On the Trail of the American Missionary in Korea Pyongyang
The writer visits Pyongyang Korea to observe Christian mission work. He notes rapid church growth self supporting hospitals and schools, local baptismal zeal and the impact of American doctors and Methodists Presbyterians. He highlights native agency and village prayer meetings spreading faith beyond missionaries reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyeng Yang
Korea
Pyeng
Keja
Peter the Great
David
Israel
Pyong Yang
Central Church
Presbyterian Hospital
J. H. Wells
E. D. Fallwell
Methodist Hospital
Hall
Wells
Graham Lee
Dr. Wells
Dr. Sharrocks
Wiju
Here
Flunkyism Rebuked by Princess Ludwig at Station
A Bremerhaven railway tale tells how Princess Ludwig of Bavaria halted a station master’s bid to seat a mistress’s servant in a first class compartment. An old lady in the remaining car refused to yield, saying there was room for five or six passengers and she did not care for six seats. The princess then intervened, dismissing the fuss as ridiculous and affirming space for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig
Bavaria
Bremerhaven
Ludwig of Bavaria
Notable lynching tale linked to Arizona history
A dialogue references a lynching incident in Arizona and notes a marriage to the widow of the man executed for horse stealing, cited in a Chicago Daily News summary. The exchange preserves names Green and Brown as speakers while outlining a grim historical claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Arizona
Brown
Chicago Daily News
A Peaceful Method in Simple Language
A Washington Star exchange shows a lecturer urging plain speech while a friend questions the value of inviting argument. The dialogue frames clarity as a goal and silence as a possible tactic in debate.
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Washington Star
John Hay And The Crank
Anecdote from Lincoln era recounts how John Hay managed a persistent visitor to the White House. The man claimed to be the son of God and sought an audience, but Hay deflected with a witty reply about a letter of introduction from the visitor's father.
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Mr. Hay
Detroit Free Press
Brown and Green Gate Wall Street Speculation
Brown questions Green on stock bets in Chicago Daily News. White notes Green was nearly a hare before escaping, a playful yet cryptic remark amid market talk.
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Brown
Green
Wall Street
Chicago Daily News
The Avenger Story by Highway and Byway Preacher
A 1907 piece by W. B. Edson presents a devotional tale titled The Avenger. It cites 1 Samuel chapters 24 and 26 as Scripture authority and frames a moral lesson through a sermonlike vignette.
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Samuel
David’s self restraint and faith in God in cave encounter
The passage recalls David sparing Saul in the cave and resisting self preservation urges. It frames this as supreme testing of character, showing self control leads to growth and that faith in God underlies all outcomes. It argues God ultimately vindicates the righteous and oby us to trust His plan.
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David
Saul
God
You
David Faces Saul in Night Ambush at Hachilah Hill
Narration of David and Abishai slipping toward Saul’s camp at Hachilah after a perilous night in the Joiah wilderness. David recalls Saul’s relentless pursuit, curses his fate, and reflects on the Engedi cave incident when he spared Saul's life.
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David
Saul
Joioh
Hachilah
Abishai
Engedi
Leads World In Automobiles
A French expert asserts the United States now leads global auto manufacture with steady growth. He notes U S production rose from 314 vehicles five years ago to 60,000 last year while France produced 55,000 and other nations posted smaller totals. In nine years
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America
United States
France
England
Germany
Italy
Belgium
David spares Saul and abandons revenge in camp
In a dawn raid David and Abishai quietly approach Saul's sleeping army, spares the king after seeing his misery, rejects Abishai's urging to strike, and vows God will avenge the wrong. David retrieves Saul's spear and water cruse, then slips away with Abishai, grateful for divine justice.
Grammar and Glory at Princeton City Hall
In a warted exchange Job EK and Mayor Strong face scrutiny after Hedges, one of Princeton's prize students, rushed a mayoral message to the board of estimate and apportionment. A New York newspaper criticized the mayor for incoherent language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job EK. Hedges
Princeton
Strong
Board of Estimate
New York City
Hedges
Mayor
New York Sun
Frank and Humorous All the Time
A brief quote contrasts cultural behavior noting refined Japanese are quiet during meals while fashionable Americans are frank and humorous in manners and conversation. The Atlantic commentary highlights sociocultural differences without naming events or dates.
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The
Atlantic
Automobile production and sales reach 550000 units
In the countries named, 550000 automobiles have been manufactured, sold, and used, totaling more than 1 billion dollars in value. This figure highlights a substantial market scale and industrial output across the period.
Tobacco viewed as luxury and preventive medicine
The London Argus notes tobacco is a luxury yet also a potent disinfectant. It argues that moderate tobacco use may help prevent infectious disease, framing smoking as a protective, if controversial, medical practice.
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London Argus
Two Reports of the Spies Lesson Summary
A July or August Biblical lesson on Numbers 13 17 20 23 38 30 31 traces the spy mission to Kadesh barnea and the contrasting reports of Caleb and Joshua versus the ten faithless spies. It emphasizes trusting God over obstacles and the call to possess the land with courage.
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Sinai
Kedesh-barnea
Robinson
Beersheba
Palestine
Israel
Kadesh-barnea
Ain Qadees
Kadesh
Judah
Moses
Jehovah
Egypt
Abraham
Chedorlaomer
Lot
R. V
Canaan
Negeb
Elisha
Caleb
Joshua
God
F. B. Meyer
Linen Pocket Book Craft for Home Workers
A guide describes making a linen pocket book at low cost using white embroidered linen. It covers material choice, design, size plan seven inches by four and a quarter, folding envelope style, and a canvas foundation with a linen cover. It notes a second strap style with a back handle and monogram options.
