Women Prefer Working for Men Says Historian View
A fragment discusses gender roles in the workplace, arguing women favor employment under men for steady treatment, fair wages, and promotion chances. It notes women often accept subservient positions and may seek new jobs when advancement stalls.
Inheritance Taxes and Wealth Tax Debate in England
The article discusses arguments over federal and state inheritance taxes and the broader role of wealth taxes. It argues that income tax should be preferred for fairness, that tax on wealth risks unfairly targeting large estates, and that public policy must balance revenue with the duty to preserve estates for future generations.
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Death in the Wilderness Prom Recalls Roosevelt Essay
A serialized excerpt notes Theodore Roosevelt's African Game Trails and its stark view of nature. It portrays lions as constant threats, mass animal deaths from violence and cold, and the merciless life of wild creatures, contrasting with sentimental notions of nature.
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First Performance of Elijah from Scribner's Recalls
A reminiscence recounts Mendelssohn guiding the first performance of Elijah, noting the organist choice, the soloists Miss Dolby and a tenor nicknamed jockey, and the powerful final chorus that inspired awe.
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Insects Ravage Wood As Woman Frees Covered Gall
A brief, archaic note describes insects damaging the wood and a woman freeing the area from a protective cover, transforming it into a valuable commodity for trade.
Burmah Fashion: Wetting Alta Worth and Ink Mating
In Burmah the text notes a curious wetting fashion and describes ink mating practices tied to local customs. The fragment references a persimmon tree and mentions regional peculiarities in attire and craft.
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Unclear passage hints at a death by suicide due to overwork
Fragmentary text suggests a person named Poat or Poulan may have died by their own action attributed to being overworked. No clear date or location is provided.
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Explosion at Dinner: Chicken Blows Up in Brooklyn Court
Mrs. Jones testified at a police court that butcher David Kahn sold her a chicken that exploded at table sending gravy and fragments onto guests. She blamed bad meat and storage. Kahn faced charges of selling spoiled meat, held on $500 bail for trial.
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Oregon Land Grants and Growth Echoed by Marshfield Official
Walter Lyon of Marshfield Chamber of Commerce argues in Washington that Oregon counties hold vast agricultural, timber, and mineral potential. He cites wheat and wool output, irrigation projects, large land grants, and forest reserves, noting settlers and rail access as key to development.
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Insurgent Boy Defends Right To Play Hockey
The small boy declares I admit I am an insurgent yet cites Moses and George Washington. His father calmly uses a Pharaohs and King George III comparison to discipline him, ending with an insurgent howl from onlookers.
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Line's Busy. Meets in Lovers Lane gossip column fragment
Fragmentary text from a Chicago Tribune column titled Line's Busy hints at a talk with Mr Squig and a discussion of marriage under financial pressure. It references Lovers' Lane and mentions women with $100 in the bank fearing suitors, then shifts to a playful, incomplete scene with names Bilkins Boggs and a recurring suggestive motif.
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Daddy's Good Night Stories by Farmer Smith
A whimsical tale follows Willie Treetoad as Jack Frog and friends swim and play by a pond. Willie dreams of swimming and the animals fashion a lily leaf wagon to transport eggs to the Lady Bug's house while sharing lighthearted misadventures.
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The Little Wagon and Busy Garden Insects
A playful tale features Willie Treetoad crafting a tiny wagon from grass and a leaf, using two grass blades as axles. Jack and Jill Frog load fish eggs, blow dandelion horns, and ride off, while Lady Bug and Mr Funny Bug observe and react to the lighthearted misadventures in a sidewalk garden.
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Brilliant new alloy from gold and aluminum by Dr Roberts Austen
Dr Roberts Austen of England reports a compound metal made from gold and aluminum. The alloy is said to be the most brilliant seen, displaying a purple hue with ruby reflections in light and consisting of about 78 percent gold and 22 percent aluminum.
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Impractical Advice Sparks Fan Debate On Baseball Excitement
A fan reply labeled NG 1 argues that the proposed idea would dampen half the excitement of a baseball game, while others discuss the role of strategy and entertainment in the sport.
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Mark Twain as Jake Bahne recalls his Nevada years
The Sibley Tribune piece recalls Samuel L. Clemens known as Mark Twain, his early work on the Territorial Enterprise in Virginia City Nevada, his humorous reporting style, and colleagues like Orion Clemens Dan de Quille and Henry George. It notes his Hawaiian trip, Roughing It chapters, Jumping Frog of Calaveras sources, and later memory of fellow printers including Oliver Hicks.
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Health hints from the Philadelphia Public Ledger
A curiously framed set of medical tips advocates deep breathing and daily hot baths, but labels many common beliefs as nonsensical. It promotes meal timing, water intake, footwear, underwear, and mixed diets while criticizing hot baths and bolting meat, and links vegetarians to safe theories.
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Tombs of Egypt Kings Hold Silent Ancient Sleep
A tour of tombs reveals Amenophis II still lying in the royal chamber with a glass cover over his sarcophagus and a tiny electric light over his face. The piece recalls millennia of history while contrasting the asleep king with ancient and future civilizations. A separate anecdote notes a six year old boy describing knee pain as if it could "siquenk."
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Morgan the Banker and Railroad Magnate Portrait
A historical sketch portrays J. Pierpont Morgan as a 73 year old financier of New York origin born in Hartford. It highlights his rise from teller to banker, his vast railroad interests, and his leadership in uniting numerous corporations. The piece notes his reserved temperament and his leisure in collecting art and yachts.
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