Dignity of labor alters Glendale social views
The essay traces how American attitudes toward work shifted over decades from snobbery against trades to broad acceptance of retail and skilled labor. In Glendale a patient man named Charles Treat enters society as a boarder then a tennis participant, challenging class preconceptions while Miss Martha Broadnax’s wealth via bone fertilizer sparks tension about what constitutes refinement and occupation.
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America
England
Alling Ts
Bradbury
Glendale
Charlies Treat
Mr. Treat
Treat
Trent
Woolgatherer
Martha Broadnax
Miss Broadnax
Charles Trent
Trail of Treats and Taboos in Glendale Society
In Glendale society Miss Broadnax opposes Mr. Treat for his occupation as a worker in a factory. Treat travels from Glendale, faces mixed social reception, then reappears as inventor of a new Cannon created with government support. He hosts a private viewing at Duckworth Arms, demonstrates the gun, and secures a large order. He is reportedly engaged to Miss MacKnight.
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Miss Brudnax
Miss Broudnax
Mrs. Bradbury
Charles ‘Trent
Eoon
Shn Agustal
Miss MacKnight
Mr. Treat
Glendale
Duckworth Arms Company
Treat
Miss Broadnax
United States
War Department
MuehKnight
Where the Maids Woo Across Cultures and Customs
A Detroit Free Press piece notes cross cultural courtship in Torres Straits and India. In the islands a suitor exchanges bracelets then names a day, while in India a rejected woman may face rice beer, pepper, water, or insults to force a marriage outcome.
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Torres Straits Islands
Lin
Violet
India
Detroit
Mrs Tipper's Fortunes Spark Hysterics at Will
In a Pittsburgh Press item a remark about Mrs. Tipper notes her husband spends freely to fulfill her every wish yet she is not rich. The piece describes her as one of those highly irritable people who can provoke hysterics at will.
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Cuded
Stevenson
Port G
Sergeant Conover
Warren
Cassidy
Conover
Hiro
Major Barton
Classification of Women and Mockery by Washington Fost
A quip notes that when a man insists on labeling all women as fools the evidence argues either he or his wife married one, reflecting a skeptical view of generalizations about women. The remark frames marriage as a counterexample to broad insults.
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Washington Fost
The Red Tape Rescue of James Stevenson at Fort G
A former lieutenant James Stevenson faced execution for mutiny and desertion at Fort G. Madge Conover defies delay, intercepts a presidential pardon, and arrives just as the firing squad stands ready, saving Stevenson’s life with a bold breach of protocol.
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Madge
Cassidy
Barton
United States
Stevenson
Burton
Army
Navy
Madge Conover
Jim Stevenson
Lfe
James Stevenson
Th Infantry
United States Army
Fort G
Fort C
Hlm
Lim
Irritability as a warning signal and remedy
Dr. H Addington Bruce notes irritability signals nervous system strain from physical and mental causes. Worry worsens digestion and circulation, producing bad temper and fatigue. He urges cultivating optimism to curb worry and restore balance, as echoed in the Kansas City Star.
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Stelf
History and the moral law across centuries
The quote argues that history repeats the enduring moral law despite changing opinions and manners. It cites that false words and cruel acts incur a price, not always for the main offenders but someone, and that justice and truth endure while injustice may linger until doomsday in crises like the French revolutions.
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James Anthony Froude
Public Sale of Real Estate in Caroline Kent Del MD
Public sale of valuable real estate under the widow and heirs of Francis A. Porter will be held at the Denton Court House door in Caroline County Maryland on 1915 between 2 and 3 pm. The property lies near Burrsville partly in Caroline and partly in Kent and Delaware and includes a tract with improvements a large barn new corn crib and other outbuildings.
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Francis A. Porter
Caroline County
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Burrsville
Artly
Kent County
Delaware
Wesley Chapel
Burreville-Harrington Road
Burrsville-Wesley Chapel
John Caball
John Cabhall
Burrsyville
Harrington
Garey
Proposals for State Aid Highway in Caroline County
The Caroline county commissioners invite sealed proposals for building a 2.03 mile section of State Aid Highway along Concord Camp road from near Williston to Beauchamp's Branch. Bids due Sept 21, 1915, at 12 o clock at Denton office. Plans and specs can be obtained from the State Roads Commission for $1.00. bids may be on shell macadam or concrete. bid security $200. right to reject bids reserved. signed with bidder address.
