Wealthy Stallo granddaughters' strict modern upbringing
The World Magazine profile follows Laura and Helena Stallo, 16 and 15, wards of Alexander McDonald. They live in New York and Cincinnati with a strict regimen: early rising, nine o clock bed, limited social life, rigorous study in languages, and worldwide travel. Their grandfather plans to pass on substantial wealth, with education in Italian French and German. The piece contrasts American and English societal norms through remarks by their governess and Mrs. McDonald.
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New York
Pastor Wagner
Waldorf-Astoria
Cincinnati
Standard Oil Company
Edmund K. Stalle
Laura
Helena
Alexander McDonald
Standard Oil Company of
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Mr. McDonald
Stalle
McDonalds
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New World
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Egypt
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The
Ter
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J. B. Stallo
Cleveland
Dan R. Hanna
Mark Hanna
McDonald
London
James McDonald
Standard Oil
World Magazine
Mrs. McDonald
St. Regis
Money That Had Wings Boni Castellane Wealth Spends Big
A critical retrospective on Boni de Castellane and other spendthrifts notes how Boni squandered about $8 million in four years, funding a Paris townhouse, a Little Trianon, a $200,000 yacht, grand entertainments, and lavish wardrobes while his dowry and fortune dwindled amid court cases and lavish cosmopolitan life.
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Wisdom
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Max Lebaudy
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Jacques I
The
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America
John W. Steele
Franklin
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Standard Oil Group
Extraordinary encounters with rhinoceroses by Oswell
A passage drawn from a biography of Oswell describes two terrifying clashes with rhinos. He rides Stael, a fearless horse, to confront a charging beast and fires as the animal charges. In the second encounter a horn rips his saddle and scalp as he narrowly escapes, later shooting the rhino dead. He survives a severe thigh wound after a desperate chase and falls, laying under a bush for weeks.
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Wilson Cotton Oswell
Stael
Africa
Oswell
Cape
Temple of Sacred Snakes Overseen by Dahomey Priests
In Werda Dahomey a temple houses 1900 sacred snakes tended by priests who feed them birds and mice as offerings from the locals.
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Werda
Dahomey
Dream Patterns Shift With Age and Gender
Aged people dream less often and with less vivid recall than the young. Women report more frequent, more vivid, and better remembered dreams than men.
Horse flesh sales grow in Liege market
In Belgium horseflesh trading expands as Liege dealers open dedicated shops. Meat is redder and coarser than beef, and patrons praise its taste. Prices run about half that of beef or mutton, with shops promoting prime quality through a persuasion campaign.
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Belgium
Consul McNally
Liege
School and Hippophagy History Reflected in 1900s Debate
A schoolyard riff on education contrasts with a historical note on hippophagy. The piece traces horse eating from ancient times to 19th century Europe, citing Denmark in 1807 and Belgium by 1870, with Liege slaughter data for 1904 and 1905, and price comparisons showing horse meat at 20 cents versus beef at 35 cents.
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China
Denmark
Napoleon
Prussia
Belgium
Liege
Glasses Reveal Reichstag Affiliation Study
Berlin journalist takes a census of 397 Reichstag deputies finding 105 wear glasses. Eyeglasses mark Anglophile tendencies and are rare. spectacles are common among the center party. pince nez appear linked to socialism and revolutionary views.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Party of
Center
Grim Jiggs Griggs Republicans Mocked As Griggs Earns Respect
James M. Griggs of Georgia, chairman of the Democratic congressional committee, is known for his good nature and legal prowess. Despite newspapers dubbing him Grim Jiggs, colleagues respect his able service in the district bench and in Congress.
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James M. Griggs
Georgia
Democratic Congressional In Committee
House
Congress
Trouble Enough Now Opinion on Trial Husbands
A Houston Post quotation questions women taking husbands on trial and suggests the plan would bring women similar trouble to keeping a servant. The exchange implies skepticism about broad adoption of such a practice.
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Houston Post
Fragmentary courtroom dialogue features a judge and Tommy
A brief, cryptic exchange shows the judge asking Tommy about actions and emotions and whether size would influence behavior. The dialogue hints at a confrontation or challenge within a courtroom context.
New Car Or New Son Gushing Sparks Banter
Provocative quip from the Houston Post contrasts a man praising his new son with one praising his new automobile, implying aging nerves and pride alike can spark gushing talk. The remark throws playful shade on personal milestones and material upgrades.
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Houston Post
Public Spirit Praised By Local Commentators
A lively exchange quotes Tim and Bim on a New York Times alarm clock maker sparking civic energy and labor discussion. The remark highlights a man who has stirred public interest and worker advocacy.
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Bim
Tim—Naw
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