Wasteful Youths and Saving Habits Across Time
The essay argues against reckless spending by youths and calls for frugality and savings as lifelong capital. It cites Hon. William B. Dodge’s reminiscences of New York business life emphasizing disciplined saving from a fifty-dollar start to successful enterprise, urging minimal wardrobe, careful budgeting, and avoidance of extravagant dress to secure future wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jouthay
Sigknessland
William B. Dodge
New York
Gond
Strella
Questioning Heaven and Science in a Poem of Faith
A fragmentary verse contrasts religious images of Heaven with scientific doubt. It envisions gates of gold and eternal rest yet disputes the naïve, childlike portrayal, arguing human reason and telescope knowledge challenge celestial promises and the notion of a fixed heavenly inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reat
Aralpze
A Mother's Sacrifice and the Old Lovers Secret
In a shadowed late Victorian drawing room, Barbara Wingfield reunites with Arthur Mainwaring after eighteen years, confronts a daughter Dora, and faces a cruel choice between love and duty. Dora’s romance with Arthur hinges on Barbara’s sacrifice, revealing a mother’s resolve to spare her child heartbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Mainwarning
Edward Wingfield
Arthur Mainwaring
Barbara
Arthur
Dora
Rone
Natie
Breed up and improve stock with thoroughbred sires
An early Journal of Agriculture urging breeders to steadily improve farm stock by using full-blooded thoroughbred sires. It argues that crossing to grade or homebred sires yields weaker bloodlines, while consistent use of thoroughbreds promotes upward herd improvement and avoids inferior traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Journal of Agriculture
Foreign cattle trade and Siberian penal system compared
The piece argues for relaxing imports of U.S. cattle amid rising foreign shipments and high beef prices, noting some disease concerns but urging safety. It also reports London Times correspondence debunking myths about Siberian exile mines, describing work hours, minimal flogging, and rare heavy punishments with a critical eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Telegraph
Deptford
Debarkation
United States
Mundella
Jie
America
Spain
Portugal
Oakland Doctor Suspects Villainous Enemy After Dynamite Blast
Dr. Rogers of Oakland California suspects a vicious foe after a dynamite blast blew out the side of his house one night. Police have no leads but the incident prompts warnings of possible retaliation against residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Rogers
Oakland
Cal
Aaron Burrs Gallantry and a Venerable Navigator
Aaron Burr is depicted as a courteous and polished figure whose flirtations and tact conceal a life of brilliance. The anecdote recounts Burr’s quick wit after mistaking a woman as Miss K yet deflecting slights with charm. The piece concludes by noting Noah’s amazement at Burr’s lack of solicitations for free passes and the public’s surprise after the flood at the navigator’s reluctance to seek such favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Burr
Col. Buri
Europe
Broadway
Col. Burr
Miss K
Noah
Beneft
Old man questioned by police over winter day encounter
An elderly man, warming his hands at a post, is approached by a police officer who questions him about his presence and possible wrongdoing. The officer searches the pockets, finds no clear evidence, and learns the man once planned to buy two $600 pianos for his daughters. He insists he will take the next train for Kort, avoiding a fuss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Klein
Merah Nolsog
Kléih
Hyginusa
Schroters
Olblers
Schroter
Ted
Prof
Klein
India
Amy
Sud
Forairs
Grant
Korte
Grace Seeks Message for Clara in Day Visit
A fragment shows Grace planning to visit Clara today and requesting any message to relay. The dialogue notes the difficulty of delivering the message and Grace’s intention to convey affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Clara
Mark Twain Tramps Abroad Tourists Dry Clothes In Comic Memoir
A fragment from Mark Twain's Tramps Abroad recounts a party of tourists stranded after rain. The tale details the chaotic laundry mishaps at a hotel, mismatched garments, and Twain's bemused observations of wardrobe misadventures and improvised outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Sao
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Robert Turley
J. W
Storewell
Janie
Séumbét
Ghe
Mr. Mainwaring
Arthurs
Arthurl
Tam
Siberia
Siberian
London Times
Somas
Kara
Nicolaivsk
Sanghalion
Bright
Dwaverill
Entea
Nus
Emmaert & Burrett
Hip Bitters
Alfy. Co
Troebuster
N. Yu
Toroaley
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