Africa Across My Eyes A Journey With Liberia and Kings
The author shares impressions of Africa naming the Land of Winding Ways and the Land of Natural Baths while praising Liberia as the most attractive part of Africa. He recalls a voyage up a river invited by King Mamah and describes port towns, diverse wildlife, and settler communities in Monrovia and coastal areas.
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Africa
Henry M. Stanley
James R. Morris
Christian Herald
Equatorial Africa
New York
Liberia
Momah
Pomoporah
Solomon Hill
Morris
United States
Louisiana
St. Paul River
How to Live and Build a Little Heaven on Earth
Columbus Ohio Journal cites Thomas Davidson’s maxim to be without flaw and to create a personal heaven on earth. It argues happiness and virtue arise from daily effort, not future heaven, and compares ideal living to simple acts like picking up a stone.
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Thomas Davidson
Cone
Had No Faith in Lawyers
A dialogue fragment shows a man scoffing at lawyers and claiming they never speak plainly, with a companion asking why and the man replying in bitter terms about legal candor. The exchange hints at distrust in legal professionals.
Fragmented argument over arithmetic and honesty
A terse exchange describes a small man accused of twisting words and a lawyerly claim about addition and truth. The speaker defends a bold arithmetic statement while another figure, the Hide man, rejects belief in lawyers.
How to Make Bandages From Worn Sheets
The article explains that bandages can be made from clean worn sheets or pillow slips. Rolls should be six to eight yards long and 1 inch to 4 inches wide for different body parts. Store rolls by sealing in a perfectly clean glass fruit jar to keep them ready for use.
Voters Demand Sanity and Prosperity Over Tariffs in Candidates
The piece argues that tariff failures hurt American industry and that voters will rally behind pro prosperity themes in the next presidential campaign. War abroad is unlikely to decide the race, and citizens will separate tariff issues from foreign policy while remaining patriotic.
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United States
Not Rocking the Boat
A Philadelphia Ledger quotation argues that the business community is not rocking the boat by voicing concerns about Wilson era policies. It contrasts critics who defend trade plans with those pressing for redress, noting leaders who pushed policies upset the nation.
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Gary
American Iron and Steel Institute
New York
Washington
Philadelphia Ledger
Good Ex-President Taft Praised for Steady Guidance
The Indianapolis News lauds former president William Howard Taft as a wise and patriotic figure who advised steadfast support for the current administration. It commends his retirement policy as embodying the respect and affection he has earned through a long career of public service.
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Willian
H. Taft
Paft
Mr. Taft
Indianapolis News
Protectionists Should Run Tariff Commission
The text argues Germany uses expert tariff makers who are protectionists and claims the United States would need protectionist figures on any permanent tariff commission. It asserts Americans strongly favor protection and reject a hybrid nonpartisan body.
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Germany
United States
Permanent
Congress may convene in October extra session
Minority Leader Kitchin predicts an extra session in October though unnecessary as the treasury is empty. The Tieston Transcript notes broken pledges from the Baltimore convention.
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Kitchin
Congress
Treasury
Tieston Transcript
Baltimore
Democratic senator urges aggressive campaign for party
A western Democratic senator declares it is time for the Democratic party to start an active and aggressive campaign. The exchange questions how the party is faring on munitions.
Veteran at West Point
General H. G. Gibson, oldest West Point graduate, attended the 1915 class graduation exercises. Gibson graduated from the academy in 1849.
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West Point
H. G. Gibson
General Gibson
The
Military Academy
Mrs Green Sees Divorce Dropped Amid Aeroplane News
Mrs Green visits Mrs White and learns Eva's divorce proceedings have been dropped. The husband has taken to aeroplaning and Eva lets the matter settle itself as they reminisce about their day.
Seventeen-Year Cicadas Provide Humorous Riddle Exchange
A farmer and a speaker joke about cicadas arriving every seventeen years. They ponder the origin of the name and note the insects resurface at long intervals, with a playful twist on the timing and the idea of cicadas taking years to recover between appearances.
