Society News Emerges as Public Eye in Harpers Essay
In a Harpers discussion, Mr Curtis critiques the rise of society news and its invasion of private life, contrasting it with Jenkins era restraint. He condemns the publicity of divorces and scandal, arguing it degrades privacy and inflates wealth as the sole measure of distinction, calling the trend vulgar and harmful.
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Harpers
Curtis
Jenkins
Hts
Society News
Ulso
How American Girls Talk on a Ship in English View
An English newspaper observes American women aboard a ship discussing conversation as a natural, early taught skill. It contrasts youthful Yankee talk with English reserve, noting deliberate, cheerful dialogue, with a lingering inquisitive note at sentence endings. The impression is positive and amused.
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Ege
Henry Arving
New England
Reasoning Powers in the Horse
A fine Kentucky mare, recently brought here and let into pasture, foaled unexpectedly after a period of ordinary care. The owner, not anticipating a foal, did not take special precautions. The event occurred a couple of days ago while she grazed in the pasture.
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Kentucky
Volcanoes shaping Hawaii long ago and now a green pasture land
The excerpt describes Hawaii as a land of volcanic origin with long tree-less lava flows and green pastures later fed by cattle from introduced stock. It recalls Mauna Loa eruptions in the 19th century, the fiery lava columns, and the 1873 Hilo event, noting dramatic lava falls, basins, and the transformed landscape observed by sailors and residents of the era.
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Hawaii
Vancouver
Mauna Loa
Hilo
Paul Boyton on the Rapids and Webb’s Swim Feat
Paul Boyton reflects on Webb’s ill fated whirlpool swim and warns that the river water itself presents grave danger. He notes logs and barrels fail to breathe and that endurance outpaced speed. Boyton recalls Jules Verne discussions and doubts submarine boats will be a success.
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Paul Boyton
Webb
Iack
Jules Verne
Verne
Nahant
Captain Toyton
Vision of underwater craft and lake bed excursions
The writer discusses ambitions for underwater travel and deeper exploration, noting obstacles to navigating such craft. He references Verne and describes attempts to emulate walking beneath waves using a system like sotsl, optimistic about future successes and possible excursions on lake and river beds in specialized dress.
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Vian
Verne
Tam
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Evening Observer
Jenkins and Society News
Floyd
Hawaii-Sandwich Islands
Vere
Fond's
Srseue
FESO
Soinecal Syriare
Ledite
Pagua
Slara
Wirtner & Alling’s
Lion-St
Te Bent Squatters
Monroe
Elis
Ellis
Ellis Spavin Cure CO
Sadbury St
Boston
Mage
Fourth Ave
New York
Center Street
Dunkirk, N. Y
Farmer and Observer Publishing Company
Buffalo
Milton H. Smith
Rochester
Robert Sneider
Schumacher & Ettlinger
MIL Wspaben
Speer
Speer’s Burgundy
Fea
Cazea
Alered Speer
Lyon Bros
Erywieere
Sime
Mireourt
San Francisco
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