The Paradise of the Pacific in Hawaiian Isles
The essay extols Honolulu as The Paradise of the Pacific praising its poverty absence, dignity of Hawaiians, beauty of Hawaiian women, and a life of ease for Americans who settle here. It cites social harmony, education, climate, and opportunities, warning against cross-cultural prejudice and urging permanent residence.
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Mothers of Great Men The Mother of Lord Erskine
Rev Thomas E Gregory chronicles the life of Thomas Erskine born in Edinburgh in 1750s and his rise from a navy and army youth to celebrated English lawyer. It credits his mother Agnes Stewart with shaping his career, notes his early maiden case earned 65 retainers, and claims his fame as the defender of human liberty through the Rights of Man.
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Hard Luck Office Boy Grieving Grandmother Strike
The office boy appears glum as Harper’s Weekly notes his grandmother has gone on a strike and refuses to die during the baseball season, a grim quip reflecting a satirical take on delays and dysfunction in a busy workday.
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Soul color theory sparks fashion clash and test of harmony
A columnist mocks a proposed theory by Nixola Greeley Smith that every person has a soul color and outfits should match it. The piece questions psychic tints guiding divorce claims, color blindness in men, and the practicality of determining one’s soul shade amid fashion chatter.
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The Shopping Street Test of a Proposal
An old gentleman debates the delay and costs of marriage with a young suitor. He argues that fashion, wealth, and endless desire for better goods shape a woman's wants, urging reflection on whether wealth and desire will ever satisfy love. The young man remains cautious yet swayed by the old man’s fatalistic view.
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Reichstag Restores Business After Reporter Tension
The German Reichstag, after apologizing to German reporters, resumes business amid distrust of some legislators. The episode highlights ongoing tensions between the press and lawmakers as work continues.
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Chasing the Hat and Its Strain on Family Life
A Colorado man’s death from heart disease is linked to conflict over a smoking pipe and nagging about hats. The piece contrasts a wife’s devotion to church and appearance with a husband’s mockery, suggesting the couple grow farther apart. The narrator ponders whether chasing appearances is worth the cost to family harmony.
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Senator Whyte’s Fear Of The Friday 13th Tale
The Baltimore Sun recounts anecdotes about William Pinkney Whyte the former Maryland senator known as the Grand Old Man. One tale recalls him delaying a table seating on Friday the 12th fearing the 13th and a granddaughter quips about twelve and a half. The piece notes his last illness also began on a Friday the 13th.
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A New Twice Told Tale of Fire and Fear
A fragment from a Kennett Harris piece discusses how eye witness reliability falters in a Dunwoodie apartment fire. Mrs Dunwoodie recalls alarm and misreads, while Mr Dunwoodie narrates his cool headed response, illustrating divergent memories amid danger.
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Dorothy Dix Woman's Moods and Tendencies
Dorothy Dix reflects on marriage, gender roles, and social expectations in a humorous essay about wifely economy, temper, and the paradoxes of modern romance. The piece lampoons domestic clichés, noting how women balance expense control and relationship dynamics amid changing times.
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