Roar and tour tales amid distant lands
A fragment from Stansberg City Journal recalls American tourists in England and the Continent praising local women, with a Denver guide and roaring waterfall spur of travel humor. An army officer’s wife in the Philippines carves the meal for guests, prompting a joke about the toast being sliced into six portions.
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United States
England
Continent
New York
Smith Iast
Aid Seich
Quists
Manlin
Philippines
Lesty
Her Afternoon Out and Mother's Self Sacrifice
The article argues that mothers, though selfless, are bound by duties to their families with “fetters of silk.” It urges weekly afternoon outings for mothers to renew health and spirits, citing examples of danger from overwork and suggesting planned, objective outings to benefit both mother and home. It stresses that occasional long breaks can rejuvenate families and prevent breakdowns.
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Zinow
Margaret EH
Sangster
Joseph D. Bowles
Ainess
Blairs
Norah
Sue
Ocean
Anne
Quaint Little Jacket and Hair Care Tips
A sewing feature describes a pretty summer jacket of mercerized lawn with open-work embroidery and a white silk bonnet with rosettes, listing materials. The page also offers grooming advice advising against frequent shampooing, recommending brushing and monthly washing, plus a borax and glycerin scalp lotion.
A Gentle Home Facial Tonic and Buttermilk Bath
A period advice piece on facial care suggests using a cloth dampened with white rum and water for greasy skin, or a mild toilet water. It also advocates buttermilk baths to clear freckles and sunburn, noting to dry the skin thoroughly and apply fragrant cream and powder afterward for a refreshed complexion.
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Beth
Corean Walls and City Drainage Debate in Seoul
A Seoul Daily News column denounces the city wall around Seoul as useless and costly. It argues the wall hinders traffic, wastes stones that could rebuild drainage, and suggests repurposing banks for buildings to fund needed public works. It cites religious demographics to underscore global issues.
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Seoul
Seoul Daily News
Pecks Bad Boy With The Circus A Mock Indian Show
A sensational excerpt from George W. Peck's story depicts a white frontiersman using electricity and phosphorus to stage a theatrical Indian ceremony. The narrator energizes a crowd with a controversial portrayal, then uses tricks to outwit Native Americans during a roadside show in the old west.
Fiddler Unmasks Keynote at Harbor Bridge Incident
A Brunswick-era waterfront event reports a fiddler causing vibrations on a bridge as crowds flee. The old man played a wild sequence of notes, the structure trembled, police and bystanders reacted, and an agreement was reached to limit future performances. The incident concludes with a debate about sports rules and fair play.
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Chuck
James Osborne
Hustie
Bob
Welton
Milams Mead
Anna
Delage
Jamie
Amistad
Allegheny
Vegas
Nadie
eliNeren
Hert
Oather Sheyok
Gapers
Uwayinss
Ubi
Tim
al Musseian
New Rules of Arithmetic Puzzle Parents and Pupils
A New York Press note mocks shifting methods in long division as modern education changes teachable steps. It contrasts past norms with current practice where students correct parents who insist on old layouts. A scientist notes talent often passes from father to child more than from mother.
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Father Dodge
Jory
Chuck Wanean
Texas Trail
Buffalo Bill
New York Press
Mainder
Ohd
Fogles
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York State
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Marie Johnson
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Belle Lisle
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Stansag City Journal
Zwemer
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George W. Peck
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Fife Raypi
Beanery
Sorane
Dhosphorus
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Peter Heres
Vance
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Fiddler
Keynotz
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