Queen's compassion aids dying orphan Edith Gilman
Edith Gilman an orphan thirteen of Kaighton Park road died after a hip injury misdiagnosed as cancer at Alexandra Hospital London. The Queen learned the facts sent her surgeon gifts flowers fruit chocolates and a letter. Princess Victoria sent a showl and a doll. Edith’s last days were marked by royal sympathy and gifts from others including several American millionaires.
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Sydenham
London
Edith Gilman
Kaighton Park Road
Alexandra Hospital
Edith
Or Majesty
Victoria
Man of War's Motto: Sir Percy Scott Praises Good Hope Crew
Rear Admiral Sir Percy Scott lauds Captain Grafton and the Good Hope at Portsmouth for exceptional gunnery in the channel fleet. He notes the ship’s unprecedented two year first in all carried guns and awards cups, urging continual accuracy as the chief end of a man of war.
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Percy Scott
Portsmouth
Captain Grafton
the Good Hope
Channel
Sir Percy Scott
Grafton
White City Exposition Leaders Praise Canada and Queensland
The Canadian pavilion head Mr. Girandot says the display drew attention to Canada with hundreds of thousands visiting and learning about the country. Queensland court head Mr. Campbell notes 270 literature cases distributed, each 500 to 600 copies, and says carpenters on the exhibit are booked for Queensland as visitors spread the word. Exhibition closes October 31.
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White City
Canada
Girandot
Information Bureau
Queensland
Campbell
Golden West and American Industries Exhibition to Open in London
An anti American exhibition titled Golden West and American Industries Exhibition will open at Earl's Court in May next year under London Exhibitions Limited. A distinguished committee includes London's Lord Mayor and notable social, official, and commercial figures from both sides of the Atlantic. J Pierpont Morgan is among honorary advisory members.
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Earl’s Court
London Exhibitions, Limited
London
Atlantic
J. Pierpont Morgan
Expedition to Jamilee to Study Tropical Diseases
Sir Alfred Jones of the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine plans an expedition to Jamilee to study tropical diseases and island insect life. Robert Newstead, lecturer at the school, is slated to travel in November to investigate tick borne diseases in animals and other disease bearing aspects with a modern research team.
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Afred Jones
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Jamilee
Robert Newstead
Daarica
Lucky Gibson Girls Miss Sylvia Storey Marries Heiress or Title
Miss Sylvia Storey becomes the twelfth in Seymour Hick's Gibson Girls to wed for either title or fortune, continuing a pattern of matches from the Gibson Girls line. Previous brides include Miss Camille Clifford to Lyndhurst Bruce and Miss Eva Carrington to Lord de Clif.
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Sylvia Storey
Ventilation Experiments in London School Reveal Temp Effects
In a London County Council school a ventilation system maintained temperatures from 60 to 50 degrees. Over twenty two observations, weather conditions influenced work in algebra and arithmetic. Warmth above 65 degrees caused slackness and inattention, with headaches reported by some pupils.
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London County Council
Death by Own Action Bureau Aids 1500 Cases in 18 Months
The Anti death by own action Bureau of the Salvation Army has handled over 1500 cases in eighteen months. For six months, twenty people weekly on the verge of death by own action have consulted the bureau. Clients include engineers, ex soldiers, architects, officers, clerks, pub owners, traders, and teachers. Major Glanville notes many cases arise from early life thriftlessness and error, with eleven percent due to drink drugs or disease.
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the Salvation Army
Bureau
Glanville
Glimpse of Chinese Life in Athol Mass a Chinese Man’s China Returns
Goon a Christian Chinese in Athol typewrites his travel tale from Montreal to Vancouver to Hong Kong and home to Sunning. He shares family details including father’s death and inheritance, a ten room brick house, and a marriage arranged by his mother with Mey Lee. A storm toppled trees and damaged the new house costing 208.
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Athol
Mass
China
Goon
Orient
Montreal
Vancouver
Hong Kong
Sunning
Honk Kong
Mey Lee
Lee
Chinese Missionaries Welcome in Athol Church
A speaker reflects on China’s progress and friendly U S relations. He notes former hostility to missionaries has softened and urges extending inducements for them to stay. He expresses pleasure returning to Athol and mentions the First Baptist Church voting to add two Chinese members.
