Language of the Future: English as World Lingua Franca
The London Chronicle notes English may become the future international language as an International Commission of Inquiry, despite a French president and Paris meetings. The panel includes American Austrian Englishman Frenchman and Russian, suggesting English could prevail with U S power growing.
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International Commission of Inquiry
Paris
Berlin
United States
England
London Chronicle
Pacific Canal Impact on Western Trade
Atherton Brownell argues in World's Work that the Panama Canal will divert some Pacific coast freight to the east, creating a net gain through cheaper imports and expanded markets. It will boost California wheat exports, ease fertilizer access, and open European markets to the Pacific states while linking West and East coasts of South America.
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Pacific Coast
Atherton Brownell
California
Atlantic
Pacific
Europe
South America
Helen Gould Keeps Low Profile Despite Wealth
A Harper's Bazaar writer notes Helen Gould's nearly reclusive nature. She avoids luxury hotels when visiting New York, staying at the Martha Washington and dining in public with others. On a St. Louis trip she urged companions to dress like her to avoid notice. Earlier she avoided NYU law school graduation for fear of notoriety.
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Helen Gould
Harper's Bazar
Fifth Avenue
Irvington
Martha Washington
St. Louis
Law School of
New York University
His Vacation Confession From A Quoted Beat
A letter carrier in Oraha, who had not taken a vacation in twenty five years, finally took two days off. He spent the time walking his beat, telling a clerk it was a fine trip, then returned to work as usual.
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Oraha
Hitchcock
New York
College Mates in Spirit Only at Chi Psi Dinner
A Chi Psi dinner recounts a witty exchange between a senior Mr. George Wright and a younger member. The junior claimed familiarity from college days, but Wright answered he was not yet born when they studied together. The anecdote highlights college social dynamics and memory.
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Chi Psi
George Wright
Mr. Wright
Why Aunt Julia Broke Off Engagement Failure of a young match
Aunt Julia explains the reason for breaking off her engagement with Hug gins to Pretty Niece, citing a foolish notion that the man intended to marry him.
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Julia
Young Huggins
The Retort Proper Broadside
A humorous remark in dialogue mocks bachelors facing expenses as a married man jokes about rent obligations to the landlord. The quip reads as a witty social aside reflecting household economics.
Silver King Faro Tale Shapes Hank Sullivan's Hope
Hank Sullivan tells of his turn from a quarrelsome man to luck at the Silver King casino in Denver. After losing seven thousand dollars in faro, a glance at Bill Jennings inspires him to bet the ace open, winning big and turning his luck in a week.
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Hank Sullivan
Red Gulch
Mike Hogan
Denver
Bill Jennings
Bill
Faro Bank
Widow Sows Hay Seeds on Grave as Promise Hangs
A Scottish widow walking to her late husband’s grave carries hay seeds and a watering pot. She explains she promised never to remarry until grass grows over the grave, delaying a recent marriage offer. The parish clerk notes the seed would sprout anyway, but she insists on honoring the vow.
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Yestreen
London
Sleepy Judges anecdote from Law Notes
Walter Shaw writes on Sleepy Judges recalling an appeal at the House of Lords with Lords Brougham Campbell and St Leonards. The Scotch solicitor-general asks for attention as he speaks and Brougham interrupts to assert their focus on every case, prompting an apology.
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Walter Shaw
House of Lords
Lord Brougham
Lord Campbell
Lord St. Leonards
Solicitor-General
Japanese shoe shop and village clog weaving described
The piece describes a Japanese shoe shop where customers sit on a low platform to drink tea and buy sandals or warafi. It notes rice straw clogs worn by rickshaw coolies, their weaving with the big toe aiding handling, and how shoe style signaled social status in earlier days.
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Japan
London Chronicle
Think Themselves to Death Melancholy Mental Health Advice
A column urges avoiding morbid thoughts that dwell on disease ruin and aging. It argues melancholy thinking harms body health, compares it to physical disease, and advocates cheerful thoughts, social companionship, and affirming mental therapy to prevent decline.
Was A Boy Again On Skates At The Pond
A Burlington Vermont Free Press humorous sketch recalls a father's return to skating after years. He performs with gusto, slips, and jokes about a torn trouser piece, then pretends to leave in a hurry as his daughter arrives. The scene captures a playful, old fashioned family moment.
