Work or Go to Prison in Denmark's Poor Law
A passage from Mary Bronson Hart in World's Work contrasts Denmark's public aid with punitive treatment of the able-bodied poor. It warns that accepting aid can strip a pauper of political rights and personal freedoms, while refusal risks harsher penalties and possible imprisonment in workhouses.
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Danish Pension Homes Contrast With Old Age Poverty
The piece argues six months is the shortest term in pauper labor regimes and condemns welfare cycles. It praises Danish pension homes where aged paupers live in private rooms, receive visitors, and enjoy gardens and libraries. It notes three grades in Copenhagen's Almindelig, aims to reform the destitute, and keeps infants and the insane out of the system.
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Jan's Treasure and the Dream of Freedom on the Beach
A hobo named Jan finds a chest of gold but becomes imprisoned by wealth’s comforts. He longs for the open road and simple joys, then awakes from a dream to grateful relief as the tide and moonlight renew his longing for freedom. The tale blends philosophy with a coastal, sunlit scene and a magical, cautionary reversal.
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Dog and Police Bulldog Defeat a Drunken Peddler Tale
In Jersey City Chief Frank Monahan recalls a tale from Green ville about a trained bulldog guarding a wagon. A drunk peddler refused to part with the dog, then tried to steal the load. The dog prevented theft and the man was driven away, breath-heavy and bluffing.
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Peddler and dog escape after wagon theft tale
A stranded peddler recounts his dog’s alert reaction during a wagon raid. The dog nabbed items while the man blamed drink and a misread breath for the scene. The stranger offers a theory that the dog acted from fear or misperception of the horse and rider.
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Osage Indians Seek Keeley Cure For Whisky Habit
Osage people from Pawhuska travel to Kansas City to undergo Keeley cure treatments for alcohol use. Report notes some tribal members resist whisky yet many seek treatment, with Dr. J Simpson overseeing and the therapy funded from tribal allowances.
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Old Bear Trap: Molasses Barrel and Spikes Tale
In a Duluth News Tribune piece, an old fashioned bear trapping method is described. A molasses barrel is fitted with spikes inside near the open end, so a bear that sticks its head in eats, but cannot withdraw as spikes bite the neck. A lumber camp bear endured hours of struggle before being shot.
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Laughing Through Scandals and Patent Cures in New York
A Broadway Magazine excerpt recalls political and police ironies in New York, noting how leaders rise and fall amid public mockery. It mentions Tweed era excesses, presidential ties, and a wink at reform, then shifts to a bold advertisement claiming Halle Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy with a $100 reward offer.
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The Mysterious Ki and the Tramp Convention Tale
A first person reminiscence follows Or Tribedt Mallory as he recounts a wild episode with Denver Red at an annual tramp convention in Dubuque. The tale describes rivering danger, a mob, a wreck delaying a rendezvous, a risky train ride from Albuquerque, and a perilous crawl under a passenger car as he escapes pursuit and clings to a brake rod amid a cold night on the rails.
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Can Girls Tell True Men From Lies
Katherine Leckie argues that true sincerity in a man shines through actions and gaze, while insincerity shows in false flattery and evasive behavior. The writer suggests women should judge men by eyes and voice, trusting genuine warmth over polished talk.
Downturn in War Prices Affects Southern Farmer’s Horse Bid
A southern farmer reportedly faced low war price pressures as a buyer offered $39,000 for his horse, while the owner noted the animal had recently cost $15,000 to shoe, illustrating the sharp shifts in value.
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Ner
John
Prices Vividly Show Civil War Famine and High Rents
The article lists extreme wartime prices from 1863 64 including quinine at 1700 and flour at 300 a barrel. It notes fuel costs in boarding houses 200 to 300 monthly and meals at 10, with sugar 900 a barrel and items like coats 350 trousers 100 boots 260. Soldiers ration donations mitigate shortages amid currency shrinkage and famine fear.
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Richmond
Japanese Prince Seeks Licenses in Oregon for Wedding
Portland, May 7. Kamura of Kamura & Co. San Fran applied for a marriage license for a Japanese nobleman and an American girl. County Clerk Fields refused due to wedlock laws. Kamura planned to try another county. The couple declined to reveal the bride’s name.
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