Carnegie gift to Scottish universities sparks debate
The Carnegie gift of nearly 310 million to Scottish universities for free tuition prompts criticism in old Scotland. The Review of the Weak questions pride and fears wealthy support may replace local fees. Readers note the tradition of paying fees by families and wonder if change will deter that practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Universities of
Scotland
Old Scotland
Dellar
Carnegie
Banquet Tour of Lancaster Bar Members Attends Ephrata Event
The Pennsylvanian State Bar Yellow Cats dined at Bleak House near Kinzer Pines then visited Paradise and Ephrata for a public banquet at Watel Cocalico. Notables from Lancaster Harrisburg Reading and Philadelphia attended with around two hundred guests. The trip included trains to Cornwall Manheim and Donegal Springs ending at Chickies Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephrata
Hey
Styer
Blue Ball
KB. H. Yundt
Watel Cocalico
Mr. Hensel
Wten
Chickies - Park
Win. B. Given, Esq
Track construction advances near Levi Arabill residence
May morning crews laid track past Levi Arabill’s residence less than two miles from the borough. Trolley wire extended to Curley Grosdale hotel and poles rising in the western borough while blasting slows progress due to stubborn rock. Farmers hauled ties, extending supply to the Western schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Arabill
Curley’ Grosdale Hotel
Prairie Fire Dangers and Western Blizzard Compared
The piece contrasts prairie fires terrorizing homesteaders with western blizzards. It describes how a small hunter campfire can ignite a vast fire, creating a crushing, fast moving wall of flame and smoke. It explains wind effects and the peril of snow vapor suffocation in blizzards.
The Young Gentleman of the Woodshed and Other Women Focus
A reader summary of a magazine issue highlighting works by Elizabeth Kujenek, Florence Morse Kingsley, and William Perrine, with pieces on women by Fieldd Watterson Moody and Edward Bok. It lists stories about The Dashing Kate Chase, portraits of The Girls of Wellesley, fashion notes, cooking, home and garden topics, and photographs from Curtis Publishing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane
Aileen
Harting
Elizabeth Kujene
Nompkins
Bobezun
Florence Morse Kingsley
Crow
William Perrine
Kate Chase
Jane Dress
Fieldd Watterson Moody
Edward Bok
W. O
Finland and travel notes in Scribner’s June issue
Scribner’s June presents Henry Norman on Finland amid Russian language suppression, John La Parge’s visit among Samoans, Walter A. Wekot on Union Pacific workers, and James B. Connolly’s sea tale On the Echo of the Morn. Also features Mrs Goose Girl, Scottish universities in modern scenes, Ernest Seton-Thompson animal tale Krag, Senator Horn on oratory, Clara Vacation story, D R Taylor poems, and Buffalo Exposition art discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Henry Norman
Scribner's Magazine
Finland
John la Parge
Stevenson
Walter A. Wékot
Union : Pacific
James
Connolly
Scribner's
Shepperson
Oxford
Cambridge
Scotland
John Griar- Wibpell
Edinburg
Ernest Seton-Thompson
Bexins
Krag
Kootenay
London
Senator Horn
Clara
D. R. Taylor
Buffalo
Walter Cook
John M. Carrere
Kilmer Swamp Root Promises Kidney and Back Relief
Newspaper readers are offered a free sample bottle of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney bladder and back trouble with a book on its use. The ad promotes a special arrangement to send a sample by mail and mentions both regular and large bottle sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Bright
Pipers
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bingenhamton
N. Y
Ex Senator Mitchell Discusses German and French Attitudes
Ex Senator Mitchell of Wisconsin now in Washington visits his son at Fort Meyer after two years abroad. He notes no friendship toward the United States in German or French papers, calls Germany an autocracy masked by a constitution, and praises German Americans as sincere yet criticizes the German government. He contrasts American trade rivalry with European attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mitchell
Wisconsin
Europe
Washington
Cuba
Philippines
Fort Meyer
Potomac
Germain
Germany
Wasinxaros
D. C
May Vt
Furniture Prices and Colors Listed in Fragmented Ad
The readable fragment lists prices and items such as six and eight foot seats, color options, and multiple price points like 1.50 3.00 and 2.50. Details are incomplete but reflect an advertising catalog snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mass
Lancaster
Obituary and Local News From Woganville and Vicinity
John Burkholder of West Marl died last week and was buried at Grosdale grounds. Widowed, with several children, he was a respected town figure. Readers report Forepaugh & Bells Brothers showmanship by local youth and a major hosiery sale by Christlieb & Co. Mager & Bros. advertise low prices on imported hosiery. An Oklahoma trip, Kansas visit, and snake shooting are noted. Electric Bitters praised for health recovery. New Holland base ball team performs well, with Keiser striking out fourteen. Lutheran Ministerium meeting info from Allentown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burkholder
West Marl
Wits
Grosdale Buryiig Grounds
Forepaugh & Bells Brothers
New York
Vers
Christlieb & Co
Messrs. Mager & Brother
Real Vidue
Fosiery
New -Hollanda
Honeybrook
Holland
Cam
Her
Gao
Keiser
Tam
Clayton Bulwer treaty clash dominates Washington letter
The Washington letter surveys congressional mood on abrogating the Clayton Bulwer treaty with Britain and hopes for a new canal policy. It notes Senator Lode's leadership and suggests administration opposition. Also covered are Sampson Selty controversy updates, Dewey and Manila Bay precedents, and Hawaii and Philippine service appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrad Beet
Jay
Congress
Great Britain
Senate
Admiral
Cervetta
Comparizson
Santiago
Dewey
Ugship
Manila Bay
United States Supreme Court
Puller
Miller
Thomas’ Wilson
Supreme Court
Wiwaii i Ta
Hawaii
oMlee
Civil Service
Rodenberg
Serven
MacArthur
Upor
Washington
Aguinaldo
Alio Sored
Ladies Shirtwaist Suits and Separate Skirts for Summer
Advertises washable shirtswaist suits and skirts in a range of fabrics and trims. Showcases blue and oxford chambray suits, sailor suits in dotted duck with white details, perentine stock collars, lawn and pique options, white braid trimming, and prices from 2.75 to 22.75 with multiple skirt styles priced up to 5 dollars.
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Alew Lintland Clarion
New Holland
Muir Mutter
Pennsyvania State Editorial Association
Thaale
Niagara Falla
Oyar
IMG
Bietico
Boston
Drs King's
Stauffer
Ebay
Sutem
Reformed
Salem Reformed Church
Heller
Ladies
Iome Journal
Scrtbner’s Magazine
Soupter
Buchanan & Young
Ae India
Bard - Wood
Wats
Wogansville and Vicinity
Oklahoma—lite
Mager & Bros
Langlaster
W. M. ‘Stouffer
Moneybrook
Lutheran Ministerium
Lutheran’ Ministerium of
Pennsylvania
Michael
Allentown
Stehneuser
Bes
Bers
OUI
Clayton-Bulwer ‘Treaty
Sam Prone
Seley
Anathaliia Contig
North Queen St
Wina
Department 14
H. S. Williamson
East King Street
Lancaster, Pa
Ig Pap Ts . S
Ezra F. Bowman
Sohoal
Chestn
UT Street
Foltz Z
Leancaster
Paz
Ely
Eo Ely
Sime
Drugeirts
Ph. Foden
York. Y. Brothers
Warren
ITM
Ron. Hoober
Shire
Good's
Grocery
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