Fragmented Reflections On Kings, Poetry And Public Life
A collage of voices discusses kings and morality, England's middle class tolerance, and the personal lives of rulers. Anecdotes about poets and publishers mix with notes on public figures, a literary encounter at a social gathering, and a Canadian Northwest biography referencing Rat Portage, politics, and the first lady of the prairie province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far
Northwest
Prairie Province
Dominion
Rat Portage
Ontario
Fort William
Lake of the Woods
Winnipeg
Cameron
Western Canada
Margaret Ferguson
Pleasure Marred by Northward Hunt Dispute
A fragmentary exchange questions whether to go north for hunting as locals fuss over shooting the guide, suggesting tensions or cautions around guiding and hunting practices in the region. The readable text hints at conflicts or controversy affecting plans.
Individualities and milestones from European figures
Queen Elizabeth wife of the king of the Belgians starts a private company to revive Brussels lace making and boost Belgian lace exports. Mme Maria Theresa Diddens, aged 105, marks her birthday in Duffel. Dr C Dillard Hayes leaves the U S Geological Survey after 24 years for mining work in Mexico. Alfred Sze named Chinese minister to the United States at age 35, among the youngest in such a role.
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Queen Elizabeth
Brussels
Mechlin
Bruges
Mme
Maria Theresa Diddens
Belgium
Plemish
Duffel
C. Dillard Hayes
United States Geological Survey
Mexico
Alfred Sze
United States
Washington
Ois
Humorous Hobble Skirt Debate at Duluth church
In Duluth a Methodist lecture by Rev. Herbert L. Trencham on Woman condemns this winter's hobble skirt as immodest. He cites a Duluth anecdote about a wife praising the ultra skirt while her husband asserts it will not go out, highlighting social attitudes of the era.
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France
England
Fiame
Gushley
Espe
Lion
Dr. Willams
Dr. Williams
Preston
Chicago Newa
Silent Innuendo Sparks Sharp Mockery in Letter Exchange
In a pointed exchange, Miss Cayenne notes that a woman often speaks kindly of others yet does so with obvious mental reservations. The remark highlights social subtlety and public perception in a lingering domestic hallway dialogue.
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Miss Cayenne
Alcohol the Great Enemy Word of Warning
A Swiss statistician Dr Hereed of Lausanne critiques continental drinking habits and warns English temperance advocates against importing German beer culture. He calls alcoholism the great enemy and urges restraint and education for children to avoid social drinking in refined settings.
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England
Hereed
Lausanne
Ita
Switzerland
Beer Drinking Decreases In Germany In 1909
Germany shows a steady fall in beer consumption with the number of "blerhalle" dropping from 6035 in 1906 to 4768 in 1909. Per inhabitant usage falls by about four and a half litres yearly, with less malt used in brewing making beer lighter and seemingly more harmless. The change is expected to brighten and energize national character, per The Queen.
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Germany
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Cristid
Cristian
Melican
Jackson
Scott and
Clark
Hutto
Alcohol
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