Hints of Far Off Times in Choice Selections
A miscellany of observations from aviation to literature notes. References to a Chicago judge on children, Keats letters sold in New York, Japan divorce rates, and a London exhibition planned for 1911. Discusses a clock using radiism, heredity theory, and a Canadian government annuity plan. Mentions spinal anesthesia progress by Dr Ionnesco in Roumania with mixed medical opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ionnesco
London
New York
Obsolete medical nerve work and Pittsburgh wealth caution
A disjointed column discusses early spinal anesthesia by Dr J L Corn and later experiments, then shifts to a surge of sudden deaths among Pittsburgh millionaires. It argues wealth accumulation should not be the sole aim, warning against physiological harm from relentless pursuing of fortune and urging balance with life’s broader aims.
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Pittsburg
Lfe
Tf Sa
Ray
Wit and Whimsy in a Schoolroom Exchange
A children’s classroom dialogue features a playful misinterpretation of pronouns and a pun about the eye and “nogre.” Little Johnny, Bobby, Mamma, and Howard engage with a teacher in a humorous exchange highlighting language and perspective.
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Papa
Johnny
Ams
Bobby
Tushand
Howard
Elmer
Hazing Seen as Educational Rite Across Life Stages
The piece defends hazing as a harmless tradition at institutions like West Point, describing three life stages as hazing periods and arguing it trains future leaders and social dynamics. It cites college and military contexts and notes perceived benefits for various roles and social groups.
Defective quote from Loaia Republie column clipping
Quotation from a local page humor piece shows a character named Tomimy and a response about taking the back portion of a chicken. The fragment reflects casual street talk and a playful exchange in a local newspaper item.
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Tomimy
St Loaia Republie
Open Air Schools Trial Gains Attention in U S and Europe
Elnora Whitman Curtis notes open air schooling flourishes in Providence Boston and other cities with Chicago Pittsburg Rochester and Hartford following. Providence remodels an old schoolhouse for outdoor learning with sun exposure heated by stoves while Boston runs a city program with 20 children and medical records. Health cards physician visits and physical progress are tracked, prompting questions about applicability to broader education and social hygiene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Elnora Whitman Curtis
Clark University
American City Magazine
Providence
Boston
Chicago
Pittsburg
Rochester
Hartford
Old City
Society For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Providence School
Society For the Relief and Control of Tuberculosis
The Individual Pursues Light And Own Path
A poem-like excerpt asserts self-reliance and inner resolve. The speaker vows to follow personal light, declare their word, pursue a dream, and be their own man despite others’ doubt or world’s absurdity. It reflects individualist sentiment and self determination.
Just a Woman and a Mistake in Love
Kenneth Mayes and Madge Prentice confront a brutal misunderstanding born of a reckless test of love. Madge admits a past ruse to gauge true feeling, revealing her humanity and desire for a real partner. Kenneth forgives, choosing love with Madge rather than an ideal.
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Kate
Mayas
Kenneth
Miss Prentice
Madge
Sladee
Anecdote of Clay and Whispered Loyalty in Kentucky Hall
A narrative recounts Henry Clay's idolized status among Whigs and his influence over party guidance. It details a Kentucky House incident where a mountain legislator protested a vote instruction to Clay, exclaiming Great God as the measure was rejected unanimously.
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Adial Stevenson
Henry Clay
Ag Siafésamon
Petey
Clay
Kentucky House of Representatives
Congress
Henry Clar
Prevent Contagion With Turpentine and Carbolic Acid
To prevent contagion when a patient has diphtheria scarlet fever fever or any of the dreaded diseases take equal parts of turpentine and carbolic acid. Put one half teaspoonful at a time in a kettle of water kept near the boiling point. The odor gives relief to the patient and also prevents the spread of the malady if kept in the room.
Quarrel Over Hair Locks Described in Courier Journal
The Louisville Courier Journal recounts a quarrel in which TL asked for a lock of hair and received enough tresses to fashion a set of puffs. The piece notes a joke about men not only yield to temptation but seek it out.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Vast Array of Modern World Facts and Figures
A kaleidoscope of 19th century curios surveys inventions prices empires and demographics. It notes Drais's velocipede 1817 New York City leads in electric meters 109 500 and vast stock exchange size 5 400 members and other striking data from finance to bridges and coins.
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London Stock Exchange
New York City
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
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TIMES
Fashion
Belgium
Kansas” City
Spider Barrymore
Mamma Coit
John Keats
Keats
Oklahoma
Walla
Coreo Parte
Coight
Actas
Gonre
J. L. Corn
Soephorasrehood
Weat Point
Rutgers
Success Magazine
Kenneth Mayes
Courae
Mater
Tennyson
Prica Carent
Tie
Fler
Shimsalf
Ken
Madge Prentice
Price Carow
Prentices
Owen
Drais
Philippine Islands
Paris
Graham Place
Berlin
George Osborn
New Haven
Asia Minor
Euphrates
Ra Ty
Frederick the Great
Simmg
Millata Fia
Methodist Epicopal Church
Canada
Hamilton College
Andrew Carnegie
Elihu Root
John S. Kennedy
France
M. Naquets
Nev
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