New China seen rising with western influence and faith
Baxter Springs editorial discusses Bishop Henninghaus and Wu Ting Fang predicting a transformative China with Western-leaning reforms and a weaker dynasty. It highlights the role of education and liberal ideas abroad, plus praise for Bishop Brent’s missionary stance and martyr-like dedication in Manila and Washington.
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China
August Henninghaus
Shang-Tung
Wu Ting Fang
United States
Celestial Empire
Henninghaus
Brent
Philippines
Washington
Satterlee
Taft
New York Times
American Goods Gain Ground Abroad Amid Careful Trade
Special Agent Roland R. Dennis notes a Genoa importer believes American tools and implements can boost Italy sales if manufacturers tailor products to foreign tastes. He urges thorough foreign trade, better packing, and deeper country research to expand exports. Consular officials echo this call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland R. Dennis
Department of Commerce and Labor
Genoa
United States
Italy
Alaska Gold Value Estimate Topped By Preliminary US Sale
A preliminary estimate sets Alaska gold mined value at 26 million dollars after the territory was acquired by the United States for 7.2 million dollars during the administration of William H. This suggests a substantial profit on the mineral wealth acquired with Alaska.
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Alaska
United States
William H
Song of the Wood Thrush and Shrikes in City Cemeteries
Edward B. Clark extols the wood thrush, comparing its hymn to a vespers prayer found even near cities. He then examines the loggerhead shrike’s predatory habits, nest sites, and its brutal tool of survival, contrasting with other birds like the hermit thrush and goldfinch. He notes nest robberies in cemeteries, bird behavior toward odors and prey, and the varied diets of garden and field birds.
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Frank M. Chapman
God's Acre
Lanius Ludovicanus
Canadian
Mn & Meat Market
Perhead
Iwan
Maryland
Dearborn
Field Columbian Museum
Earth
Paris
Kidney Cure Claim Prompts Postal Requests
An advertisement by G. W. Winney of Medina invites kidney sufferers to write for Pills and postage. a testimonial claims weight increase from 143 to 162 pounds after using 10 or 19 boxes, with a price of 60 cents per box, distributed by Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo.
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G. W. Winney
Medina
Mr. Winney
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Not Eve's Fault That Time in Garden of Eden Play
A Philadelphia matron spots three children in the playroom during a Garden of Eden game. Thomas, nine, sits on the table with a guilty mouthful as Ethel wails. Jack blames Tom, crying that God ate the apple in a tale from the Garden.
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Philadelphia
Jack
Ethel
Thomas
Mamma
Tom
Reverend Goodman's Atlantic City Sermon Sparks Imitation
The Useful Reason notes Rev Sydney Goodman of the Men's church at Atlantic City for brilliancy in sermons and a witty begging sermon about a deacon who questions the minister's money requests. A member recalls the line about the minister's wife and money.
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Sydney Goodman
Atlantic City
Goodman
Grape-Nuts and Postum Boost Athletic Strength
A Milwaukee reader recounts ditching meat for a diet centered on Grape-Nuts and Postum. He credits weight gain and improved energy for sports, noting a rise from 124 lbs to 140 lbs and a morning feeling of vitality after breakfast. The letter promotes Postum’s health claims and its sponsor.
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Vontherlegg
Postum Co
Battle Cresk
Mich
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Daxter Springs
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Sonr
Deviltry
Gresbeak
Edward B. Clark
American Ornithologists’ Union
Joseph B. Bowles
Gtory
Tommy
Carter
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