Anecdotes of Yerkes Peace Prize and Soap Auction Tale
The era’s interest in peace prizes retraces Charles Tyson Yerkes from street railway financier to a boyish soap auction winner in Philadelphia. The Nobel Peace Prize is valued at about $40,000 with a gold medal. Bertha von Suttner wins it, while Alfred Nobel’s fortune funds prizes for science literature and peace.
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Bertha von Sultner
Roosevelt
Portsmouth
Barones
Bertha von Suttner
Nor Way
Haakon VII
Maud
Baroness von Suttner
Graf Klinsky
Prague
Prince Wittgenstein
Czar
Russia
The
Hague
Gundacror A. von Suttner
Train Rice Joke Ends in Unplanned Wedding
A train ride becomes a comic romance as a couple plagued by a stolen pocketbook is aided by a benevolent passenger who funds a wedding scene. Passengers collect for the couple, and a clergyman is found. The bride consents, leading to a spontaneous wedding at journey’s end.
Styles in Coats The Cutaway Frock to Dress Coats Evolution
The article traces the cutaway frock from its medieval origins through 18th and 19th century changes. It notes French and English contributions, military precedents, and the shift to modern styling, with references to Washington Nelson Napoleon and Montesquieu, and mentions the sack coat tracing to the Macaronies in 1772.
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Engand
France
Washington
Nelson
St. Vincent
Nile
Trafalgar
Napoleon
St. Helena
Montesquieu
England
Pointed Paragraphs About Circus Guests And Portraits
An elderly person is a mighty poor Judge of a circus. We don't blame the children. We have done worse than kick and scream to have our way. The young hate work, but it is the last pride, the last joy of the aged, that they are able to do it. Sometimes a hostess has this kind of misfortune. Her guests have such a good time they don't want to go home. Be careful what you say to some people. On second thought we have decided not to use that word some. When a man has a picture taken he spends weeks surreptitiously looking at it and wondering if others see the good points.
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Adieus
Crmson
Jiming
Bill Slocum
Swain
Thaa
Atchison Globe
Minute Animal Life and the Microscopic World
A scientist notes that two thousand minute animals could swim through the eye of a needle yet remain highly organized, each capable of moving, feeding, and behaving as living animals. He argues the human mind cannot fully grasp the structure or adaptation of these tiny creatures.
How July Pronunciation Evolved Through History
The London Chronicle notes the shift in pronouncing July with accent on the second syllable. It recalls Julius Caesar as the origin of the name and that earlier forefathers, including Spenser and Johnson, pronounced it with the accent on Ju. The piece highlights the long-standing puzzle of speech evolution and how our current pronunciation diverges from historical forms.
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Julius Caesar
Spenser
Johnson
London Chronicle
Inscriptions Of Susannah Barford Memorial In London Churchyard
An old churchyard near London is noted for its tomb inscriptions. The tomb of Susannah Barford, died 1652, bears lines about a short life and swift end. The verse mentions fate, heaven, and a brief mortal span.
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London
Susannah Barford
NEW BUST OF DUTCH QUEEN PORTRAYAL IN MARBLE
A Dutch sculptor carves a marble bust of Queen Wilhelmina of Holland. The sculpture is praised as a fine portrayal of the gracious ruler.
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Holland
Wilhelmina of
Wilhelmina Assumes Regal Duties After Regency
The twenty five year old Vy Wilhelmina ascended to the throne under her mother’s regency after King Witham II’s death. She immediately undertook full regal responsibilities in 1898 and has shown steady sovereign resolve and will.
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Wilhelmina
Witham II
Teenyence and Assurance in a Cathelis Grandard rhyme
Teenyence and Assurance parody the insurance debate with playful mispronunciations. Tommy asks the difference between assurance and insurance, and a narrator explains the contrast as one seen by the agent and the other preferred in trying to well you.
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Tommy
New States Knocking for Admittance
The article surveys proposals to admit four territories Arizona New Mexico Indian Territory and Oklahoma as two states. It notes Roosevelt’s position favoring joint admission for New Mexico with Arizona and separate statehood for Indian Territory and Oklahoma, discusses regional opposition and the arguments for each option, and highlights the unique histories and demographics shaping the statehood debate.