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Caroline County
Concord Camp
State Road
Williston
Beauchamp
County Commissioners
Denton
State Reads Commission
Garrett Building
Baltimore
State Roads Commission
Caroline
Owen C. Garey
Ww. N. Anderson
Harry Waldorf
EALEC
Marydel
Templeville
Tmust
Caroline Ne
Wal. H. Anderson
H. Waldorf
Henderson
Goldsboro
Moore's
Lowe’s
Greensboro
Bridgetown
Burrsville
Liden’s
Denton High
Hickman
Preston
Ghoptank
Federalsburg
Thawley’s
Saulsbury
Cedar Grove
Hillsboro
Ridgely High
Ridgely
Concord
Smithville
Hhe
E. E. Nottle
Caroline seeks bids for Marydel Templeville road section
EALEC proposals addressed to Caroline county to build a 2.06 mile section of State Aid High way along the Marydel Templeville road between Marydel and Templeville. Bidders must submit prices in writing, include a $200 bid bond, and sign with address. Proposals due September 21, 1915, at the County Commissioners Denton office. check returned if contract is not executed.
Appointments of Election Judges and Clerks for Caroline County
A notice from the Supervisors of Elections for Caroline County lists appointed judges and clerks for eight districts with party designations and locations. Names include Martin Jensen, James E. Curry, Nathaniel Tribbett, Charles S Bradley, Thomas S Melrea, Edgar Blanch, J M Haymaker, F Linwood Todd, and others, with respective towns and districts. The group will appear for examination at the Court House in Denton on October 14, 1915 at 10 am, with a deadline of October 14, 1916 for complaints filed with the Board.
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Caroline County
Court House
Denton
Martin Jensen
Wenderson
HE Goodwin
Henderson
Alfred G. Nennison
Goldsboro
Alonzo 8
Cohee
Harry B. Mason
Alphonso Meredith
Benjamin H. Johnson
S. G. Nuttle
Attorney Auction Sale of King Ring Mortgage Property
Public sale of two Caroline county parcels in Maryland by attorney under a 1911 mortgage to The Protestant Episcopal Church. Parcel 1 is cleared farm land with barn and outbuildings. Parcel 2 is woodland. Sale set for Tuesday September 28, 1915 at the Denton court house door. cash on day of sale. title papers to purchaser. Oscar Clark, attorney. F. P. Covey, auctioneer.
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Lyman R. Porter
James Temple
Caroline County
T. Alan Goldsborough
A. D
Harvey L. Cooper
J. Kemp Stevens
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
Nathan Hobbs
David PF. King
Eda S. Ring
Protestant Episcopal Church
Euston
Carofine County
Court House
Denton
Gvo
Anthony’s Mall
William R. Butler
Butler
John H. George
Sarah E. Carter
John S. George
J. H. Bailey
David F. King
King
Henry D. Hinman
Sarah D. Hinman
Teed
Oscar Clark
F. P. Covey
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Denton Journal
Melvin Ben H. Jornson
Melvin & Johnson
Epeprel
By Spap
Hes
Army Red
Wild West
Fort
Hawkins
Inin
Hawking Company
Dadith
Iija Thes
Steveron
Captaim
Hawhkins
Mudge Conover
Iifis
Bin
Arapahoes
Andings
Washington
Fort K
The
Charles F. Barton
Nature
William Wooters Canning-house
Tobious K. Miller
Apent
Anthony Hydom
Thompson Hardware & Supply Co
Hillsboro, Maryland
Denton National Bank
T. C. West
PropLes National Bank
T. F. Johnson
the Provident State Bank
G. E. Williamson
Goldsboro Bank
Robert Jarrell, JR
Nisi
T. Alan Goldebaronet
John George Haveckatry
J. Kemp
Erk
Queen Anne’s County
F. T. English
Alfred Anderson
Iva Anderson
Howard Hobbs
Journal Office
Jules
Office of Supervisors of Elections
James E. Curry
Carrol
R. W. Emerson
Robert H Ober
Clarence E. Rice
Ald
J. Melvin Anthony
Nathaniel L Tribbett
Tenton
George Henning
William H. Brubaker
Wilmers. Parker
Charles S Bradley
James H. Corkran
James O. Wright
Choptank
William E. Dillon
Thomas S. Melrea
Andes Pederalsborg
Hassett
Pelcaubice
William A Smith
Hubert S. Nichols
Edgar Blanch
William E. Sylvester
A. Howard Holsinger
Ellwood Jeming
Ridgey
J. M. Haymaker
James W.simon
William E. Klotz
Ridgely Thomas Roberts
F. Linwood Todd
George W.towers
Preston, Md
Elbert Edgell
Sid
E. M. Noble
du Four
Dept
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F Street
Washington, D. Cc
Denton Property
Seventh Street
Henry R. Lewis
James H. Brown
Webbs
Thomas Roe
Frame
Johns Hopkins University
McCoy Hall
Department of Engineering
Johns Hopking University
Baltimore City
Loyola College
Maryland Agricultural College
Mount St. Mary’s College
Rock Hill College
St. John’s College
Washington College
Western Maryland College
GC. T. Trazzarh
Masonic
Srpelier RS
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