Bachelor tax debate rages over new voting era
A letter from the Sewing Circle defends taxing bachelors and childless couples as a fair contribution to national needs. Other correspondents critique the idea, arguing women face new responsibilities after gaining the vote and should not be taxed equally with men until they “know the ropes.”
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Bach
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Toast To The Fellow Who Will Take My Place
Dr Frank Crane writes a toast in Capper s Weekly to a future successor. The speaker hopes the successor will understand the lessons learned, receive encouragement, and grasp the heart behind failures and battles fought, wishing him well and meaning to pass along hard earned wisdom.
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Jimmy's Teacher Faces Hard Choice In Expulsion Scene
A young teacher confronts Jimmy Norton’s volatile conduct as he faces expulsion. She discovers his crying, fragile state and a hidden, carved whistle beside him, sparking a shift in understanding beyond punishment. The moment reveals maternal longing and the complex path to end-of-year closure.
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Jimmy Norton
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Oyster Broth to Egg Nests in New England Recipes
A Sunday Post recipe feature lists Oyster Broth, Chicken Custard, Nested Potato Pudding, and Touch-Me-Nots. It attributes the collection to Mrs. F. W. Haley of Biddeford Maine, detailing steps for each dish and serving notes.
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Household Hints on Cleaning and Maintenance
Household hints advise cleaning methods for pans bread crust rubbing and hot water washing to prevent sticking. It covers milk tumbler rinsing, cold rinse before hot wash for milk, bread boards washed with cold water and soap, adding silver sand to soap to restore color, avoiding overnight stagnant kettle water, and restoring ivory handles with fine cornery or sand paper.MISS HELEN VAN BUSKIRK. 3 Fayette street Newton.
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Helen van Buskirk
Fayette Street
Newton
Sideline Photography Helps Man After Pay Cut
A bookkeeper, facing salary cuts before Christmas, uses his spare time to photograph local homes with Christmas trees. He targets families with children and quickly lands over 400 orders in one district, earning more than three months’ salary in a week. He will keep his regular job while expanding the sideline, believing at least $100 monthly is achievable.
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Philadelphia
Lucius F Hubbard Civil War General and Governor
Lucius Frederick Hubbard born in Troy New York in 1836 became an apprentice tinsmith at fifteen. He founded a Red Wing newspaper at twenty one before enlisting as a private in the Civil War, rising to brigadier general with thirty one battles and two wounds. He later built railroads and gained vast wealth and fame, then won the governorship by a record state vote and served in the Spanish American War.
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Lucius Frederick Hubbard
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Understanding Above Discipline
A teacher defies expulsion orders for a troubled boy, Jimmy. She pleads for another chance, guiding him with care as the superintendent approves a mercy based on understanding. Jimmy gains a fresh start and the woman’s resolve deepens, while a quiet bond forms.
Brother Succeeds In Bed Role, Springfield News Reports
The Springfield News notes that his brother James has stepped into his brother's bed role, taking his place in the household.
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James
Springfield News
New Maid Proves Perfect Treasure Clean and Capable
A speaker praises a new maid, calling her energetic economical and easily managed. He reveals she is arriving tomorrow, expressing strong confidence in a lucky hire.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Anti Tobacco Crusade
Uncle Walt laments tobacco bans as anti tobacco crusaders push to remove pipes and cigars. He argues smoking steadies nerves and preserves family harmony while noting personal conflicts when quitting. The piece blends satirical verse with social commentary from Walt Mason and George Matthew Adams.
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Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Happily Married Farce with a Piano Parley
Jack and Jill argue over piano placement in their comedy Happily Married. Jack resists decor advice while Jill cites Woman’s Page guidance. The scene centers on shifting the upright piano to fit modern interiors, with wry exchanges and playful disputes about art and practicality.
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Jack Jill
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Vivian Vane
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Kaiser in Exile Taxed by Dutch Government
The Dutch government taxes the ex Kaiser on an annual income of 1590 guilders with 59 servants and 24 corewomen. He employs six cooks and pays 340.0 percent in wages yearly. Ralph Armstrong, the artist, charms Paris with his familiar faces, while his brother Paul thrives as a playwright. Their birthplace is Lima, Ohio.
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Wilhelm
Ralph Armstrong
Paris
Paul Armstrong
Lima, O
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