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Genevieve Clark
Champ Clark
James M. Thomson
New Orleans Item
Honeyshuck
Clark
Bowling Green
Miss Clark
Corntessel
Bryan Confesses Limited Finance Role in 16 to 1 Shot Forecast
The excerpt quotes William Jennings Bryan saying he is not a financier yet has strong views on finance. It notes the outlook as a 16 to 1 betting favorite, implying doubts about its solidity compared to Bryan's earlier claims in 1896.
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Mr. Bryan
Republican Unity Across States Promises Solid Party Support
Party leaders nationwide agree that the nominee will receive solid backing from the Republican ranks and many former Progressives, signaling unified backing across factions.
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Republican Party
REPORT POOR YEAR FOR SHAD
Shad operations by the Bureau of Fisheries in the Susquehanna river Potomac river and Albemarle sound ended late in May with unsatisfactory results. Total fry output across three stations fell about 20 million from last year. Bryans Point produced 12 054 000 fry and Edenton 23 970 000. Continuous low fish runs led to discontinued operations due to failure to secure ripe fish.
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Bureau of Fisheries
Department of Commerce
Susquehanna River
Potomac River
Albemarle Sound
Bryans Point
Edenton Station
Bread and Good Teeth in Bavaria Study Finds Link
Investigators in Bavaria report that higher bread consumption among school children correlates with improved dental health, suggesting starch intake may influence tooth condition.
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Bavaria
Cobive Stones Mentioned As Tough On Shoes
A compact note describes cobive stones as hard on shoe leather. The exchange uses informal dialect, labeling cobive stones as a nuisance or hazard for footwear.
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Lemuss
Red Cross Ball Hie Ad Invites All Grocers
A compact advert urges participation in a Red Cross Ball and promotes pristine white clothing as every woman's pride. It calls on grocers to support the event and its charitable aim.
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Red Cross Ball
What Was He Kicking About
He accuses her of kiss for money as she retorts that affection comes when money is involved in a Loudon Mail dialogue style exchange.
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John
Loudon Mail
Denison's Coffee Ad Promotes Pure Quality
An advertisement urges readers to try Denison's Coffee for a pure, hand-picked blend. It claims the coffee is genuine only when sold in Denison's cans, cartons, or bags and instructs readers to contact the Denison Coffee Co. in Chicago for finding a retailer.
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Denison
Denison Coffee Co
Chicago
Ill
Ady
Bad Breaks Spark Dinner Party Laughs
A NEw York congressman recalls a humorous hospital tale about Pat who was only able to distinguish scenery after eye bandages came off. The doctor asks about sight and Pat replies with comic pride that the nurse is getting plainer and plainer each day.
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Jefferson M. Levy
New York
Pat
Philadelphia Telegraph
The Proper Kind Crew for the Bark
A dialogue reveals a captain seeking seasoned seamen for his ship. He asks what crew he desires and answers with a preference for old sea dogs. The exchange hints at experience and reliability valued aboard.
Comparisons in Fort Worth Almanac
Quote excerpt notes humor from the Baltimore American comparing a fireless cooker to a smokeless husband. The line reflects playful domestic satire likely circulating in period newspapers.
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Fallimore American
What makes Bill such a croaker
A punny jab on Bill’s voice suggesting a frog in his throat fuels a lighthearted crease in town chatter. The quip centers on his speaking voice and comic mood rather than a serious incident.
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Bill
Repairman sent for instead of doctor in botched repair
The set made chap instructs to send for a repair man rather than calling a doctor. The line hints at a malfunction and a preference for non medical assistance in addressing the issue.
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New York Colonization Society
America
Meoreece
Algiers
Senegal
Bathurst
Konakry
Sierra Leone
Torgoland
Nigeria
Kamerun
East
South Africa
Republic of
Monrovia
Cape Mesurado
Texas
Iich
Etrait
Rua
Underwold & Underwood
Carpathians
France
Libby
McNeill
Bim
J. M. Marello
Binghamston, KE
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