No Real Naval Power Without Navy and Merchant Marine
Theodore Roosevelt argues the United States must build a strong merchant marine to achieve true naval power. He warns that without a self sustaining merchant fleet, dependence on foreign ships weakens trade, national security, and isolation during war. He stresses subsidies and legislation as essential to independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Seven Seas
Ilinois
Towa
Cripydea Wibbeat
Reading in America and the distribution problem for books
An editorial argues 105 million people in this country read nothing and 100 million books are published yearly. It laments limited bookstore distribution in cities like Took Gas over to Cleveland and Syracuse, noting few real bookstores and weak publishing finances. The piece urges an aggressive reading campaign and improved supply to reach more readers nationwide.
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Thor
Pres- Pootos
Tande de Books
Sare Suyady
Eurthet
Daven A Toime
Ctica
Syracuse
Atin Seah
Qaterle
The Conflict to Impair Our American Institutions of Orderly Freedom
A fragmented critique argues against attempts to overturn judicial authority and constitutional order. It defends the power and duty of cities and the Supreme Court to uphold constitutional liberty against perceived assaults, citing historic battles for institutional strength and cautioning against extravagantly denounced reforms.
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Roy
Thomas Jefferson
Acain
Wwe
Social Justice and the Golden Rule in Church Duty
A church text urges emphasis on social justice and the golden rule over rights. It calls the church to voice hopes for the underprivileged, combat injustice, support charity, and address urban inequality without endorsing violence or broken agreements.
Fox chases hens as Coon brothers prank him awake
Mr. Fox is misled by the Coon brothers who awaken him with clucking, thinking a fat hen is near. The trio escape a pursuing Mr. Dog while the fox discovers the ruse. The tale explains the Coon brothers motive and ends with Mr. Fox tired and vowing revenge.
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Coon
Mr. Fox
Madam Hen
Mr. Pox
Mr. Dog
Coon Brothers
Mr. Day
Ushers at a Wedding: Duties and Etiquette in 1922
A guide to choosing and serving as an usher, with etiquette on declining when needed, timing decisions within days, dress coordination, and performing duties for the bride and her family. Ushers should follow the bride's instructions, greet the bride and groom after the ceremony, and send a wedding gift within reasonable means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greom
Cach
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Nazimova A Revered Actress From Yalta Origins
Madame Nazimova recognized as a distinguished film actress born in Yalta Crimea. She began violin at twelve and later joined a Russian stock company, where she played nearly 200 parts learning many roles the night before premiere.
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Madame Nazimova
Russian
Crimea
Yalta
Whats in a Name Bridget A Storied Celtic Name
The name Bridget rises from Brighid, daughter of the Freya-like goddess and Erse wisdom muse, gaining fame in Europe through St Patrick’s era. Bridget’s fame spreads via churches in England Scotland Ireland and Nordic links such as Brigetta in Sweden. Her symbol amter is said to guard health, and Friday and the number are named as lucky.
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Bridget
Brighid
Ireland
Europe
St. Patrick
Kildare
Henry V
England
Scotland
Portugal
St. Bridget
Sweden
Brigetta
Rome
Scandinavia
The World Still Holds Hope Amid Pessimism
A society note contrasts gloom with optimism as a failed suicide note in a city rooming house laments corruption. The author urges choosing happiness, improving the world, and appreciating life while recognizing history shows moral progress despite present pessimism.
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Fone
Woman Overcomes Illness With Vegetable Compound
Mrs. E T Galloway of Carter's Creek Tennessee reports spending a year and a half in bed due to a female ailment. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sonative Wash she recovered fully and has since managed farm duties, garden, chickens, and home chores. The letter urges other women to try the remedy if faced with similar symptoms.
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Carter’s Creek
Tenn
Lydia E .N Pinkham
Lydia E.pinkham
E.T. Galloway
By Speedsuit? No Clear Event, Philosophical Note
A reflective line on hastening a departing guest to speed their exit to burn bridges behind them, implying social strategy through departure. The remark uses metaphor to discuss impact of swift parting on relationships.
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U. S. Navy
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Earnest Elmo Calkins
PeSeseseCesi Se Sagas Eses Aseseseke
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
E. S. Lines
Episcopal
Newark, N. J
Fox
Aey
Mr. Rabbit
Mary Marshall Duffee
John Kendrick Bangs
McCtlure
Nazimova
The
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Farmer
Lydia E. Pinkham
W.l.douglas
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Douglas
W.l.dounas
Spark Street
Brockton
Jemison
Thomas St
Chicago
Green Mountain
J.H. Guild
J. E. Guild CO
Rupert, VT
Lathroe
Haarlem
Holland
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