Preserve the Constitution and limit federal government
A speech on Washington's birthday defends the Constitution as the world's greatest self governing system. It argues for a government of laws limited in scope, warns against centralization, and urges reducing Washington duties to protect individual rights and future generations. The speaker stresses citizens and states should handle many matters, with federal power kept to national and international duties.
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Republic
Washington
United States
Ashington
Mediterranean Sea
Meine Onst
Iowa
Twain seen as more than humorist in enduring portrait
A measured look at Mark Twain beyond jokes highlights his serious side as revealed by Albert Bigelow Paine and William Dean Howells. The article notes Twain’s rise from poverty, his friendships and losses, and his critique of war and piety, comparing him to Lincoln and arguing his lasting value lies in life’s deeper meanings.
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Mark Twain
West
Albert Bigelow Paine
William Dean Howells
Twain
Minneapolis
Howells
Lincoln
Spanish Window Courtship in Canary Isles
In the Canary Islands strict Spanish customs limit a girl's freedoms leading to long hours at the window. A young man courts Dolores or Pepita by talking to them from a window daily, without formal introductions. If engagement occurs, access to the house remains reserved for weeks.
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Canary Isles
Dolores
Pepita
Jodhpur Trousers Pine for the Prince and Peak Appeal
The article notes Jodhpur trousers admired by the Prince of Wales during a visit to Jodhpur. It describes a slim leg breeches style ending at the knee with tight trousers and permanent turn-ups, plus bread straps under the knee. It mentions quick, wartime style changes before mess with help from staff.
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Jodhpur
Batman
German Town Bankrupt in First German Municipality
The town of Lobejun near Haile is reported by The Hague Nieuwe Courant as the first German town to declare bankruptcy. It faces a 200000 mark deficit after a communist aldermanic majority refused tax hikes, and no salaries were paid to town employees.
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Lobejun
Haile
Germany
Hague Nieuwe Courant
Hunter nearly faints at woman driver in street
A famed big game hunter nearly fainted when confronted by a woman driving a motorcar. The quip notes he has faced charging elephants without flinching, implying he knew where the elephant was headed.
Advertising in the Wild A Lesson in Natural Publicity
The article explains how wildlife uses signaling and display to advertise for mates, deter rivals, or attract prey. It cites butterflies, birds, deer, lions, snakes, alligators, and big cats as examples of species employing visible colors, sounds, and postures to influence others.
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B ‘Tles
Birds of Paradise
Ernest Ingersoll
Footprint of Ancient Iguanodon Found in Hastings Lagoon
Scientists in Hastings report a vast fossil footprint cast as evidence of an iguanodon in an ancient lagoon. The imprint spans about four square feet with toe impressions suggesting rapid movement, hinting at a sabre toothed predator in pursuit.
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Hastings
England
America
American
Geologists’ Association
Birthday of a Papoose
Wesley George Claremore an Osage papoose turned one years old as 75 tribe members gathered for a celebratory feast. Two deer were killed and served along with two beeves hogs a wagonload of poultry and fruit and vast pies and cakes. Toasts were given by former Osage chiefs Bacon Rind Edgar McCarthy and Osage council member Roanhorse.
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Wesley George Claremore
Oklahoma
Bacon Rind
Edgar McCarthy
Roanhorse
Osage Council
Wifey Taught Him Buttons On His Clothes
Dolly taught Benedict to sew on buttons before they were married, a habit the bachelor notices about him since marriage.
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Benedict
Dolly
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