Filipino Swearing and U S Progress Spark Debate
A discussion of two kinds of swearing about the United States and the Philippines contrasts praise of American modernization with critique of tariff inequality. Article notes reforms in currency, sanitation, water works, harbor improvement, cable, schools, postal savings banks, land titles, and local self government, while highlighting tariff disparities harming Philippine trade. Also reports local visits, a medical lecture, voter registration status, and upcoming entertainment by the Garber Howe Entertainers.
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United States
Samuel
Manila
U. S
Manilla
U.S
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Cuba
Philipi E Islands
Sunday Laws in Australia Spark Funny Restrictions
The New York World reports Melbourne’s Sunday rules ban cafe openings before 11am and prohibit streetcar services after 2pm. Bakeries may only sell takeout treats 1 to 3 pm, and hotel guests cannot invite dinner guests in Sydney, all reflecting curious Sunday laws across New South Wales.
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Australia
Melbourne
Sydney
New South Wales
New York World
Irish Legal Wits and the Union Debate
A brief reminiscence on early 19th century Irish wits led by Harry Deane Grady Lysaght and Keller. Grady backed the union in the Irish House of Commons despite constituents’ protests, declaring he would “sell your country” with pride. Lysaght, in debt, sought a bank job. he quipped he could be cashier for one day and runner the next if La Touche granted him two positions.
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Harry Deane Grady
Lysaght
Keller
House of Commons
Ned Lysaght
la Touche
Flood Causes by Rain Falls on Sunday School Scene
A brief dialogue shows the flood caused by rainfall cited by a Sunday school setting. Tommy confirms heavy rain as the trigger, illustrating a simple weather-induced flood scenario.
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Tommy
Quirky Exchange Sparks Challenge Between Bulldog and Porcupine
In a Philadelphia Press quotation, a confident bulldog taunts a porcupine claiming fighters’ class. The porcupine replies calmly that it can score a few points, signaling an unexpected contest of wits and skill.
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Philadelphia Press
Finnish Honesty in a Russian Travel Anecdote
A tale recounts Russian praise for Finnish servants noting their honesty and lack of theft. The narrator recalls a steamship voyage to Stockholm and a gold buckle left in a hotel. The ship captain advised contacting the hotel manager, promising the buckle would be mailed. The buckle arrived in England after the journey.
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Russia
Stockholm
Helsingfors
Finland
England
Mrs. Meakin
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