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China
United States
Athol
First Baptist Church
Women as farmers in the Canadian Northwest
In the Canadian Northwest, several women emerged as successful farmers. Marie Gilroy of Saskatchewan built a prairie empire, later selling for 15 000. Mrs. McGilvray grew an 800 acre estate from 160. Salome Wertman became a leading landowner 16 years after starting penniless. Mrs Ferris runs 760 acres with two sons owning sections. Mrs Grant of Southern Manitoba faced tragedy yet saw neighbors plant and reap the season for her.
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Canadian Northwest
Marie Gilroy
Saskatchewan
West
Gilroy
McGilvray
Canadian West
New York Tribune
Salome Wertman
Russia
Ferris
Portage Plains
Belfast
Ireland
Canada
Grant
Killarney
Manitoba
Scotland
Wit of the Week. Philosophers and Married Men
A playful exchange features Skimpy Mr. Hennypeck and Willie as they discuss a philosopher who is married yet wishes he wasn’t. The quip turns on the paradox of a content yet conflicted sense of marriage.
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Willie
Hennypeck
Separated couple joke spurs hair style pun
Comic quip from a society item notes Gladys after separation, showing a hair style pun with "a la di vorcee." The exchange ends with the punchline Parted.
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Gladys
Local Widow Remarries On Anniversary Of First Husband
An unnamed woman weds a second husband on the anniversary of her first husband’s death. The remark about not having too many dates to celebrate reflects ironic humor in the community response.
Rude Q&A Between Maids Reveals Mosquito Joke
In a lighthearted exchange two maids joke about men being like mosquitoes. The first maid asks if one knows her to talk to her, the other replies only to talk about. A playful line suggests men are easier to catch after a full meal.
Taking the Waters Tale At Newport Dinner
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt at a Newport dinner recalls the Grand Prix joke from Paris season lore. A New York man allegedly drank heavily, a waiter carries a fresh water bath to his room near five o'clock, and the guest remains in bed as the bath is taken to him. The anecdote, cited from the Washington Star via Café Americaine, reflects race and social manner in early 20th century high society.
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Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Newport
Paris
New York
Cafe Americaine
Washington Star
Letter Writers Help Immigrant Men Woo From Chicago
Thousands of young immigrant men in Chicago hire lawyers to craft love letters for brides back home. Attorneys like T Love Szychowski describe how writers compose sermons and business parts, often with readable handwriting or typewritten headers to impress rural families. The practice peaks before Christmas and Easter as men send money and hopes, sometimes exaggerating their status, with outcomes ranging from swift matches to later disappointments.
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Chicago
High Court of
Cupid
Poland
Russia
America
T. Love Szychowski
Milwaukee Avenue
Lord Jesus Christ
Mr. Szydlowski
Szychowski
Immigrant Seeks Letter Writer To Craft Longing Message
A young immigrant asks a letter writer to compose a powerful and poetic missive to his sweetheart. He requests vivid America imagery and passionate language that persuades her to endure distance, await his return, and feel hopeful as he plans to send a ticket home.
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America
Professional Letter Writers Serve Immigrant Community in Chicago
In Chicago's foreign districts many immigrants rely on professional letter writers for business and personal needs. They act as trusted facilitators for land deals, marriage plans, and love letters, offering discretion and reliability beyond informal friends.
Dangerous to Trust a Friend in a Love Letter Deception
Peter asks Ivan to write to a woman in Pennsylvania for him. Ivan assumes the role of suitor and woos the girl by mail, planning marriage to Peter by proxy. After Ivan moves away, Peter learns of the ruse and the upcoming marriage. The tale warns of trusting friends with intimate affairs.
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Peter
Ivan
Pennsylvania
John Alden
Chicago
Priscilla
Poor Writer Bungies the Dub And Broken Engagements
A critique notes many cases where young men engaged to women from other cities lose their trust after letters they supposedly wrote are manipulated by a writer making them appear insulting or foolish. The piece argues the practice ruins relationships.
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Bungies
Your Dog and Proper Feeding Advice
A historical note on dog nutrition argues against feeding bones. It states dogs do not need bones for nutrition and that properly fed dogs avoid dental spoilage from bone chewing. It links bone-eating to ancient scarcity and pagan days, contrasting with modern sensible feeding practices.
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Anderson
White City and Colonies
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