Language and Food Abroad for the American Traveler
The article advises Americans traveling in Europe to learn essential phrases and numbers, noting that English is rarely spoken outside hotels. It covers currency, dining styles, tipping customs, and regional wine differences across Italy France Germany Austria and Britain, with cautions on Baedeker guides and local pricing.
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Baedeker
Little Red Books
Italy
Duval
France
England
New York
Austria
Speisetrager
Germany
Basdeker
Berlin
Dresden
Nurnberg
Hradschin
London
Paris
Macon
Bordeaux
Lake Lacrino
Naples
Capri
Sorrento
Orvie
Milan
Bay of Naples
Switzerland
Schloss Laufen
Rhine
Saar
Vienna
New York Sun
Spiritual riches eclipse material wealth in faith essay
A writer extols the poor in spirit over material riches. Spiritual wealth grows from love patience and charity while society shifts toward inner values and compassion. The discourse links art faith and social virtue, urging hearts over coats and dollars.
Switzerlands universal militia keeps democracy strong
The Swiss maintain a theoretical army of up to 500000 who are mostly unseen except during rifle ranges and drills. Every able bodied man serves from age seventeen with a long but flexible schedule, blending duty with daily life. The general staff remains visible while enlisted men come from all walks of life, proving equal hardship and opportunity in a democratic system.
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Switzerland
Boston Transcript
Thase
Home of
Democracy
Cost of Making a Woman Doctor
A renowned London medical woman discusses the costs of becoming a doctor from upbringing to training. She details childhood education, early salary, and substantial outlays for home care, schooling, and hospital study, totaling about £3,505 across home, school, and hospital periods.
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London
Royal Free Hospital
Stack Ee
Young and Coy Elegy for a Ballroom Ideal
A lyrical plea portrays a young debutante seeking suitors of high means. The verse extols charm, grace, and social appeal, promising lifelong devotion to a wealthy patron while highlighting the allure of courtship in a refined ballroom setting.
As Much as He Could Be
A Washington club man famed for cautious responses is challenged by two women in Harper’s Magazine. When asked if he is a widower he replies with a witty reply that he is as much a widower as possible for a man who was never married.
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Washington
Harper's Magazine
Mr. Robinson
Will of late Howard Paul Probate Granted in London
The will of the entertainer Howard Paul came before Mr Justice Bucknill in London. His American sisters opposed probate claiming undue influence and domicile in America, but they did not appear. Legacies to friends and charities were provided, including £500 to all the eldest, £50,000 to charities, and the residue. Probate was granted.
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Howard Paul
Justice Bucknill
London
America
Illustrious Ugly Men in History and Their Lascivious Appeal
The piece notes famous men famed for talent and charm despite plain looks. Julius Caesar, as a youth, attracted eager suitors. Sir Philip Sidney, Paul Scarron, Voltaire, and Rousseau are cited as unattractive yet influential. John Wilkes claimed to be the ugliest man in England yet could captivate women.
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Julius Caesar
Rome
Sir Philip Sidney
Paul Scarron
Voltaire
Rousseau
John Wilkes
England
No He nry says farewell as love is denied
A fragmented 19th century dialogue shows a fair girl rejecting Henry’s suit. He kneels, declares farewell, and a hasty interruption from a Slee prompts a final plea. The passage ends with uncertainty about their future.
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