Newport Sees Vincent Astor Engaged to Elizabeth Sands
Newport reports Vincent Astor may be engaged to Elizabeth Sands with his mother favoring the match. Sands, noted beauty, is described as a preferred choice in Newport and New York society.
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Newport
Vincent Astor
Elizabeth Sands
Miss Sands
Mian Astor
Mia
Sands
New York
Ava Willing Astor
A. Powell
Goasipn
Vincent
Astor
Frederick Manda
Scen
Democracy's Birth Lesson From Mount Sinai
A Sunday school lesson frames democracy as inseparable from religion. It traces Israel’s road from Egypt to national citizenship, stressing obedience to God before self government and the need for divine guidance to curb selfish, materialist aims.
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North America
Mount Final
Israel
Egypt
Binal
Vital Ro Halon
Kipling
Huntiah
Moses
Hephidim
Joshua
Hina
Mosca
Iniaw
Jethro
Moa
Pharoah
Jethroa
Jehovah
Mosea
Giala
Nikal
Baethro
Tho Wands
Mones
The Great Oath and the Israelites’ Coronation of Nationhood
The author likens the Israelite ceremony at Sinai to a modern democracy event, urging citizens to reflect on government’s duties. He frames the oath as a moral test, quoting divine promises and stressing the chosen people motif to elevate patriotism and civic responsibility.
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Tors
Jan
Binal
Ssrael
The Dutch Centenary and Modern Netherlands
The piece notes the centenary of William I's 1813 proclamation, celebrates The Hague as a world peace hub with 1800 and 1907 conferences, and highlights Dutch reforms, rail strikes law, Wilhelmina’s marriage, and Juliana’s birth. It contrasts stereotypes of Holland with its global influence and 36,000,000 subjects in its colonial reach.
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American Review of Reviews
France
Napoleon
Leipsig
Holland
House of Orange
Prince of Orange
William V
England
William I
Netherlands
Hague
Wilhelmina
Minter-General
Henry
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Juliana
Waa
Americana
Europe
Washington Irving
New York
Littl Dutch Union
Long Wait In Klaryper's Magazine Studio
Two political artists share a Philadelphia studio during financial distress. They improvise living arrangements, pooling scarce funds. In a cafe scene the younger artist vents anger at how hard life is while the elder replies that others suffer more, referencing a revolt nimbly cooking his own breakfast for years.
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Philadelphia
Lodge
Education Notes on Global and Domestic Teaching Trends
The article surveys world and U S trends in schooling from hygiene priorities in Sweden to Gaelic language revival in Ireland. It highlights practical home arts in Finglish schools, Minnesota teacher training, Buffalo fresh air schooling, Protestant Catholic and nonsectarian splits in Prussia, and Ohio State University’s apprentice animal husbandry program with paid farm work.
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Sweden
Irving Fisher
Yale
Finglish
Ireland
Minnesota
Uiversity
Buffalo
N. Y
Prussla
P. P. Claxton
United States
Ohio State University
Ohio
Our Precedence From the Chicago Port A Parody on State Seats
The Houston Post mocks the ceremonial seating in the U S Capitol with a playful critique of constitutional symbolism. It notes the vice president above the president at the desk and compares it to European monarchy while joking about European observers and the implied balance of power between the president, Senate president, and Speaker of the House.
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Houston Post
Congress
House
George
Ind
Westminaster
McGregor Siits
Senate
Champ
Wilson
White House
Poor John’s Exchange from the National Monthly
Dr. Smith hired John Downs to work at his farm. The doctor observed hens laying poorly on days John stayed. When John left one day, the doctor teased him by patting his hat, smashing the old tove pipe hat and causing John’s face to be doused with broken shards. John quips that his wife needs medicine from humans.
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John
Gem Thief Trust Tops $1.6 Million in Jewel Theft Rings
Scotland Yard officials describe an international jewel thief trust spanning America Europe and Asia that has stolen about 1.66 million in jewels gold and bonds in 18 months. They cite American bands Russian Parisian English segments and 60 trusted agents selling loot across continents.
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London
America
England
Russia
Belgium
France
Holland
Germany
Scotland Yard
Max Mayer
Paris
Imelt
Ruselona
S Scotland Yard
Europe
Melbourne
Pekin
International Combine
Amsterdam
Credit Foncier d'Algerie Bank
Parle
Princess of Thurin and Taxis
Ontend
Moscow
Schakowski
Senor Crux
Lisbon
Bremen
Switzerland
Marie Paviownn
St. Petersburg
Paria
International Trust
many women across nations push for rights and roles
A wide survey shows women gaining suffrage, unions, and public roles worldwide. Notable items include Norway and Australia extending voting, French millinery workers' wages, and English girls joining clubs and scouts.
