Mixed Tidbits Spark Reader Curiosity in Myrtle Point
A collage of quips and odd facts covers topics from cucumbers to polar searches, dubious science claims, a Hoboken divorce, and a American marrying into Italian nobility. The piece blends humor, curiosities, and light social commentary for a late edition reader.
North Pole Quest and Farm Gas Dreams Feature in Worn Pages
Reports note Peary's new expedition toward the north pole and an English party departing to seek the icy region. The piece also discusses Nebraska gas from corn cobs for farms, domestic comfort for rural households, traveler gear, and a historical anecdote about Emperor Nero’s controlled voice and prudence.
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Peary
North Pole
Lenden
Antarso
Mountiles
Blunder and Advice on Golf and Typewriter Arts
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip mocks misprints and oddball topics like serving a golf ball and curve of a moth ball. It jokes about editors and puzzles, suggesting using a lull before a game to learn useful typing and writing tips.
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Billy Bunker
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Have We Been Unjust to Korea
An opinion piece by H. B. Hulbert, former adviser to the Emperor of Korea, argues Japan's pride and ambitions threaten world order. It warns that powers will eventually constrain Japan’s rapacious career and cites Portsmouth as a turning point in Korea’s fate.
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Nera
Senate
Ula
Korea
H. B. Hulbert
Japan
Rnssia
Napoleon Bonaparte
Thac
Aule
Napoleon
Portsmouth
Russia
Old Home Fire
Old Virginia
Virginia
The Home Spirit and Virginia Pride Recalled
A reflective essay on the home as a cherished, autonomous space. It argues that a strong home spirit survives only with careful ownership of the domestic sphere, citing Virginia families as models of pride and resilience amid changing pleasures and social shifts.
Farmers form Orange County union to sell union labeled produce
Newburg and Beartown farmers organize the Orange County Union and seek affiliation with the Central Labor Union. They plan a direct to consumer exchange for union potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage and garden produce, aiming to reduce middleman profits and lower prices while solving how to label union goods.
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Gorden
Newburg
Central Labor Union
New York World
Labor UN Es3
Beartville
Orange County Union
Thin
Rural School as a Social Center and Vocational Aim
The article argues that a rural school should act as a community hub offering vocational training and service, not as a trade school. It stresses cooperation with local improvement leagues and adult groups, and cites joint meetings of school patrons to discuss community topics and rallying around local needs.
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Maine
Commang
Actas
Esch
Best Improvement Societies
Sheary
The Educated Man Wins King Speech on Competition
The text discusses national need for scientific and artistic advancement and argues that stronger education and early training are essential. It emphasizes that no matter how brilliant an individual, progress depends on better education and systematic methods.
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King
Best Rifle Shot in the Army Receives Signal Honor
Sergeant N A Berg of North Yakima Washington wins top honors at the President's match and places seventh in the event. He is part of the team that won the skirmish match and is noted as a farmer who favors bull’s eye shooting. Berg has competed in national shoots for three years and may receive an autograph letter from the President.
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N. A. Berg
Companyington Infantry
North Yakima
Wash Berg
After & Aes
United States
Prise
Wall
Will Berg
Washington
Berg
Resaprett
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