Popular Idol Palma Fell From Grace In Cuba Crisis
Longtime Cuban leader Tomas Estrada Palma, once hailed as a popular idol, exits amid revolution and exile. Letters to President Roosevelt revealed his plea for US aid, sparking scorn from rivals and confusion among supporters as he retires at seventy, leaving Cuba to face upheaval.
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Tomas Estrada Palma
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United States
Cuba
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Central Valley
New York
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Embroidery design for pocketbook cover shown for reproduction
Embroidery designs for cover for pocketbook presented as a four section motif to be stamped on a single fabric piece with a central cross. Designs may use overcast or outline stitches and be worked in silk or silk and gold, on linen cloth velvet or tapestry.
Cross Stitch Alphabet for Household Linen Marking
An instructional note on cross stitch letters suitable for marking house linen and blankets. It describes using plain capital letters for O and Q with tail adjustments and suggests materials like cotton flax thread silk or wool depending on fabric texture.
Palma and the Cuban Republic A Schoolmaster’s Quiet Revolt
The text shows Palma retiring from the Honduras postmaster job and moving to Central Valley to start a school for Cuban boys while aiding Cuban freedom. He directs a broad junta network from abroad, earning respect among Cubans despite distance. A rival faction later challenges Palma, and U.S. involvement casts doubt on Cuba’s future.
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Palma
Cuba
Honduras
United States
Central Valley
Knicker-Thrice Armed in Quarrel Over Candy Bribe
In a lighthearted exchange the two discuss a quarrel over a girl and a joke led by Bocker who suggests the resolution is three boxes of candy as recompense. Knicker-Thrice implies the offender must justify his stance before offering candy.
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Bocker
Lost Shirt and Payment in a Laundry Room Exchange
Dialogue captures a laundryman losing a shirt after a customer paid 12 cents for service. The clerk acknowledges the loss and notes the prior laundering, highlighting a humorous twist on value and accountability in a small business setting.
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Laundryman
The Usual Sequel in a Runaway Tale
A brief dialogue depicts a pair of runaways, with one noting a double runaway. The exchange clarifies that she ran away with him and he later left her about two weeks afterward, presenting a mirrored elopement scenario.
He and She Debate Elopement at World’s End
The dialogue features a bold declaration of accompanying to the world’s end with no minister or justice of the peace present, while the other party questions the idea. The exchange captures a dramatic insistence on commitment despite absence of formal ceremony.
Humble Painter Faces Humble Pride and Dishonor
An artist recalls early fame and poverty. After eight weeks on a single canvas he and his family starved, then a final job rejection as a dishwasher crushed his pride. He reflects on the sting of being told he lacked experience for a menial task.
Brick Baby Resemblance Sparks House Debate
Dialogue fragments show a playful exchange about a baby’s appearance. Bocker notes the baby’s red outside, while Knicker questions which side of the house the resemblance lies, hinting at a humorous local exchange.
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Bocker
Wise Colleagues Debate Sermon on Economy
A shrewd vestryman suggests taking up the collection before the rector's sermon on economy. The rector questions the plan, implying timing and focus will influence the sermon's reception.
The Flirt's Fage
A brief verse notes a woman who toys with suitors who arrive and depart. She flirts with each gallant, yet when a lasting match appears the suitors drift away, leaving her with the pattern of fleeting affection.
Wages on Russian Farms Reveal Meager Labor Pay
An official study of 1882 to 1891 shows male agricultural workers in Russia earned under 32 dollars yearly while females earned under 18 dollars. Subsistence costs push annual labor costs to about 55 dollars for men and 40 for women, with five summer months providing most of that income.
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Russia
Patents Issued Last Week To Northwestern Inventors
Report by Lothrop and Johnson patent lawyers lists issued patents for inventors in Minnesota North and South Dakota with items including an automatic grain weighing device a display reel a soap holder a propelling apparatus for boats and a yielding clevis for plows filed in Madison Minnesota Brookings South Dakota Crary North Dakota and Minneapolis Minnesota Readable names Tobias A Oren Elling O Berg Austin L Russell John F Randall Frank M Rutten and others attached to the week’s patent notices.
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Northwestern
Lothrop & Johnson
Pioneer Press
St. Paul
Minn
Elling O. Berg
Madison
Tobias A. Oren
Borvup
John F. Randall
Brookings
S. D
Austin L. Russell
Minneapolis
Frank M. Rutten
Crary
N. D
An Old Friend Becomes Baptist After Many Baptisms
A colored man in a Southern town joined every church and was baptized by immersion each time. After finally choosing the Baptists, the baptism was set for 4 o clock the following afternoon. An elder joked that the fish in the creek would recognize him well.
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Zion
Bradder Jackson
Creek
Her Affinity and the New Boarder Suiting a Husband
A playful exchange notes Katherine’s sharp vegetarian reputation and introduces a new border who, with tomato cheeks pumpkin hair and carrot whiskers, is deemed a fitting husband option. The dialogue mixes affectionate teasing with whimsical physical descriptions.
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Katherine
What She Thought of It at the Concert
Mrs Oldcastle recalls the show with fellow hostess Josiah noting fondness for music. She admits she barely noticed Lawmore's technique yet praises his fiddling as grand.
Wolf of worry a shield against other wild beasts
A proverb-like line warns that avoiding constant worry protects you from many dangers. It emphasizes mental vigilance as a key defense, suggesting calm focus can reduce exposure to further threats.
Recording Angel Omits Ink on Good Intentions
A compact aphorism notes that even benevolent plans may go unwritten or overlooked as time passes. It mirrors a caution about actions not matching intentions and the quiet erasure of good deeds.
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