Miscellany of Curiosities and Reform Talks
A fragment of opinion and satire touching spelling reform, finance, and social habits. It references Kaiser Wilhelm, Moneires, the Gallows, Rockefeller, divers reforms, and Russian, Canadian, and American views on language, education, and philanthropy with pointed remarks and whimsical comparisons.
Manila free port status and Philippine harbor plans
The article notes Manila becoming a free port after the abolition of tonnage and navigation dues, with hopes of harbor improvements costing several million dollars. It compares Manila's tax to other oriental ports, cites benefits for American ships, and mentions broader questions of comfort and dress in America and abroad. It also discusses English delegates reacting to American democracy and critiques men's public dress norms.
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Philippines
Governing Commission
Manila
Asig
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Hongkong
Milwaukee
America
Thanksgiving Day Sermon from Rev. D F Fox in Yellowstone
The article reprints Reverend D. F. Fox D D sermon on Thanksgiving Day praising divine blessings, national prosperity, and spiritual renewal. It extols life over wealth, gratitude for America’s vast lands and history, and calls for charity toward orphans and the distressed, urging unity among churches and devotion to God.
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D.F. Fox
D. D
Yellowstone National Park
India
Mexico
Madagascar
Nicaragua
Ireland
Minnesota
New York
Texas
California
Michigan
Sicily
Arabia
Brasil
Vielon
Church of God
Ben
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Moralleta
Mr. Rockefeller
Samuel Byerly
Steel Trust
Haakon
Mr. King
Nicholas
Canada
England
Helea Lockwood
Russia
Pau
Ray Lankester
British Association
Americas
Massachusetts
Am Institute
Cledstone
Etary