Americans Show Welcoming Spirit to Foreign Royals
Otto von Gottberg argues Americans are subservient to England in a new book on neutrality but cites a more striking example. He notes Prince Heng of Prussia received a grand welcome in the United States, the greatest public display to a foreign visitor in the last 25 years.
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Otto von Gottberg
England
America
Otto
Prince Heng
Prussia
Massachusetts
Billy Sunday
Sterling Junction
Sterling
Boston
William A. Sunday
Tragic fame shadowing a family's name
The piece recalls a notorious court case staining a family name and shifts focus to Lieutenant William Thaw. It praises his courage and sacrifice for an imperiled nation, noting he bears a badge of honor earned through devotion and heroism.
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America
William Thaw
Cost of living and diet plans rise with food prices
The article discusses rising family food costs and a Chicago Health Department diet squad proposing a 40 cent per person daily meal plan focused on cereals and vegetables with no eggs. It compares to Australia where government price controls lower costs and cold storage protects meat from speculation.
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Health Department of Chicago
Australia
Sydney
Personal Economy in Household Relief Through Discernment
The text asserts relief achievable within the existing system comes from personal economy in the home guided by intelligent discretion. It emphasizes frugality and prudent management as the practical path to alleviate hardship rather than external changes.
Facts Versus Pessimism On Prosperity Distribution
The piece argues that post-election optimism is supported by widespread wage increases. It cites 10 percent raises for 33 000 workers in New Bedford and pay boosts at Kodak in Rochester, coal mines in Harlan county, cotton mills in Augusta, and a $20 million annual rise at United States Steel, plus a 10 percent rise at American Woolen for about 35 000 employees, countering claims prosperity favors only the rich.
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New Bedford
Rochester
N. Y
Eastman Ko
American Woolen Company
Franz Joseph Dies Amid War and Sorrow for Austria
Franz Joseph died after a long reign marked by royal tragedies and Austria's entry into a massive war. The new emperor faces a critical period with a populace burdened by defeat and shortages, unsure how the Hohenzollern influence will shape his rule.
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Franz Joseph
Austria
Berlin
Serbia
Austrian-Hungary
Joseph
Germany
Second Hand Baker Wanted For Night Work
A Sun day morning job ad seeks a second hand baker at $12 a week. The note questions what defines a second hand baker and ponders the pay for first hand bakers while reflecting on life philosophy and the futility of worrying about future troubles.
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James Russell Lowell
James
Garden of Eden
Jim
Charon
Styx
Boston's Baedeker Sullivan Square and the Elevated Transit
In Sullivan Square Boston the Elevated trains move swiftly yet chaos reigns as passengers surge through the hub. A narrator endures crowded platforms, wrong trains and the absurd clock as they ride Edgeworth and Ferry Street cars home, noting the democratic humor of the hub where rich and poor rub elbows equally.
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Sullivan Square
Boston
Malden-Everett
Mr. Mellen
Edgeworth
Ferry Street
E. Harold Cumminss
Thanksgiving turkey scarcity and price rise noted
The Observant Citizen reports a turkey shortage for Thanksgiving with only 2,000,000 birds to be shipped north. Ben Ablen, the largest turkey shipper, cites farmers’ focus on other crops as cause and prices rising across table staples. Local notes include leather price shifts, memorial hopes for Elias Howe, and other varied items from Boston to Roslindale.
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Texas
Ben Ablen
Biggst
The Biggest Things in the World The Great Pyramid
The article compares the Great Pyramid of Cheops to other giants, noting its vast base and height, and its superiority in bulk. It cites Herodotus on labor and funds, mentions the pyramid’s enduring stature, and praises ancient engineering while acknowledging unresolved details.
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Cheops
Egypt
B. C
St. Peter’s
Rome
Washington Monument
Herodotus
The Drain of the War Death Toll Estimated Worldwide
A Copenhagen based Danish society reports to date 4 631 500 killed in the European war through July 1 last. It projects about 6 000 000 dead in the next five months with countless crippled and disabled added. The piece warns this drains the productive manhood of humankind and questions the duration of such ruin.
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Berlin
London
Paris
Petrograd
Vienna
Copenhagen
Infantile Paralysis Clinic Opens At Children’s Hospital
The first state conducted Infantile paralysis clinic opened yesterday at the Children’s Hospital. Over two percent of affected children in the recuperating stage were treated and offered for consultation. Established by the State Department of Health and the Harvard Infantile Paralysis Commission, the clinic will operate Mondays Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 to 1.
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Wellesley College
Robert Gould Shaw
Edwin A. Cottrell
Department of History
Congress
Reader Queries on Weather Records War Cries and Spelling
Letters discuss the coldest authentic New England record on Mount Washington at 69 degrees below zero, debate on insanity labels for historic figures, spelling variants labour vs labor, and the phrase Deutschland nebel allies from a German song with a student translation.
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New England
Mt. Washington
Boston Weather Through the Years on This Date
Boston records show the coldest date 9 degrees above zero in 1879 and 14 in 1880. The warmest memory is 69 degrees in 1883 and 68 in 1912. Stormy spells occurred in 1906 and 1910.
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Boston
Mildred Champagne Talks On Love And Friendship
In a conversation about sentiment, Mildred Champagne argues that affection and companionship shape people more than age. She contends that maturity depends on the individual, noting a two year old could be wiser than an older peer if circumstances and insight align.
Cradle robber doubts in a 85 year old admirer
An 85 year old man asks if a 20 year old is capable of deciding sensibly and whether the 65 year age gap will cause unhappiness. The adviser suggests meeting the girl through her parents, calling regularly, and assessing compatibility before pursuing intimacy.
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Miss Champagne
Pilgrim Publicity Dinner Tonight at Boston City Club
The Pilgrim Publicity Association holds its monthly dinner at 6 30 pm at the Boston City Club. Thomas W Pelham Gillette Safety Razor talks on World Wide Advertising and Selling. Walter A Hawkins Jordan Marsh discusses The Value of the Unused Idea. Captain Henry Dwight Cush ing 8th Massachusetts Infantry shows National Guard work at the Mexican Border. Reservations urged by Edward F Cullen. dinner billed as a real night of nights.
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Pilgrim Publicity Association
Boston City Club
Thomas W. Pelham
The
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Lefty” Tyler
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Charles XII
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Macedonia
North
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