Global lemon gifts show how women reject suitors across cultures
The article cites varied traditions where rejected suitors are entreated with symbolic items. It notes Germany’s sausage, Poland’s roasted goose, and Japan’s bouquet as concrete refusals, while a rare real lemon once served as a divorce signal in an Arab tale.
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United States
Spain
Germany
Dull Gordons
Bam Garner
Gretchen
Thuringia
Hans
Thuis
Poland
Tie
Japan
Optimistic Viewpoints From Henry Clews On Crop Outlook
Henry Clews, NYC financier, offers a hopeful crop outlook dated July 11. He notes July and August often bring deterioration but September risk remains for cotton and corn in northern producing states. Despite past weakness, crops are not as backward as in 1907, with larger acreage and favorable conditions. High prices for agricultural goods, especially corn, promise another prosper ous year. Cotton and wheat cheaper than last year yet still profitable for growers. Nothing more fortunate could happen at
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Henry Clews
New York
Jay
Market Outlook Brightens on Harvests and Trade Gains
The piece argues harvests will boost railroad traffic and export demand, lifting meat prices via corn feed and spurring currency strength. It notes June unemployment-car declines, improved bank clearings, and a waning panic as signals of broader business revival. It warns of bullish manipulation as big operators drive the upmove while public participation remains muted.
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Pacific Ocean
Man’s Limits Highlight Old Saying About Character
A proverb notes that public judgment often weighs not just ability but the boundaries a man avoids crossing. The line emphasizes restraint as a form of strength in leadership and personal conduct.
The Blight of Bryanism in Kentucky Politics
A 1907 Kentucky campaign review argues Bryan’s influence shifted control by electing Republican William Bradley to the U S Senate. The piece portrays Democrats shrinking to a minority, warns of a GOP majority dominant in treaties and votes, and questions the party’s future under Bryanism.
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William Jennings Bryan
Kentucky
Bryan
Frankfort
John W. Beckham
United States Senate
Mr. Bryan
William ©. Bradley
James B. McUregry
Democratic Party
Bradley
McCreary
Senate
United States
Grant
Fragmentary Paragraphs Reflect Social Views in Obscure Notice
A rough string of observations touches on bread and hunger, memory, youth amid springtime leisure, and allegorical turns about the octopus and elephant. The tone hints at social conscience and personal failings without a clear news event or report.
Venice Chautauqua closes for new summer school in Venice
Venice announces the closing of the Chautauqua and the opening of a six week Venice Summer School starting July 20 at 2 30 pm. The program covers higher arts sciences literature music sculpturing and language from a psychological perspective with ethical home life instruction. The school aims to be a permanent Venice educational feature and invites inquiries to the secretary at No 4 Verona Terrace Venice Cal.
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Venice Chautauqua
Venice
Will
America
Verona Terrace
Cal
Officers Installed in Local Odd Fellows Lodge
Last Saturday evening District Deputy Grand Master M. J. Newburg of San Bernardino installed officers of the local lodge of Odd Fellows. Named were Noble Grand C. P. Hull V. G. Virgil Blair Secretary Malcolm Sapp R. 8. N.G. Robert Brown L. N. G. Frank Dunham R. S. Vv. G. L. H. Dawson L. 8S. V. G. E. Marzinke Chaplain Dell Baer Warden C. Slaten Conductor A. Watts J. G. Thomas Carey O. 1 QO H. Cobb ROSS Lb. Kirby L. S.8 W. K. Johnson Musician C. T. Booth.
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M. J. Newburg
San Bernardino
Lodge of Odd Fellows
Noble Grand
C. P. Hull
V. G
Virgil Blair
Malcolm Sapp
N.G
Robert Brown
Frank Dunham
L. H. Dawson
E. Marzinke
Dell Baer
C. Slaten
A. Watts
J. G
Thomas Carey
H. Cobb
Ross
Lb. Kirby
L. S
C. T. Booth
Japan studies New York Chicago skyscraper construction
The government sends representatives to the United States to observe booming steel skyscrapers in New York and Chicago as Japan seeks advanced building methods for its own projects. California records show ten year gains with 1998 school funding totaling 3.106 million dollars and similar trends into the following year.
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Japan
New York
Chicago
Nye
California
Canteloupe shipment from Imperial Valley moves east
Four train loads of cantaloupes totaling about 2,275,000 melons passed through El Paso Texas last week en route to eastern markets. The huge consignment underscores strong demand for fruit nationwide.
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Imperial Valley
el Paso
Texas
Tariff War Theme In 1892 Democratic Platform
In 1892 the Democratic party declared war on protection, arguing for lower tariffs and free trade to curb excess profits and promote farming and industry balance. The platform framed tariff policy as a battleground shaping economic fairness and national growth.
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Democratic Party
Tariff Debates and Political Delays Highlight 1896-1904 Era
In a review of tariff history, the piece notes how promises at national conventions delayed a tariff law for two years, causing business unease. It recalls McKinley’s 1896 pledge to open mills and mints, leading to the Dingley law within a year after his election, and questions the timing of a new tariff after the November results.
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Cleveland
Congress
McKinley
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