Mother's Day Message and memories across a household world
A feature essay mix includes Mother's Day reflections from John Dickinson Sherman El... on honoring mothers and the flag, plus poems, reminiscences of lilacs and kitchen scents, and an Eugene Field tale about Col Gates comforting a hungry baby on a train, highlighting memory, home, and kindness.
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John Dickinson Sherman Ello
Congress of the United States of America
Congress
Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
Mother's Day International Association
Man
Roentgen Spent Final Years in Poverty Rejecting Patents
The discoverer of X rays, Professor Roentgen, refused to patent his breakthrough, giving it to the world. He lived on a $50 yearly pension, died at a friend’s home, while Germany spent on war and others grew rich, unlike the scientist who aided pure science. Count Zeppelin and Frau Krupp were noted as wealthy.
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P. D. Gog
Roentgen
Germany
Asks Police to Find Napoleon Letter Footnote
A New York paper reports a curious footnote to Napoleon’s history. A letter claimed to be from Napoleon dated August 15 1805 to General Mack accompanied a gold clock given by Napoleon. The letter’s authenticity and the clock’s journey through owners are noted, ending with an American collector losing the wallet with the letter on the way home.
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Napoleon
New York
Mack
Berlin
San Vrenataco
Read My New Book Mentioned by Jonn
Fragmentary dialogue references a new book and a reply about feeling better. The text presents a brief exchange between two speakers, Copenhagen Klod-Hans, with no clear events, dates, or locations.
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Jonn
Copenhagen
Klod-Hans
Poetry Insight From The Kitchen Cabinet 1923
The text notes that poetry uniquely blends skilled wording with a current that carries readers beyond the literal sense, as observed in The Kitchen Cabinet from 1923. It highlights poetry’s ability to convey deeper meaning beyond surface language.
Bran Muffins Onion Chowder and Cabbage Salad Trio
Instructions for bran muffins with whole wheat, parsley and molasses. onion chowder with potatoes and sage. and a cabbage salad with celery pecans pineapple and French dressing. Includes mixing ratios and cooking steps for each dish.
No, Not All We Wish, Yet Keep Up A Bright Outlook
A short verse encourages gratitude and resilience in work life. It urges valuing labor, staying cheerful on a long effort, and adopting a positive view. It ends with a playful signature Luke McLuke.
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Luke McLuke
Maple Sweets And Dishes For A Seasonal Table
A nostalgic collection of maple flavored treats including hot maple syrup on snow, butter rolled biscuits with maple sugar, maple nut ice cream, ripe olive cheese balls, orange cookies, French beans with garlic, and Gypsy Stew with onions potatoes carrots and peas.
In Defence of the Truth about Railroads and Politics
A Catholic priest argues against public ownership of railways and major industries, condemning progressive politicians and socialist rhetoric. He defends private capital, cites Esch Cummins act limits, La Follette valuation, and argues rail rates do not justify government takeover while warning of demagogic manipulation and loss of freedom.
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United States
Madison
America
Minneapolis
South Dakota
Why She Became Man Hater
A Chicago Journal item recalls a childhood incident where a boy took an umbrella to avoid getting his new palm beach suit wet. The narrator, then eleven, was left at a party as rain began and she declares she is now a man hater. Blame me.
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Eugene Field
St. Jo
Jim
Palm Beach
Chicago Journal
Edition of Blind British Composers Publishes 24 Piano Works
National Institute for the Blind issues an edition compiling 24 pieces for piano organ and voice by 12 composers. The best known contributor is William Wolstanholme, an organist, among the list.
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National Institute For the Blind
William Wolstanholme
Stingy Man Loses More Than He Aves
A terse report notes a frugal man suffers greater losses than he saves, illustrating a cautionary tale about thrift clashing with risk. The article emphasizes prudent budgeting amid unexpected expenses and dwindling resources.
Football Team Feared by Opponents After Garden Bag Incident
A humorous exchange between two coaches attributes losses to opponents throwing garden bags at players. The first coach jokes about vegetarian tactics to win, while the second cites the bag-throwing tactic as the cause of fear and poor performance.
Self-Protection clash cited in court transcript
A courtroom dialogue notes a bystander’s defense of stepping into a fight, with the prisoner claiming he took a side to avoid being an innocent bystander. The exchange reflects questions of responsibility and intervention.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Parisian Modiste Rewards Help
A famous Parisian dressmaker allows each of his women employees to choose a dress and have it made up according to her taste each year, rewarding creativity and personal style.
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Arlington
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Washington
Iris
God
Jesus
Mother
Chicago Daily News
Col. Gates
Elijah Gates
Col
L'jy Gates
Zeppelin
Frau Krupp
Western Newspaper Union
O. K
H. C
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Capital Times
Wis
Northwestern Yeast Co
North
Ashland Ave
Chicago, UL
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