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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
2
A Century Magazine excerpt portrays a hero who sang of joy despite sadness his own heart kept. His spirit rose with dawn and music, never voicing repining as days grew dark. He faced disaster with a smile, subliming defeat.
The Clark Mission leader Helen Clark argues white women should not Christianize Chinese in America, citing danger and cultural clashes. She urges missionaries to work in China among Chinese women, while praising efforts to modernize China but warning American women away from local Chinese missions.
Myra Blaine, a young primary teacher, longs for vacation while helping her exhausted mother with chores. Her fatigue grows as family duties pile up, and a planned outing with friends offers no real relief. The story ends with Myra learning the value of easing a overburdened homemaker and the softer side of motherly care.
Ansele Esra comments on the idea that constant complainin g and a special diet will clog the mind and push away friends. The speaker notes that no matter how much money a man earns, others may not believe his boasts.
Narration of a brutal robbery and murder at the Staber home in Long Island records a gunfight and capture of two thieves within seven hours. One thief confesses, another is wounded and admits the killing. A British consular report on Southern immigration is cited, questioning motives and suggesting increased overseas literature by Southern bureaus.
The piece argues for stronger training of boys in mechanical work and advanced technology to strengthen national industry. It warns that neglecting skilled recruits risks weakening the industrial workforce and emphasizes the importance of the worker behind the machine.
Lt Shackleton, famed for nearing the South Pole, vows another Antarctic expedition aided by new travel methods. He may push toward the pole within years with assistants, while peers like Peary are praised for Arctic aims. A London meeting humorously urged milliners to craft tin or copper hat frames for kitchen use once the fad ends.
A concise remark cites the difficulty of teaching others to do good versus embodying one’s own guidance. It echoes William Shakespeare’s era in a reflective, didactic tone about leadership and action.
A reflective aphorism notes time of trouble and comfort in perspective. It reassures that the external world does not match perceived gloom when stepping into the light. The line emphasizes resilience and hopeful perception during hardship.
W R Olney cites a Baltimore American report on imperial rescripts in Tokyo. A first edict urged frugality, sparking widespread belt-tightening among Japanese households. A second rescript reversed the limit, allowing freer spending and restoring prior conditions. The episode showcases notable popular obedience to the mikado.
A middle aged man taking a prebreakfast half hour walk with his 10 year old son is nearly hit by a touring car traveling thirty mph. The driver waves as they step aside. The man explains the walk comes from Dr Ringgold who says it is the best exercise. The boy asks who the driver is and learns he knows the father. A mother’s caution about her daughter’s company is noted as part of a broader remark on human nature.
A list of historical milestones including Columbus voyage in 1492, Jamestown assembly 1619, treaty events, revolutions, statehoods, wars, and natural disasters. Documents progress from early exploration to 1909 Peace Conference final session with various nations and incidents across cities such as Albany Jamestown Portland New Orleans and Canton.
A clash between the United Mine Workers of America and the Provincial Workmen's Association at Dominion Coal Company collieries in Sydney Cape Breton begins with a strike to win recognition. The local union stands loyal, some members wavering to the American body as stockades rise and armed deputies guard the sites.
The Engineering and Mining Journal reports a new illuminant called blue gas introduced commercially in Germany. Delivered as a liquid in steel cylinders it is poured into a room’s gasometer. It is claimed cheaper than petroleum with brighter light and greater heat. It is a hydrocarbon compound free from carbon monoxide.
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