Original Penn Charter Document in Drexel Collection Noted
A historic copy of William Penns charter granting rights to Pennsylvanias freemen is valued in George C. Thomas Drexel collections. The two parchment sheets were bought from the Edward Maris estate, who acquired them from Henry H. Almack in Darby England. The charter likely came from Sir Henry Fenn manuscript transcriptions in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Penn
Fritchley
Darby
England
Mr. Almack
Sir Henry Fenn
America’s Most Successful Failing Inaccuracy Essay
Dr K K Funk argues Americans excel at rapid action over precision, noting a culture of approximate dates and figures. He contrasts American executives who deliver quick practical results with European emphasis on exactness, praising the American tendency to jump to conclusions and delegate details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
K. K. Funk
Germany
France
England
The Philosophy of Naughtiness 7 and moral control
The article discusses defective moral control tied to intellect disorders seen as idiocy or insanity. It argues morality aligns with brain disease, notes that some children steal cruelly yet show no intellectual deficit, and describes temporary versus recurring moral defects. It also critiques punishment and suggests training residual moral control could aid affected children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
Wealth Worship as a Calamity in Markham Poem
Edwin Markham condemns wealth worship as a character crushing force. The piece contrasts the golden calf of money with true virtue, warns against flattery of the rich, and urges character and culture as lasting inheritance beyond worldly fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Markham
Luigetties
Philip of Macedon
Philp
Jim
Labor unrest and union actions across the world
Since January the Order of Railroad Telegraphers has enrolled 4723 new members. The International Order of Railway Conductors opposes sympathetic strikes. Philadelphia Blacksmiths won a nine hour day with no wage cuts. Chicago sees 50 new unions with over 10,000 members. Germany poised to enforce child labor regulations. About 7000 Manila cigar makers strike for a 2 percent wage rise. San Francisco saleswomen organize a large union and elect officers. Omaha city workers to begin July wage increases. Riots in the fields blamed on foreigners within the United Mine Workers. Trenton coachdrivers ban Sunday funerals after Sept 7. Chicago gravediggers strike over wages delaying burials. Russia experiences serious unrest and riots in the south and north. Augusta cotton mill workers’ strike seen as a test for US Textile Workers. eventual failure due to external help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Order of
Philadelphia
Chicago
Manila
San Francisco
Omaha
Neb
Mine Workers’ Organization
Coachdrivers’ Union
Trenton
Russia
Augusta
United Textile Workers of America
When Brass Becomes Brittle Curiosity of metal under tension noted
The passage explains that common brass exposed to continuous tension can lose its tenacity and quickly become as brittle as glass, a curious metal behavior observed in certain conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
aYer
Udwar
Bos
SPU
Mogues
Avlvess
A Mormissey
C.S.C
Words to Women Regarding Childbirth by J Haskins in Chicago
An appeal for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a relief aid for expectant mothers. The testimonial from Mrs J H Hoskins cites long recovery after childbirth and claims ongoing health benefits from regular use, with an offer to obtain free guidance by writing to Lydia Pinkham in Lynn mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A J.H. Haskins
Chicago
Hehe Chih
Dean
J. H. Haskin
Lydia J.pinkam
Lydia E.pinkham
J. H. Hoskins
Indiana Ave
Italian Captain Endorses Peruna Cure
A letter from Captain O Bertoletto of the Italian barque Lincelles describes dramatic relief from chronic stomach catarrh after using Peruna. It includes testimonial from Congressman J D Botkin praising Peruna and Manalin. The piece argues catarrh anywhere is cured by Peruna and urges readers to seek Dr Hartman’s free advice if results are unsatisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Bertoletto
O. Bartaletto
Hovsz
Wasurxoron
D. C
B. Hartman
Columbus
Peruna
Manalin
Fedea
J. D. Botkin
Pertina
United States
Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus, Ohio
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Manchurian Railway Administration
Charle
Allen
Allen 4
Osted
LeRoy
N.Y
W.H. Griffin
Jackson
Michisran
Hall
D. Kiine
BH. Brine, Ltd
Phila
Wat. O
Expsney, Vanburen
iInd
J. C, Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Buckingham’s
Halt &Co
Nashue N.H
Boston
Mass
Alabastine Company
Grand Rapids, Mich
Grn
Molloy
Discovery
Atlante
John Gilmer Speed
New York
Paris
Lippincott
Labor World
Libby
SMF
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Candy Cath
Artic
Perona
Kansas
Congressman Botkin
W. L. Douglas
K. Douglas
Bente
Heyl
W. T. Douglas
Titus
Brockton
Oidein
von Emi Petigaes Ted
York
University OF Rotre Dame Notre Dame
Indiana
Q “Aveuiteer
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