World notes and musings on wealth and labor
A digest of opinions and anecdotes on Rockefeller wealth, Hetty Green, memorials, international politics, and labor shortages. It touches the imperial bank, the Spanish court, toy militarism, Columbine and peace efforts, and upcoming U S canal and railroad projects amid labor and immigration themes.
Homeric Unity in Ancient Epics and Editorial Insertions
Chesterton discusses the composition of tribal epics and how insertions may reflect communal creation rather than a single author. He contrasts ancient unity with modern individualism and notes that a city could act as one author.
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Joh
Blihn
Gieorge Meredith
George Meredith
William Archer
Job
G. KE. Chesterton
Putnama
Yon Bent Thin One Trout Training Tale
New Work World correspondent in Winsted Connecticut reports Charlie Smith trained trout at the river. Children named Pete Jack Mike and Mary watched as a trout jumped through a hoop. Smith says he won the fishs gratitude by feeding them daily.
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Charlie Smith
Saya
Work World
Winsted
Conn
Pete
Charlie
Smith
Bass
Jack
Mike
Mary
Fragmentary Quarrel Over Material Sources Cited
A overheard exchange shows a summer girl deriding a plan to seal boats and question where material will be obtained at an Adamless resort. The snippet reflects a tense, unspecified social scene.
No Smoking Fire Sparks in Car Prompt Warning
A passenger’s dress caught a spark and began smoking in a car. The conductor quickly intervened and put out the flames, noting that no smoking is allowed in that section of the train car.
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Batimore American
Rest as a Simple Science for Summer Comfort
The article urges relaxing the body and mind through a simple resting routine. It recommends lightweight clothing, a quiet space, and a cool, dim setting. It suggests a shower or cold sponge, removing daytime clothes, and lying on a sheet with pillows to rest effectively.
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New York Evening. Telegram
Advertising Proves Value for Stores Says Waverly Editor
Des Moines and Waverly reports echo the view that newspaper ads attract customers and reduce clerk costs. A Des Moines editor notes ads inform buyers, speed sales, and let one clerk handle more work. A partner’s test of cutting ads back led to a Monday sales dip and longer staff hours.
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Des Moines
Waverly
Waverly Democrat
Unclear OCR Fragment Hints at Funeral and Aid
Fragmentary text references a funeral and money after death. Mentions Uncle Peter and Bible themes. Lacks coherent events or identifiable people or organizations.
Have We Been Unjust To Korea
This scholarly column critiques Western views of Japan's rise, arguing Japan sees itself as advancing civilization faster than history allows. It warns that powers must unite to curb Japan's ambitions and notes Portsmouth's 1905 context as a reference point.
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Korea
H. B. Hulbert
Japan
Inti
Fea
Tself
Russia
United States
Napoleon Bonaparte
Andi
Mapoleco
Portsmouth
Rudala
Home Spirit and Virginia Values Across Time
A reflective essay by Judet V. Strauss extols the home as a sacred center of identity. It contrasts enduring domestic warmth with hollow pleasures, praising Virginia’s traditional hospitality and reverence for family life, urging renewed emphasis on the sanctity of home and its influence.
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Old Virginia
Avery
Admira
Virginia
Farmers seek Central Labor Union affil with union labels for produce
Farmers in Newburg New York formed the Orange County Union to sell union labeled produce including potatoes tomatoes and cabbage direct to consumers at lower prices. They seek to join the Central Labor Union and face questions about labeling every vegetable or sanctioning hens and other farm items while labor leaders weigh the feasibility and impact on workers.
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Lsbels
Newburs
N. Y
Farmera
Vielilty
Central Labor Union
Maya
New York World
Searsvale
Orange County
Newburg
Jabor
Rural School as a Social Center Aims for Community Role
President Butterfield argues rural schools should blend education with vocational training and agricultural relevance. He calls for schools to act as community hubs, fostering social service, adult education, and close cooperation with churches, libraries, and improvement groups through joint meetings.
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Presidert. AK. Re
Butterfield
Massachusetts
Chhildren
Arch Ae
Church
The Educated Man Wine by King Edward Vit
The essay argues competition drives industrial progress and urges nations to boost education and science. It emphasizes higher education as essential for developing skilled workforces and advancing in science and art to sustain national advantage.
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Edward
Thorn
Police Rifleman Berg Wins National President’s Match Title
Sergt N A Berg of North Yakima Washington's Second Washington Infantry won the President's match at the national tournament. He also took the best skirmish score and first in aggregate while helping the team win the regimental skirmish. Berg will receive a decoration and Roosevelt letter. Policeman C J Sundberg of Jamestown set a world record with a police revolver scoring 4600 out of 5000 at 50 yards.
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X. A. Berg
J. 1. Sundberg
Serguait
N. A. Berg
Second
Washington Infantry
North Yakima
Berg
United States
Gerg
Washington
Roosevelt
Akill
C. J. L. Sundberg
Jamestown
Fresh paint and a clever invite at Hendersons Nest
The Henderson agent visits Eben Saunders at Hendersons Nest, praising fresh air and promising paint remover from a prior guest. Saunders, calm, teases the agent about the chair and suggests trying a home remedy before the agent departs after a brief, tense encounter.
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Henderson
Andy
Prine
Mr. Saunders
Evever
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