Revered Hale Doe among early 20th century clergy
The piece notes Dr. Edward Everett Hale, eighty three, as one of America's youngest ministers in spirit with a long literary career. It recalls his senate chaplain appointment, cordial welcome from both parties, and a Boston sermon referencing December anniversaries culminating in the realization that Christmas is the foundation of religion and Christian precept.
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Maward Everett Hale
Edward Everett Hale
United States
Vlagram
United States Senate
Wie
Sow Publish
Tarry
Glersoman
Senate
Washington
Boston
Owen Johnson Noveloints New Liberty Tale Appears
Owen Johnson, twenty six, releases In the Name of Liberty a tale set against the Paris terror and the Russian upheaval. General Horace Porter praises the vivid depiction of Paris during the terror and Johnson's skill in dramatizing the era, connecting its resonance to current events in St Petersburg and Moscow.
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Sad Ruosein
Owen Johnson
Russia
Paris
St. Peters
Moscow
Horace Porter
France
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Robert ‘Vederwood Joleen
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Card
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for weak kidneys and impure blood. It claims kidneys filter blood and that restoring kidney health improves overall body function. The copy urges trials and notes sample bottles and mail order, with address in Binghamton New York.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Local notes from Quaker City area and nearby events
Miss Mae Hayes visits Cambridge while a Fairview to Williamsville telephone line is proposed. Mrs Micllie Brown and Samuel Carter attend Fletcher M E Church events and a Cumberland visit. Carter buys part of Shepherd farm. Second Quarterly Meeting at Fairview planned a week hence. Fletcher revival ends with about thirty accessions. Brook Robinson loses a steer. Valley school challenged to a spelling match. A stray editorial urges legislative demands for common welfare.
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Micllie Brown
Wo. White
Samuel Carter
Hletcher M. E
Charles Henderson
Cumberland
Shepherd Farm
Fairview
Fletcher Church
Brook Robinson
Valley School
Local notes from Cambridge area and surrounding towns
North Salem residents update including Mrs Jasper Forney returning to Cambridge and H E Forney at Cana Fulton. George Hutchison, Cambrida, sought to buy horses. E E Sturgeon left for unknown parts. Milligan farm on Sugartree hosts move by George Kirkwan, Jones Bros relocate saw setup to William Wilson land. O P’s begin a tieing series Tuesday. Mollie Neal near Seminary schoolhouse is critically ill. Will Jones claims mink trapping lead with 13 caught. Charles Knouff visits parents Mr and Mrs William Knouff. C 10 Springer named administrator for L E Davis estate. Dr Taylor of Kimbolton sold practice to Dr Sawyer and plans to move to Springfield. Ira Waterman vs Ira Wasten divorce case defendant answers and cross petition. Mrs Hugh Harris of Galton visiting relatives in Cohridge. return to Cambridge childhood home. W G McMahon sells Red Building store to E G Sites of North Baltimore who will relocate and consolidate. Guernsey county exhibitors at Newcomerstown poultry show take top prizes for Job McCreary Kipling and others. J A Morgan, state inspector of Workshops and Factories, and deputies inspect Lambridge and Byesville Glass Plants regarding child labor laws.
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George Hutchison
Cambrida
E. E. Sturgeon
George Kirkwan
Milligan Farm
Sugartree
Jones Bros
Roustine
William Wilson
Springer
L. E. Davis
Gregg
Taylor
Kimbolton
W. M. Sawyer
Gill Muse
Springfield
Ira Watean
Ira Tl. Wasten
Common Pleas
Hugh Harris
Galton
Stewart Farris
Cohridge
Cambridge
W. OG. McMahon
Red
E.G. Sites
Baltimore
Ohio
Guernsey County
Newcomerstown Poultry Situw Ag
Ladex
Tmk
Job McCreary
Kipling
Pleasant City
Black Langshop
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Quaker City RD
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H. E. Forney
Cana Fulton
Mollie Neal
Seminary Schoolhouse
Will Jones
Charles Knouff
Mrs
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J. A. Morgan
Salambuss
C. 8. Baker
Piqua
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Wm. Wocheriin
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