Vision of the Great National Game in Hawaii voyage tale
The Chicago team sails from San Francisco to Honolulu for a planned Hawaii exhibition, misses the game due to schedule, and meets King Kalakaua. They receive lavish royal hospitality, attend a grand dinner in a garden palace, and share moments of cultural exchange with Kanaka hosts, including a playful tribute to Clarence Duval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Kalakaua
Clarence Duval
Orery Little Moke
Clarence
United States
Morrill
Spalding
Hawaii
Queen's Palace
Nibs
Mr. Spalding
Frank Lincoln
Pfeffer
Burns
Ryan
Williamson
Palace
Baseball Tour Opens in Australia with Chicago and All America Teams
The 1888 Australian excursion features the first professional baseball exhibition in Sydney on December 15. Chicago and All-America teams draw 5,500 as Tener and Baldwin star in a tight 9th inning finish. In Melbourne and Adelaide crowds of thousands witness high scoring games, balloon ascent, and a surprise world tour announcement by Mr Spalding to continue home via Egypt and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kangaroo Land
Australia
Chicago
Sydney Cricket Association
United States
John Tener
Chicagos
Sydney
Fogarty
Baldwin
Myself
Healy
Earl
Ston
Melbourne
Melbourne Oval
Crane
Burns
Sullivan
Brown
Thither
Spalding
World
Egypt
Mediterranean
Europe
Ryan
All Americas
Bartholomew
Iis
America
Adelaide
Ed Crane
Adelaide Oval
Tener
Whole Wheat Bread Fights Diet Myths and Claims
The piece argues Americans favor white bread and meat over whole wheat due to taste, texture, and dietary habits. It asserts bran aids digestion, minerals from bran exist, gluten lacks nitrogenous value, and whole wheat flour is cheaper to produce. It urges adoption of nature’s bread like oatmeal and bran for a healthier, sturdier populace.
Serious Mistake in Five Foot Shelf
A conservative critique of Eliot’s five foot library idea, arguing the public misread the concept. It emphasizes that true liberal education requires steady effort and character building beyond flashy reading lists, and that the five foot shelf still offers helpful material for serious readers who commit to the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot
Harvard
Public
Sage
Cambridge
Dr. Eliot
King Calico Ends Hawaii Visit With Farewell Aloha
The group sails away after three more for Hawaii and three finals for the ladies. An hour later the steamer departs as the royal band on the dock plays Aloha as a parting greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Calico
Hawaii
Royal Band
Japanese Women Safer in Cities, Says Missionary Wife
Mrs. Murray of Osaka tells Chicago audience that Japanese courtesy and education keep foreigners, especially women, safe in cities like Tokyo. She notes no reports of molestation during eight years in Japan, attributing safety to intelligent, educated men. The piece also mentions an improved electric pressing iron with adjustable metal plates for increased weight.
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Chicago
New York
Murray
David A. Murray
Osaka
Japan
Presbyterian Board of Missions
Tokyo
From Under the Flying Ch. Witty, fragmented musings on society and gender.
A collection of aphorisms and editorial asides from 1911 touching on talk vs silence, politics, honesty, and women’s dress. It reflects provocative opinions on feminism, bicycles worn by women, and the harem skirt, mingling satire with social commentary and provocative stance.
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Golden Gate
Honolulu Harbor
San Francisco
Globe
England
Hue Rope
Honolulu
Pacific
the Pacific
Royal Palace
Hps
Coracanson Tormer Manat
Chicago Nation League
McClure
Great Britain
Canada
By C. S. Duke
A. W. Macy
Vadistanna
Auden
Atalante
Joseph B. Bowles
C. F. Taylor
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