Maine Historical Society to Accept Longfellow Mansion Gift
The Maine Historical Society has voted to accept the Longfellow mansion on Congress Street Portland from the late Mrs. Anne Longfellow Pierce. The society will use the building as its home and erect a hall for meetings and a library, preserving the house’s historic character and keeping two front rooms as a memorial to Longfellow. The hall cost is about 21000 dollars. The Longfellow family will restore the house, preserving its semi historic furnishings.
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Shoe Dressings and Tips for Patent Leather Care
Old New York Press notes that orange juice can polish black leather by rubbing, lemon may suit russet leather, and patent leathers are temperamental. Advice warns against cracking and suggests wax-free oils, careful cleaning, and dry brushing after polishing.
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Automobile Residence On Wa bash Avenue, Chicago
A moving house built on a rebuilt street car body by George Washington of 481 Wabash Ave attracts pedestrians. The forty horsepower van serves as home for Washington and his wife during travels, with a heavy steel frame and four ton weight. he hopes ten inch tires with ground-teeth will let it move faster.
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Billion Dollar Trusts and Texas Education News
A sweeping note on a billion dollar cotton trust and related stock values. Texas announces J S Kendall resigns as Commissioner of Public Instruction to lead North Texas Normal. Arthur Le Fevre named successor in Victoria. France beer exports rise tenfold in a decade. Holland remains the sole Eu country with duty free coffee.
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New Bible Revision Sparks Debate Over Text and Commentary
A Protestant Episcopal committee recommends a revision that preserves the familiar Bible edition while adding critical commentary. Critics fear losses to faith if themes like verbal inspiration are challenged, especially regarding the Lord's Prayer ending as found in later manuscripts. The discussion highlights tensions between tradition and higher criticism among readers.
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Numerical Status of the Negro and European Leaders
A census note rebuts extinction theories about the negro race, stating the population gains and resilience in the United States. It contrasts with Italy’s Francesco Crispi, Sicily born in 1819, who played a key role in 1848 and 1861 and later led Italy, with three sons in diplomacy.
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Sage Advice from a Kans Editor on Entering Politics
A Kansas editor offers blunt guidance to aspiring statesmen emphasizing the benefit of active involvement and hands on political work. The advice highlights practical steps over theoretical talk and stresses persistence.
Modern Breech Rifles and Firework Pranks Highlight Exposition
The article surveys the power of a 16 inch breech loading rifle and its possible impact on Manhattan if mounted at Sandy Hook, citing M. Ingalls and a 2370 pound projectile at 2000 ft per second. It also mentions Fourth of July pranksterism and a Chicago Tribune anecdote about firing firecrackers overnight to spite a neighbor.
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Page family plans mountain expedition this summer
Walter Page editor of the World's Work organizes a mountain walking expedition in North Carolina. He leads his brothers Henry and Junius Page of Aberdeen. The party includes Walter's sons Ralph at Harvard and Arthur heading to Lawrenceville, plus three Harvard students and three classmates. An ex slave, Uncle Isaac, will drive the wagon with tents and provisions.
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The Goat That Ate Money Causes No Lesson
A quip in a dialogue features a New York goat that ate $19 in bills and was killed by its owner who recovered the money. The Philosophical Boarder seeks a lesson, while the Frivolous Boarder declares there is none.
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New York City
Final Triumph Amid Seasonal Shifts In News Quotes
A Washington Star feature contrasts winter concealment with summer visibility in a brief observational note. The text references a playful exchange about wedding security from Harper’s Bazaar.
A Witting Youth Seeks Half-Pay City Job
A sharp nosed youth conversation with a billionaire reveals a readiness to accept a $12,500 role in exchange for a big reduction. The Washington Star reports the exchange and the offer as a commentary on employment jumps and wage expectations.
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Tactful Neighbor Call Sparks Housewarming Plan
Mrs Nosepoke suggests visiting new neighbors the morning they move in. Her husband laughs that they just arrived, while she argues inviting them downstairs will let her see their belongings better. Ohio State Journal.
Sexton Tips After Church Party
An old sexton who has served forty years at a country church becomes the focus of a folksy quip about tips. During a porch-sending-out, he jokes that the second question guests ask is whether tips are allowed, to which he humorously replies that tips are indeed allowed.
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Humorous Exchanges and Puzzles Spread Across Papers
A collage of quips on college beliefs punishment and hope from multiple papers. Dooley Hooley banter aims to fix a broken face while a student ponders hope as the joyers expectation of dodging deserts.
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Whist and Poker Jests From Courtroom Anecdotes
Dialogues feature a judge and Mrs Jack debating social scenes. A minister plans a Europe trip while Mr Jack questions the minister. Repartee covers winning at games and playful slights about romance and amateur status.
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