Monument to Adam Erected in Maryland Estate Grounds
A 1909 monument by Baltimore contractor John P. Brady at Hickory Ground near Gardenville honors Adam the first man. Crafted in stone bronze and cement with a wide sundial and motto Sic Transit Gloria Mundi, it proclaims This, the First Shaft in America, is Erected to the Memory of Adam. Brady notes the gesture as overdue amid other commemorations.
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Adam
Strand
America
John P. Brady
Baltimore
Hickory Ground
Gardenville
Brady
Jesserworth
Starch Baths Spark Paris Actress Fashion Craze
Madame Po laire, famed as the agilent of French artists, champions starch baths. She says they renew nerves and give a stimulating cream bath effect, inspiring many actresses and fashionable women to try the fad.
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Pouri
Madamme Polaire
Yuan's Sons in England for Education Bright Chinese youths arrive with tutor
The two sons of Yuan Shikai the Chinese president aged 17 and 14 have reached England with an English tutor. They visited Lord William Cecil at Hatfield Rectory last weekend. Lord Cecil, acquainted with Yuan and China, arranged introductions to the nobility. They will study at Eton or Marlborough then Oxford or Cambridge.
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London
Yuan Shi Kai
England
William Cecil
Hatfield
William
Hina
Yuan Bhi Kai
Eton
Marrow
Oxford
Cambridge
War and Immigration in the Balkans and U S Labor
The Balkans renewals of war will not greatly affect U S life. A recession in Balkan emigration is seen as labor demand grows locally. Industrial openings by Greeks Serbians Montenegrins and Hungarians reduce push factors and ease migration pressure to the United States.
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Philadelphia
Balkans
United States
New banking bill sparks currency rise debate
A dialogue hints at a proposed banking and currency bill increasing currency by about 600 million. A character notes possible benefits, while Mrs. Hatterson voices sharp resistance, tying it to women gaining votes.
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Hatterson
Quicker Way Dispute Details Alleged Via Brick Incident
In the dispute the defendant did not strike the complainant forcibly with the argument. He struck him in the head with a brick.
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Aif
Faber Quote on Exactness in Small Duties
A compact reflection attributed to F. W. Faber emphasizes that precision in small tasks fuels daily cheerfulness. It frames meticulous effort as a steady moral habit enhancing mood and discipline.
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F. W. Faber
Snefru’s Nile barge crew and modern fashion echo
The Chicago Tribune notes Snefru, ancient Egyptian king, had a royal barge crew rowed by girls in diaphanous Linen 60 fin e, a costume likened to modern dancing attire seen among Pittsburgh socialites. It cites Solomon’s line there is nothing new under the sun.
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Snefru
Egypt
Great Pyramid
Nile
Pittsburgh
Solomon
Jerusalem
Chicago Tribune
To Keep Plants When House Is Closed
To preserve plants without watering, move them to the cellar or a cool place. Set pots in tubs with a brick under each pot and pour just enough water to cover the bricks. Place tubs by an east window if possible.
Grape-Nuts Endorsement Highlights Healthy Aging
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as ideal for aging bodies needing digestible nourishment. It cites wheat and barley digestion, natural phosphates, and testimonials about improved strength, regularity, and mental clarity from long-time users. The copy also promotes Postum and references The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Copper Corner Rumor Sparks Police Cordon
The excerpt notes a rumor of a rogue speculator trapped in a copper corner. Police form a cordon to contain the scene as investigators or bystanders react to the alleged scheme.
Purist Quips on Taxes and Syntax
A Purist speaker quips that taxes do not bother him while noting that syntax also proves stubborn. The brief remark contrasts fiscal stance with linguistic precision, reflecting a dry social column tone.
Pimples End After Using Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Miss Marguerite Jacobs of 411 Howard St Dayton Ohio reports a yearlong battle with pimples on her face neck arms and back. She credits relief to Cuticura Soap and Ointment noting immediate itching cessation and complete cure after three months. The ad mentions free samples and a Skin Book via Cuticura Boston.
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Howard St
Dayton
Ohio
Marguerite & Jacobs
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Ady
Roosevelt recounts lion attack tale at Oyster Bay luncheon
Colonel Roosevelt told a hunting story at Oyster Bay about a hunter named Smith who nearly died when a lion clamped its jaws. When asked if he felt doomed, Smith calmly replied that he slept in a folding bed, implying he slept through the danger.
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Smith
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