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Eement
Papa
Burlington, Vt
Free Press
Not a Safe Juror
Defense attorney questions Mr. Plunkett for bias and ability to follow the law. The talesman denies prejudice and says he could render a verdict based on law and evidence. The attorney requests the court excuse Plunkett after a whispered conference.
One Thing More to Find Out Santa Claus Myth
A small boy questions Santa Claus as a myth after a Sunday school creed lesson. Master George grins, flags disbelief, and declares others are babies. He jokes that Bob Jordan learned Santa is his parents, while he wonders who God is and expects to discover soon.
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Santa Claus
George
Bob Jordan
God
Washington Post
Honeymooners Visit Tombs Prison Aspects
A New York Sun report recounts a young couple from Rahway New Jersey touring the Tombs prison. The bride hopeful and the groom protective linger through the murderers row, expressing concern about reuniting and living together.
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Tombs Prison
Rahway
N. J
George
Pet
New York Sun
Engilen Egg Imports Increase in Value
Eng land increases egg imports despite efforts to expand poultry culture. The value of imported eggs rose to 32,064,800 dollars in the last year, up from 29,420,000 dollars in 1902.
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England
Leap Year Almost Ends Love Tale Amid Doubtful Start
A maiden speaks of unique affection, but the suitor interrupts with doubt. The dialogue hints at a complex romance and a leap year twist as they ponder fate and timing. The fragment suggests a period piece tone with coy banter and budding emotion.
Circumstances After Cases
A stern father lectures his daughter about staying out late after she mentions her uncle’s death in California and a $100,000 inheritance. He insists the young man may stay out late, praising him as a suitable suitor and hinting at an early marriage blessing.
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California
Grand Trunk Pacific Orders 15 Cars Daily for Five Years
The Grand Trunk Pacific railway company orders 15 cars per day for five years from Canada Car Company of Montreal totaling 23 475 cars. The deal caps a major expansion in railcar production and positions Canada Car as a key supplier to the railway.
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Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Company
Canada Car Company of
Montreal
Moorish Finance Minister Buys Robes for Sultan’s Harem
El Mokri the Moorish minister of finance visiting Paris purchased fifty six dressing gowns and seventy bath robes for the women of the Sultan’s harem from a large Paris shop, reflecting opulent court spending during the visit.
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el Mokri
Paris
Not Worth the Price Declares a Messenger Boy
A messenger boy, interpreting the Declaration of Independence literally, confronted Senator Depew with a note and began drumming and humming from Woodland. Depew, stern, asked if this was a music hall. The boy retorted he would not pay a quarter to enter.
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Senator Depew
Mr. Depew
Diversified Crops Prove Worth in Hard Times
The Minneapolis Journal notes that a crop failure forces farmers to explore varied crops. A poor wheat year often leads to intensified attention on alternative crops, showing wheat land can yield well with other produce and some crops offer more reliable returns for local farmers.
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Minneapolis Journal
It All Depends Giles and Smiles on a Saloon Walk
A humorous exchange notes how far residents travel to a saloon. Giles asks the distance from his house to the saloon, Smiles replies it is a three minute walk there and about a thirty minute return.
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Giles
Did Nell Want a Change in Love and Faithful Belle
Nell insists she does not want a change though Belle teases. Nell questions Belle about marrying him and Belle replies she would live to have him devoted to her.
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Nell
Belle
Fig coffee origin and use in Vienna industry
Tasty Fig Coffee notes Boogie in Algeria as a seat of a curious industry. Americans in Europe encountered the product, which is dried figs roasted and ground to substitute coffee. When mixed with real coffee it darkens and sweetens. in milk it pleases, but in black coffee it is too strong. Savings on coffee and sugar are about 30 percent.
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Boogie
Algeria
Europe
New York Tribune
Vienna
Seamen Union Opposes Coolie Labor on Navy Vessels
The International Seamen's Union of America at its San Francisco convention sent telegrams to the Navy War Treasury and Commerce and Labor secretaries opposing the contemplated employment of coolies on naval colliers and other government vessels as a violation of the Chinese exclusion laws.
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International Seamen's Union of America
San Francisco
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of War of the Treasury
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Hall Caine as Biblical Scholar and Literary Genius
Hall Caine, famed novelist, is highlighted as a Biblical scholar and celebrated for his literary genius. The remark places him among notable scholars, linking biblical study with creative writing in a concise tribute.
