Good table manners and national styles at the dinner table
A London Chronicle essay contrasts English table etiquette with French German and American habits. It praises the English napkin test and discreet knife use while critiquing continental and American dining practices. It notes how the English avoid overt knife action, while continental diners employ the knife in conversations and gestures. It ends by lamenting American concealment of the knife and praises English restraint.
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London Chronicle
Retiring Disposition Sparks Banter in Comic Exchange
A whimsical exchange unfolds as Miss Crithe teases Mr. Boreleigh about a sweet retiring manner. The two playfully riff on retirement and disguise in a lighthearted, stagey dialogue noted at 11:45.
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DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Fills Promote Quick Relief
A vintage ad touts DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Fills for weak kidneys urinary troubles and lackade. Sold by Wan Junekung a druggist at 33 Stephensom Street in Florida.
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Jamestown Exposition plans permanence and landmark grounds
The Jamestown Exposition commemorates the 300th anniversary of America's first English settlement. Promoters bought land and set up a permanent exposition company on Lampton Roads near the James River, six miles from Norfolk. Tarry St. George Tucker leads the effort, a Virginian former congressman and influential Democrat, with ties to Washington and Lee and George Washington University law schools.
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James River
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House of Representatives
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Lexington
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George Washington University
Washington
Churchill Campaign Seeks Safe Message In State Races
The text recalls campaign antics in New Hampshire where aides suggested buttons with Churchill imagery as campaign tools but were told the campaign uses a safety plan. It also notes Senator Teller mispronounces protected infant “re public” as “Cuby,” explaining he was raised in Cuba New York and learned pronunciation firsthand.
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London author sails world voyage on the Snark
Jack London has begun a six year cruise from San Francisco aboard the 45 foot yacht Snark. The crew includes London’s wife, Serbert Stoltz Roscoe Fames Marcia Johnson and Hile-Giisa Loehlgi. First stop Honolulu. Route includes New Zealand Australia China Africa Europe and South America. London, famed for The Call of the Wild The Sea Wolf and The Kempn... Waee Set Steps, is a prolific sailor and writer.
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Marcia Johnson
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WeVite's Little Early Risers advertised by druggist
WeVite's Little Early Risers are marketed as little pills by Wm. FL Jungkung, a druggist located on Stephenson Street.
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Forgiveness and Faith in Joseph and Jesus in Genesis
A Sunday School lesson interprets Joseph's forgiveness of his brothers as a foreshadowing of Jesus forgiving Israel. It connects Joseph's tribulations, Weeping moments, and reunions to Christ's mercy, urging readers to see Jesus in Scripture and to pursue peace and faith in God amid trials.
Joseph the favorite son and his faithful path to power
Christian Endeavor lesson outlines Joseph as Jacob's beloved son born in Mesopotamia about 1740 B.C. He is sold by his brothers to Ishmaelite traders, rises in Egypt after Potiphar, endures false accusation, interprets Pharaohs dream, and guides Egypt through famine. Lessons emphasize parental partiality dangers resilience under God magnanimity toward enemies and faithfulness away from home.
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Necklace Of Promises Pledge In Mission Field India
The Tamior pledge used in Br Williams Carey's mission field in India is named Praatijin Mahky Necklace Of Promises. A translation reads I love the Lord Jesus and will try every day to keep near Him and walk according to His will. I will read the Bible attend Sunday school and church services. I will pray morning and night to keep this promise and seek to witness at Junior Bible endeavor meetings.
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India
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Buedeavor Society
Crusader leaders praised at Massachusetts convention dinner
Dr Clark and Dr Princis received warm welcomes at a Massachusetts state Christian convention. Curtis Guild, governor of Massachusetts, praised Crusader leaders for guiding civilization and progress as the century’s challenges were discussed.
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Sunday excursion rates offered by Illinois Central on Sundays
Illinois Central Railway announces Sunday excursion tickets from Freeport to Decatur at one fare for the round trip. Tickets go on sale Sundays only, with a minimum fare of 2 cents, valid for return on the same day. Details apply to May dates and continue until further notice.
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Flanting a Garden and the Pleasure of Gardening
A peculiar mix of quotes on gardening and a piano tuner ad clutters a page. Lord Bacon’s words about gardening are echoed beside J. Burdett’s contact details for Brown & Dollmeyer with a phone listing.
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Illinois Central and Chicago Great Western Timetable Notes
Eastbound No 40ad St Paul Lim and No 6d Dubuque Ex listed with 6 45 pm and 6 30 pm depart times. Westbound trains include No 14 Dubuque Ex, No 1d Omaha Lim, and No 805d Local Mall with various arrivals. Train equipment details note parlor and cafe cars and several connections at Rockford Belvidere and Chicago routes.
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