ARE TRAINMEN HUMAN BEINGS AMERICAN EFFICIENCY IN BELGIUM
A long critique praising American efficiency in relief of Belgian famine and critiquing cruelty to animals. It contrasts German occupation with American efforts, then muses on trainmen and passenger praise after a Chicago transit strike. It argues positive feedback boosts service and questions whether workers are treated as any different.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
France
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
English Channel
Mind Reading: Professor Bert Reese in New York Court
A self described mind reader named Bert Reese faced a New York police court charge for taking money to read minds. He claimed legitimacy by demonstrating knowledge of bank balances legal decisions reporters mothers’ maiden names and other details. The article notes some scientists consider psychic phenomena real though laws remain unclear and many readers doubt the powers.
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Bert Reese
New York
Reese
William James
F. W. H. Myers
Oliver Lodge
William Crooks
William T. Stead
Beulah Miller
Rhode Island
India
Mind reading and social etiquette in a quiet home
The piece reflects on mind reading as a natural skill in some people and contrasts it with moral living and hospitality. It argues that genuine pleasure in hosting comes from simplicity, honesty, and shared comfort rather than ostentatious luxury. It notes wealthy guests may prefer modest two course meals and thoughtful conversation over elaborate banquets.
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Henry
Jane
Health of your company by Miriam Russell
A reprint discusses Dr. Harvey M. Wiley’s view on dietary economy, noting there is no dietetic expense in serving fish flesh and fowl together. The piece argues against crowding meals with excess protein for guests, stressing health and thrift.
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Miriam Russell
Harvey M. Wiley
Good Housekeeping
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