Herzl Vision of a Jewish State in Palestine
Cablegram from London quotes Dr. Theodor Herzl detailing a plan to colonize Jews in Palestine. He argues the project offers political and humanitarian benefits, envisions a railway from Acre to the Persian Gulf, and discusses the Sultan’s charter and global anti Semitism.
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Chicago Record
Theodore Herzl
Palestine
Herzl
Record
Germain
Tod
Dr. Herzl
Russia
Roumania
Austria
United States
Europe
Africa
East
Holy Land
Asia
Bay of Acre
Persian Gulf
William
Jerusalem
Dr. Hirsch
Agentina
Argentina
Man in Opera House Reads With No Glasses
A Detroit Free Press account describes a man at the opera clinging to his program and denying he cannot read. His wife and a matronly spectator debate his sight while his pride and a colorfully amused crowd watch. The man finally tries glasses, looking silly.
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Opera House
Detroit Free Press
Curious seed labels reveal odd facts from the garden
Seeds sent by the United States Department of Agriculture carry curious notes. Cannas are described as an edible underground stem plant from Peru, and tout-les-mols arrowroot may be used as coffee substitute or shot. The marigold and zinnias carry antiquated lore, while larkspur bears its delphinum name. Researchers are urged to report trial results back to the department.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Congress
Agricultural Department
Peru
Lindley
Zinn
The Ideal and the Real in a City Office
A kindly woman asks which staffer writes child stories and plans to share a precious tale about her boy. The editor points to a man with a corn cob pipe swearing at the office boy, revealing a clash between affection for children and harsh office banter.
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Omaha World-Herald
Good News for Stout Figures in Fashion Notes
The article notes that long sashes ending at the side and jacket points reduce the appearance of size. It highlights panne and satin de chine as fabrics, with satin de chine praised for its advantages.
Woes of Woman Over Pocket Change in Shoppers Row
Quote from Chicago Post notes a woman in the shopping district with a mere forty-six cents in small coins and no nine cent bargains available, highlighting her nervous prostration and public concern.
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Chicago Post
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