Mongolian Khutukhta tale ties to Russia and Buddhism
A dramatic chronicle of Mongolia under Russian influence, tracing the Dalai Lama, the Khutukhta of Urga, and Yuan Shih Kai. The piece describes Mongolian autonomy struggles, Tibetan religious politics, and the fate of the living Buddha with debates over reform, marriage, and royal lineage.
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Peking
Russia
Mongolia
China
Pekin
Japan
Urga
Khutukhta
Yuen
Iusha
Chagandara
Yuan
Dalai Lama
Genghis Khan
Buddha
Lhasa
Hye
Carda
Itschena
Rusala
Jebeun Damba KhutukAta
Girl Steeplejack Delivers Daring Pole Climb in New York
Constance Bennetta, a fair-haired young woman under twenty, climbs an 80-foot pole atop the Equitable Trust building in Wall Street while thousands watch from surrounding skyscrapers. The stunt ends without tragedy as the crowd hopes for a safer act, with the Singer Building tower visible nearby. The piece also notes rising living costs in Paris and late-night theater habits in India.
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Bennetta
Equitable Trust
Wall Street
New York City
Gods First Law and the Call to Love Thy Neighbor
A moral exposition on Jesus claim that the greatest commandment is to love God with all, and the second to love neighbors as oneself. The speaker argues love of God enables true neighborly love, cites selflessness in crisis moments, and uses metaphors of refined character to stress altruism over egotism. The piece ends with a humorous aside about Stella Mayhew and a joke about trying to lose weight.
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Christ
Republic
Palestine
God
Sundaygrams on Ornament and Simplicity in Life
A fragmentary Sunday meditation argues ornamentation is a sin of commission and beauty lies in simple form. It contrasts ornate childishness with Grecian restraint, urging adherence to divine simplicity over worldly business and pursuit.
Steamed Apples With Oatmeal Method
Carefully pare and cure three tender apples place each in a buttered cup fill centers with grated maple sugar and steam until tender. Serve hot with freshly cooked oatmeal and cream.
Cuticura Cure Publicized By Patient George Miller
A 1913 testimonial from George Miller describes severe facial sores that a pimple caused, spreading and blurring his vision. After trying salve with no help, he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment from a sample, then bought more and was cured in twenty six days. The ad notes Cuticura soap and ointment sold worldwide with free samples and a Skin Book offer.
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Union St
Aurora
Poatward
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Negro pastor pressured to resign in southern Georgia
Rev Bascom Anthony notes a church committee demanding a resignation from a negro pastor who impishly argues about sermon content. The committee accuses him of arguing and spouting, while he denies specifics and questions his critics. The exchange highlights tension over scriptural interpretation and leadership.
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Bascom Anthony
Methodist Church
Georgia
Eldah
Saturday Evening Post
Umbrellastan: a boy’s pun teaches language geography
The schoolmaster quizzes students on word endings meaning places. Johnny Snagge volunteers with a playful example Umbrellastan the place for umbrellas. The moment highlights a clever schoolyard moment from a concise classroom exchange.
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Johnny Snagge
Afghanistan
Hindustan
Johnny Snaggs
Living Advertisement Glow of Health Speaks for Postum
A Tennessee woman testifies that stopping coffee and using Postum improved digestion nerves and sleep. She weighs 117 pounds after coffee and 170 pounds after switching, credits Postum with health gains, and notes two forms and prices from the Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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Colonel Young
Husband
Tibet
Dalal Lata AL AL Lalwa
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Dalal
Yuan Sha FL
Constance
Nennett
Scrapers
Miss Hennett
New York
Singer Building
Paris
Wives’ Union
London
Soa
League of Parisian Consumers
Harnesh
India
Times of India
Kingdom of God
Martheen
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