Power of Will and American Industrious Spirit
Henry van Dyke argues American success stems from will power, a force driving activity and efficiency. He credits the American spirit for making the nation a land of hard and quick workers, shaped by opportunity and necessity in early growth and sustained by national character.
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United States
America
Bicsko
Sout
Henry van Dykewin
Slagazine
Photographers Hint at Suffragette Child Portraits
A photographer notes a trend of suffragettes often photographed with children. He asks if the point is to imply family life or maternal devotion, suggesting the child motif may be used to bolster the movement's image. The New York Times cites the claim.
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Aken
New York Times
Free
Railroad Wreck Averted by Boys
Harry Hunter a 12 year old from Olympia Washington and Sam Burrows also 12 warned a passenger train of a broken rail two miles east of Olympia. Hunter ran toward Tacoma while Burrows headed toward Olympia signaling a delay. The train slowed and stopped within five feet of the broken rail, passengers and crew applauded as the boy was taken aboard.
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Harry Hanter
Olympia
Wash
Hunter
Sam Burrows
Flunter
Tacoma
Mipon
Real Patriotism as Civic Duty Beyond Voting
The piece argues patriotism includes sacrifice in public service beyond voting and speech. It warns jurors who seek easy roles or pull strings are rarely good defenders of justice. True civic virtue appears when officials endure personal costs for the public good.
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New York Evening Post
Difference Noted In Attitudes Toward Office
In a brief exchange, Binks contrasts American ambition with English reserve. Dawson concedes, while Binks notes Americans run for office whereas Englishmen merely stand for it, drawing a sharp cultural comparison through dialogue.
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Little Binks
Lockwood Moves Office to Helfrick and Son’s Clothing Store
Lockwood has moved his office to the Helfrick and Son's Clothing store at 519 South Main, remaining in the same city area. The note indicates the new location is in ample space within the store.
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Lockwood
Helfrick and Son’s
S. Main
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