Baby Shower Tea Party With Doll Theme Decor
A hostess and friends hosted a baby themed party with four chairs set for guests. Centerpieces included a gilt cradle and pink decorations, with doll baby napkins, rattles as favors, and walls adorned by baby product ads. Food featured celery soup and chicken, ending with soaps and tiny hot water bottles for guests.
Usurp Man's Privilege in Business Remarks
A woman speaker notes a perceived advantage of being a businesswoman allowing breaking engagements when needed for important business matters, contrasting with male expectations. The remark highlights gender roles in professional life and autonomy in decisions.
On Their Wedding Trip
A bride and groom banter aboard a journey, joking about a shared fate if a collision occurred and noting Edgar’s life insurance as a safeguard. The brief exchange reflects a playful, fatalistic mood on their wedding trip.
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Edgar
Giant Madagascar bird egg on display in Liverpool
Aepyornis egg, worth 300 dollars, is shown in Liverpool. The flightless bird from Madagascar laid eggs about a foot long with nearly a yard circumference. Each egg can hold two gallons of water and only twenty such giant eggs are known to exist.
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Aepyornis
Liverpool
Madagascar
World's Largest Orchards at Werder Near Berlin
The largest orchards in the world lie at Werder near Berlin, extending about 13,000 acres without a break. They yield roughly 43 million pounds of apples and pears each year.
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Werder
Berlin
Advice column asks for society etiquette book
Dear Madame Merri asks for the name of a book on the niceties of society. The note is signed by an old subscriber and requests a recommended title.
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Madame Merri
Information Request Process via Stamped Envelope
A newspaper note explains readers can obtain details by mailing a self supplied stamped envelope to Madame Merri in care of the paper. It promises to forward the requested information once received.
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Madame Merri
Dear Madame Merri Advice on a Musical Party
Rose suggests a simple approach: focus on the musical programme and use musical quotation cards. For favors, choose pretty candy boxes in musical forms. Refreshments can be elaborate or simple, with frappe and ice cream or ice suitable for summer as suitable options.
Wedding Anniversary House Party Invitations
Mrs Herbert T seeks guidance on wording for a casual house party invite honoring a first wedding anniversary. She asks whether to use informal notes or more formal wording for a group of close female friends.
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Herbert T
First Anniversary Notes Wrapped in Cotton
The writer describes conceiving small cotton wrapped notes for a first anniversary. They mention using cotton decorations at a dinner, keeping the celebration quiet, and recalling a prior event with wigs of cotton for amusement. They note cotton favors being sold in the South as suitable keepsakes.
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South
Stork Party Description Recalled by Reader
A reader requests repetition of a description of a stork party that appeared months ago in Madame Merri's department, noting they are a constant reader of the paper and asking for the item to be repeated.
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Madame Merri’s
Condensed Recap of a Private Party
The note recalls a social gathering with four honored guests and six intimate attendees. It emphasizes a desire to simplify the record and reprint the event in a concise form. Names and exact details are not provided in the fragment.
Linen fashions dominate summer wardrobes in tailored styles
Linen remains highly popular with a range from sheer to heavy fabrics. Tailored linen suits in brown blue and gray dominate business attire with bolero and eton styles and elaborate trims such as soutache embroidery and hand embroidery.
Proper Shower Etiquette for a Bride at Breakfast
Beatrice asks if a bridal shower can be held at a breakfast and if it should be a surprise. She seeks guidance on appropriate timing, menu ideas, whether parcels should go to the hostess beforehand, when to present gifts to the bride elect, and whether to invite married ladies.
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Madame Merri
Beatrice
Breakfast timing and shower plans from Madame Merri
The note describes a 12 o'clock breakfast served as luncheon fare except for soup. It mentions a possible surprise bridal shower and that parcels go to the hostess beforehand and are given after lunch. It suggests inviting married ladies.
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Madame Merri
Child's Summer Bonnet Pattern Advertised
Describes a cool becoming summer bonnet for children in embroidery and notes pattern suitable for silk velvet or fine cloth. Targets summer wear and fashion of the period with emphasis on material versatility.
Linen robes and embroidered linen trims on display in shops
The article notes hand embroidered linen robes and embroidered border linens with soutache and French knots. It highlights dyed linen laces used on new linen frocks and coats, with Valenciennes and fine batistes near the face and sleeves.
The Chasuble Coat A New Auto Garment
Automobile enthusiasts report a new chasuble coat with open sides and straight back and front resembling an ecclesiastical robe. Made from heavy linen or pongee, it features wide lace bands and cotton passementerie with brandenburgs. It buttons and clasps quickly for summer wear.
Bridesmaids Wear Creamy Venetian Lace Capes
The article describes little priests caps of creamy Venetian lace for bridesmaids. They feature center back stage buckles and graduated lace ends falling to the skirt. Lace repeats on a white crinoline hat with a large feather and a buckle matching the bouquet tones.
Shrink Wash Goods For Fresh Gingham Brightness
The guide advises shrinking wash goods in the fold before washing. Folded yard goods placed in a large tub with tepid water and common salt overnight, then removed without wringing and hung to dry. Use white soap for washing and iron on the wrong side. Apply to all wash goods.
Hair as Fashion Focus Says Style Transforms
A fashion writer argues hair style, not the woman, determines appeal. She cites instances where plain features become striking through chic hair care and wearing, urging constant care and at least a shampoo every three weeks, though many do so more often.
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S. A. Moffett
J. Hunter Wells
Northern Presbyterian Board
W. J. Hall
Northern Methodist Church
Nob
Fin Extraordinary Prayer Meeting
Lee
Moksa
Harmony and Coopera
St. Louis
Presbyterian Mission
Seoul
C. E. Kearns
Church of the Apostolic Age
Joseph B. Bowles
John Hay and
the Crank
Lincoln
White House
the Avenger
Edson
Mme. Merri
Rose
Child’s
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