Very Low Rates to Toronto Through North-Western Line
Excursion tickets to Toronto Ontario will be sold June 18 and 22 1921 with favorable return limits on account of the Triennial Convention International Sunday School Association. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Railway.
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North-Western
International Sunday School Association
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
Dying of Consumption Cure Advertised at Local Drugstore
A medical claim compares consumption suffering to death by starvation and touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a quick, perfect cure for coughs and bronchitis. It promises relief, pneumonia prevention, and a guaranteed product at F. B. Jones' drug store priced at $1.00 per bottle with a trial bottle free.
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Wm. Meyers
Cearfoss
F. B. Jones’ Drug Store
S. S. Ball
Ravenswood
W. Va
F. B. Jones
Wisconsin Central Railways Luxury Trains Link Major Cities
The advertisement describes solid wide vestibuled trains operated by Wisconsin Central Ry with Pullman sleepers free reclining chair cars and modern coaches between Chicago Milwaukee Manitowoc St Paul Minneapolis Ashland Superior and Duluth. Meals served a la carte. Connections at terminal points. For tickets and sleeping car reservations contact agents or Jas C Pond General Passenger Agent Milwaukee Wis.
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Wisconsin Central Ry
Chicago
Miwaukee
Manitowoc
St.Paul
Minneapolis
Ashland
Superior
Duluth
Jas. C. Pond
Gen’l. Pass. Agt
Milwaukee
Wis
Sunday Excursion Rates To Ashland By C N W Ry
Beginning May 1 and each Sunday thereafter through September 24 the C N W Railway will offer Sunday excursion tickets to Ashland and return at a fare and one third for the round trip.
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Ashland
Guarantee on Tar Syrup Bottles For Cough Cure
A group of signatories offers to refund the 50 cent price if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar fails to cure a cough or cold. They also warrant a 25 cent bottle with money back if not satisfactory.
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Greene
Private car party to Lewis and Clark Exposition
To The Portland Fair invites readers to join a private car party or select Wisconsin participants for a trip to the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland Oregon. Correspondence should be sent to J Nurner Special Agent at 100 Wisconsin Street Milwaukee Wisconsin for details and best value.
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Wisconsin
Portland
Ore
J. N.urner
Ww. C. R’y
Wisconsin St
Low Rate Excursion Tickets to Milwaukee and Green Bay
Excursion tickets to Milwaukee Wisconsin via the North Western Line will be sold June 15 16 17 and 18 with favorable return limits on account of the Biennial Meeting of Modern Woodmen Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ray Excursion Tickets to Green Bay Wisconsin via the North Western Line will be sold at reduced rates June 12 13 and 14 limited to return until June 16 inclusive on account of meeting of Fraternal Order of Eagles Apply to agents Chicago and North Western R' 4-
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North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ray
Green Bay
Wis
North Western
Eagles
Apy
Chicago & North Western R
Buckien's Arnica Salve Proves Effective For Sores
A Hope Texas resident D L Gregory reports quick healing from a bad sore and confirms Buckien's Arnica Salve treats sore eyes as well. The 25 cent remedy is sold at F B Jones' drug store.
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Buckien
O. K
D. L. Gregory
Hope
Texas
F. B. Jones
Very Low Rates to Seeagerfest at Weusau Wisconsin
Tickets go on sale June 22 23 and 24 with favorable return limits. Apply to agents Chicago and Forth Western Railway for details.
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Wisconsin
Weusau
Wis
Openings in the North West For Small Capital Investors
The Great Northern Railway publishes Business Openings a guide to town by town opportunities along its line. It urges readers with limited funds to invest in growing Northwest towns and notes abundant local raw materials support manufacturing near supply hubs.
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Northwest
Great Northern Railway
North Western Railroad Timetable May 14 1905
North Western timetable effective May 14 1905 lists orth bound and south bound trains with daily and Sunday exceptions. key services include Scoot Passengers Nos 19 21 23 20 24 26 28 54 and varying connections to Saxon copper country Escanaba and freight No 5 and No 32 54 with times from 5:50 am to 11:27 pm.
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North-Western
ORTH
Sun
Saxon
Copper Country
Escanaba
Saily
Ox. Sun
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