The Little Boy and His Enduring First Love
A first person narrative details a small boy's world of imagination and growing feelings for Miss Hattie, his teacher, as he endures bullies and a dramatic awakening when Miss Hattie marries John. The tale traces his hero worship, a near tragedy, and the heartbreak of unrequited affection set against a child’s vivid inner life.
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Mr. Brown
Miss Wheezle
Dora
Ile
Lord of the Forest
Miss Hatties
Miss Hattie
Dunse
Hattie
Faix
Jones, Brown, Robinson
John
Griscom
Griggs Boy
Mr. John
Public Ledger
Philadelphia Times
How to Take Care of Coats Says Uptown Tailor
An uptown tailor explains proper coat care and fitting. The coat should be molded to the wearer’s ordinary figure, with shoulders settled and the garment buttoned downward. On initial six wearings, keep the coat toned for about an hour each time to settle into the wearer’s shape.
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New York Times
Through Humanity to God and Making the Most of Life
In essays by Dr. A A Berle and Rev. H R Harris the existence of God is argued from inner experience and moral order rather than external proof. Berle argues man’s inner sense and justice reveal God, while Harris contends that a life well spent, sacrifice, virtue, and good works heighten life more than length or wealth.
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God
Paley
John Fiske
Jesus
Rev. H.R. Harris
Father
Peter
John
John Bunyan
Crowding in Law Schools and Lawyers Grows in America
The New York Commercial reports on overcrowding across professions and cites 1891 figures with 58 law schools and 6 073 students rising to about 120 schools and 14 000 students by Hoffcutt of Cornell. Full-fledged lawyers reach about 114 000 nationwide.
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Bar
New York Commercial
Hoffcutt
Cornell
United States
The Bestting Sin by Rev J H MacDonald
The sermon argues Jesus teaching centers on love for God and neighbor. It labels selfishness as the root of social evils and links private control of resources to tyranny, comparing it to owning people and fearing socialism.
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God
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Church must aid the poor and lift the fallen
Rev. Edward Jedson argues the church should lower its stance and actively care for the poor old and friendless. He envisions parishes guiding philanthropic efforts and notes the good Samaritan teaches neighborly duty and eternal life. He also warns pleasure must be managed to avoid moral decline.
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Good Samaritan
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Griscom’s
Mrs. Griscom
Twofer
A. A. Berle
Rev
J. H. MacDonald
D. D
Church
Edward Jedson
Euch
de Belptul
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