financial pressure and imperfect phrasing without clear events or names.
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